Corporate Social Responsibility - Publications - Faculty & Research

11 Sep 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, September 11, 2018

target behavior is socially desirable, even when it is merely framed as such. Study 3 shows the paradox is driven by respondents’ concerns over response misinterpretation. A simple modification designed to... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

18 Oct 2016
Op-Ed

Why Business Should Invest in Community Health

wellness initiatives at the center of its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. The move dovetails with the company’s new focus on wellness as a priority business category.... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch, Howard Koh, and Pamela Yatsko; Health

13 Nov 2012
First Look

First Look: November 13

the paper: http://papers.nber.org/papers/w18250 The Consequences of Mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Authors:Ioannis Ioannou and George Serafeim Abstract We examine the effect of mandatory View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

15 Aug 2019
Blog Post

Stan Chang: “A Guided Experience into the World of Entrepreneurship”

best program for me.” Stan had already gained an impressive amount of experience at Microsoft where he worked on operating systems and with online payments technology, responsibilities that “shaped my view on software development and how... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Entrepreneurship

19 May 2015
First Look

First Look: May 19

decreased volatility of supply shocks and increased volatility of the Fed's long-run inflation target. Endogenous responses of bond risk premia amplify these effects of monetary policy on bond risks. Download working paper:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

13 Sep 2012
Research & Ideas

Why Public Companies Underinvest in the Future

their research, public firms invest less than half as much as private firms of similar size and industry—and private firms are 3.5 times more responsive to changes in investment opportunities. The authors argue that this is largely due to... View Details

Keywords: by Maggie Starvish

20 Dec 2016
Research & Ideas

The 10 Most Popular 'Cold Call' Podcasts

Madam C.J. Walker helped invent what have become staples of our modern country and economy: national sales forces, corporate social responsibility, and, yes, even basic haircare. Orphaned at age 8, married... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty

10 Nov 2011
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Making Lincoln Center Cool Again

constituent organizations included: A focus on fundraising. The Lincoln Center Corporate Fund raises money for the whole Lincoln campus. Corporate donations go directly to Lincoln Center constituents, and... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard; Entertainment & Recreation

15 Jan 2025
Blog Post

Building Bridges to Sustainable Infrastructure with Allied Climate Partners

energy around shaping its investment strategy, and my role reflected this dynamic environment. My responsibilities spanned two main areas: supporting fund strategy by conducting deep dives into new markets and verticals that might offer... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

08 Oct 2020
News

JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity

Jamie Dimon (MBA 1982) Jamie Dimon (MBA 1982) This week, JP Morgan Chase announced that it would commit “an additional $30 billion over the next five years to provide economic opportunity to underserved communities, especially the Black and Latinx communities.”... View Details

01 Mar 2006
News

Drive-In Nation

For decades, the U.S. auto industry ruled America’s economy, shaped the country’s development, and influenced American culture and social mores. Now, buffeted by globalization and other powerful forces, it faces a moment of truth. The... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; Retail Trade

June 2020
Case

MOD Pizza: A Winning Recipe? (Abridged)

By: Boris Groysberg, John D. Vaughan and Matthew Preble

This is an abridged version of “MOD Pizza: A Winning Recipe?” HBS Case No. 416-004. Scott and Ally Svenson, the founders of MOD Pizza, had to make a number of decisions in planning how to scale their small company. They wanted to grow MOD from 45 stores as of May 2015... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Employees; Employee Relationship Management; Selection and Staffing; Leadership; Growth and Development Strategy; Marketing; Service Delivery; Organizational Culture; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Service Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States

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Work & Life - Race, Gender & Equity

Life & Leadership After HBS Tradeoffs & Time Limits: Work & Life for Dual-Career Families Juggling responsibilities at home and work is challenging for both men and women, particularly those parenting young children. Drawing on the most... View Details

01 Dec 2014
News

Forecasting ’15

Health Care: Data-Driven Diagnosis Robert Wah (AMP 175, 2008) President, American Medical Association; Global Chief Medical Officer, Computer Sciences Corporation “We’re entering the third phase of health information technology. The first... View Details

Keywords: Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance

09 Nov 2021
News

Weighing Big Tech’s Promise to Black America

As part of a recent cover story in WIRED about Netflix’s racial equity pledge, the magazine spoke to the company’s human resources director, Aaron Mitchell (MBA 2011), who led the project. The article notes that Mitchell helped craft the company’s approach, which... View Details

09 Aug 2017
Blog Post

"A Balance Between Autonomy and Resources to Help Me Learn."

addition, Jon is responsible for two research projects, one that looks into emission-free hydrogen production through wind generation, and another that predicts corporate demand for renewable energy based on... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

18 Jun 2001
Lessons from the Classroom

Why Leaders Need Great Books

Agee Professor of Social Ethics and the acclaimed author of 50 books including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Children of Crisis, agreed to offer a course he had taught elsewhere at Harvard, where he let students talk about literature. These... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Online Transforming Customer Experiences Course | HBS Online

you’re interested in exploring online education but aren’t sure where to start, this guide is for you. Access Your Free E-Book Upskill Your Team, Transform Your Organization Whether you represent a large multinational corporation or a... View Details

02 Jun 2011
What Do You Think?

Is it Time for a National Bankruptcy?

Summing Up Responses to this month's column devolved into a debate about the division of responsibility among institutions faced with the potential for a national bankruptcy. The majority argued that such... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

01 Sep 2004
News

Tracking a Turnaround

leadership style or his approach to broad challenges such as communications, change, and decision-making. About thirty multimedia cases are currently available in CD format through Harvard Business School Publishing. Classroom response... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance

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