Social Construction - Publications - Faculty & Research

19 Jul 2006
Research & Ideas

Political Turmoil and Mexico’s Economy

revenues to fight rebellions and pay off its enemies," Maurer says. "When the World Bank tries to enforce the original agreement—that the money be spent on socially constructive projects—the... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

07 Apr 2003
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How the U.S. Army Develops Leaders

sense of themselves and their world. In his view, the level of sophistication of how one structures an understanding of oneself and one's experiences lies at the heart of identity. First, we actively construct our understandings; we don't... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

15 Aug 2017
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Where Work Meets Passion: A Summer In Community Development

fundraising efforts which will eventually become a capital campaign to close the financing gap for the development. The mixed-use project will include retail, office, educational and community kitchen space. The cornerstone of the new View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government

30 Sep 2019
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Book Excerpt: Why a Volume on Race, Work, and Leadership

Excerpt by Laura Morgan Roberts, Anthony J. Mayo, and Serenity Lee Blacks have been integral to the economic foundation of the United States since its inception, yet that foundation was forged on an institutionalized inequality, which continues to have debilitating... View Details

Keywords: Re: Andi Wang

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Related Collections - A Chronicle of the China Trade

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Bibliography - A Chronicle of the China Trade

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Souvenirs & Novelties - The Art of American Advertising

Home Site map Map / Directions Search: General Information HBS Home About Annual Report Campus Commencement Dean Nohria Employment Fifty Years of Women Give News New Construction Academic Programs Doctoral Programs Executive Education MBA... View Details

24 Feb 2022
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African American Student Union Spotlight on the Public Sector

infrastructure modernization, economic diversification, environmental resilience, social and cultural innovation. Like the work of O.W. Gurley and J.B. Stradford, founders of the historic Greenwood district known as Black Wall Street, I... View Details

07 Dec 2011
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Are Creative People More Dishonest?

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. In "The Dark Side of Creativity: Original Thinkers Can Be More Dishonest," the authors report that inherently creative people tend to cheat more than noncreative types. Furthermore,... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Advertising

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Introduction - Georges F. Doriot : Educating Leaders, Building Companies, Baker Library, Harvard Business School

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16 Jul 2013
First Look

First Look: July 16

and certification, commentary and critique, and co-presentation, comparison, and commensuration-enabled broader audiences to make sense of the industry and comprehend its worth. The findings form the basis of a general model of the social... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

04 Dec 2013
Research & Ideas

The Fantastic Horizon: How to Invest in a New City

Vanity resort developments are not replicable for a billion people needing new cities; the real value comes from the momentum and scale of integrated business, government, and social activity. Phu My Hung is built, with the vision and... View Details

Keywords: by John Macomber; Construction; Construction

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By: Richard S. Tedlow

The Edifice Complex: Denial at Sears

Book Excerpt: Denial at Sears (BusinessWeek.com, February 26, 2010)

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07 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Off and Running: Professors Comment on Olympics

Staging the Olympics is a Herculean task. Years of preparation, including budget-busting financial requirements, a panoply of construction projects, world-class logistical and communications challenges, and event-planning needs that... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty; Sports

October 1995
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Otis Elevator Company (B): China Strategy

By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Thomas W. Malnight

Examines the conflict Otis faces with its joint venture partner as it seeks to expand into Southern China. View Details

Keywords: Management; Conflict and Resolution; Joint Ventures; Expansion; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Globalization; Construction Industry; Construction Industry; China

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A Separate Campus - A Concrete Symbol: The Building of Harvard Business School 1908-1927 – Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, Historical Collections

social and intellectual entities,” Donham wrote. “And when this is done, the man who comes to the Business School will feel . . . he is treated like a human being.” 7 In 1924, a $5 million fundraising campaign began for View Details

01 Aug 2001
News

Class Day and Commencement 2001

relocated from nearby Aldrich Lawn due to construction of the new Hawes Hall classroom building, tradition otherwise prevailed in the form of beautiful weather, wise and humorous speeches, and an enthusiastic crowd of MBA graduates (some... View Details

Keywords: Marcel Acosta; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Jun 2024
News

Crash Pad

smaller floor plate and more windows.” Indeed, buildings that date to the early 20th century, like 4753 North Broadway, make up the bulk of conversion success stories, while construction from the past few decades, with the amenities that... View Details

Keywords: Amy Crawford; illustrations by Kathleen Fu; building coversion; housing crisis; innovation; real estate; Real Estate

16 Aug 2024
In Practice

Election 2024: What's at Stake for Business and the Workplace?

candidacy requirements and training programs. Promote constructive engagement in the workplace. Implement policies that encourage respectful dialogue and acknowledge diverse political views among employees. Provide training and resources... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

01 Dec 2008
News

A Force for Good

John’s very deep personal commitment to social issues. What really came through to me was the heart and soul of this guy. At the risk of embarrassing him, we were both interested in helping an indigenous student from the United States,... View Details

Keywords: Jeffrey L. Cruikshank; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings; Construction of Buildings

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