Values and Beliefs - Publications - Faculty & Research

14 Oct 2013
Research & Ideas

Blockbuster! Why Star Power Works

Q: Why is it so effective? A: A wide range of factors explains its success. For one, strong brands and high production values matter. Scale also brings marketing advantages: It is relatively cost-efficient... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Entertainment & Recreation

05 Sep 2000
What Do You Think?

Whither the Information Economy?

made possible by a shifting "mix" featuring less product-centered and more information-centered economic activity. Skyrocketing price-earnings ratios of information-rich corporations are a natural result of this. Growing ratios... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Building Competitive Advantage Through Operations

At the HBS Executive Education program Building Competitive Advantage Through Operations (BCAO), executives charged with leading and building operations and manufacturing strategies enhance their... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

16 Apr 2001
Research & Ideas

Depression or Euphoria? Navigating the Market’s Mood Swings

The financial field may be permanently changed by the explosive ups and downs of the tech sector, but old standards of quality and planning will still make or break new businesses, HBS professor Howard H.... View Details

Keywords: by Carrie Levine

01 Jun 2020
What Do You Think?

Will Challenged Amazon Tweak Its Retail Model Post-Pandemic?

several of Amazon’s competitors out-thought Bezos & Co. to take advantage of an economic shock.” Nevertheless, there was no shortage of advice for a Company that may not need much. The advice fell into suggestions regarding supply chain management View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Retail

06 Mar 2006
What Do You Think?

The China Dilemma for U.S. Firms: Comply, Resist, or Leave?

utilities that handle sometimes sensitive information on a worldwide basis. Arguments for shutting down service in China include the importance of taking a stand against an oppressive government and its policies, refusing to compromise an... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology

25 Feb 2008
Sharpening Your Skills

Sharpening Your Skills: Starting a Business

mistakes should I watch out for in starting a new company? Should I Keep Control Of My Company? Rich or Royal: What Do Founders Want? It's a fundamental tension many entrepreneurs face, the conflict between wanting to become rich and... View Details

16 Jun 2003
Research & Ideas

Researchers Contribute Globalization of Markets Papers

Value A transnational brand is the corporate brand of firms that market globally in order to leverage economies of scale and scope, according to HBS professors Douglas Holt, John Quelch, View Details

Keywords: by Working Knowledge editors

13 Nov 2000
Research & Ideas

Corporate Venturing: Entrepreneurship on the Inside

ability to collect and share information, the thing that is going way up in value is your personal connectedness and network," said Latoff. "Your ability to create,... View Details

Keywords: by Kenneth Liss

01 Aug 2019
What Do You Think?

Has the Twitter Age Left the Case Method Behind?

up in class.” But Jan G countered, “With proper facilitation, the learning you mention, of valuing diverse experiences, thought patterns and viewpoints for the corporation, should naturally happen Which... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Education

29 Sep 2003
Research & Ideas

Pride Goeth Before a Profit

into a very powerful motivating force. In a tough economic environment, when there is little money for bonuses and a lot of concern about layoffs, Katzenbach says it becomes even more important to communicate with employees about the... View Details

Keywords: by Theodore Kinni

05 Nov 2021
Op-Ed

How to Tap the Talent Automated HR Platforms Miss

As the global staffing shortage grinds on, corporate recruiters everywhere are relying on their online hiring platforms and automated systems to deliver the candidates they need. Too often, these tools will fail them, sidelining many qualified workers in the process.... View Details

Keywords: by Joseph B. Fuller

17 Dec 2001
Research & Ideas

Becoming the Next Real Estate Mogul

Potential real estate moguls at the 2001 Harvard Business School Entrepreneurship Conference received an earful about profiting in a down market, creating value where there is none, and the addiction of... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Construction; Real Estate

13 Jul 2022
Book

Reimagining the Economy: What Would It Take to Put People First?

interests of shareholders. Since power derives from control over access to valued resources, this disparity in control over strategic decisions results in a great power imbalance among workers, top executives, View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

01 May 2000
What Do You Think?

Can You Hard-Wire Performance?

incentive—given other management initiatives already in place—will, if it works, insure that GE's organization in the future will deliver the greatest value (best results at lowest cost), thereby enhancing customers' performance View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

07 Apr 2008
Research & Ideas

The Debate over Taxing Foreign Profits

Congress and the next president of the United States will be under pressure to make major changes to U.S. corporate tax policy, the consequences of which could have significant impact on profit and... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

20 Feb 2001
Research & Ideas

What’s Next for Japan

of the world caught up. The company model was correct but incomplete. It came up short in creating unique market strategy, unique brand images, and unique value propositions. Competition became a zero-sum... View Details

Keywords: by Hilah Geer

21 Mar 2004
Research & Ideas

Loyalty: Don’t Give Away the Store

that is highly valued by them, but doesn't cost you a lot of money. For example, allocate more services to good customers. This could mean a designated line at the deli counter, or a ten items or less checkout line. You already have the... View Details

Keywords: by Manda Salls; Consumer Products; Retail

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