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- 2002
- Chapter
Detention, Rehabilitation, and the Destruction of Kikuyu Society
Elkins, Caroline M. "Detention, Rehabilitation, and the Destruction of Kikuyu Society." In Mau Mau and Nationhood: Arms, Authority, and Narration, edited by E. S. Atieno Odhiambo and John Lonsdale, 191–221. Oxford: James Curry Ltd., 2002.
- August 2011
- Supplement
An Interview with John Fahey, President and CEO of National Geographic Society
By: David Garvin
In January 2010, John Fahey, president, CEO, and chairman of the board of trustees' executive committee of the Washington, D.C.-based National Geographic Society (NGS), must decide how best to organize the 121-year old mission-driven organization for a world of... View Details
Keywords: Transformation; Leadership Style; Business or Company Management; Brands and Branding; Problems and Challenges; Sales; Natural Environment; Business Strategy; Web Sites
Garvin, David. "An Interview with John Fahey, President and CEO of National Geographic Society." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 312-702, August 2011.
- 2018
- Book
The Gift of Global Talent: How Migration Shapes Business, Economy & Society
By: William R. Kerr
The global race for talent is on, with countries and businesses competing for the best and brightest. Foreign talent has transformed U.S. science and engineering, reshaped the economy, and influenced society at large. But America is bogged down in thorny debates on... View Details
Kerr, William R. The Gift of Global Talent: How Migration Shapes Business, Economy & Society. Stanford, CA: Stanford Business Books, 2018.
- Forthcoming
- Chapter
Media & Entertainment in Argentina: Doing Business in a Fragmented Society
By: Luciana Silvestri and Roberto Vassolo
We explore the issues of vertical and horizontal fragmentation in Argentina by examining how consumers relate to media and entertainment content and technologies. We focus on belly-of-the-market consumers (the most affluent at the bottom of the pyramid) and observe the... View Details
Keywords: Demographics; Marketing; Consumer Behavior; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Argentina
Silvestri, Luciana, and Roberto Vassolo. "Media & Entertainment in Argentina: Doing Business in a Fragmented Society." In Handbook of Spanish Language Media, edited by Alan Albarran. New York: Routledge, 2009.
- 2013
- Article
Nations' Income Inequality Predicts Ambivalence in Stereotype Content: How Societies Mind the Gap
By: Federica Durante, S. T. Fiske, Nicolas Kervyn and Amy J.C. Cuddy
Income inequality undermines societies: the more inequality, the more health problems, social tensions, and the lower social mobility, trust, and life expectancy. Given people's tendency to legitimate existing social arrangements, the Stereotype Content Model (SCM)... View Details
Keywords: Stereotypes; Cross-cultural/cross-border; Inequality; Prejudice and Bias; Equality and Inequality; Income; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Power and Influence
Durante, Federica, S. T. Fiske, Nicolas Kervyn, and Amy J.C. Cuddy. "Nations' Income Inequality Predicts Ambivalence in Stereotype Content: How Societies Mind the Gap." British Journal of Social Psychology 52, no. 4 (December 2013): 726–746.
- 1999
- Working Paper
Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795: Brand Creation in the First Consumer Society
By: Nancy F. Koehn
- 23 May 2011
- Op-Ed
Leading and Lagging Countries in Contributing to a Sustainable Society
Editor's note: Please see related story, Corporate Sustainability Reporting: It's Effective. To what extent companies contribute to a sustainable society is a question increasingly important, not only to the companies themselves, but also... View Details
Keywords: by Robert G. Eccles & George Serafeim
- May 23, 2011
- Article
Leading and Lagging Countries in Contributing to a Sustainable Society
By: Robert G. Eccles and George Serafeim
To determine the extent to which corporate and investor behavior is changing to contribute to a more sustainable society, researchers Robert Eccles and George Serafeim analyzed data involving over 2,000 companies in 23 countries. One result: a ranking of countries... View Details
Keywords: Change; Society; Corporate Disclosure; Natural Environment; Rank and Position; Social Issues; Financial Statements; Behavior
Eccles, Robert G., and George Serafeim. "Leading and Lagging Countries in Contributing to a Sustainable Society." Harvard Business School Working Knowledge (May 23, 2011).
