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- August 1993
- Supplement
You've Just Got to Fire Him (B)
Presents a continuation of the (A) case. View Details
Barnes, Louis B. "You've Just Got to Fire Him (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 494-029, August 1993.
- September 2020 (Revised July 2022)
- Technical Note
Algorithmic Bias in Marketing
By: Ayelet Israeli and Eva Ascarza
This note focuses on algorithmic bias in marketing. First, it presents a variety of marketing examples in which algorithmic bias may occur. The examples are organized around the 4 P’s of marketing – promotion, price, place and product—characterizing the marketing... View Details
Keywords: Algorithmic Data; Race And Ethnicity; Promotion; ＂Marketing Analytics＂; Marketing And Society; Big Data; Privacy; Data-driven Management; Data Analysis; Data Analytics; E-Commerce Strategy; Discrimination; Targeting; Targeted Advertising; Pricing Algorithms; Ethical Decision Making; Customer Heterogeneity; Marketing; Race; Ethnicity; Gender; Diversity; Prejudice and Bias; Marketing Communications; Analytics and Data Science; Analysis; Decision Making; Ethics; Customer Relationship Management; E-commerce; Retail Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; United States
Israeli, Ayelet, and Eva Ascarza. "Algorithmic Bias in Marketing." Harvard Business School Technical Note 521-020, September 2020. (Revised July 2022.)
- September 2010 (Revised January 2011)
- Background Note
Using Regression Analysis to Estimate Time Equations
This note presents a simple way to estimate time equations using regression analysis in Excel. The note quickly outlines regression analysis, then presents a real-life case example from the natural gas industry that students can use to gain experience developing and... View Details
Martinez-Jerez, Francisco de Asis, and Ariel Andres Blumenkranc. "Using Regression Analysis to Estimate Time Equations." Harvard Business School Background Note 111-001, September 2010. (Revised January 2011.)
- November 1997 (Revised June 2006)
- Case
Herbert Hoover (A)
Presents a character sketch of Herbert Hoover, along with Hoover's views on the cause of the Great Depression of the 1930s. Illustrates the political economy of the period and presents different interpretations of the course of the Great Depression. A rewritten version... View Details
Wells, Louis T., Jr. "Herbert Hoover (A)." Harvard Business School Case 798-041, November 1997. (Revised June 2006.)
- June 1977 (Revised September 1992)
- Case
Sorenson Research Co. (Abridged)
Presents the issues facing a high volume, high margin (but lightweight) medical products business. The company is trying to improve its inventory control to reduce inventory investment and improve service. The present multi-site inventory system is described and major... View Details
Keywords: Business Earnings; Investment; Volume; Service Delivery; Supply Chain; Performance Improvement; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Sorenson Research Co. (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 677-257, June 1977. (Revised September 1992.)
- August 2023 (Revised December 2023)
- Case
Money Fellows: The Quest for Expansion
By: Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, Michael Chu and Ahmed Dahawy
This case explores the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding the operations of a complex entrepreneurial business model. It highlights how cultural aspects of different geographies impact a startup's operational and economic models. The case also... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Developing Countries and Economies; Geographic Scope; Business Strategy; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Business and Shareholder Relations; Financial Services Industry; Banking Industry; Egypt
Rodríguez Arregui, Álvaro, Michael Chu, and Ahmed Dahawy. "Money Fellows: The Quest for Expansion." Harvard Business School Case 324-010, August 2023. (Revised December 2023.)
- 13 Nov 2006
- Other Presentation
Clusters and Economic Development: Towards a New Model for Regions and Inner Cities
Presentation delivered at the Brownfields Conference, Boston, MA. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Clusters and Economic Development: Towards a New Model for Regions and Inner Cities." Brownfields Conference, Boston, MA, November 13, 2006.
- 31 Jul 2001
- Other Presentation
The Competitive Advantage of Taiwan
Competitiveness presentation from the Commonwealth Speech, Taipei, Taiwan. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "The Competitive Advantage of Taiwan." Commonwealth Speech, Taipei, Taiwan, July 31, 2001.
