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- 13 Oct 2015
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October 13, 2015
as continuous variables to represent customer segment and average daily room rate. The case contains tables showing the output of the regression model and compares the fit of the moving average and regression models. The case allows... View Details
- 29 Apr 2014
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First Look: April 29
a new everyday low pricing policy that aimed to fit with a radical repositioning of the J.C. Penney business model and brand. However, with sales continuing to decline, the board fired Johnson in April 2013 and appointed Johnson's... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 27 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
What South Korea Teaches the World About Fighting COVID
mass infection in South Korea—a mass religious gathering, a call center, a dance fitness center, and, most recently, a night club. All of these instances took place in closed, confined indoor areas with limited ventilation and with people... View Details
- 20 Jan 2010
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First Look: Jan. 20
Yi-Ling WeiHarvard Business School Case 610-005 Tony Lo, the CEO of Giant Manufacturing, the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world, finally realized that his products were not meeting the needs of women customers when even his wife complained to him that the... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 03 Jun 2008
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First Look: June 3, 2008
objectives of a laptop computer targeted at children of the developing world with the escalating content demands from the marketplace and the non-profit OLPC Foundation. It also had to fit the project into its company business model which... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 20 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Are Company Founders Underpaid?
steward ideal than to the agents described in agency theory. Stewardship theory is far less known and probably doesn't apply as much to most executives, but it seems to fit founders very well. Executive compensation provides one test of... View Details
- 12 Mar 2019
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New Research and Ideas, March 12, 2019
Reorientation in New Ventures By: McDonald, Rory, and Cheng Gao Abstract—New ventures often experience deviations from their plans that oblige them to reorient in pursuit of better fit between their evolving products and their target... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 09 Feb 2016
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February 9, 2016
design ("what we do") and its identity ("who we are") is often seen as a key to strong performance. But maintaining a tight fit between design and identity is difficult when a profound external shock forces an... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 May 2014
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First Look: May 20
and power in the world's largest corporations, the Global 1000, has opened the way for managers to consider the interests of a broader set of stakeholders rather than only shareholders. Having documented that this alternative view better View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 06 Dec 2011
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First Look: Dec. 6
grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. The case highlights the benefits and risks of traditional branding and social media branding, including a discussion of how the Pepsi Refresh Project fits with Pepsi's previous brand positioning.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Aug 2010
- Research & Ideas
Modern Indian Art: The Birth of a Market
who are developing products that do not fit into easily recognizable categories? A: It is important for entrepreneurs and innovators to co-opt changes in the broader context as opportunities for creating new markets. For example, auction... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Jan 2005
- Research & Ideas
How to Put Meaning Back into Leading
leader's willingness to make sure (through design and training) that each individual's positional assignments fit their conception of self and their aspirations. The leader's willingness to commit her own time and organizational resources... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 11 Oct 2016
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October 11, 2016
allows for non-random selection in and out of self-employment and gradual learning about the entrepreneurial earnings process. The model accurately fits entry patterns into self-employment by age, with returns to entrepreneurship varying... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jul 2008
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First Look: July 1, 2008
b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=308065 ScriptLogic®: Point, Click, Done! Harvard Business School Case 508-114 ScriptLogic is a software company that has built a product portfolio that fits under a 'Point, Click, Done!' umbrella; its... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Feb 2011
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First Look: Feb. 1
putt and the remaining distance to the pin conditioned on missing. The first is modeled through a logistic regression, the second through a gamma regression. Both models fit the data well and provide interesting insights into the game.... View Details
- 03 Mar 2009
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First Look: March 3, 2009
against the need to reduce a platform holdup problem. Agree to Disagree: Frank Discussion, Attention to Cultural Fit Can Help Avoid Recruiting Errors Author:Sachin H. Jain Publication:Modern Healthcare (February 23, 2009) Abstract Almost... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 14 Nov 2017
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New Research and Ideas: November 14, 2017
Bussgang, Jeffrey Abstract—Relative to established organizations, start-ups can be hard to figure out. What are the jobs to be done? The best entry points? How can you tell whether a company has potential for success and is the right fit... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 09 Nov 2009
- Research & Ideas
Come Fly with Me: A History of Airline Leadership
people buy and read books. Steve Jobs and Apple were similarly influential in the sale and distribution of music through iPod and iTunes. Successful leaders possess the ability to understand the impact of the context on their business and to adapt their leadership... View Details
- 17 Oct 2006
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First Look: October 17, 2006
integration across multiple offices, ancillary businesses, early adoption of financial reporting software, and consensus-based decision making. The firm was proud of its corporate culture and sought to maintain it as it grew, bringing in only people who would View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 27 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
Manly Men, Oil Platforms, and Breaking Stereotypes
masculinity is also pursued in other work settings. Research has documented how mainstream organizations conflate stereotypical masculine traits with effective performance in white-collar jobs, such as manager, scientist, and lawyer: Success in these jobs is often... View Details