- 2011
- Chapter
The World Bank and Democratic Accountability: The Role of Civil Society
By: Alnoor Ebrahim and Steve Herz
- 3 Dec 2014
- Other Presentation
The New Competitive Advantage: Creating Shared Value
This presentation given by Professor Michael Porter covers the role of business in society, the concept of shared value, the difference between CSR and CSV, the three levels of shared value, implications for government and civil society, and examples of companies that... View Details
Keywords: Society; Value Creation; Competitive Advantage; Civil Society or Community; Business and Community Relations; Government and Politics
Porter, Michael E. "The New Competitive Advantage: Creating Shared Value." Porter Prize for Excellence in CSV, Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2014.
- Article
We Have a Rare Opportunity to Create a Stronger, More Equitable Society
By: Shai Davidai, Martin Day, Daniela Goya-Tocchetto, Oliver Hauser, Jon M. Jachimowicz, M. Usman Mirza, Nailya Ordabayeva, L. Taylor Phillips, Barnabas Szaszi and Stephanie Tepper
Income inequality in the United States was at historic levels before the coronavirus hit. Now, as the disease—and the social and economic implications it brings—spread across the country, it is likely to create even deeper fissures between the poor and rich. View Details
Keywords: Socioeconomic Status; Coronavirus; Inequality; Work; Income; Equality and Inequality; Health Pandemics; Gender; Money; Policy; Race; Society
Davidai, Shai, Martin Day, Daniela Goya-Tocchetto, Oliver Hauser, Jon M. Jachimowicz, M. Usman Mirza, Nailya Ordabayeva, L. Taylor Phillips, Barnabas Szaszi, and Stephanie Tepper. "We Have a Rare Opportunity to Create a Stronger, More Equitable Society." Behavioral Scientist (June 1, 2020).
- January 2012
- Article
Creating a Sustainable Society through Integrated Reporting Delivered via Cloud Computing
By: Kyle Armbrester and Robert G. Eccles
Armbrester, Kyle, and Robert G. Eccles. "Creating a Sustainable Society through Integrated Reporting Delivered via Cloud Computing." European Business Review (January 2012).
- 20 May 2016
- Other Presentation
Competing to Change the World: Creating Shared Value
The principle of shared value involves creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society by addressing its needs and challenges. Shared value is becoming an integral part of strategy and is defining a whole new set of best practices that companies... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Competing to Change the World: Creating Shared Value." Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, May 20, 2016.
- 18 May 2016
- Other Presentation
Competing to Change the World: Creating Shared Value
The principle of shared value involves creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society by addressing its needs and challenges. Shared value is becoming an integral part of strategy and is defining a whole new set of best practices that companies... View Details
Keywords: Society; Shared Value; Value Creation; Strategy; Civil Society or Community; United States
Porter, Michael E. "Competing to Change the World: Creating Shared Value." ZfU Seminar, ZfU International Business School, Zürich, Switzerland, May 18, 2016.
- May 2011
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society
This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's books and articles, in particular, Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1980); Competitive Advantage (The Free Press, 1985); ―What is Strategy? (Harvard Business Review, Nov/Dec 1996); and On Competition... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society." Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Antofagasta, Chile, May 2011.
- 16 May 1997
- Keynote Speech
Foundations of Leadership." Speaker. "Cum Laude Society at Noble and Greenough School
By: Lynn S. Paine
Keywords: Leadership
- 22 Jun 2011
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society
This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's books and articles, in particular, Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1980); Competitive Advantage (The Free Press, 1985); ―What is Strategy? (Harvard Business Review, Nov/Dec 1996); and On Competition... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society." Unilever CEO Forum, June 22, 2011.
- 12 Jul 2011
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society
This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's books and articles, in particular, Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1980); Competitive Advantage (The Free Press, 1985); "What is Strategy?" (Harvard Business Review, Nov/Dec 1996); and On... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society." Mitsui HBS Global Management Program, Boston, MA, July 12, 2011.
- 2005
- Other Unpublished Work
A Call for Participatory Decision Making: Discussion Paper on World Bank-Civil Society Engagement
By: S. Herz and Alnoor Ebrahim
Herz, S., and Alnoor Ebrahim. "A Call for Participatory Decision Making: Discussion Paper on World Bank-Civil Society Engagement." 2005.
- 9 Jun 2011
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society
This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's books and articles, in particular, Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1980); Competitive Advantage (The Free Press, 1985); "What is Strategy?" (Harvard Business Review, Nov/Dec 1996); and On Competition... View Details
Keywords: Society
Porter, Michael E. "Creating Shared Value: Redefining Capitalism and the Role of the Corporation in Society." Shared Value Leadership Summit, FSG, Cambridge, MA, June 9, 2011.