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- 29 Aug 2006
- First Look
First Look: August 29, 2006
datasets) is positively correlated with dispersion among experts' forecasts. Further we use longitudinal datasets with sales forecasts made three-nine months before earnings report date for retailers and manufacturers to show that the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- March 2006 (Revised December 2009)
- Compilation
Skype
By: Peter A. Coles and Thomas R. Eisenmann
Presents eBay's rationale for its $2.6 billion acquisition in late 2005 of Skype, a fast growing voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) provider. Describes Skype's history, technology, business model, and competition, as well as government regulation of VoIP services. View Details
- November 1998 (Revised February 1999)
- Case
Microsoft Office: Finding the Suite Spot
By: Stefan H. Thomke and Steven Sinofsky
Describes a key decision-making process within Microsoft's Office products division. At a time when the PC software business has a great deal of uncertainty, Microsoft's management has to make a key decision regarding the future of software suites. A strengthening of... View Details
Keywords: Decisions; Applications and Software; Strategic Planning; Organizational Design; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Product Development; Managerial Roles; Growth and Development Strategy; Risk and Uncertainty; Goals and Objectives; Digital Platforms; Innovation and Management; Computer Industry; Information Technology Industry
Thomke, Stefan H., and Steven Sinofsky. "Microsoft Office: Finding the Suite Spot." Harvard Business School Case 699-046, November 1998. (Revised February 1999.)
- December 2011 (Revised June 2012)
- Case
Samasource: Give Work, Not Aid
By: Francesca Gino and Bradley R. Staats
Samasource sought to use work, not aid, for economic development. The company secured contracts for digital services from large companies in the United States and Europe, divided the work up into small pieces (called microwork) and then sent it to delivery centers in... View Details
Gino, Francesca, and Bradley R. Staats. "Samasource: Give Work, Not Aid." Harvard Business School Case 912-011, December 2011. (Revised June 2012.)
- February 2000 (Revised April 2001)
- Case
CNET 2000
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Pauline M Fischer
CNET's managers explain the strategic analysis that led to their decision to increase their annual marketing budget from $1 million to $100 million. CNET is an online information intermediary that helps consumers make purchase decisions about PC hardware and software,... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Corporate Strategy; Budgets and Budgeting; Financial Strategy; Decisions; Growth and Development; Customer Focus and Relationships; Business Divisions; Marketing Strategy; Distribution Channels; Consumer Behavior; Online Technology; Information Technology Industry
Eisenmann, Thomas R., and Pauline M Fischer. "CNET 2000." Harvard Business School Case 800-284, February 2000. (Revised April 2001.)
- December 2002 (Revised February 2003)
- Case
Wyndham International: Fostering High-Touch with High-Tech
By: Lynda M. Applegate and Gabriele Piccoli
Examines a hotel chain's attempt to use information technology to achieve market dominance and build customer loyalty during a period of global industry decline. View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Competitive Strategy; Customer Focus and Relationships; Customer Satisfaction; Technological Innovation; Information Technology; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Accommodations Industry
Applegate, Lynda M., and Gabriele Piccoli. "Wyndham International: Fostering High-Touch with High-Tech." Harvard Business School Case 803-092, December 2002. (Revised February 2003.)
- 15 Apr 2014
- Research & Ideas
Calderón: Economic Arguments Needed to Fight Climate Change
growth are mutually exclusive endeavors. "We believe it's possible to do both," he said. "We need to switch from talking about carbon emissions to talking about economic growth, jobs, and... View Details
- 31 Jan 2017
- Research & Ideas
The Dow at 20,000: What's That All About?
you see as some of key factors that led to this? Luis Viceira:The Dow is an index that has traditionally included the largest companies traded in the US stock market. Its growth since its inception reflects the View Details
Keywords: by Jim Aisner
- 04 Jan 2012
- What Do You Think?
