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- October 2019
- Supplement
Airbus vs. Boeing (I): Airbus Introduces the A350 (2015)
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Karen Elterman
This case describes the introduction of Airbus’ A350XWB (Xtra Wide Body) in 2015. It also describes Airbus and Boeing’s current endeavors in 2015, including Airbus’ development of the A330neo (new engine option) , Boeing’s work on the 737 MAX, and Boeing’s announcement... View Details
Keywords: Product Development; Air Transportation; Projects; Competition; Manufacturing Industry; Air Transportation Industry; United States; Europe
Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, and Karen Elterman. "Airbus vs. Boeing (I): Airbus Introduces the A350 (2015)." Harvard Business School Supplement 720-384, October 2019.
- April 1995 (Revised April 1995)
- Case
Home Shopping Network, Inc. (Abridged)
By: Timothy A. Luehrman
Home Shopping Network invented the video home shopping industry. It had immediate success in both the product and capital markets, which quickly drew imitators. This case describes the situation as of January 1986, when the company must decide how to sustain successes... View Details
Keywords: Capital Markets; Financing and Loans; Supply and Industry; Product; Strategy; Competition; Valuation; Telecommunications Industry
Luehrman, Timothy A. "Home Shopping Network, Inc. (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 295-135, April 1995. (Revised April 1995.)
- July–August 2016
- Article
The Decoupling Effect of Digital Disruptors
By: Thales S. Teixeira and Peter Jamieson
A new wave of Internet startups is disrupting established businesses by the process of “decoupling.” In this article, the authors discuss how these new digital disruptors allow consumers to benefit from one activity (e.g., watching shows) without incurring the cost of... View Details
Keywords: Competition; Internet and the Web; Business Startups; Product Marketing; Customization and Personalization
Teixeira, Thales S., and Peter Jamieson. "The Decoupling Effect of Digital Disruptors." European Business Review (July–August 2016): 17–24.
- May 2011
- Teaching Note
The Dutch Flower Cluster (TN)
By: Jorge Ramirez-Vallejo and Michael E. Porter
Teaching Note for 711507. View Details
Keywords: Customer Value and Value Chain; Auctions; Industry Clusters; Competition; Plant-Based Agribusiness; Netherlands; China; Colombia; Ecuador; Kenya
Ramirez-Vallejo, Jorge, and Michael E. Porter. "The Dutch Flower Cluster (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-534, May 2011.
- January 2008 (Revised December 2011)
- Case
Inner Mongolia Yili Group: China's Pioneering Dairy Brand
By: Regina M. Abrami, William C. Kirby, F. Warren McFarlan and Tracy Yuen Manty
Setting up the goal to become one of the top 20 enterprises in the world dairy industry by 2010, the Inner Mongolia Yili Group had ambitious plans. As one of China's biggest national dairy companies, its main challenge was competing as a local company against... View Details
Keywords: Global Strategy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Growth and Development Strategy; Brands and Branding; Competition; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; China
Abrami, Regina M., William C. Kirby, F. Warren McFarlan, and Tracy Yuen Manty. "Inner Mongolia Yili Group: China's Pioneering Dairy Brand." Harvard Business School Case 308-052, January 2008. (Revised December 2011.)
- June 2005
- Background Note
Overview of the Japanese Apparel Market
By: Rajiv Lal and Arar Han
Provides an overview of the Japanese apparel market, which was a 13.1 trillion yen industry in 2003, reflecting 5.5% year-over-year shrinkage since 1997, when retailers logged 17.5 trillion yen in sales. Compared to their global counterparts, Japanese apparel shoppers... View Details
Keywords: Trends; Financial Crisis; Trade; Emerging Markets; Sales; Luxury; Competition; Segmentation; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Fashion Industry; Asia; China; Japan; Korean Peninsula
Lal, Rajiv, and Arar Han. "Overview of the Japanese Apparel Market." Harvard Business School Background Note 505-068, June 2005.
