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- October 2002 (Revised November 2002)
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Welfare State and its Impact on Business Competitiveness, The: Sweden Inc. for Sale?
By: Huw Pill, Petter Johnsson, Ola Nordquist and Ingrid Vogel
The Swedish Model--sometimes presented as a third way between savage capitalism and unrealistic socialism--was much lauded in the 1960s. It was viewed as a strategy that addressed social concerns while supporting economic growth. However, the financial and currency... View Details
Keywords: Economic Systems; Welfare; Government and Politics; Taxation; Competition; Public Administration Industry; Sweden
Pill, Huw, Petter Johnsson, Ola Nordquist, and Ingrid Vogel. "Welfare State and its Impact on Business Competitiveness, The: Sweden Inc. for Sale?" Harvard Business School Case 703-019, October 2002. (Revised November 2002.)
- 20 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
Users Love Ello, But What’s the Business Model?
not much left, even for the Twitters of the world. Increasingly, we're seeing a shift in the business model from advertising to a subscription model (think Hulu Plus, Pandora,... View Details
- Web
History | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
social enterprise. 2015 New MBA Elective Public Entrepreneurship is introduced. 2014 HBS-led forum on Business for Social Impact convenes over 100 practitioners and academics to discuss the global role of View Details
- March–April 2019
- Article
The Dual-Purpose Playbook
By: Julie Battilana, Anne-Claire Pache, Metin Sengul and Marissa Kimsey
Corporations are being pushed to dial down their single-minded pursuit of financial gain and pay closer attention to their impact on employees, customers, communities, and the environment. But changing an organization’s DNA may require upending the existing business... View Details
Keywords: Hybrid Organizing; Business And Society; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Business Model; Goals and Objectives; Organizational Structure; Leadership
Battilana, Julie, Anne-Claire Pache, Metin Sengul, and Marissa Kimsey. "The Dual-Purpose Playbook." Harvard Business Review 97, no. 4 (March–April 2019): 124–133.
- 13 Dec 2018
- Blog Post
Working at the Intersection of Business and Environment
The Business and Environment Initiative is the hub for environmentally-focused research, teaching, and discourse at HBS. We connect faculty, students, alumni, and practitioners to deepen the understanding of the most pressing... View Details
- Research Summary
Business and Low Income Sectors: The Creation of Economic and Social Value
In the last three decades, innovative commercial solutions have emerged in developing nations focusing on providing effective responses to the hugely underserved needs of low-income populations, both as consumers as well as active participants in productive value... View Details
- January–March 2025
- Article
Transitioning from Responsible and Reactive to Deeply Responsible and Proactive International Business
By: Geoffrey G. Jones, Teresa da Silva Lopes, Pavida Pananond, Rob van Tulder, Noemi Sinkovics and Rudolf R. Sinkovics
This article aims to explore the role of multinational enterprises in addressing grand societal challenges, emphasizing the need for integrating environmental and social aspects into business models. It offers an analysis of how principles and values can guide engaged... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Business Model; Multinational Firms and Management
Jones, Geoffrey G., Teresa da Silva Lopes, Pavida Pananond, Rob van Tulder, Noemi Sinkovics, and Rudolf R. Sinkovics. "Transitioning from Responsible and Reactive to Deeply Responsible and Proactive International Business." Critical Perspectives on International Business 21, no. 2 (January–March 2025): 196–225.
- 17 Apr 2024
- Blog Post
New Venture Competition 2024: Business and Environment Ventures
the country The Humanity Company - Jobelle Gacuya (GSE) - The Humanity Company is a social enterprise using innovative business models to end poverty through impactful products, consulting services, and... View Details
- 10 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
New Venture Competition 2022: Business and Environment Ventures
disrupt traditional supply chain models by allowing users to carry out digital business through a collaborative supply chain. DIBIZ is dedicated to users who struggle to find and source authentic certified... View Details
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Blog | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
business to effect positive social change. Bef... HBS Hacks: A New Model for Alumni Convening Margaret Busse 23 Mar 2018 Over the course of its inception two years ago, the Social Enterprise Initiative’s... View Details
- 03 Feb 2014
- Research & Ideas
The Tricky Business of Managing Web Advertising Affiliates
When the FBI charged Shawn Hogan and two others with defrauding eBay of about $21 million in affiliate marketing sales, Benjamin G. Edelman was watching closely behind the scenes. Edelman's name rarely came up at the time of the 2010 arrests, but the Harvard View Details
- 01 Jun 2013
- News
Can Business Smarts Save the Charter School Revolution?
for innovation to fulfill that promise. Charter schools, in other words, might just need a better business plan. School Ties A loosely knit HBS charter network links alumni nationwide. Greg Thompson (MBA 2005) leads the Tennessee Charter... View Details
- October 2021 (Revised September 2022)
- Case
GoPro: Becoming a Subscription Hero
By: Elie Ofek, Marco Bertini and Nicole Tempest Keller
In 2021, Nick Woodman, founder and CEO of GoPro, was reviewing the company’s subscription offering, considering whether to extend it beyond benefits that were directly related to the company’s iconic camera. Founded in 2002, GoPro had gained renown for its innovative... View Details
Keywords: Subscription Model; Pricing; Lifestyle Brands; Value Proposition; Business Model; Growth and Development Strategy; Marketing Strategy; Consumer Products Industry; California
Ofek, Elie, Marco Bertini, and Nicole Tempest Keller. "GoPro: Becoming a Subscription Hero." Harvard Business School Case 522-022, October 2021. (Revised September 2022.)
- 2011
- Chapter
American Exceptionalism?: A Comparative Analysis of the Origins and Trajectory of U.S. Business Education Development
By: Rakesh Khurana
As business education in an academic setting becomes an increasingly global phenomenon, the university-based business school in America remains a unique institution. This holds true despite the fact that the American business school as it evolved in the post-World War... View Details
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Preview the Harvard Business School Online Learning Experience
real-world learning model . Or, download an e-book to dive deeper into a vital business topic and develop insights you can apply to your company or career. Explore Sample Lessons Free View Details
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The Changing Geography of Work: Priorities for Policy Makers
By: Prithwiraj Choudhury
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the issue of how and where we work into the spotlight. The adoption of remote and hybrid work increased exponentially as lockdowns necessitated social distancing. But now, as we enter a new phase of the pandemic, the Geography of Work—where... View Details
Keywords: Remote Work; Hybrid Work Model; Work-from-anywhere; Employees; Geographic Location; Policy
Choudhury, Prithwiraj. "The Changing Geography of Work: Priorities for Policy Makers." OECD Forum Network (December 6, 2021).
- Teaching Interest
Managing Service Operations - MBA Elective Curriculum
By: Ryan W. Buell
World-class service organizations deeply understand the needs and behaviors of their customers, and design, manage, and improve their operating models accordingly. This course investigates the distinct challenges inherent in leading service operations, which make up... View Details
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Nonprofit Strategy & Governance | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
for Social Entrepreneurs By: Cait Brumme & Brian Trelstad June 2023 | Harvard Business Review 101, no. 3 Years ago the line between nonprofit and for-profit enterprises was clear, but that has changed. Nonprofits now offer products that... View Details