Morals - Publications - Faculty & Research

22 Jul 2014
Blog Post

From FIELD to Field, Putting What I’ve Learned at HBS into Practice

simple and clear as they appeared at first glance. The many times I was pushed to justify my stance – from the morality and ethicality of pharmaceutical patents in the developing world to the negotiation tactics I would use with Steve... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Technology

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Collection Highlights | Baker Library

The Theory of Moral Sentiments , collected works, and miscellaneous writings. Hancock Family Papers Papers, dated 1664-1854, containing business and personal correspondence, financial records, and legal papers of Thomas Hancock, John... View Details

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Harvard Business School

self–determined, moral act in organizing ourselves to address such societal issues of racism, poverty, neglect, exclusion and tokenism," AASU co–founder A. Leroy Willis (MBA '69) wrote. 21 In December 1969, AASU students voiced their... View Details

01 Apr 1997
News

Learning from the Past

After witnessing the civil war that has ravaged his country for almost three decades, an historian makes this observation about the moral decline of the nation: "The ancient simplicity into which honor so largely entered was laughed down... View Details

Keywords: James E. Aisner

01 Sep 2013
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Faculty Books

with little overt guidance from the hierarchy. Anteby suggests that this model, which tolerates moral complexity, may be one of the few that can adapt and endure. Faculty Research HBS Working Knowledge offers a first look at new thinking... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

2011
Working Paper

Free to Punish? The American Dream and the Harsh Treatment of Criminals

By: Rafael Di Tella and Juan Dubra

We describe the evolution of selective aspects of punishment in the U.S. over the period 1980-2004. We note that imprisonment increased around 1980, a period that coincides with the "Reagan revolution" in economic matters. We build an economic model where beliefs about... View Details

Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Economy; Moral Sensibility; Mathematical Methods; Opportunities; Behavior; United States

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September 2007
Case

Nonverbal Communication: Distinguishing Truth and Lies

By: Michael A. Wheeler

This video-based coursework illuminates the importance--and difficulty--of judging whether people are trustworthy. Students can test their skills at assessing whether contestants in a high-stakes game show will cooperate or defect. View Details

Keywords: Nonverbal Communication; Competency and Skills; Moral Sensibility; Emotions; Trust

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Anthony Martore

a time-constrained environment. This exercise was memorable because real world events often vary from strategic plans, and the step of evaluating all elements of a process, from the throughput unit numbers to organizational culture and design, is critical to maximize... View Details

17 Jul 2017
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: As America Recedes from Global Leadership, Its CEOs are Stepping Up

As America recedes from global leadership under President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, a new generation of business statesmen is stepping up to take on global issues of monumental importance: global trade, climate change, job creation, and healthy living.... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

06 Jun 2012
What Do You Think?

Is Something Wrong with the Way We Work?

commented that this mindset "leads to poor morale and burn out," as well as a loss of effective communication skills. Gerald Nanninga added that "it is destroying the art of pondering" and "by valuing work as a... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Consulting

08 Jun 2011
Lessons from the Classroom

Twenty-first Century Skill: Trading Carbon Credits

Cap and trade has become an increasingly popular mechanism used by governments to induce green behavior among corporate polluters, with news emerging almost daily. Just recently New Jersey Governor Chris Christie withdrew his state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Energy; Utilities

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

01 Mar 2015
News

Case Study: The Speed of Light

and values. But when we found that person, we struck with lightning speed and pulled out all the stops to have him accept our offer. The moral in my story: We knew we had to be willing to leave some revenues on the table by being... View Details

Keywords: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution; Utilities

01 Feb 2001
News

Q&A - Dirty Money: Raymond Baker Explores the Free Market's Demimonde

of poverty, props up tyrants, and undermines political stability and economic progress. As the world's largest repository of this kind of money, the United States erodes its own strategic objectives — and its moral stature — in countries... View Details

Keywords: Finance; Government

01 Jan 2003
News

James E. Burke, MBA 1949

concerned about what I should do with my life. I knew I wanted a career in business, but it wasn't until I was at HBS that I grasped that business could be a force for good in society. We were constantly reminded of the importance of View Details

01 Dec 2018
News

Case Study: Your Data, Your Health

for the test with speedy release to market that would appeal to investors. The logic is that you need a win. Once you establish a good foundation, you will have the opportunity to expand to what feels morally correct. —Muthanna Al-Mumin... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

30 Apr 2018
Blog Post

HBS Grad Drives Lori Systems to Success

willing to sit down and talk to me." Josh's classmates have been equally helpful. "The Africa Business Club has been a great support system," he says. "But it's not just the club. I have a network of classmates who have helped me with fundraising,... View Details

11 Aug 2009
First Look

First Look: August 11, 2009

http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521518550 In Favor of Clear Thinking: Incorporating Moral Rules into a Wise Cost-benefit Analysis Authors:Max Bazerman and Joshua D. Greene Publication:Perspectives on... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

21 May 2001
Research & Ideas

From Tigers to Kaleidoscopes: Thinking About Future Leadership

group The first two points are not as clear-cut as they might appear. While the leader's standard charge is to set direction, a leader also has to communicate a moral and strategic vision that actually inspires people to give their all.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

04 Dec 2012
First Look

First Look: December 4

http://www.innovation-enterprise.com/archives/vol/15/issue/1/article/4941/sustaining-innovation-when-outsourcing-components Ethically Adrift: How Others Pull Our Moral Compass from True North Authors:C. Moore and F. Gino... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

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