Industrial Organization, Industrial Development - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Jun 2003
News

Male Consumers as Man-of-Action Heroes

Thompson of the University of Wisconsin challenge this notion and develop a new model. Holt and Thompson posit that “the pinnacle of American manhood is the man–of–action hero who deftly combines emphasis added the strengths of... View Details

Keywords: Douglas; Holt; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Publishing Industries (except Internet)

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

pattern of actions guide it. He is attempting to give you that philosophy and pattern of action, and to help you develop your own." George E. McCown (HBS MBA '62), Research Assistant to Georges Doriot, 1962 11 George E. McCown (HBS MBA... View Details

01 Jun 2014
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Alumni and Faculty Books for June 2014

care industry to give customers more choices, freedom, power, and information, and at far lower prices. He recommends disruption of the status quo through new business models, new payment models, and new technologies that give patients... View Details

October 2002 (Revised November 2003)
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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets

By: David E. Bell, Jeffrey M. Feiner and Iris T. Li

Wal-Mart has been growing at 15% per year for the last 10 years. Can it keep growing at that rate for the next 10 years? CEO Lee Scott reflects on his strategy for achieving such growth, relying on a combination of supercenters, neighborhood markets, and international... View Details

Keywords: Growth and Development; Leadership; Growth and Development Strategy; Marketing; Strategy; Retail Industry; United States

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20 Jan 2015
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First Look: January 20

They recommend a more coherent strategy that divides CSR efforts into three categories including those related to philanthropy, operational effectiveness, and shaping the firm's business model to better create shared value. Consideration is also given to View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

06 Aug 2018
Research & Ideas

Supersmart Manufacturing Tools are Lowering Prices on TVs, Bulbs, and Solar Panels

quickly and cheaply than ever before. The reason? Tools are being developed that have more knowledge baked into them, meaning manufacturers don’t have to develop as much custom technology to compete. Sean... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Manufacturing; Electronics

01 Feb 2001
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New Fitzhugh Professorship Celebrated

In late November, a distinguished group of HBS alumni, faculty, and friends gathered on campus at a celebratory dinner to pay tribute to the legacy of the late H. Naylor Fitzhugh (MBA '33). A leader of industry and a pioneer in business... View Details

Keywords: H. Naylor Fitzhugh (MBA '33); Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

02 Dec 2018
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An Investor’s Guide to Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities

at the available data in order to confirm or challenge prevailing views of the world. Climate change is a worldwide problem that requires a worldwide mindset, he noted. Similarly, the need for low-cost clean energy is a worldwide problem, particularly as the View Details

Keywords: Allison Webster; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution; Utilities; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

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Burden Park | About

studied the developing airline industry at MIT and was an aviation business analyst until the early 1940s. His impact on HBS began in 1942 when he partnered with Dean Donald K. David to establish the HBS... View Details

04 Mar 2014
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First Look: March 4

what has been learned and discuss suggestions for future theoretical development and methodological approaches for organizational behavior research on this important interpersonal construct. Publisher's link: View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

17 Mar 2009
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First Look: March 17, 2009

global pharmaceutical firms. Discussions with industry executives indicate that large firms search globally for in-licensing opportunities and that licensing transactions should not be sensitive to the geographic locations of the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

14 Jul 2009
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First Look: July 14

Working PapersIndustry Equilibrium with Open Source and Proprietary Firms Authors:Gastón Llanes and Ramiro de Elejalde Abstract We present a model of industry equilibrium to study the coexistence of Open Source (OS) and Proprietary (P)... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

04 Mar 2002
Research & Ideas

Don’t Lose Money With Customers

at the market level, then translate these into strategies at the market segment level. A paper mill's marketing strategy, for instance, might call for selling newsprint to the publishing industry segment and paperboard to the packaging... View Details

Keywords: by Peter K. Jacobs

21 May 2014
Lessons from the Classroom

CORe: HBS Powers Up Online Program on Business Fundamentals

can draw on the analytical skills they've developed to reason through an unfamiliar problem. In addition to the cases, we often assign readings to go with the cases. We use these readings to teach theory that the students can then apply... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Education

17 Feb 2022
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The Fifth Year of Short Intensive Programs (SIPs) at HBS

His work with the GFI aims to accelerate the development of alternative proteins through international scientific research and innovation, industry investment, and public policy support—with a “global battle... View Details

04 Oct 2016
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October 4, 2016

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=51680 forthcoming Journal of Financial Economics What Do Measures of Real-Time Corporate Sales Tell Us About Earnings Surprises and Post-announcement Returns? By: Froot, Kenneth A., Namho Kang, Gideon Ozik, and Ronnie... View Details

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Benjamin Wells

"But what education really needs now is a sense of how to replicate good schools. We need a fresh perspective on management; on making sure resources are developed and improved. What makes the best schools more effective? How do we... View Details

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Brendan Mosher

biggest worry coming to HBS," says Brendan, "was that everyone would be so competitive. But academically, it's the least competitive school I've seen. People care more about the development of the section as a whole than... View Details

01 Jun 2000
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HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report

progress in developing a program for the 2001 conference in Cleveland. Scheduled for May 15-18, the conference theme is "Leading in a Changing World: Innovation, Growth, and Transformation." In addition to headline speakers, the event... View Details

Keywords: Edmund A. Hajim (MBA 1964)

15 Aug 2024
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Learning from Mistakes and Leveraging Personal Experiences: Tiffany Kent (MBA 2001)

Learn about the career resources available to HBS alumni through HBS Career & Professional Development I graduated from Harvard Business School at the tail end of the dot-com bubble and was fortunate to join Goldman Sach’s high-tech... View Details

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