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- July 2004
- Supplement
World Vision International: The AIDS Initiative
Management discusses the organizational and governance challenges of operating a global network of partner organizations. Then key managers reflect on the decision World Vision must make on the AIDS Hope Initiative--a new strategic direction that challenges many of the... View Details
Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Goals and Objectives; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Problems and Challenges; Core Relationships; Welfare; Value; Health Industry
Bartlett, Christopher A. "World Vision International: The AIDS Initiative." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 305-701, July 2004.
- April 2000
- Case
Financing of Project Achieve, The (B)
By: Mihir A. Desai
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Business Startups; Forecasting and Prediction; Venture Capital; Cash Flow; Equity; Negotiation Deal; Valuation
Desai, Mihir A. "Financing of Project Achieve, The (B)." Harvard Business School Case 200-053, April 2000.
- August 1999
- Teaching Note
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Development Strategy, The (TN)
Teaching Note for (9-599-104). View Details
- Web
FOCUS Foods Wins Social Enterprise Grand Prize 2015 | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
CEO, Jeff Dunn... An Emerging Entrepreneur Patricio Bichara 2015 Patricio “Pato” Bichara (MBA 2015) learned something important in the summer between his first and second years at HBS: He loves to build things that make a difference. While working... View Details
- 18 Sep 2019
- News
Buffett Protégé Britt Cool to Start Own Firm
Journal. “Anything I’ve assigned her she’s done a first-class job on.” As for her new firm, Britt Cool told the paper that there will be similarities to Berkshire Hathaway in its approach. “I want to build a long-term platform and a long-term vehicle to acquire and... View Details
- 01 Jun 1997
- News
Quick Studies
articles here: Carla E. Small–A Mother's Work David M. Hughes–Civic Whirlwind Thomas C. Høegh–All the Worlds's a Stage Taylor R. M. Keen–Against the Current Ronald P. Mitchell–Family Values Jennifer L. Scott–Making It Happen View Details
- 13 Jun 2017
- Research & Ideas
Why Global Investments Are Still a Good Bet
Wang and John Zhou, Global Portfolio Diversification for Long-Horizon Investors has become one of the top downloaded papers on the online Social Science Research Network, sparking intense interest in the value of diversification in global... View Details
- 29 Dec 2019
- Research & Ideas
Read Our Most Popular Research Stories of 2019
experimentation will improve performance over time. However, the benefits of experimentation vary. Managerial Quality and Productivity Dynamics Which managerial skills, traits, and practices matter most for productivity? Going Digital: Implications for Firm View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 28 Nov 2007
- Research & Ideas
B2B Branding: Does it Work?
of the brand among hundreds of thousands of people who may be working for the enterprises to which Accenture consults (or is seeking to consult). And the motivational value of inviting top customers, prospects, and employees to golf... View Details
- Profile
Ben Steiner
Raised by academically-minded physician parents, Ben Steiner always valued “the vigorous debate of politics and current affairs.” In high school, Ben was actively involved in debating clubs. At Princeton, Ben’s interests took a more... View Details
- Web
Gender Backlash: Does Exposure to Female Labor Market Participation Fuel Gender Conservatism? - Blog: RGE Report
for women, the appeal is that “having it all” is a myth and being cared for by a man is framed as a better kind of freedom than trying to balance work and home life. For men, the argument is that they have lost value in society and that... View Details
- Web
Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantage - Course Catalog
advantage or disadvantage? Why exactly does it matter to ‘be different’ and what does that imply? Is competitive advantage that is rooted in economies of scale or in the learning curve sustainable? While the focus is mostly on value... View Details
- 04 Feb 2025
- Blog Post
Leadership with Purpose: Redefining Success and Impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019)
processes and frameworks, focusing instead on authenticity and the values that define impactful leadership. My career before HBS had been driven by extensive execution and deep functional expertise. I had been fortunate to work in various... View Details
- 28 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 28, 2018
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54899 forthcoming Management Science How Do Sales Efforts Pay Off? Dynamic Panel Data Analysis in the Nerlove-Arrow Framework By: Chung, Doug J., Byungyeon Kim, and Byoung G. Park Abstract— This paper evaluates the short-... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 28 Apr 2015
- First Look
First Look: April 28
Understanding Ordinary Unethical Behavior: Why People Who Value Morality Act Immorally By: Gino, F. Abstract—Cheating, deception, organizational misconduct, and many other forms of unethical behavior are among the greatest challenges in... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Starbucks’ Lessons for Premium Brands
"Stores no longer have the soul of the past and reflect a chain of stores vs. the warm feeling of a neighborhood store." Starbucks tried to add value through innovation, offering wi-fi service and creating and selling its own... View Details
- 14 May 2009
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Managing Teams
leader are more negative when the leader micromanages; provides nonconstructive negative feedback; fails to clarify roles and objectives; and avoids addressing problems. What's the best method for developing team goals? When Goal Setting Goes Bad If you ever wondered... View Details
Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty
- 14 May 2024
- Blog Post
Creating Emerging Markets Sustainability Series - How to Build a Culture of Intrapreneurship
importance of a culture that encourages progress, outlining how “sustainability-oriented innovation involves making intentional changes to an organization's philosophy and values.” But what kind of philosophy and values lead to a... View Details
- 01 Oct 2021
- News
Helping Leaders Chart an Ethical Path
value that is central to our reputation.” “In reading the case, you learn about the history of Lebanon, where Lebanon sits in the MENA region, and the issue of waste. Ziad’s story opens up a whole other world that students may not be... View Details
- 01 Dec 2018
- News
Turning Point: Crossover
with the foster kids there reinforced for me the power of coaching as a platform for teaching positive values and life skills, all while being involved in a game I love. A few years later, I began volunteer coaching the Illinois Warriors... View Details