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- 15 Nov 2012
- Research & Ideas
Funding the Design of Livable Cities
four primary trends driving the development of innovative solutions: The first is the world's population growth, forecast by the United Nations to reach roughly 9 billion by 2050, and the mass migration from the countryside and agrarian View Details
- 27 Feb 2012
- Research & Ideas
When Researchers Cheat (Just a Little)
research community lately. Last year, a Boston University cancer researcher was found to have fabricated data in two published papers that were later retracted. Also in 2011, a well-known Harvard University psychology professor was found... View Details
- 25 Jul 2011
- Research & Ideas
How Disruptive Innovation is Remaking the University
unmarketable yet invaluable intangibles such as social tolerance, personal responsibility, and respect for the rule of law. Each is a unique community of scholars in which lives as well as minds are molded. Pure profit-based competition... View Details
- 03 Mar 2010
- What Do You Think?
To What Degree Does “Identity” Affect Economic Performance?
people, society and government is required." David Cawlfield, citing his experiences in what he believes is a high-identity organization, credits this to "Consistent discussion and communication of 'corporate values' (that) help... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 10 Jul 2000
- Research & Ideas
The State of the Markets
challenged by what HBS professor Clayton Christensen has called "disruptive technology." In the United States, for example, there is a growing number of Electronic Communications Networks (ECNs)—competitive electronic national... View Details
Keywords: by James E. Aisner
- 01 Feb 2000
- Research & Ideas
Keeping Track: Performance Measurement, Control & Strategy
missing an opportunity to turn a good business into a great one. Q: You emphasize that it's more important than ever for managers to communicate business strategy and performance goals effectively to employees. Why so? A: This is a much... View Details
Keywords: Re: Robert Simons
- 01 Nov 1999
- Research & Ideas
Companies, Cultures and the Transformation to the Transnational
communications intensive and relationship dependent that they did not function well when operating units were separated by substantial time and distance barriers. In addition, language and cultural barriers made it difficult to integrate... View Details
- 21 Oct 2008
- First Look
First Look: October 21, 2008
$1 billion valuation for the company. Three key dilemmas confronted LinkedIn, however. First, at a time when the "walled garden" model of online community building was under siege, it had to decide how far it should open its... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 08 Mar 2010
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Successful Negotiation
role of communication in multiparty bargaining. Can You Win Against A Non-negotiable Partner? HBS Cases: Negotiating with Wal-Mart What happens when you encounter a company with a great deal of power, like Wal-Mart, that is also the... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 19 Jan 2022
- In Practice
7 Trends to Watch in 2022
even more importantly, NFTs have already proven that they can bootstrap communities of consumers and capture the public’s imagination in a way that cryptocurrency mostly hasn’t. The demand for NFTs is already driving innovation to make... View Details
Keywords: by HBS News
- November 1997
- Case
National Pork Producers Council
By: Ray A. Goldberg and Tom Clay
Al Tank, CEO of the National Pork Products Council, is facing an environmental and structural crisis in the U.S. pork industry. Can he resolve the environmental and image problems of his industry in time? Can he receive the support of both his growers and the... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Situation or Environment; Crisis Management; Environmental Sustainability; Business and Community Relations; Animal-Based Agribusiness; Industry Structures; Reputation; Food and Beverage Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; United States
Goldberg, Ray A., and Tom Clay. "National Pork Producers Council." Harvard Business School Case 598-053, November 1997.
- November 2010
- Case
Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (A)
By: James K. Sebenius and Jason Cheng Qian
Esquel Group, leading manufacturer of quality shirts, sought to negotiate long-term partnerships with often-exploited farmers in Xinjiang (western China) to procure a superior cotton variety. Seeking to secure a large supply of specialty cotton in an ethical and... View Details
Keywords: Contracts; Agreements and Arrangements; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Leasing; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Partners and Partnerships; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Hong Kong; Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu
Sebenius, James K., and Jason Cheng Qian. "Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (A)." Harvard Business School Case 911-031, November 2010.
