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- July 2018 (Revised July 2018)
- Teaching Note
Argentina Power—Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
By: Nori Gerardo Lietz and Sayiddah Fatima McCree
Teaching Note for HBS No. 218-041. This case concerns a complex potential energy infrastructure investment in Argentina by a global conglomerate shortly after Mauricio Macri (“Macri”) became President of Argentina in 2015. The central issues are (i) why was a country... View Details
- 15 Nov 2011
- First Look
First Look: November 15
identifying possible forms of bias, and evaluating methods of verifying whether bias in fact occurs. I then consider possible legal and policy responses, and I assess search engines' likely defenses. I conclude that regulatory intervention is justified in View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 29 Oct 2006
- Research & Ideas
The History and Influence of Andy Grove
professional life. His odyssey epitomizes the fulfillment of the American dream. A penniless immigrant from an environment entirely unlike that in the United States comes here and winds up at the center of the industry which is at the... View Details
- 08 Nov 2016
- First Look
November 8, 2016
forthcoming European Competition Journal Android and Competition Law: Exploring and Assessing Google's Practices in Mobile By: Edelman, Benjamin, and Damien Geradin Abstract—Since its launch in 2007, Android has become the dominant mobile device operating system... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 05 Sep 2018
- Research & Ideas
The Hidden Benefit of Giving Back to Open Source Software
that certain employees gain through contributing, says Nagle. His study suggests that contributing to crowdsourced digital or even physical “public goods” that benefit other firms or industries can enable companies to gain valuable... View Details
- 09 Sep 2015
- Research & Ideas
Leadership Lessons of the Great Recession: Options for Economic Downturns
by instituting freezes on hiring and wage increases, limiting employee rewards and recognition programs, and reducing the company match to employee 401k retirement accounts. In light of the cost reductions imposed throughout Honeywell,... View Details
- 19 Sep 2016
- Research & Ideas
Why Isn't Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners?
who deemed his work “excessively applied.” “It’s surely true that many academics hesitate to prepare research that is relevant to, and accessible to, practitioners,” he says. “Junior academics have to consider journal priorities in light... View Details
- 01 Mar 2023
- News
Step Change
use a smartphone better than we do,” Shousha says. The announcement that Enan would lead 500 Global’s first office on the African continent came in tandem with news the firm would partner with the IT Industry Development Agency over the... View Details
- 07 Apr 2020
- Research & Ideas
What Customers Need to Hear from You During the COVID Crisis
imposed by social distancing by facilitating community, offering empathy, and providing social support. AB InBev joined thousands of museums and performing arts organizations in offering virtual performances, sponsoring the Bud Light Dive... View Details
Keywords: by Jill Avery and Richard Edelman
- 20 Jan 2023
- News
Free Spirits
choice, now that startups like Tilden and the titans of the beverage industry are taking a fresh look at what a NA beverage can be and making use of new innovations in brewing technology. Low-alcohol beer has been around as long as humans... View Details
- 22 Jul 2019
- Book
How to Be a Digital Platform Leader
All of the most valuable firms in the world today are platforms, starting with Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon. But platforms do not evolve in predictable ways, and there is a lot that managers and entrepreneurs can learn about past, present, and future platform... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Mar 2011
- News
Making Their Way
fascinated by technology’s ability to advance medicine, was already hooked. Struck by the potential of technology and innovation to be a driving, cutting-edge force in the lighting industry — especially for... View Details
- March 1999 (Revised April 1999)
- Case
AccuFlow, Inc.
By: Jay O. Light
A small hydraulic-valve manufacturer attempts a second buyout in order to take out its current equity partners. A three-way deal must be negotiated between management, the new mezzanine lender, and the departing equity owners. View Details
Keywords: Negotiation Types; Leveraged Buyouts; Equity; Manufacturing Industry; Manufacturing Industry
Light, Jay O. "AccuFlow, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 299-079, March 1999. (Revised April 1999.)
- March 1984 (Revised August 1996)
- Case
B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap
By: Jay O. Light
A U.S. manufacturing organization and a Eurobank swap fixed and floating rate obligations to reduce their financing costs. View Details
Keywords: Financing and Loans; Cost Management; Production; Interest Rates; Credit Derivatives and Swaps; Auto Industry; Auto Industry; United States
Light, Jay O. "B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap." Harvard Business School Case 284-080, March 1984. (Revised August 1996.)
- November 1998 (Revised April 1999)
- Case
Wireless Telecom Negotiation
By: Jay O. Light
A venture capital/private equity fund is preparing to negotiate with the two parties in a prospective PCS joint venture: the entrepreneur and AT&T Wireless. The negotiation will decide how equity and control are shared in the venture. View Details
Keywords: Joint Ventures; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Private Equity; Governance Controls; Negotiation Deal; Wireless Technology; Telecommunications Industry
Light, Jay O. "Wireless Telecom Negotiation." Harvard Business School Case 299-029, November 1998. (Revised April 1999.)
- June 1982 (Revised May 1983)
- Case
Chandler Chemical Corp. (A)
By: Jay O. Light
Keywords: Chemical Industry
Light, Jay O. "Chandler Chemical Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 282-099, June 1982. (Revised May 1983.)
- August 1993 (Revised October 1993)
- Case
Dimensional Fund Advisors: 1993
By: Jay O. Light
A small California-based money manager is now offering specialty products for institutional investors based upon recent financial research findings. View Details
Light, Jay O. "Dimensional Fund Advisors: 1993." Harvard Business School Case 294-025, August 1993. (Revised October 1993.)
- August 1994
- Case
Harvard Management Company (1994), The
By: Jay O. Light
Harvard University decides upon the asset allocation for its endowment, and the mode in which it should be managed. View Details
Light, Jay O. "Harvard Management Company (1994), The." Harvard Business School Case 295-024, August 1994.
- October 1992 (Revised December 1993)
- Case
Vanguard Group, Inc. (A)
By: Jay O. Light
Deals with the general mission and strategy of a large mutual fund complex. View Details
Light, Jay O. "Vanguard Group, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 293-064, October 1992. (Revised December 1993.)
- July 1990 (Revised September 1991)
- Case
Brinson Partners
By: Jay O. Light
Keywords: Financial Services Industry
Light, Jay O. "Brinson Partners." Harvard Business School Case 291-009, July 1990. (Revised September 1991.)