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- 28 Jun 2017
- Research & Ideas
Minimum Wage Hikes Drive (Lousy) Restaurants Out of Business
Fittest: The Impact of the Minimum Wage on Firm Exit. One lesson is clear: Businesses that provide higher-quality service and maintain a solid reputation can become more insulated from market shocks, such as increases in fixed costs. The... View Details
- 23 Apr 2018
- News
Tim Keller, Heavy Metal Mayor
state auditor before running for mayor, and cites Keller’s belief in heavy metal music for its capacity to bring people from varied backgrounds together—particularly in the Southwest. “Despite a reputation for metal skewing Anglo, it... View Details
- 01 Jun 2010
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Social Reporting
greater clarity about the relationship between financial and nonfinancial key performance indicators; better management decisions; deeper engagement with the broad stakeholder community; and lower reputational risk. How Can Nonprofit... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
Eyeing the Dominoes?
parties, one politician who some experts believe could make a strong run as a centrist alternative is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (MBA ’66), according to the Associated Press (December 20, 2006). Bloomberg’s strengths are that he is a Republican, with a View Details
- Profile
Arjun Goyal
always at the back of my mind.” HBS stood out for two reasons. “It has a great network of alumni and professors in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields — both in world-leading corporations and start-ups,” says Arjun. “And HBS has a View Details
- 01 Feb 2001
- News
In Dot-Calm Era, Conference Examines Options for Entrepreneurs
StorageNetworks, urged the audience not to let success go to their heads. "Egos kill companies because the companies get fat, dumb, and happy," Bell stated, reeling off the names of several now-defunct organizations whose outsized View Details
Keywords: Information
- May 2009 (Revised November 2009)
- Case
Ralph Nader: When Purpose and Legacy Collide
By: Nitin Nohria and Umaimah Mendhro
This case tells the story of Ralph Nader's leadership, from his success as a crusader for consumer interests and active public participation in the political process to his controversial campaigns for the U.S. presidency. View Details
Keywords: Values and Beliefs; Government and Politics; Leadership; Personal Development and Career; Reputation; Public Opinion; Public Administration Industry
Nohria, Nitin, and Umaimah Mendhro. "Ralph Nader: When Purpose and Legacy Collide." Harvard Business School Case 409-117, May 2009. (Revised November 2009.)
- April 2011
- Teaching Note
Congressional Candidate Dan Silver and KNP Communications (TN)
By: Amy J.C. Cuddy and Nithyasri Sharma
Teaching Note for 910013. View Details
- 28 Apr 2014
- Research & Ideas
Football Stars Debate ‘The Social Capital of the Savvy Athlete’
industry. The forum began with a discussion about the marketing power of social media, but quickly evolved into a conversation about race issues in the sports entertainment industry. 'unbelievable Platform' All acknowledged that Twitter has played a huge role in... View Details
- 24 Aug 2009
- Research & Ideas
SuperCorp: Values as Guidance System
competitive labor markets because of their reputations and values. "At first, we thought of our reputation conceptually, as something that we needed to keep improving. Now we know it affects our ability... View Details
Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
- 30 Aug 2004
- Research & Ideas
Mapping Your Board’s Effectiveness
corporate strategy—create value by becoming known for better governance and greater transparency to external providers? Can they lower their cost of capital and perhaps get a valuation premium based on the reputation and performance of... View Details
Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan
- Web
5.1 Information Technology | MBA
their own professionalism, but also on the reputation of the school. Communications with Large Groups To avoid email overload, email communications should be tailored to a specific purpose and targeted to an appropriate audience. To... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
Case Study: The Doctor Deficit
rapid as possible. Step on the gas! —Randy Shayler (MBA 2012) Iron out the model first, then roll it out. Build national demand and reputation by executing flawlessly locally—solve a complex and broad problem well enough, and your View Details
Keywords: April White
- 17 Jun 2016
- News
Minding God’s Money
business challenges in nonprofits with global operations, large staffs, and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in annual cash flow, Thomas comments, “The leadership I provide is behind the scenes. The best ministries understand that their View Details
- 28 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
Earth Day Reflections
produced. Scoring high in all these categories, BMW believes that its reputation as the world's "greenest" car company plays an important role in brand awareness and customer satisfaction, factors that contribute to revenue... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- Profile
Rachel Honeth
had been eager to participate in the China IXP. "I learned that Chinese consumer tastes are so different from those in the U.S. For example, China's 'one child' policy has made safety a huge selling point. Buick sells more cars in China than in the U.S. because of... View Details
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Jeremy Lipstein
later on. By the time you come out of the program, you speak the language of the business world." Regarding the student-body environment, Jeremy says, "HBS has a reputation as a ‘hard' culture, which couldn't be more untrue.... View Details
- April 1990
- Case
Philip Morris Companies' ""Bill of Rights"" Sponsorship Program
By: Stephen A. Greyser and Norman Klein
Describes the new policy of the National Archives of inviting corporate cosponsorship of historic exhibits and commemorations. In November 1989, Philip Morris Companies (PM) became the first cosponsor of the bicentennial commemoration of the Bill of Rights, and used... View Details
Keywords: Policy; Brands and Branding; Decisions; Advertising; Marketing Strategy; Risk and Uncertainty; Financing and Loans; Reputation; Nonprofit Organizations
Greyser, Stephen A., and Norman Klein. Philip Morris Companies' ""Bill of Rights"" Sponsorship Program. Harvard Business School Case 590-108, April 1990.
- Profile
Alex Roth
list," says Alex. "It's the standard bearer, the place where the case method was conceived. And its reputation is known all over the world. As a European, I want that extra seal of approval to make my MBA pop on my resume."... View Details
- 06 Nov 2019
- Working Paper Summaries