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- July 1997
- Case
Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS)
Explores the development of a new product offering based on the first issuance of "real" bonds in the United States. Looks at a specific organization's efforts to position itself to profit from this market development. Follows naturally from a case on nominal bonds. View Details
Das, Sanjiv R., and Jeffrey T. Slovin. "Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS)." Harvard Business School Case 298-017, July 1997.
- 2023
- Chapter
The Platform Organization
By: Annabelle Gawer, Michael A. Cusumano and David B. Yoffie
The industry platform is a distinct organizational form that has grown into importance over the past 20 years. We focus on the digital platform, which, along with its associated ecosystem, is uniquely positioned to create and capture value in the digital economy. View Details
Keywords: Platform; Organization; Organizations; Internet and the Web; Value Creation; Digital Platforms
Gawer, Annabelle, Michael A. Cusumano, and David B. Yoffie. "The Platform Organization." Chap. 5 in Designing Adaptive Organizations, edited by Charles Snow and Øystein D. Fjeldstad, 86–103. Cambridge Companions to Management. Cambridge University Press, 2023.
- 17 Jun 2016
- News
The Secret Economic And Career Benefits Of Taking Vacation
- 21 Jan 2016
- Working Paper Summaries
The Globalization of Angel Investments: Evidence across Countries
- 02 Apr 2020
- News
Managing Through Crisis: How To Be Happy During COVID-19
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
Health-care changes signal much-needed shift
- February 1989
- Background Note
Corporate Positioning: How to Assess--and Build--A Company's Reputation
Provides a framework for assessing and enhancing an organization's reputation. Points out two dimensions of a corporate image--visibility and credibility. Discusses several critical issues that must be addressed in building an image. Finally, provides an assessment of... View Details
Kosnik, Thomas J. "Corporate Positioning: How to Assess--and Build--A Company's Reputation." Harvard Business School Background Note 589-087, February 1989.
- Article
The Big Five Personality Traits, Material Values, and Financial Well-being of Self-described Money Managers
By: Grant Edward Donnelly, Ravi Iyer and Ryan Howell
Previous research has linked personality traits, material values, and money management to savings, debt, and compulsive buying. To extend previous research, four online surveys examined the Big Five personality traits and material values of those who manage their money... View Details
Keywords: Values; Personality; Well-being; Personal Characteristics; Values and Beliefs; Personal Finance; Money
Donnelly, Grant Edward, Ravi Iyer, and Ryan Howell. "The Big Five Personality Traits, Material Values, and Financial Well-being of Self-described Money Managers." Journal of Economic Psychology 33, no. 6 (December 2012): 1129–1144.
- 21 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
Hiring at HBS: How Summer Interns Make an Impact at Bridges Fund Management
For Harvard Business School students eager to make a positive impact on the world, one exciting path forward is investing in mission-centered businesses. Areas like healthcare, education, energy, and the environment attract innovative and... View Details
Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity
- November 2007
- Supplement
Differences at Work: Jason (B)
By: Sandra J. Sucher and Rachel Gordon
In Differences at Work: Jason (B) HBS Case No. 9-408-049 Jason decides that his firm should have a more articulated position that everyone in the firm understands about why diversity benefits the firm instead of pursing diversity because it feels like the “right” thing... View Details
Sucher, Sandra J., and Rachel Gordon. "Differences at Work: Jason (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 408-049, November 2007.
- 28 Jul 2010
- News
Wrongful dismissal; consumers like underdogs, too
- January 2018
- Case
Ørsted Goes Global
By: Joseph L. Bower and Elena Corsi
The European leader in offshore wind, the Danish Ørsted is building a global position and entering markets where offshore wind is nascent. The case examines the transformations in strategy leading to Ørsted’s success and the challenges of adopting that strategy in... View Details
Keywords: Off-shore Wind; Managing Global Expansion; Business Strategy; Renewable Energy; Expansion; Global Range; Market Entry and Exit
Bower, Joseph L., and Elena Corsi. "Ørsted Goes Global." Harvard Business School Case 918-404, January 2018.
- June 2021
- Case
Bozoma Saint John: Leading with Authenticity and Urgency
By: Francesca Gino and Frances X. Frei
In this multimedia case, Bozoma Saint John recounts numerous defining moments from her childhood and work experiences. We learn what empowered and inspired her to be her authentic self, to be vulnerable and open to new experiences, to find commonality with others, to... View Details
Keywords: Biases; Personal Development and Career; Identity; Interests; Ethics; Values and Beliefs; Opportunities; Leadership Style; Diversity
Gino, Francesca, and Frances X. Frei. "Bozoma Saint John: Leading with Authenticity and Urgency." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Case 921-708, June 2021.
- 2022
- Book
Purpose + Profit: How Business Can Lift Up the World
By: George Serafeim
The roadmap and best practices to reap the enormous value that can emerge when your business prioritizes social and environmental goals—such as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability—right alongside the pursuit of profit.
We not only... View Details
We not only... View Details
Keywords: ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Performance; Profitability; Business And Society; Organizations; Mission and Purpose; Goals and Objectives; Social Issues; Environmental Sustainability; Value Creation; Organizational Change and Adaptation
Serafeim, George. Purpose + Profit: How Business Can Lift Up the World. New York: HarperCollins Leadership, 2022.
- 14 Feb 2003
- Other Presentation
New Jersey Life Sciences Super-Cluster Initiative
The study assessed the current competitive position of the Life Science super-cluster in New Jersey; identified its key strengths and weaknesses, challenges and opportunities; and developed an action agenda that is being used as a blueprint to improve the cluster's... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "New Jersey Life Sciences Super-Cluster Initiative." Prosperity New Jersey Annual Meeting, Princeton, NJ, February 14, 2003.
- 31 Mar 2013
- News
Study highlights ‘cash for access’ risks
- October 1986 (Revised February 2008)
- Case
Congoleum Corp. (Abridged)
Describes the development and terms of the largest leveraged buyout up to the date of the case. The main problem is to value the positions of the various participants: lenders, equity holders, investment bankers, and management. This is an abridged version of an... View Details
Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Management; Negotiation Participants; Valuation
Fruhan, William E., Jr. "Congoleum Corp. (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 287-029, October 1986. (Revised February 2008.)
- June 2014
- Case
Airgas, Inc.
By: Eric Van den Steen and Jason Karl
In 2013, Airgas was the market leader in packaged industrial gas distribution. Recent acquisitions had made it into a larger player in upstream gas production as well, where it competed with Praxair and Air Products. Should Airgas continue building a position in gas... View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Competitive Strategy; Competency and Skills; Value Creation
Van den Steen, Eric, and Jason Karl. "Airgas, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 714-517, June 2014.