Escalation Of Commitment - Publications - Faculty & Research

21 Jul 2020
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Starbucks Commits to Raising Awareness of Racial Bias

13 Jul 2015
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A commitment to community

The first person in his family to attend college, James Jackson III (MBA 2016) has gained a broader world view at HBS and he remains committed to enabling others to succeed. (Published July 2015) View Details

29 Apr 2009
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Female Empowerment: Impact of a Commitment Savings Product in the Philippines

Keywords: by Nava Ashraf, Dean Karlan & Wesley Yin; Financial Services

Awards

Harvard Business School. Doctoral Award for Excellence in Mentoring

By: Michael W. Toffel

Runner up for the 2010 Doctoral Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Established by doctoral students, the awards recognize HBS faculty "who exemplify a deep commitment to fostering the personal and professional development" of HBS doctoral students. View Details

17 Dec 2015
Working Paper Summaries

Observability Increases the Demand for Commitment Devices

Keywords: by Christine Exley & Jeffrey Naecker

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Commitment to Teaching - MBA

Commitment to Teaching Commitment to Teaching In an HBS classroom, faculty lead 90 individuals from all over the world in case discussions and FIELD team projects that challenge, provoke, and inspire. Under... View Details

November – December 1972
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Commitment and the Internal Organization of Millenial Movements

By: R. M. Kanter

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2013
Other Unpublished Work

Comments on Commitments in AT.39740 — Google

By: Benjamin Edelman and Zhenyu Lai

We evaluate Google's proposed Commitments in light of our research on the effects of Google Flight Search on traffic to competing online travel agencies. View Details

Keywords: Competition; Regulation; Google; Bias; Law; Internet; Search Technology; Technology Networks; European Union

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May 2024
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Going Beyond the 'Self' in Self-control: Interpersonal Consequences of Commitment Strategies

By: Ariella S. Kristal and Julian Zlatev

Commitment strategies are effective mechanisms individuals can use to overcome self-control problems. Across seven studies (and two supplemental studies), we explore the negative interpersonal consequences of commitment strategy choice and use. In Study 1, using an... View Details

Keywords: Behavior; Motivation and Incentives; Trust

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01 Mar 2015
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Committed To HBS’s Success

Keeping HBS Competitive Mel Tukman (MBA 1966), a longtime supporter of Harvard Business School, recognizes the far-reaching impact of the School’s mission. He is committed to... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

24 Apr 2014
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A Commitment to Education

The late C.D. (“Dick”) Spangler Jr. (MBA 1956, LLD 2013) combined the business acumen he developed as president of the C. D. Spangler Construction Company and Golden Eagle Industries, and as chairman of the... View Details

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Commitments with Third Parties

By: Jerry R. Green

Observable irrevocable contracts between a principal and an agent have been suggested as a way in which the principal can enhance his payoff when playing a game against, or bargaining with, an opponent. It is shown that such beneficial agency relationships depend on... View Details

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17 Oct 2014
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Committed to helping others

Eryn Schultz (MBA 2015) is concerned about access to healthy food and critical services for low-income families and plans to dedicate herself to helping those less fortunate. (Published October 2014) View Details

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Capital Commitments and the High Cost of Money

By: Samuel Hayes

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1980
Chapter

Notes on the Meaning of Commitment to Organizations

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter

Keywords: Organizations; Emotions; Attitudes

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30 Apr 2020
Podcast

52. Leadership and Commitment in Times of Crisis

Twenty years ago, Mark W. Johnson and Clayton Christensen co-founded Innosight, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations to design and create the future, rather than be disrupted by it. This week on The Disruptive Voice, we’re pleased to welcome Mark for some... View Details

2009
Working Paper

Female Empowerment: Impact of a Commitment Savings Product in the Philippines

By: Nava Ashraf, Dean Karlan and Wesley Yin

Female "empowerment" has increasingly become a policy goal, both as an end to itself and as a means to achieving other development goals. Microfinance in particular has often been argued, but not without controversy, to be a tool for empowering women. Here, using a... View Details

Keywords: Saving; Microfinance; Personal Finance; Decision Making; Microeconomics; Gender; Power and Influence; Philippines

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A Commitment to Sustainability | About

A Commitment to Sustainability We are addressing the challenges and opportunities of sustainability leadership through campus operations and community engagement. Harvard Office View Details

spring 1994
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Unilateral Commitments and the Importance of Process in Alliances

By: Ranjay Gulati, Tarun Khanna and Nitin Nohria

How the partners in an alliance view their joint venture can have much to do with its success or failure. Each partner fears that the other will get the larger payoff by acting opportunistically while it cooperates in good faith. The result is that both partners choose... View Details

Keywords: Management Style; Partners and Partnerships; Joint Ventures; Management Practices and Processes; Alliances; Trust; Game Theory

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