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04 Feb 2014
What Do You Think?

Has Listening Become a Lost Art?

the wane. "I fear that social networks may make the problem worse," commented Gamaliel Pascual. "The technology may be hardwiring a younger generation to create virtual tribes where the congregation is based on shared biases/values."... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

13 Mar 2005
Research & Ideas

The Tricky Business of Nonprofit Brands

authors John A. Quelch and Nathalie Laidler-Kylander see branding issues that are shared by many international entities, but also recognize that NGOs have missions and constituencies that add to the complexity of brand management. They... View Details

Keywords: by Manda Salls

01 Jun 2001
News

Monsignor Frederick Dolan Finds a New Calling at HBS Club of Montreal

through e-mail and phone calls, Dolan and other members share an overall feeling of growth and enthusiasm for the Montreal club. “While we’re realistic about what people can and can’t fit into their schedules,” notes Dolan, “we’ve heard a... View Details

Keywords: Elena N. Berg; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services

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ICIC - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Delivery Project The Institute for Cancer Care Innovation MOC Network ICIC U.S. Cluster Mapping Project U.S. Competitiveness Project FSG Shared Value Initiative Social Progress Imperative AllWorld Network ICIC Initiative for a Competitive... View Details

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Sustainable Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

More about what you earn Syllabus 3 Modules, 20-25 Hours Download full syllabus 8 hrs Module 1 The Business Case for Action Understand the business case for change and how to analyze and assess industry disruptions to develop business models that create View Details

28 Feb 2012
First Look

First Look: Feb. 28

PublicationsThe Power of Political Voice: Women's Political Representation and Crime in India Authors:Lakshmi Iyer, Anandi Mani, Prachi Mishra, and Petia Topalova Publication:American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (forthcoming) Abstract Using state-level... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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The Information Age has introduced well recieved opportunities to track performance. Fitbits and Fuelbands show individuals their own performance; service companies including Uber and leading hospitals help pick from drivers or doctors based on how others rate them;... View Details

Keywords: Management Accounting; Performance Measurement; Incentives; Control; Healthcare Industry; Education; Education Industry; Health Industry; Transportation Industry; Energy Industry; Auto Industry; United States; Japan; India

2017
Working Paper

Intermediation in the Supply of Agricultural Products in Developing Economies

By: Kris J. Ferreira, Joel Goh and Ehsan Valavi

Problem Definition: Farmers face several challenges in agricultural supply chains in emerging economies that contribute to extreme levels of poverty. One common challenge is that farmers only have access to one channel, often an auction, for which to sell their crops.... View Details

Keywords: Developing Countries; Agricultural Supply Chain; Intermediation; Multiple Cahnels; Walrasian Auction; Developing Countries and Economies; Supply Chain; Distribution Channels; Profit; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry

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February 2016
Case

Banking and Politics in Antebellum New York

By: David Moss and Colin Donovan

After a long period of solid Democratic control, Whigs secured a majority of seats in the New York State Assembly in 1837, the same year that a major financial panic had crippled the banking system and shaken public confidence in the state's governance. The next year,... View Details

Keywords: Governance; Central Banking; Ethics; Laws and Statutes; Business and Government Relations; Government and Politics; History; New York (state, US)

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Educators

16 Nov 2016
HBS Seminar

Ben Shiller, Brandeis University

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ICHOM - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Delivery Project The Institute for Cancer Care Innovation MOC Network ICIC U.S. Cluster Mapping Project U.S. Competitiveness Project FSG Shared Value Initiative Social Progress Imperative AllWorld Network ICHOM International Consortium... View Details

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

and creating companies that could nurture ambition and talents in Africa and other nascent markets,” she shared. “I feel like I’m living my dream.” Nneka’s advice for students and alumni For students and alumni seeking to make an impact in emerging markets, Nneka View Details

29 Feb 2024
Blog Post

African American Student Union Spotlight on Social Enterprise

leading figures in various fields. This includes socially impactful alumni leaders like Kwame Owusu-Kesse of the Harlem Children Zone and media leaders like Oprah, who openly share their personal and professional lessons with us. I’ve... View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

Giving All Stakeholders a Voice

Facebook and Google, for example, own user data and keep 100 percent of profits with advertisers. In Web3, companies share revenue with users. “This is a new way to organize economic activity and incentivize humans,” Wu says about the... View Details

Keywords: April White

14 Jan 2020
Research & Ideas

The Business Case for Becoming a Jack-of-All-Trades

Employers Must Stop Requiring College Degrees For Middle-Skill Jobs Making the Move to General Manager Customer Experts Lose Influence When Teams are Pressured Share your insights below. View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

02 Jun 2021
Research & Ideas

A Rare Find in Health Care: A Simple Solution to Racial Inequity

Author Michael Blanding is a writer based in the Boston area. [Image: iStockphoto/Hispanolistic] What will it take to make health care in America more fair? Share your thoughts in the comments below. View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Health

22 Feb 2022
News

Breaking News

24 papers in Colorado was structured to keep control in local hands? We set up the Colorado News Conservancy as a public benefit corporation. We earmarked a majority of shares to be eventually fully locally owned. The Conservancy is... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; illustration by Dana Smith; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

interesting and inspiring people, it also allowed me to land my ideal summer internship on the Digital Strategy & Investments team at Sony Music Entertainment (alongside two HBS grads). Lastly, on a more personal note, I am grateful to have met an incredible set of... View Details

11 Apr 2024

Life at HBS Chat with the Women's Student Association

Join this interactive session for a Life at HBS Chat that focuses on women at HBS. This virtual event is a unique opportunity to hear from current HBS students in the Women's Student Association (WSA) regarding their MBA experience. Members of the WSA will View Details

01 Mar 2003
News

Dick Franyo: From Banker to Barkeeper

wanted it to be casual and kid-friendly,” adds Franyo, the father of a one-year-old as well as a son and daughter who are now in their twenties. The menu at the Boatyard (www.boatyardbarandgrill.com) is eclectic, with generous drinks View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Food Services and Drinking Places; Hospitality

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