• April 2000
• Article

The Fable of Fisher Body

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Daniel F. Spulber

General Motors' (GM) acquisition of Fisher Body is the classic example of market failure in the literature on contracts and the theory of the firm. According to the standard account, GM merged vertically with Fisher Body in 1926, a maker of auto bodies, because of... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Failure; Contracts; Vertical Integration; Market Transactions; Investment; Trust; Production; Assets; Supply Chain; Opportunities; Technology; Auto Industry

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Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, and Daniel F. Spulber. "The Fable of Fisher Body." Journal of Law & Economics 43, no. 1 (April 2000): 67–104.

Effects of an Information Sharing System on Employee Creativity, Engagement, and Performance

Many service organizations rely on information sharing systems to boost employee creativity to meet customer needs. We conducted a field experiment in a retail chain, based on a registered report accepted by JAR, to test whether an information sharing system recording... View Details

• 30 Sep 2008
• First Look

First Look: September 30, 2008

management may motivate managers to operate with insufficient labor levels, which, in turn, degrades profitability. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/09-040.pdf   Cases & Course MaterialsGlobal Talent Management at... View Details

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• February 2023
• Article

Climate Solutions Investments

By: Alex Cheema-Fox, George Serafeim and Hui (Stacie) Wang

An increasing number of companies are providing products and services that help reduce carbon emissions in the economy. We develop a methodology to identify those companies and create a sample of publicly listed climate solutions companies allowing us to study their... View Details

Keywords: Decarbonization; Climate Finance; Climate Impact; Climate Risk; Environment; Sustainability; Carbon Emissions; Electric Vehicles; Energy; Renewables; Climate Change; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Emerging Markets; Investment Portfolio

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Cheema-Fox, Alex, George Serafeim, and Hui (Stacie) Wang. "Climate Solutions Investments." Journal of Portfolio Management 49, no. 3 (February 2023): 72–96.

• December 2022
• Supplement

Freelancer, Ltd. Case Supplement

By: Christopher Stanton, Karim R. Lakhani, Jin Hyun Paik and Nina Cohodes

Over the course of the 2010s, the rapid advancement of mobile technologies and the rise of online freelancing platforms seemed to portend a radical transformation of labor markets into on-demand, flexible talent pools. Even though several Fortune 500 companies,... View Details

Keywords: Labor Markets; Freelancers; Change Management; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Globalized Firms and Management; Human Capital; Employment; Digital Platforms; Global Range; Adoption; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Growth and Development Strategy; Computer Industry; Electronics Industry; Employment Industry; Information Industry; Australia; United States; Philippines

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Stanton, Christopher, Karim R. Lakhani, Jin Hyun Paik, and Nina Cohodes. "Freelancer, Ltd. Case Supplement." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 823-707, December 2022. (Click here to access this case.)

• 12 Mar 2024
• Research & Ideas

Publish or Perish: What the Research Says About Productivity in Academia

the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed Can Apprenticeships Work in the US? Employers Seeking New Talent Pipelines Take Note Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: AdobeStock/Lightfield Studios View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand; Education

• 01 Aug 2023
• What Do You Think?

As Leaders, Why Do We Continue to Reward A, While Hoping for B?

their own experiences, and the reward systems don’t support the required change.” Competition for diverse talent is intense, contributing to low retention, according to Gene Genius, who commented, “The reason companies don’t do a good job... View Details

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Launching New Ventures

required resources and support Recruit and develop the talent needed to support an entrepreneurial mindset and effort Balance vision and pragmatism as you pursue growth Expand your personal and professional network Extend your network by... View Details

• 16 Feb 2024
• Research & Ideas

As AI Upends Recruiting, Job Seekers Need a Waze App for Careers

for labor, spending heavily to lure away incumbent talent from competitive firms, while decrying the lack of skilled talent. Developing partnerships The key for employers is to recognize both how their own actions create a shortage of... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Information Technology; Technology

• 15 Mar 2024
• HBS Case

Let's Talk: Why It's Time to Stop Avoiding Taboo Topics at Work

opportunities with all employees, not just those of a certain age, Wing says. It should be part of each annual review, and every employee should be included in the planning of their own succession to make room for new talent and move them... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

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Podcasts - Managing the Future of Work

on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the bargain and how AI changes the calculus. ManpowerGroup’s Jonas Prising on the new... View Details

• 09 Nov 2023
• HBS Case

What Will It Take to Confront the Invisible Mental Health Crisis in Business?

text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US. You can also call 800-273-8255. You Might Also Like: Cold Call: Can Robin Williams’ Son Help Other Families Heal Addiction and Depression? Build the Life You Want: Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin; Health

• September 2024 (Revised February 2025)
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Aramco: Navigating the Energy Transition

By: Tarun Khanna and Gizem Cihan Dincsoy

In March 2024, Amin Nasser, president, and CEO of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), had just delivered a speech about the future of energy at a global energy conference. The world was behind schedule in meeting long-term climate change goals. The global shift... View Details

Keywords: Energy Transmission; Oil ＆ Gas; Economic Diversification; Corporate Strategy; Leadership; Business Strategy; Goals and Objectives; Transition; Environmental Sustainability; Diversification; Energy Industry; Saudi Arabia

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Khanna, Tarun, and Gizem Cihan Dincsoy. "Aramco: Navigating the Energy Transition." Harvard Business School Case 725-358, September 2024. (Revised February 2025.)

• September 21, 2018
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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn't It?

By: J. Yo-Jud Cheng and Boris Groysberg

Corporate directors and executives alike recognize that today’s pace of change continues to accelerate and that firms need to innovate to stay ahead. But are boards doing enough to support innovation, as they should? We conducted a survey of over 5,000 board members... View Details

Keywords: Board Of Directors; Innovation; Technology; Innovation and Invention; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; Business Strategy

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• October 2012
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Designing a Culture of Collaboration at Lake Nona Medical City

By: Amy C. Edmondson, Sydney Ribot and Tiona Zuzul

Describes Lake Nona, a 7,000-acre residential and research cluster in central Florida, and its process and innovation culture, and Lake Nona Institute, the organization behind the planning and governance of this new eco-friendly community. Emphasis is placed on the... View Details

Keywords: Collaboration; Innovation; Health Care; Real Estate; Entrepreneurship; Collaborative Innovation and Invention; Governance; Real Estate Industry; Florida

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Edmondson, Amy C., Sydney Ribot, and Tiona Zuzul. "Designing a Culture of Collaboration at Lake Nona Medical City." Harvard Business School Case 613-022, October 2012.