Filter Results:
(7,442)
Show Results For
- All HBS Web
(7,442)
- People (11)
- News (1,193)
- Research (3,719)
- Events (51)
- Multimedia (233)
- Faculty Publications (2,696)
Show Results For
- All HBS Web
(7,442)
- People (11)
- News (1,193)
- Research (3,719)
- Events (51)
- Multimedia (233)
- Faculty Publications (2,696)
- September 2002
- Case
Seattle Public Schools, 1995-2002 (C2): Race, Class, and School Choice
Presents the decision by the Federal Court of Appeals for the ninth Circuit in the spring of 2002 to invalidate Seattle's use of race as a factor in allocating space in Seattle's oversubscribed schools. Summarizes the posture and content of the litigation, including... View Details
Keywords: Management; Leadership; Income; Social Entrepreneurship; Race; Lawsuits and Litigation; Education; Education Industry; Seattle
Leschly, Stig. "Seattle Public Schools, 1995-2002 (C2): Race, Class, and School Choice." Harvard Business School Case 803-040, September 2002.
- September 2013
- Supplement
The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (B)
By: Paul A. Gompers, Bora Uluduz and Firdevs Abacioglu
This case provides an update on the ultimate outcome of the transaction presented in The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (A). View Details
Gompers, Paul A., Bora Uluduz, and Firdevs Abacioglu. "The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 214-022, September 2013.
- September 2000 (Revised December 2020)
- Background Note
Identifying and Developing Capable Leaders
By: Clayton M. Christensen and Morgan McCall Jr
Presents a synopsis of High Flyers, by Morgan McCall. Offers a method for identifying and training managers with potential--to build management bench strength. View Details
Keywords: Leadership Development; Recruitment; Selection and Staffing; Human Resources; Talent and Talent Management
Christensen, Clayton M., and Morgan McCall Jr. "Identifying and Developing Capable Leaders." Harvard Business School Background Note 601-054, September 2000. (Revised December 2020.)
- November 1985 (Revised August 1997)
- Case
Harnischfeger Corp.
Presents an analysis of Harnischfeger's quality of earnings, and the investment potential of the company's stock in light of the company's turnaround strategy. View Details
Keywords: Financial Condition; Revenue; Stock Shares; Profit; Economic Growth; Financial Reporting; Growth and Development; Growth and Development Strategy; Safety; Utilities Industry
Palepu, Krishna G. "Harnischfeger Corp." Harvard Business School Case 186-160, November 1985. (Revised August 1997.)
- October 2005 (Revised October 2008)
- Case
Virginia Mason Medical Center
By: Richard M.J. Bohmer and Erika Ferlins
In 2000, Dr. Gary Kaplan became CEO of the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The hospital was facing significant challenges: It was losing money for the first time in its history, staff morale had plummeted, and area hospitals presented ardent... View Details
Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Production; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Problems and Challenges; Quality; Competition; Seattle
Bohmer, Richard M.J., and Erika Ferlins. "Virginia Mason Medical Center." Harvard Business School Case 606-044, October 2005. (Revised October 2008.)
- 12 PM – 1 PM EST, 10 Nov 2015
- Webinars: Trending@HBS
Prospects for Shared Prosperity: Findings from the 2015 Alumni Survey on U.S. Competitiveness
Americas leading companies are thriving, but the prosperity they are producing is not being shared broadly among U.S. citizens. Professor Jan Rivkin will present the results of HBSs effort to gauge alumni opinions. View Details
- March 2011 (Revised March 2012)
- Case
Arck Systems
By: Ian Larkin
The Arck Systems series of cases describes the dilemmas faced by a senior sales manager in determining a sales compensation plan at an enterprise software company. The existing compensation plan is aggressive and highly rewards "star" performers. The cases track a... View Details
Keywords: Compensation and Benefits; Retention; Performance Effectiveness; Salesforce Management; Motivation and Incentives; Software; Information Technology Industry
Larkin, Ian. "Arck Systems." Harvard Business School Case 911-056, March 2011. (Revised March 2012.)
- 2008
- Book
Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage
By: Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton
In a world of stiffening competition, business strategy is more crucial than ever. Yet most organizations struggle in this area--not with formulating strategy but with executing it, or putting their strategy into action. Owing to execution failures, companies realize... View Details
Keywords: Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Operations; Performance; Strategic Planning; Business Strategy
Kaplan, Robert S., and David P. Norton. Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage. Harvard Business Press, 2008.