Income Inequality: What’s the Right Amount?
concentration of wealth is very high. Others view inequality as a potential drag on the economy, a deterrent to the development of a strong, large middle class, which in turn is considered essential to economic growth View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 09 Sep 2014
- First Look
First Look: September 9
quantities of vaccines for the developing world. Purchase this case: http://hbr.org/product/vaxess-technologies-inc/an/514107-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 714-034 Sasol: U.S. Growth Program Sasol, the world's largest producer of... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Aug 2024
- Book
Why Competing With Tech Giants Requires Finding Your Own Edge
thriving products at their core. To ensure sustained growth of an ecosystem, a company must prioritize the defensibility of its product. In the case of Anker, the company was able to convince industry leaders, such as Apple View Details
- December 2007 (Revised April 2008)
- Case
Alltech...naturally
By: David E. Bell and Mary L. Shelman
Entrepreneur Pearse Lyons had built Alltech into the fastest growing company in the global animal health industry through innovative technology, creative marketing, and strong branding. Sel-Plex, a proprietary Alltech product, had shown important health benefits for... View Details
Keywords: Brands and Branding; Leadership Development; Customer Focus and Relationships; Expansion; Technological Innovation; Intellectual Property; Sales; Value Creation; Business Model; Growth and Development Strategy; Health Industry
Bell, David E., and Mary L. Shelman. "Alltech...naturally." Harvard Business School Case 508-033, December 2007. (Revised April 2008.)
- September 2009
- Article
Are You Having Trouble Keeping Your Operations Focused?
As a business broadens over time, it can lose the operational edge that led to its original success. Core strengths atrophy, efficiency or quality suffers, and sharper rivals close in to take advantage of the loss of focus. In his classic article "The Focused Factory"... View Details
Keywords: Business Units; Business Growth and Maturation; Goals and Objectives; Resource Allocation; Operations; Performance Efficiency
Huckman, Robert S. "Are You Having Trouble Keeping Your Operations Focused?" Harvard Business Review 87, no. 9 (September 2009): 90–95.
- 08 Jul 2025
- Blog Post
In-Office, Remote, or Hybrid: Strategies for Success
regularly as priorities evolve. Use simple frameworks—like PPP: Progress, Plans, Problems—in weekly one-on-ones or team meetings to surface blockers, manage capacity, and identify growth opportunities. Tip:... View Details
- 19 Jul 2019
- Blog Post
Making a Broader Impact with Multiple Disciplines
clinical, engineering, and business audiences is critical during the ideation and growth phase of any new life science venture. With this combined skillset, you serve as an... View Details
- 28 May 2013
- First Look
First Look: May 28
non-American CEO, aims to reinvigorate the medical device maker's growth by focusing on emerging markets, therapy innovation, and creative business models. In 2012, budget constraints in mature economies,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- March 2018
- Supplement
Chewy.com (B)
By: Jeffrey F. Rayport and Matthew G. Preble
Cohen and Chewy’s other board members decided to fully insource order fulfilment and commenced building an order fulfilment center near its 3PL partner’s facility. As soon as the 3PL learned that Chewy would be managing its own order fulfillment; however, it decided to... View Details
Keywords: Pet Food; Pet Products; Retail; Growth and Development Strategy; Service Operations; Decision Choices and Conditions; E-commerce; Retail Industry; Service Industry
Rayport, Jeffrey F., and Matthew G. Preble. "Chewy.com (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 818-105, March 2018.
- 20 Jan 2010
- First Look
First Look: Jan. 20
Abstract Often considered one of the major forces behind economic growth and development, the entrepreneurial firm can accelerate the speed of innovation and dissemination of... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- May 2024
- Teaching Note
AI21 Labs in 2023: Strategy for Generative AI
By: David Yoffie
Teaching Note for HBS Case 724-383. The case has 3 important teaching purposes: First, what are the advantages and disadvantages of imitation? (e.g., Should AI21 imitate OpenAI with a chatbot?) Second, what are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping new technology... View Details
- February 1995 (Revised February 1998)
- Case
India in the 1990s
By: George C. Lodge and Ahu Bhasin
Describes the efforts of Indian Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to deregulate and open up the Indian economy in the early 1990s. Focuses on the difficulties he encountered, reflected in the poor showing of the ruling Congress Party in state elections in December... View Details
Keywords: Development Economics; Emerging Markets; Social Issues; Economic Growth; Government and Politics; India
Lodge, George C., and Ahu Bhasin. "India in the 1990s." Harvard Business School Case 795-119, February 1995. (Revised February 1998.)