Publications

November 2007 (Revised March 2009)
Case

Allston: Brand vs. Architecture

By: Andre F. Perold, Arthur I Segel and Christopher M. Gordon

Harvard President Lawrence Summers had presided over the final interviews of world-renowned architects being considered for the science complex planned for Harvard's expanded campus in Allston. The selection process had absorbed nine months in 2005 and amplified the... View Details

Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Brands and Branding; Design; Urban Development; Selection and Staffing; Construction Industry; Boston

June 2003
Case

Peabody Simpson at the Crossroads

By: Rajiv Lal, Nitin Nohria and Leslie Freeman

Three managing directors at Peabody Simpson had just returned from a firm-wide recruiting event at Columbia University, which they had covered together, as all were alumni. They were commiserating about having to submit revised forecasts to their division heads by the... View Details

Keywords: Forecasting and Prediction; Capital Budgeting; Recruitment; Reports; Organizational Design

February 2000 (Revised April 2004)
Case

Butler Capital Partners and Autodistribution: Putting Private Equity to Work in France

Describes a proposed buyout transaction of Autodistribution, an entrepreneurial firm that is the leading car-parts distributor in France. The deal became feasible because of a failed takeover battle for Autodistribution's parent company. Private equity investor Butler... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Leveraged Buyouts; Valuation; Executive Compensation; Entrepreneurship; Distribution Industry; Auto Industry; France

June 1997
Case

Massachusetts General Hospital: CABG Surgery (B)

By: Steven C. Wheelwright and Mikelle Eastley

Once the CABG care path is implemented and other care paths begun, hospital staff and administration examine the resulting data. Further methods of improving care and reducing cost are presented for analysis. View Details

Keywords: Cost Management; Policy; Retention; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Operations; Performance Improvement; Health Industry

2004
Case

Compensation Reform at Denver Public Schools

By: Allen Grossman, Nancy D. Beaulieu and Jennifer Suesse

Keywords: Education; Urban Scope; Compensation and Benefits; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Colorado

17 Feb 2003
Research & Ideas

Building Communities as Well as Companies

explained, adding, "I also feel an overwhelming obligation to take good care of the money given to me by investors. The resources in this domain are so scarce—I want to succeed so more money will flow into the sector." "I... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

28 Apr 2025
Blog Post

How to onboard recently graduated MBAs

both their peers and superiors for their performance. What do they do that’s special or exceptional? Can their “secrets” be surfaced and shared? Brennan also believes that these same stars, by virtue of their own mastery of the corporate culture, can be an excellent... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

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2.1.1 Citing Sources & Plagiarism | MBA

2.1.1 Citing Sources & Plagiarism At HBS, collaboration and conversations are at the core of the academic experience. There are immeasurable benefits from the insights of our peers and from an abundance of resources that support learning.... View Details

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1.13 Satisfactory Academic Progress | MBA

support the student's progress, and cites available resources to help the student devise strategies for improvement. Academic Alert : Students placed on Academic Alert are notified of their status with a Letter of Alert as grades are... View Details

01 Jun 2022
News

Closing the 'Network Gap'

TO MAKE AN IMPACT READ MORE STORIES “DEI is a frothy space and resources can be limited,” notes Senior Lecturer Julia Austin, who advised the pair early in their venture. But Austin believed that the founders could find the support they... View Details

Keywords: April White

20 Apr 2017

Energy and Environment Webinar

Join current HBS students from the Energy & Environment Club and the Business & Environment Initiative for an online discussion. This webinar will highlight the HBS resources available to students coming from or who are interested in... View Details

Fast Answer

China: laws/regulations

Where can I find Chinese laws and regulations? People's Republic of China Legal Research Guide: Produced by Harvard Law School Library, this guide provides a starting place for resources in Chinese and English. Westlaw... View Details

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Course Planning | MBA

Course Planning Cross-Registration Course Planning Resources Fall Course Schedule Harvard Business School (HBS) Course Catalog: Elective Curriculum 2025–26 Harvard Course Catalog: Elective Curriculum 2025–26 Academic Calendar 2025–26 What... View Details

09 May 2016
Blog Post

What To Know For An International Job Search

organizations you had not known before. Baker Library also has resources for alumni that can help you create a target list of companies through E-Baker. Strengthen Your Weak Ties It may have been several years since you’ve had to network... View Details

17 Nov 2022
Blog Post

Creating Emerging Markets Sustainability Series - The Future of Green Building

Damalas details how the hotels he developed from the early 1990s utilize natural resources in a sustainable fashion. “When you can [maintain] natural corridors, not only do you have the shade factor, using less energy to air-condition the... View Details

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Live Online Classrooms | Information Technology

can benefit from, and fully contribute to, case discussions from anywhere in the world. With state-of-the-art production studios located on campus in Cumnock Hall, HBS Live Online Classrooms are a community-wide resource available to... View Details

01 Dec 2000
News

Stevenson Named Director of External Relations

the resources you need, so you must be able to think from an entrepreneurial perspective." Stevenson also serves as chair of the HBS Latin America Faculty Advisory Group and recently cochaired the conference that marked the opening of the... View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services

February 2025
Article

Innovations in Evaluating Ambulatory Costs of Cystic Fibrosis Care: A Comparative Study Across Multidisciplinary Care Centers in Ireland and the United States

By: Emma Brady, Ryan C. Perkins, Kate Cullen, Gregory S. Sawicki, Robert S. Kaplan and Gerardine Doyle

Lead clinicians at two large pediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) centers in the United States and Ireland measured and compared their ambulatory care costs. The clinicians selected three strata of patients (0–11 months, 1–5 years, and 6–17 years of age). Process maps were... View Details

Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Cost; Service Delivery; Resource Allocation; Health Industry

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December 2022
Article

Scarlet Letters: Rehabilitation Through Transgression Transparency and Personal Narrative Control

By: Erin L. Frey, Ethan Bernstein and Nick Rekenthaler

When employees commit transgressions, organizations often use tools of organizational control to prevent them from transgressing again. We investigate whether organizations can use transgression transparency to rehabilitate transgressors. Although making transgressions... View Details

Keywords: Transparency; Workplace; Transgressions; Qualitative Research; Management Practices and Processes; Organizations; Employees; Reputation; Communication

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