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13 Nov 2013
Research & Ideas

Should Men’s Products Fear a Woman’s Touch?

cigarettes. “Even though there was a functional need for men to drink lower-calorie soda, men couldn't bridge the gender gap image-wise without a new brand and product just for them” Research shows that loyal customers often get upset... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Consumer Products; Food & Beverage; Auto

14 Oct 2021
In Practice

Reunited and It Feels (Not) So Good: Tips for Managing a Rocky Return

Offices may look just as they did in March 2020, but many companies attempting to welcome workers back are finding that the rules of engagement have changed. For many employees, the sweet freedom of remote work has turned into bitterness at the thought of commuting and... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

01 Nov 2016
First Look

First Look - November 1, 2016

Tencent to Scandinavian digital trailblazer Schibsted, from The New York Times to The Economist, and from talent management to the future of education. Synthesizing what these... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

14 Dec 2018
Blog Post

The ABCs of Recruiting at HBS

EC? RC? Aldrich? What’s an Aldrich? Every organization has their own acronyms and jargon and HBS is no exception. If you are new to recruiting at HBS let us provide an HBS to English dictionary to get you acclimated to terms you’ll see on... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

29 Aug 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Harley-Davidson’s Management Do?

workers but, perhaps more importantly, its loyal customer base. What should Harley-Davidson’s management do? What do you think? References: Annual Reports, Harley-Davidson Inc., for years 2013-2017, AnnualReports.com. Alan Rappeport, Trade Clash Pits Harley Vs. Trump... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Auto

10 Nov 2009
First Look

First Look: Nov. 10

Working PapersPlatform Envelopment (revised) Authors:Thomas Eisenmann, Geoffrey Parker, and Marshall Van Alstyne Abstract Due to network effects and switching costs, platform providers often become entrenched. To enter established markets, aspiring providers of View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

07 Oct 2020
Blog Post

7 Coming Out Stories from the HBS PRIDE Club

a conflicted Catholic from Ohio, I packed my bags and made my way to New York City at 18 years old. New city, new school, View Details

05 Feb 2018
What Do You Think?

Should Companies Disclose Employee Compensation?

such transparency extend? What do you think? References: Adam Bryant, He’s Not Bill Gates, or Fred Astaire, The New York Times, February 14, 2010, p. B2. Ray Dalio, Principles: Life and Work, (New York:... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Financial Services

01 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

A Penny for Your Thoughts? For Big-Picture Ideas, the Right Pay Structure Matters

findings are particularly relevant at a time when the economy is clouded by recession concerns and companies in industries across the world are searching for ways to instill a spirit of innovation, with Google expecting employees to spend... View Details

Keywords: by Scott Van Voorhis

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Eligibility & Rules - Alumni

New Venture Competition Eligibility & Rules 6ms The venture must have an HBS alumnus as a founder. The alum must be involved in the day-to-day operations in a leadership role and must be represented at all events and be the pitch lead.... View Details

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Executive Education - Entrepreneurship

time with HBS faculty and peers from around the world in programs that encourage and support entrepreneurial leadership. Entrepreneurship-related courses: Families in Business (12-17 NOV 2023) Promote long-term business success and... View Details

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Events - Private Capital Project

Capital Partners), Sabrina Howell (Assistant Professor of Finance, Stern School of Business, New York University), Eugenes Kandel (CEO, Start-Up Nation Central and Emil Spyer Professor of Economics, Hebrew... View Details

01 Oct 1997
News

L.E. Simmons

The corporate offices of Houston-based L.E. Simmons & Associates, Inc. (the general partner to SCF Partners, L.P.), are located on the 66th floor of the Texas Commerce Tower, the tallest building in the United States outside New View Details

Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg

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Our Curriculum - Business History

the United States offers students a comparative point of reference for considering business strategy as well as economic and social change across time and national boundaries. Course syllabus Entrepreneurship and Global Capitalism Taught... View Details

01 Apr 2000
News

Highly Recommended: Leah Modigliani

it to the top." But this key financial strategist ("When She Talks, Stocks Move" a New York Times headline recently proclaimed) has other things on her mind. "Do you think you... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

01 Mar 2024
News

Come Sail Away

pre-orders and did personal deliveries around New York City in time for the holidays. But Tombolo’s humorous, funky, retro designs gained traction, taking off at the end of... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; entrepreneurship; manufacturing; career path; Apparel Manufacturing; Manufacturing

15 Aug 2016
Blog Post

Writing a Case as a Student at HBS

There is a lot to get used to during your first semester atHBS – attending class, making new friends, finding an internship, and doing homework again. While reading and preparing cases for each class may seem daunting and time-consuming... View Details

February 2007
Case

IBM Culture in Its Architecture

By: A. Eugene Kohn and Kerry Herman

In 1992, Lou Gerstner was the CEO of IBM during a period where the firm was losing money and a turnaround was desperately needed. In a bold decision, Gerstner chose to build a new headquarters in Armonk, NY that had strict limits on expandability. His idea was to use... View Details

Keywords: Design; Leadership; Job Design and Levels; Organizational Structure; Buildings and Facilities; Business Headquarters; Decisions; Organizational Culture; Corporate Strategy; Expansion; Information Technology Industry; New York (state, US)

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04 Jun 2001
What Do You Think?

What’s the Future of the Subscription Model?

are told, for example, that standard telephone service is migrating toward becoming a free service, becoming a foundation instead for the sale of other information services. At least one New York daily... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

03 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

Cut Payroll Costs with Transparency, Fairness, and Compassion

likes by the following day. Employers contemplating layoffs should take care to follow all legal requirements, recognizing recent changes in this respect. Many states have implemented temporary legal guidelines regarding employment that companies must follow during the... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

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