Accounting - Publications - Faculty & Research

1998
Other Unpublished Work

Pursuing Value: The Information Reporting Gap in the Swiss Capital Markets

By: Robert G. Eccles Jr. and Peter F. Weibel

Keywords: Capital Markets; Performance; Financial Reporting; Switzerland

January 2004 (Revised March 2005)
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Valuation Ratios in the Restaurant Industry

Examines factors underlying differences in valuation multiples (price-earnings and price-to-book) across four firms in the restaurant industry. View Details

Keywords: Business Earnings; Valuation; Mathematical Methods; Food and Beverage Industry

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November 1985
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Prentice Stevens, Inc.: Rating Industrial Debt

By: David F. Hawkins

Keywords: Borrowing and Debt; Management; Financial Statements

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January 1978 (Revised May 1993)
Teaching Note

Budget Crisis of the Boston School System, Teaching Note

By: Regina E. Herzlinger

Keywords: Education; Budgets and Budgeting; Crisis Management; Education Industry

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November 1976 (Revised May 1993)
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Budget Crisis of the Boston School Committee

By: Regina E. Herzlinger

Keywords: Education; Budgets and Budgeting; Crisis Management; Education Industry; Boston

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05 Dec 2016
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What Trump Didn't Learn From the Financial Crisis

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Laurie Matthews

of change. Her approach to coaching is based on 20+ years as an advertising agency account leader in New York City and her prior years as a teacher and counselor. Laurie is now a Director in CPD and oversees relationships with 300+... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products; Entrepreneurship; Hospitality; Retail

2022
Article

Reversible Power-to-Gas Systems for Energy Conversion and Storage

By: Gunther Glenk and Stefan Reichelstein

In the transition to decarbonized energy systems, Power-to-Gas (PtG) processes have the potential to connect the existing markets for electricity and hydrogen. Specifically, reversible PtG systems can convert electricity to hydrogen at times of ample power supply, yet... View Details

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Shaping the Corporate Image | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

consumers, students, local communities, and representatives of government. Historian Gonzalo Montiel Roig notes that photographic archives “linked to large steelmaking industries have a dual purpose . . . of documenting the industrial process and constructing a... View Details

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Eligibility | New Venture Competition

for others, honesty and integrity, and accountability for personal behavior. In particular, students should be aware that it is not permissible for conduct “surveys” of companies who are potential competitors for your proposed venture... View Details

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Social Media - Alumni

professional interest group, a class, or a section of 50+ members. We are happy to discuss strategy, but HBS cannot provide technical or maintenance support for affiliate groups. When creating your group, consider how it will be updated. Create your profile or View Details

01 Sep 2020
News

Reinvigorating Democracy: A Vote for Change

drives accountability in any industry,” observes Gehl. “Final-Five Voting is less about changing who gets elected and far more about changing the incentives governing the behavior of those in office. It’s about the benefits of healthy... View Details

Keywords: Young, Susan

01 Jun 2001
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Group Therapy: The Role of Business Groups in Emerging Economies

United States,” notes Khanna. “Court systems, contract law, stock markets, accounting standards, and other elements that facilitate entrepreneurship and growth are often weak, archaic, or entirely missing in these economies.” Business... View Details

Keywords: Peter K. Jacobs; Market Research, Photo, Translation, Veterinary and Other Services; Professional Services

01 Oct 2001
News

New Economy Notables: Scott D. Cook

once sold holdings in their retirement accounts to lend me money to keep the doors open. All seven hundred employees at the meeting rose to give my parents a standing ovation. View Details

Keywords: Young, Susan; Computer Systems Design and Related Services; Professional Services

01 Dec 2001
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Navigating Success in Volatile Times

Citigroup's Global Investment Management and Private Banking Group, prefaced his opening address on Friday evening with a moving account of his return to Lower Manhattan following the destruction of Citigroup's offices at 7 World... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner; Finance

06 Sep 2013
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More Seats at the Table

percent a decade ago to 38 percent today, according to a study by the executive search firm Spencer Stuart. While age may bring wisdom, it often doesn't bring familiarity with things like digital marketing or other essential business technologies. For Stewart, age also... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman; Corporate Services

April 2014 (Revised June 2014)
Case

Wawa Inc.

By: Blythe J. McGarvie, Dennis Campbell and Kristin Stack

Retailing requires attention to detail and customer and employee loyalty. Wawa is a 50-year old food retailer with almost a cult-like following. With $9 billion in revenues, Wawa is the 50th largest privately-held company in the US. Learn how they have accomplished... View Details

Keywords: Accounting; Management

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