- June 2011 (Revised February 2013)
- Case
Mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure in the European Union
By: George Serafeim
In 2011, the European Commission was deciding on how to best modify the existing European Union policy on corporate disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Previous directives had recommended that European companies report ESG... View Details
Keywords: Integrated Corporate Reporting; Corporate Strategy; Corporate Disclosure; Environmental Accounting; Competitive Strategy; International Accounting; Financial Reporting; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Debates; Europe
Eccles, Robert G., George Serafeim, and Phillip Andrews. "Mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure in the European Union." Harvard Business School Case 111-120, June 2011. (Revised February 2013.)
- Teaching Interest
General Management: Processes and Action
General Management: Processes and Action (GMPA) focuses on implementation and the way that general managers get things done. Typically, they work through processes—sequences of tasks and activities that unfold over time, like strategic planning,... View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Communication Strategy; Decision Making; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Technological Innovation; Knowledge Management; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Practices and Processes; Management Skills; Management Style; Management Teams; Managerial Roles; Resource Allocation; Business Processes; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Culture; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Strategic Planning; Conflict and Resolution; Power and Influence; Business Strategy; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Auto Industry; Computer Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Financial Services Industry; Health Industry; Information Industry; Legal Services Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Publishing Industry; Retail Industry; Video Game Industry; China; India; United States
Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
Under pressure to break-up IBM, Gerstner instead went against the tide of expectation and kept IBM in one piece. He went on to make IBM more competitive by announcing downsizing and a new vision for the company called network... View Details
Keywords: Computers & Electronics
- 11 Aug 2009
- First Look
First Look: August 11, 2009
assets, as reflected by the level 3 fair value designation. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/10-008.pdf Does Competition Favor Delegation? Author:Christian Alejandro Ruzzier Abstract This paper studies the consequences... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- Profile
Chris Hurst
poor countries alleviate extreme poverty, and what might my role in the process be? Second, given the challenges global competition brings to the U.S., how might the U.S. retain its competitive position into... View Details
- Web
Gallery - The Art of American Advertising
Clubs Faculty & Research Business & Environment Business History Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning Entrepreneurship Faculty & Research Global Healthcare HBS Working Knowledge Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness Leadership... View Details
- Web
Entrepreneurship | MBA
are founders, joiners, or investors activate their ideas and build their ventures to drive global impact. Rock Center for Entrepreneurship New Venture Competition An annual opportunity for students to pitch their concepts and get... View Details
- Web
Exploring Trade Links in the Interior - A Chronicle of the China Trade
Research Business & Environment Business History Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning Entrepreneurship Faculty & Research Global Healthcare HBS Working Knowledge Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness Leadership Networked Business... View Details
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Jeremy King
the NBA, MLB, NASCAR, and ESPN." But Jeremy isn't just interested in the business side of sports. In March, he was the HBS soccer team's goalkeeper at the Business School World Cup Competition at the University of Texas. "We... View Details
- 04 Mar 2022
- Blog Post
Celebrating Black History Month at HBS
Black Tech Masters Series alongside the third annual Black New Venture Competition on Friday, followed by the conference on Saturday. We asked AASU’s conference co-chairs, April Weathers (MBA 2022) and Cyril Straughn-Turner (MBA 2022),... View Details
- Web
Research Links - A Concrete Symbol: The Building of Harvard Business School 1908-1927 – Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, Historical Collections
The Competition McKim, Mead & White The Campus Emerges Concrete Symbols The Dedication Building the Campus Research Links Bibliography Archival Collections Digital Resources Site Credits Bibliography “Banker Baker,” Time Magazine . April... View Details
- 19 Oct 2011
- News
A Good Look
Kemin Personal Care ramps up production, Levy has had ample opportunity to put her MBA skills to work. “HBS prepares people to think analytically, and about the details of the business, but it also teaches us to look at the broader picture,” she says. “The beauty... View Details
- 13 Dec 2011
- News
Carry It On
Award” and a “Community Banker of the Year” award from American Banker newspaper. “We have to have products that are competitive and an atmosphere that’s friendly for our customers, but I’d like to believe a lot of folks come to us beyond... View Details
- 14 Jul 2023
- Blog Post
A Pathway to Pursue Aspirations
media space; it’s competitive and interesting – especially when you really believe in the content they make.” Mizuho spent her internship summer deep in reflection, “struggling to move out of finance and find what I want to do long term.”... View Details