Risk and Uncertainty - Publications - Faculty & Research

03 Jan 2017
First Look

January 3, 2017

interaction of goals and measures with human behavior. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/117112-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 117-113 Management Control Systems Module 13: Identifying Strategic View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

01 May 2006
Research & Ideas

What Companies Lose from Forced Disclosure

the one hand, more measures provide more dials to turn to get the manager to take actions consistent with the firm's best interests. On the other hand, more public information imposes more risk on the manager (more chances for things... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen; Financial Services

25 May 2016
Blog Post

Favorite Memories from HBS

It’s my final Monday on campus, and one thought keeps looping in my mind: “Wow, the last two years went by so fast. Where did the time go?” Commencement is three days away; my first day of work is eight (it was my choice to jump right... View Details

25 Mar 2014
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First Look: March 25

on those less familiar with the reporting standards. Publisher's link: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1430589 Working Papers Monetary Policy Drivers of Bond and Equity Risks By:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Mar 2003
Research & Ideas

Globalization: Little Impact on the Continent

money inside their countries to put their capital at risk there, Ndiaye added. "The local people have to feel secure about their environment for the outside investors to come in," Ndiaye said. "You need both inside View Details

Keywords: by Julie Jette

26 Apr 2022
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Vasilis Mornto

wanted to be able to experiment and take career risks and HBS seemed to allow me to do that through the 2+2 program. The second reason I applied to HBS is because it felt like... View Details

30 Jun 2016
Blog Post

4 Ways I've Changed at HBS

fosters an environment conducive to helping you take risks and failing in a productive fashion. I discovered it really is ok to fail. A fear of failure often means we avoid taking risks, learning new things,... View Details

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J Boats, Inc.

By: Robert L. Simons

During the 20-year evolution of a family-owned, entrepreneurial sailboat company, two founders leverage their design and marketing skills to build one of the most recognized brands in the recreational boating industry. The founder then considers management succession... View Details

Keywords: Corporate Entrepreneurship; Family Business; Risk Management; Financial Management; Leveraged Buyouts; Brands and Branding; Competitive Strategy; Capital Markets; Valuation; Shipping Industry; Transportation Industry

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30 Jan 2018
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January 30, 2018

sales for the retailer. We refer to this phenomenon as the value of concealment. A negative value of concealment is possible and represents the event that rationally acting consumers respond to the additional View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

12 Jul 2016
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July 12, 2016

bundled payments. The stakes are high, and the outcome will define the shape of the health care system for many years to come, for better or for worse. In this article, the authors argue that although capitation may deliver modest savings... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

09 May 2018
Research & Ideas

A Simple Way for Restaurant Inspectors to Improve Food Safety

stores, schools, and other food-handling establishments, checking whether they adhere to public health regulations. The rules are strict. Food businesses where serious violations are found must clean up their acts quickly or View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Food & Beverage; Service

20 Sep 2016
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September 20, 2016

better consumption smoothing, issue more foreign-currency debt. We propose that monetary policy credibility explains the currency composition of sovereign debt and nominal bond risks in the presence of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

06 Feb 2006
What Do You Think?

Should CEOs of Public Companies Offer Earnings Guidance?

amounts of internal energy go to 'making the quarter return' rather than serving the customer and building the future. Why did quarter returns develop in the first place?" Bill Hubbell added, "The market has many mechanisms to... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Financial Services

19 Jan 2011
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First Look: Jan. 18

sufficient to fuel international expansion. The author presents advice on overcoming the paradox but warns it can be a lengthy process. Read the article: http://hbr.org/2010/12/why-you-arent-buying-venezuelan-chocolate/ar/1# Bringing Ethics into Focus: How Regulatory... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

25 Jul 2006
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First Look: July 25, 2006

Authors:Jakub Wojciech Jurek and Luis M. Viceira Revised Working Paper Author's Abstract We develop an analytical solution to the dynamic portfolio choice problem of an investor with power utility defined over wealth at a finite horizon... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

10 Sep 2008
Research & Ideas

Long-Tail Economics? Give Me Blockbusters!

also worries that a company is at risk if sales depend too much on one or two megabrands that could run into lawsuits from generic competitors or regulatory challenges. On the other hand, the president of Warner Bros. (think Batman) aims... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Entertainment & Recreation; Pharmaceutical

06 Oct 2020
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Curtis Wu (MBA 2018)

What was your undergraduate university and major?MIT, Chemical Engineering Why did you decide to apply to HBS via the 2+2 deferred admissions process?One of my mentors in college, Professor Barry Johnston, always encouraged me to seek out... View Details

16 Sep 2014
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First Look: September 16

Monitors: How Social Factors Influence Supply Chain Auditors By: Short, Jodi L., Michael W. Toffel, and Andrea Hugill Abstract—Outsourcing firms increasingly rely on social auditors to provide strategic information about the conduct of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Jun 2005
News

Cultural Revolution at GE

bottom-line results to one fixated on risk taking and creativity. Immelt is convinced that the company’s future lies in creating a culture that fosters blockbuster ideas and... View Details