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Globalization - Faculty & Research
changes in ideological alignment between U.S. firm CEOs and foreign governments around close foreign elections, we show that U.S. firms are more likely to terminate trade relationships with countries led by governments whose ideology... View Details
- 17 Jul 2023
- Blog Post
Sustainability Career Advice from the Career & Professional Development Office
about energy storage or carbon dioxide removal? Or perhaps the circular economy or changing consumer behavior is better aligned with your interests. Get to know the space, get to know yourself, and enjoy the process of discovery. This... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Venturing Forth
having blown billions.) But as the industry slows, it could be an opportunity to reassess the way they do business. “We are very data-driven, and all the data shows that diversity in teams can actually lead to out-performance,” Rupp observes. Her firm’s mission is to... View Details
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Leadership - Health Care
new to the Health Care Initiative (HCI), Lanika's deep-rooted ties to her hometown, Boston, Massachusetts, have given her an intricate understanding of the local healthcare landscape. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management; her... View Details
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HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions - Alumni
Gradient Ventures Lauren Taylor Wolfe , Cofounder & Managing Partner, Impactive Capital This panel will highlight how we can effectively build the governance mechanisms for climate action. Thousands of companies have publicly announced targets for carbon reductions,... View Details
- 08 Aug 2005
- Research & Ideas
Decision Rights: Who Gives the Green Light?
late William H. Meckling note these issues: The cost of delegating decision rights to those who have the relevant information but whose motivations and goals don't align with those of the company. The cost of accurately transferring the... View Details
Keywords: by Peter Jacobs
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Building Entrepreneurial Organizations - Health Care
create successful entrepreneurial health care ventures by enabling them to identify the alignment between an entrepreneurial health care venture and the “Six Forces” that shape health care. Students will prepare a business plan, which... View Details
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Reunions - Alumni
events or encourage your classmates to invest in the future of HBS by fundraising for your class gift. In alignment with the School’s commitment to advancing racial equity , we are actively seeking planning volunteers and fundraising... View Details
- 22 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
Is Performance-Based Pricing the Right Price for You?
One advantage of performance-based pricing is the often-mentioned alignment that can be achieved between the buyer's goals and the seller's goals. But, that is only part of the story. There are two other major advantages.... View Details
- 28 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Racism and Digital Design: How Online Platforms Can Thwart Discrimination
Airbnb's "instant book" feature, which allows guests to book rentals before hosts view their profiles, as a move in the right direction. Through experimentation, Luca says, platform companies like Airbnb can surface design elements that View Details
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Eligibility & Rules - Alumni
founder and have an active daily leadership role in the company. Investment funds, acquisitions, and consulting services are not deemed "new ventures" and are not eligible. No subsidiary companies are permitted to apply. You can only apply to one region. That region... View Details
- 09 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Organizations
in the interest of the organizational leader to align the competitive energies of individuals with the integrated goals of the organization. To do this the leader would need, on an ongoing basis, to moderate the competitive energies of D1... View Details
Keywords: by Paul Lawrence & Nitin Nohria
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Invention of the Polarizer - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School
"the role of industry is to sense a deep human need, then bring science and technology to bear on filling that need." 9 As automobile ownership increased exponentially through the 1920s, Land aligned his research of polarizers with what... View Details
- January 2014 (Revised April 2025)
- Supplement
The PGA Tour (B)
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Cole Magrath
In 1994, the PGA Tour (the "Tour"), the dominant incumbent professional golf circuit, had created tremendous value for its players. In the 1974 season, players competed for $8 million in prize money; by the 1994 season, the total prize purse had increased to $56... View Details
Keywords: PGA Tour; Tim Finchem; Deane Beman; Golf; Professional Golf; Business Model; Value Creation; Adaptation; Sports; Business Strategy; Sports Industry; United States
Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, and Cole Magrath. "The PGA Tour (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 714-443, January 2014. (Revised April 2025.)
- December 2013 (Revised April 2025)
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The PGA Tour (A)
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Cole Magrath
In 1994, the PGA Tour (the "Tour"), the dominant incumbent professional golf circuit, had created tremendous value for its players. In the 1974 season, players competed for $8 million in prize money; by the 1994 season, the total prize purse had increased to $56... View Details
Keywords: PGA Tour; Tim Finchem; Deane Beman; Golf; Professional Golf; Business Model; Value Creation; Competition; Adaptation; Monopoly; Globalization; Sports; Business Strategy; Sports Industry; United States
Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, and Cole Magrath. "The PGA Tour (A)." Harvard Business School Case 714-442, December 2013. (Revised April 2025.)
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The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2023
research on leading complex organizations and scaling businesses, I've chosen Unleash Your Transformation by Marco Van Kalleveen and Peter Koijen. This book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for leaders who are driving successful organizational change,... View Details
- 11 Aug 2003
- Research & Ideas
Why Budgeting Kills Your Company
are looking for alternatives that reduce time and better align spending with strategy. Look at your own company's budget process: Has it really helped you do a better job of belt tightening during the current slowdown? Many companies have... View Details
Keywords: by Loren Gary
- 17 Feb 2022
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When Employees Feel a Sense of Purpose, Companies Succeed
free-for-alls in which anything goes in the name of “being yourself.” Rather, they clear space for individuality alongside conformity. They even adopt a somewhat paradoxical stance, seeking to generate collective alignment and ensure a... View Details
Keywords: by Ranjay Gulati
- 01 Sep 2023
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Case Study: The Home Team
Illustration by Jon Krause Illustration by Jon Krause Brendan Kennealey (MBA 2006) wasn’t even searching for a business idea. A couple of years ago, the Wilmington, Delaware, native met up with an old friend who’d bought a new house. Over dinner this friend enumerated... View Details