- December 2008 (Revised October 2012)
- Case
Special Economic Zones in India: Public Purpose and Private Property (A)
By: Laura Alfaro and Lakshmi Iyer
In 2005, the government of India enacted the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act in order to attract investment, generate export revenues, and create manufacturing jobs. However, several planned projects faced difficulties in acquiring land for setting up the SEZ. In... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Development Economics; Economic Growth; Policy; Government Legislation; Property; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; India
Alfaro, Laura, and Lakshmi Iyer. "Special Economic Zones in India: Public Purpose and Private Property (A)." Harvard Business School Case 709-027, December 2008. (Revised October 2012.)
- 06 May 2002
- Research & Ideas
Profits for Nonprofits: Earning Your Own Way
issues that profit brings to a social service organization. Founded thirty-five years ago, the small, multiservice nonprofit Haley House is a spiritually based community organization that serves "society's forgotten people"—the... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 12 Feb 2008
- First Look
First Look: February 12, 2007
analysis. Then, you'll learn how to apply these tools in a variety of decision contexts, including securities analysis, credit analysis, corporate financing policies analysis, mergers and acquisitions analysis, and governance and View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 21 Aug 2006
- Research & Ideas
How Europe Wrote the Rules of Global Finance
we are already in a very different moment in history compared to the middle of the 1990s. The international financial community no longer embraces capital mobility with just a few qualifications; rather, the qualifications these days are... View Details
Keywords: by Ann Cullen
- December 2018
- Case
Choosy
By: Jeffrey J. Bussgang and Julia Kelley
Founded in 2017, Choosy is a data-driven fashion startup that uses algorithms to identify styles trending on social media. After manufacturing similar items using a China-based supply chain, Choosy sells them to consumers through its website and social media pages.... View Details
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Algorithms; Machine Learning; Neural Networks; Instagram; Influencer; Fast Fashion; Design; Customer Satisfaction; Customer Focus and Relationships; Decision Making; Cost vs Benefits; Innovation and Invention; Brands and Branding; Product Positioning; Demand and Consumers; Supply Chain; Production; Logistics; Business Model; Expansion; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Digital Platforms; Social Media; Technology Industry; Fashion Industry; North and Central America; United States; New York (state, US); New York (city, NY)
- March 2024 (Revised April 2024)
- Supplement
From "BIG" Ideas to Sustainable Impact at ICL Group (B)
By: Linda A. Hill and Lydia Begag
In August 2023, Raviv Zoller, CEO of ICL Group, discussed his upcoming business trip to St. Louis with Eduard Croitoru, VP of ICL Corporate Initiatives, to commemorate the construction of ICL's new $400 million advanced manufacturing facility. In preparation for the... View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Agribusiness; Accounting; Communication; Renewable Energy; Chemicals; Machinery and Machining; Metals and Minerals; Mining; Social Entrepreneurship; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Values and Beliefs; Environmental Sustainability; Natural Resources; Globalization; Information Technology; Collaborative Innovation and Invention; Leadership; Organizational Culture; Personal Development and Career; Partners and Partnerships; Manufacturing Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Chemical Industry; Battery Industry; Israel; United States; China
Hill, Linda A., and Lydia Begag. "From 'BIG' Ideas to Sustainable Impact at ICL Group (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 424-043, March 2024. (Revised April 2024.)
- 19 Jan 2010
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Managing the Economic Crisis
back on CSR programs—quite the opposite, says HBS professor V. Kasturi "Kash" Rangan. As a marketing scholar, Rangan is optimistic about strategic CSR efforts that provide value in communities and society. Key concepts include: Companies... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 04 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
Should You Outsource Your Marketing?
more common, because companies can no longer rely on mass marketing to reach prospective customers. Communication tasks have become much more complicated, and therefore more dependent on computer-aided analysis. Q: What marketing... View Details
Keywords: by Poping Lin