Concerns About Social Acceptance - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2020
News

Find Your Maximum Sustainable Goodness

bowing out of certain faculty meetings in which he no longer felt that he was adding value (and where it was socially acceptable to do so). He also stepped down from the editorial boards of four prestigious... View Details

01 Dec 2014
News

Book Review: My Lunch with Warren

adults with the most social ties, independent of physical health. Maybe this deep-rooted social element in all of us explains our yearning for a life of meaning. We wonder View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Portrait Project

Katie Rydz

in a society that teaches us that it is not ok to be mentally unwell. But discussing mental illness is the easiest way to fight not only the feeling of isolation but also the accompanying social stigma. Being open View Details

01 Dec 2010
News

Eight Join HBS Faculty

Art by Brian Taylor As an HBS doctoral student and recipient of the Wyss Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research, George Serafeim (DBA ’10) coauthored the paper “The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Investment... View Details

08 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Socioeconomic Inclusion at HBS: Joshua Mbanusi (MBA 2021)

weren’t reaching those in need, and wanted to make a difference,” said Mbanusi. “That challenged my preconceived notions about the role of business in society. These companies were moved by morals that connected their business operations... View Details

14 Nov 2011
Research & Ideas

Creating a Global Business Code

The turn of the 21st century has been laden with high-profile corporate scandals, prompting widespread concern about the standards of conduct followed by big business. Intrigued by the complexity of managing... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

14 Nov 2012
Research & Ideas

New Agenda for Corporate Accountability Reporting

how it affects social value in society at large. That could soon start to change. Karthik Ramanna, an associate professor at Harvard Business School who studies the political economy of corporate accountability and financial reporting,... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Accounting; Energy; Utilities

20 Nov 2015
News

Room to Grow

inspired by the work of Food Solutions New England, an organized network of agricultural experts, farmers, academics, concerned citizens, and regional grassroots organizations working to overcome barriers to increased local food... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Jun 1999
News

Joel Bines

move to Dallas after Bines graduates. He has accepted a position with i2 Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of planning and optimization software for global supply-chain management. "I enjoy operations," Bines explains, "but I also... View Details

Keywords: Eileen K. McCluskey

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MOC Network - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC About Michael Porter About Michael Porter A Letter from Michael Porter Biography The Essential Porter Honors & Awards Affiliated Organizations & Institutions VBHCD Initiative Affiliated... View Details

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Mallika Ahluwalia

were looking after four or five kids. Yet there was a lack of sustainability – it was month-to-month without a long-term solution." Integrated at the intersection Mallika's U.N. experience "started me thinking about the joint... View Details

29 Apr 2013
Research & Ideas

Are First-Time Buyers Left Out of Real Estate’s Rebound?

viability of the mortgage interest deduction in the midst of calls to increase revenues and decrease loopholes? A: First, let us put the mortgage interest deduction in historical context. It came about when the federal income tax became... View Details

Keywords: Construction; Real Estate

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Diversity | Employment

Since 1896, HSSPA has provided a way to make friends and enjoy a sense of belonging within the Harvard community. HSSPA sponsors outings, social events, and playgroups. Thinking about day care options?... View Details

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Casey Gerald

Casey applied, and was accepted into, HBS’ deferred admission 2+2 program, using the two years of work experience to explore options in both social policy and business; the former, through staffing... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Retail; Nonprofit / Government

01 Oct 2009
What Do You Think?

Can the “Masks of Command” Coexist with Authentic Leadership?

particular social or work settings." While agreeing in general, Ann Parker voiced a note of caution: "All leaders at times mask their feelings, especially fear or uncertainty. The danger is that for some they begin to believe... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

09 Jun 2014
Research & Ideas

The Manager in Red Sneakers

independently and create his or her own rules. People exert great effort to follow expected dress codes and etiquette in both professional and nonprofessional settings, with the belief that conforming to these written and unwritten rules helps them gain View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Consumer Products; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion

07 Oct 2002
Research & Ideas

What Leaders Need to Do To Restore Investor Confidence

as much attention to boundary systems. And it sure felt as if we didn't do very much around belief systems. What I don't know, however, is whether we're going to move beyond the concern about misconduct and... View Details

Keywords: by Harvard Management Update

06 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

The Power of Leadership Groups for Staying on Track

difficult than it seems, since it requires three things: experience in real-world situations, including leadership opportunities; reflection about your experiences and processing objectively what you need to improve; group interactions... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

01 Jun 2000
News

Going Public: Raymond M. Jefferson

On October 18, 1995, U.S. Army Captain Ray Jefferson was excited about his future. The West Point graduate had eagerly accepted challenging assignments commanding Ranger and Green Beret units in the United... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner

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Loan Assistance Programs - Alumni

in the same calendar year (the student must meet eligibility criteria for both programs). For instance, a Class of 2024 student who accepts a post-MBA job at a for-profit social enterprise could receive a... View Details

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