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- 21 Mar 2016
- Lessons from the Classroom
When Your Classmate is an NBA Superstar (or Fashion Model, or Movie Actress)
why this launch worked despite violating the rules.” But for every smash hit like Beyoncé’s, the entertainment industry sure sees its fair share of flops. “A lot of products these companies introduce fail,” Elberse says. “If you think... View Details
- 19 Aug 2013
- Research & Ideas
Studying How Income Inequality Shapes Behavior
public outrage and protests, as well as a fair amount of handwringing on the part of politicians. What's less clear is how this rising level of inequality has affected the nation. Researchers have tried to determine its impact on a wide... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 10 Sep 2001
- Research & Ideas
The Negotiator’s Secret: More Than Merely Effective
analysis, all subjects were asked for their private assessment of the target company's fair value—as distinct from how they might portray that value in the bargaining process. Those assigned the role of seller gave median valuations more... View Details
Keywords: by James K. Sebenius
- 01 Mar 2016
- News
Case Study: Paper Chase
operates four sales kiosks in the Boston area, with mobile retail teams that visit local fairs and markets. The kiosks offer a valuable in-person experience with a high conversion rate for the $8–$13 cards. The split between in-person and... View Details
- 21 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: December 21
self-control. We focus on children aged between 5 and 15 as the literature suggests that self-control develops within such age range. We ask each child to toss a fair coin in private and to record the outcome (white or black) on a paper... View Details
- Web
5.1 Information Technology | MBA
Federal copyright law prohibits the reproduction, distribution, public display, or public performance of copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright owner, unless fair use or another exemption under copyright law applies. In... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
Leadership on a Global Stage
careers, maximize their employment opportunities, and protect their employment rights. His belief in the effectiveness of public-private partnerships resulted in Hiring Our Heroes, a partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce and Employer Support of the Guard and... View Details
Keywords: Robert S. Benchley
- 20 Feb 2013
- Research & Ideas
Big Deal: Reflections on the Megamerger of American and US Airways
occur, the bankruptcy judge can "cram down" the plan to ensure fair and equitable terms if creditor objections are deemed unreasonable. Through the plan, whose final details are still being worked out, American will also be able... View Details
- April 2010 (Revised September 2011)
- Case
Supply Chain Partners: Virginia Mason and Owens & Minor (A) (Abridged)
By: V.G. Narayanan and Lisa Brem
Owens & Minor (O&M) performed lean inventory services for Virginia Mason (VM) as its Alpha Vendor, but the outdated industry pricing model created perverse incentives and could not capture O&M's costs. Together, O&M and VM created an activity-based pricing model: Total... View Details
Keywords: Supply Chain Management; Partners and Partnerships; Activity Based Costing and Management; Business Model; Non-Governmental Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Motivation and Incentives; Asset Pricing; Cost Accounting; Fair Value Accounting; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
Narayanan, V.G., and Lisa Brem. "Supply Chain Partners: Virginia Mason and Owens & Minor (A) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 110-063, April 2010. (Revised September 2011.)
- 12 Oct 1999
- Research & Ideas
Value Judgments: Business Ethics Across Borders
several years ago in Asian Business magazine's annual most admired companies survey, Siam Cement Group (SCG) was one of the first firms in Thailand to develop its own written code of ethics. SCG's philosophy is rooted in the Buddhist concept of View Details
Keywords: by Judith A. Ross
- 07 Nov 2016
- Research & Ideas
Corporate Tax Strategies Mirror Personal Returns of Top Execs
lot more visible.” Companies need to weigh the benefits of maximizing profits against the potential cost of looking like they’re not paying their fair share. “As a firm it can be reputationally damaging to act in that way because of... View Details
Keywords: by Roberta Holland
- June 2017 (Revised August 2018)
- Supplement
Making Target the Target: Boycotts and Corporate Political Activity (B)
By: Nien-hê Hsieh and Victor Wu
Supplements the (A) Case. View Details
Keywords: Campaign Finance Reform; Corporate Political Activity; Lobbying; LGBTQ; Campaign Contributions; Campaign Finance; Retail; Shareholder Activism; Public Opinion; Social Issues; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Problems and Challenges; Laws and Statutes; Rights; Crisis Management; Risk Management; Media; Political Elections; Taxation; Corporate Accountability; Values and Beliefs; Fairness; Diversity; Customers; Communication; Business and Government Relations; Retail Industry; United States
Hsieh, Nien-hê, and Victor Wu. "Making Target the Target: Boycotts and Corporate Political Activity (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 317-131, June 2017. (Revised August 2018.)
- 06 Apr 2007
- What Do You Think?
Will Market Forces Stop Global Warming?
Summing Up Debate on this month's questions occurred on at least three levels. Is global warming occurring? Do humans (primarily through CO2 emissions) have much to do with it? Should we rely on market forces to provide appropriate responses, or will this require... View Details
- Profile
Marcela Sapone
spin-out of Dupont. Work dictated several moves and Sapone spent a part of her childhood living in Copenhagen and later Paris. She focused on starting ventures, like a crafts fair or a literary magazine, using a combination of charisma... View Details
- 06 Dec 2021
- News
Digitalization: The Key to the Future of HBS
teach more digital content to our students. That means more courses on statistics, data analytics, machine learning, and fairness and ethics in AI. Data science is the new accounting. Nobody comes to HBS to become an accountant, but we... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 31 Jan 2017
- Research & Ideas
The Dow at 20,000: What's That All About?
infrastructure. That has a positive impact on the price of stock of companies that will benefit from this spending, such as those that specialize in materials, for example. That said, there are some opposite forces at work, too. I think it is View Details
Keywords: by Jim Aisner
- Article
Alfred D. Chandler: His Vision and Achievement
Among historians, Alfred Chandler's influence is by far the greatest, as he has affected economics, sociology, and business administration. Chandler never took short cuts, never stinted, and never published until he was satisfied that he had done his very best.... View Details
Keywords: Goals and Objectives; Mission and Purpose; Success; Books; Demand and Consumers; Power and Influence; Economic Growth; Ethics; Knowledge Sharing; Product Positioning; Market Transactions; Fair Value Accounting
McCraw, T. K. "Alfred D. Chandler: His Vision and Achievement." Business History Review 82, no. 4 (Winter 2008).
- 07 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 7, 2009
and weigh the consequences of each approach. Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=309056 Sub-Prime Crisis and Fair Value Accounting Harvard Business School Case 109-031 This case examines the... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Dec 2005
- News
A Matter of Opinion
opened his eyes to the fact that “many different reasons bring people to the School, not just the lure of making money. One of my more conservative classmates said the purpose of business is to give people value for their money, put out a decent product, make a View Details
- 16 Jul 2014
- HBS Case
Marketing Obamacare
calculators" to explain benefits of new law in person. Stressed and Strained (25%): Those who wanted healthcare, but were too overwhelmed to think about it. Strategy: Emphasize affordability and promote Enrollment Fairs to make... View Details