Knowledge Work - Publications - Faculty & Research

17 Aug 2023
Research & Ideas

‘Not a Bunch of Weirdos’: Why Mainstream Investors Buy Crypto

Retail's Hot Feature Hurts Low-Income Shoppers Are Banks the ‘Bad Guys’? Overdraft Fees Are Crushing Low-Income Customers The Dark Side of Fintech Borrowing Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand

20 Sep 2006
Research & Ideas

The Power of Ordinary Practices

Teresa M. Amabile's research centers on how the work environment can influence the motivation, creativity, and performance of individuals and teams. A recent study focused on the influence of team leaders on these factors. Professor... View Details

Keywords: Re: Teresa M. Amabile

07 Jul 2022
HBS Case

How a Multimillion-Dollar Ice Cream Startup Melted Down (and Bounced Back)

Might Also Like: Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set Tech Hubs: How Software Brought Talent and Prosperity to New Cities Is A/B Testing Effective? Evidence from 35,000 Startups Related reading from the Working View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

18 Apr 2023
HBS Seminar

Daron Acemoglu, MIT

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Strategy - Faculty & Research

disciplines, including economics, sociology, and political science, and focuses on both domestic and global competition. The objective of the work is to generate findings and develop concepts that will help managers improve their... View Details

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Health Care Initiative - Health Care

Health Care Initiative Supporting a dynamic community MBA Experience MBA students focus on health care through industry-related courses, extracurricular activities, and recruiting opportunities. Faculty & Research Faculty collaborate to generate new View Details

07 Nov 2006
First Look

First Look: November 7, 2006

Working PapersEveryday Failures in Organizational Learning: Explaining the High Threshold for Speaking Up at Work Authors:James R. Detert and Amy C. Edmondson Abstract This article examines how people... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

10 Mar 2022
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Vika Wasyliw

deep engineering knowledge with minimal regard for business requirements. As an engineer who loves working with people even more than circuit boards, I saw an opportunity to bridge these gaps and help others... View Details

26 Jul 2023
Research & Ideas

STEM Needs More Women. Recruiters Often Keep Them Out

Creeps into AI, Managers Can Stop It by Asking the Right Questions Too Nice to Lead? Unpacking the Gender Stereotype That Holds Women Back When Experts Play It Too Safe: Innovation Lessons from a NASA Experiment Feedback or ideas to share? Email the View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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Programs & Resources - Entrepreneurship

Team’ Era Is Here Re: Jeff Bussgang 16 Jun 2025 HBS Working Knowledge Does Your Startup Set Employees Up to Fail? Re: Julia Austin More News Initiatives focus on societal challenges that are too complex for... View Details

03 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

Why a Failed Startup Might Be Good for Your Career After All

COVID Not Slowing VC Investment Related reading from the Working Knowledge Archives How to Sink a Startup Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

19 Dec 2023
Research & Ideas

The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2023

Soon after ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, business leaders began taking their first steps into generative artificial intelligence, approaching this powerful technology with a mix of awe and trepidation. It’s no surprise that one of the most-read articles in HBS View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

22 May 2019
Research & Ideas

Forgiving Student Loan Debt Leads to Better Jobs, Stronger Consumers

for higher-paying work just to pay collectors more. If their loans are discharged, however, they may feel more motivated to pursue new jobs, knowing that any additional dollar earned will go right into their pockets. They chipped away... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

15 Dec 2015
Blog Post

One MBA's Path to Boston Consulting Group

people. Lastly, I wanted to build out my consumer packaged goods knowledge that I began building while working at PepsiCo. Consulting felt like the right match but the question became which firm and why.... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Consumer Products / Retail

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Entrepreneurial Management - Faculty & Research

Bussgang 13 Jun 2025 Valor International Sabbaticals Gain Ground as a Tool for Mental Health, Reinvention, and Innovation Strategy Re: DJ DiDonna 10 Jun 2025 Mass Live Is Boston Losing Its Biotech Crown? Bio Conference Takes Place Amidst Re: Satish Tadikonda More... View Details

12 Mar 2024
HBS Case

How Used Products Can Unlock New Markets: Lessons from Apple's Refurbished iPhones

Some of Apple’s most loyal customers think nothing of upgrading to the latest iPhone every time one comes out. But what about consumers who can’t splurge on a $1,000 iPhone 15 Pro? And what about the electronic waste that would accrue if people threw away functional... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Electronics; Information Technology

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Organizational Behavior - Faculty & Research

Information featured in The New Yorker Kodak's Old-School Response to Disruption By: Ryan Raffaelli More Information HBS Working Knowledge CEOs and Coaches How Important is Organizational 'Fit'? By: Boris... View Details

2010
Working Paper

Beyond Agency Theory: The Hidden and Heretofore Inaccessible Power of Integrity (PDF file of Keynote Slides)

By: Michael C. Jensen and Werner Erhard

There is far too much concern today about the conflicts of interest between people; for example, conflicts of interest between agents and owners—historically a favorite topic of Jensen—and not enough attention paid to the damage caused by an individual's conflict of... View Details

Keywords: Moral Sensibility; Lawfulness; Production; Organizations; Performance Improvement; Agency Theory; Conflict of Interests; Trust; Competitive Advantage; Value Creation

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02 Jan 2008
Research & Ideas

Most Popular Stories 2007

built-in advantages. Sharpening Your Skills: Negotiation A collection of Working Knowledge stories offering tips and insights for improving your negotiation skills. Understanding the 'Want' vs. 'Should'... View Details