- 13 May 2014
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Becoming a Movement
CSV presentation from the 2014 Shared Value Leadership Summit held by FSG. Topics include: shared value momentum, shared value in extractives, and shared value and investors. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Creating Shared Value: Becoming a Movement." Shared Value Leadership Summit, FSG, New York, NY, May 13, 2014.
- 13 May 2014
- Other Presentation
Creating Shared Value: Becoming a Movement
By: Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer
CSV presentation from the 2014 Shared Value Leadership Summit held by FSG. Topics include: shared value momentum, shared value in extractives, and shared value and investors. View Details
Keywords: Extractive Industries; Investing; Investment; Creating Shared Value; Society; Mining Industry; Energy Industry; New York (city, NY)
Porter, Michael E., and Mark R. Kramer. "Creating Shared Value: Becoming a Movement." Shared Value Leadership Summit, FSG, New York, NY, May 13, 2014.
- September 1999
- Supplement
Jollibee Foods Corporation: International Expansion
Presents interviews with CEO Tony Tan Caktiong and international division VP, Noli Tingzon, elaborating on issues and raising new issues on Jollibee's global strategy and organization. View Details
Keywords: Managerial Roles; Globalized Firms and Management; Global Strategy; Organizational Design; Expansion; Food and Beverage Industry
Bartlett, Christopher A. "Jollibee Foods Corporation: International Expansion." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 300-501, September 1999.
- 13 Dec 2004
- Research & Ideas
How Leaders Create Winning Streaks
Presentation date: November 2, 2004 The following is a summary of the virtual seminar covering: The definition, levels, and cycles of confidence. How leaders prevent losing streaks and instill organizational confidence. The keys to... View Details
Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter & Walter Kiechel
- January 2011
- Supplement
Shar Matin (B)
By: David A. Thomas and Elisa Farri
The head of the subsidiary of a US company faced the decision to present an aggressive growth plan despite his CFO's lack of support. View Details
Thomas, David A., and Elisa Farri. "Shar Matin (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-083, January 2011.
- May 1990
- Background Note
Conjoint Analysis: A Manager's Guide
By: Robert J. Dolan
Presents a non-technical description of the conjoint analysis methodology. Discusses the process by which such a study is done and cites areas of application. View Details
Dolan, Robert J. "Conjoint Analysis: A Manager's Guide." Harvard Business School Background Note 590-059, May 1990.
- 2011
- Book
El impacto histórico de la globalización en Argentina y Chile: Empresas y empresarios [The Historical Impact of Globalization in Argentina and Chile: Enterprises and Entrepreneurs]
By: Geoffrey Jones and Andrea Lluch
This book presents new research on the historical impact of globalization on Argentina and Chile. The authors focus on the role of entrepreneurs and firms. View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Globalized Firms and Management; Business History; Research; Argentina; Chile
Jones, Geoffrey, and Andrea Lluch, eds. El impacto histórico de la globalización en Argentina y Chile: Empresas y empresarios [The Historical Impact of Globalization in Argentina and Chile: Enterprises and Entrepreneurs]. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Temas Grupo Editorial, 2011, Spanish ed.
- February 2002 (Revised October 2002)
- Case
Venture Capital Method: Valuation Problem Set Solutions
Presents the solutions to questions 1 through 4 of the problem set. To be handed out in class. A rewritten version of an earlier supplement. View Details
Kuemmerle, Walter. "Venture Capital Method: Valuation Problem Set Solutions." Harvard Business School Case 802-162, February 2002. (Revised October 2002.)
- 22 Apr 2014
- Video
HBS Health Care Webinar
- August 1994
- Background Note
World Pension Fund Markets
By: Jay O. Light and Jon Headley
Presents a comparative description and analysis of pension funds in different countries. There is a special focus on comparing the United States and the United Kingdom. View Details
Keywords: Retirement; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Investment Funds; United States; United Kingdom
Light, Jay O., and Jon Headley. "World Pension Fund Markets." Harvard Business School Background Note 295-027, August 1994.
- January 1999 (Revised March 1999)
- Case
Currency Crises
Briefly describes six historical currency crises. Presents actual data on 11 disguised countries and asks students to consider which is most likely to experience a crisis. View Details
Kennedy, Robert E., and Brian Irwin. "Currency Crises." Harvard Business School Case 799-088, January 1999. (Revised March 1999.)
- June 2014
- Teaching Note
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.: Driving Change Through Internal Communication
By: Boris Groysberg, Sarah L. Abbott and Robin Abrahams
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), confronted in 2003 with an urgent need to change how it operated externally, adopted a highly innovative approach to communicating internally. This case, set in 2010, presents an overview of the new, more interactive model of employee... View Details