- April 2000 (Revised October 2002)
- Background Note
Career Strategies and Tactics in Professional Service Firms
By: Ashish Nanda, Thomas J. DeLong and Scot H. Landry
Presents suggestions for ensuring a good start in a professional services career. View Details
Keywords: Personal Development and Career; Performance Expectations; Performance Effectiveness; Customization and Personalization; Practice; Valuation; Performance Evaluation; Business Startups; Competency and Skills; Learning; Talent and Talent Management; Management Skills; Consulting Industry
Nanda, Ashish, Thomas J. DeLong, and Scot H. Landry. "Career Strategies and Tactics in Professional Service Firms." Harvard Business School Background Note 800-375, April 2000. (Revised October 2002.)
- 17 Apr 2002
- Other Presentation
Portuguese Competitiveness
Presentation on the new challenges for Portuguese competitiveness, Lisbon, Portugal. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Portuguese Competitiveness." Novos Desafios da Competitividade, Lisbon, Portugal, April 17, 2002.
- 23 May 2013
- Keynote Speech
The State of the Shared Value Field
Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School presents on the importance of shared value as business strategy. This keynote presentation was filmed on May 23rd, 2013 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the Global Shared Value Leadership Summit. Learn more at fsg.org. Join... View Details
Keywords: Creating Shared Value
Porter, Michael E. "The State of the Shared Value Field." Global Shared Value Leadership Summit, FSG, Cambridge, MA, May 23, 2013.
- Program
Advanced Management Program
responsibilities, the Advanced Management Program is designed to bring about a full-scale change that empowers executives to create and renew competitive advantage for their organizations. Three highly integrated modules are presented... View Details
- 27 Apr 2007
- Other Presentation
Competitiveness in the Global Economy: Sweden’s Position
Competitiveness presentation delivered during the Globalization Council in Stockholm, Sweden. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Competitiveness in the Global Economy: Sweden’s Position." Sweden. Globaliseringsrådet, Stockholm, Sweden, April 27, 2007.
- July 1993 (Revised September 1995)
- Supplement
Block 16: Conoco's "Green" Oil Strategy (D)
By: Malcolm S. Salter and Susan E.A. Hall
Presents a continuation of the (A), (B), and (C) cases. View Details
Salter, Malcolm S., and Susan E.A. Hall. Block 16: Conoco's "Green" Oil Strategy (D). Harvard Business School Supplement 394-007, July 1993. (Revised September 1995.)
- 7 May 2003
- Other Presentation
Building a Competitive U.A.E Economy: The New Learning
Competitiveness presentation delivered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Building a Competitive U.A.E Economy: The New Learning." Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Dubai, UAE, May 7, 2003.
- December 2004 (Revised December 2009)
- Module Note
Module III: Moral Leadership Class Summaries
By: Sandra J. Sucher
Presents summaries for the The Moral Leader course. View Details
Sucher, Sandra J. "Module III: Moral Leadership Class Summaries." Harvard Business School Module Note 605-052, December 2004. (Revised December 2009.)
- December 1983 (Revised July 1988)
- Case
General Electric--Thermocouple Manufacturing (A)
By: David A. Garvin
GE is considering introducing a "just-in-time" production system to reduce inventory in its thermocouple manufacturing area. The case presents students with a description of the present inventory management system, the production process, and the perspectives of... View Details
Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Time Management; Production; Supply Chain; Perspective; Energy Industry; Technology Industry
Garvin, David A. "General Electric--Thermocouple Manufacturing (A)." Harvard Business School Case 684-040, December 1983. (Revised July 1988.)
- November 2004 (Revised April 2010)
- Module Note
Module II: Moral Reasoning Class Summaries
By: Sandra J. Sucher
Presents class summaries for the The Moral Leader course. View Details
Sucher, Sandra J. "Module II: Moral Reasoning Class Summaries." Harvard Business School Module Note 605-046, November 2004. (Revised April 2010.)
- September 1993 (Revised January 1994)
- Supplement
Orit Gadiesh: Pride at Bain & Co. (B)
Presents excerpts from a 1992 speech by Orit Gadiesh. View Details
Conger, Jay A. "Orit Gadiesh: Pride at Bain & Co. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 494-047, September 1993. (Revised January 1994.)