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05 May 2008
Research & Ideas

Connecting with Consumers Using Deep Metaphors

problems. Lindsay Zaltman: I have been exploring new ways to leverage the power of deep metaphors in other research methods. For instance, I have been developing an applied ethnographic approach that allows us to see how deep metaphors... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Consumer Products

01 Dec 2015
Blog Post

What is the HBS FIELD Program?

I have always been interested in exploring personally and professionally), but that I would have the opportunity to work on the iconic brand Harley-Davidson. Not only that, but I would get the opportunity to work with five people who have... View Details

30 May 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, May 30

this area in a variety of disciplines—economics, geography, marketing, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology, and strategy—in order to explore the many ways that locations matter for firms. In eleven varied papers, the authors... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

27 Feb 2006
Research & Ideas

When Rights of First Refusal Are a Bad Deal

position of the owner with the third party, but it also allows the initial offer to the tenant to be set high. To explore the question of who actually benefits from this particular right of first refusal, the researchers conducted an... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Construction; Real Estate; Entertainment & Recreation

22 Sep 2022
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The Beauty Guide

Freyre learned early on the importance of mentorship in the corporate world. “Mentors have helped shape my career. They have pushed me to explore new areas of the business, to take risks, to not stay in one lane because I was... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

12 Feb 2019
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New Research and Ideas, February 12, 2019

election of more conservative legislators, higher support for anti-immigration legislation, and lower public goods provision. Exploring the causes of natives’ backlash, I document that immigration increased natives’ employment and... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

09 Jan 2006
Research & Ideas

When Benchmarks Don’t Work

proposition offered by the two clothing retailers is so different that one cannot learn much from comparing the aggregate cost of servicing customers at the two companies. Armani would probably not benefit from studying Wal-Mart's selling process. With these simple... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan; Service

18 Oct 2013
Working Paper Summaries

Monetary Policy Drivers of Bond and Equity Risks

Keywords: by John Y. Campbell, Carolin E. Pflueger & Luis M. Viceira

Research Summary

Research Summary

By: Leslie A. Perlow

There has been tremendous change in the workplace — ubiquitous technology, 24/7 globalization, hyper-efficiency and now significant changes in work location. Professor Perlow’s research explores the implications for the ways we work and live, and what we can do to... View Details

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"Measuring Competence? Exploring Firm Effects in Pharmaceutical Research" ( Strategic Management Journal , 1994). The award is for a paper published five or more years prior so that the paper's impact on teaching, research, and/or... View Details

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have a specific question about one of our programs, or are curious to learn more about what our learners are up to, explore these additional resources: Frequently Asked Questions Student Stories Blog Want to know more? If you still... View Details

10 Jan 2012
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First Look: January 10

inequality due to forces like skill-biased technical change. Exploring movements around these long-term levels, however, this study finds mixed evidence regarding the vicious cycle hypothesis. On one hand, larger compensation... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Portrait Project

Milly Wang

I wanted to be an astronaut. The big unknowns of space fascinated me. I wanted to explore worlds beyond Earth – discover their secrets, advance humanity, and leave behind a legacy amongst the stars. I read all the astrophysics books in... View Details

18 Dec 2012
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First Look: December 18

To confirm causation and explore the mechanisms underlying the effects, we replicated the results in a laboratory experiment. We found that individuals working temporarily as part of a research team were more engaged and satisfied with... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

31 Jan 2017
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First Look at New Research: January 31, 2017

link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=52164 forthcoming Explorations in Economic History Prizes, Patents and the Search for Longitude By: Burton, M. Diane, and Tom Nicholas Abstract—The 1714 Longitude Act created the Board... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

10 Aug 2010
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First Look: August 10

explored in the context of advising a prospective investor with particular emphasis on why LLCs are increasingly "go-to" entities. The potential effect of choice of organization on litigation outcomes is illustrated using the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

26 Mar 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: Financing the Climate Transition in India

dry lease) model is recognized as a strategic move. This shift allows for rapid scaling of the bus fleet without the need for substantial upfront capital. Collaboration with Private Actors: While BEST excels in expanding the government fleet, there's an interest in... View Details

09 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 9, 2018

forthcoming Strategic Management Journal When Does Advice Impact Startup Performance? By: Chatterji, Aaron, Solene Delecourt, Sharique Hasan, and Rembrand Koning Abstract—Why do some entrepreneurs thrive while others fail? We explore... View Details