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- 15 Jan 2008
- First Look
First Look: January 15, 2008
neo-classical economics view that behavior is driven by—and reflective of—hedonic utility is challenged by psychologists' demonstrations of cases in which actions do not merely reveal preferences but rather create them. In this view,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 30 Mar 2021
Industry Spotlight Series: From Automotive to HBS
Please join us for a virtual panel discussion highlighting Harvard Business School students formerly working in the Automotive Industry. Hear what a day in the life of an HBS student is like, how they plan to utilize their MBA, and maybe... View Details
Thomas Adams, Jr.
Experimenting with chicle (a gum substance from the Mexican Spodilla tree), Adams discovered a commercial use for the substance by utilizing it in the manufacture of a chewing gum. Adams developed public acceptance of this new and unique... View Details
Keywords: Food & Tobacco
- 22 Jul 2021
From CPG to HBS
Please join us for a virtual panel discussion highlighting Harvard Business School (HBS) students formerly working in the CPG Industry. Hear what a day in the life of an HBS student is like and how they plan to utilize their MBA. If you... View Details
- 21 Mar 2024
The Value of an MBA: Driving Impact at HBS
Interested in utilizing an MBA to create a lasting societal impact? Hear from the HBS Impact Initiatives as they reflect on how the MBA Program is inspiring innovation at the intersection of business and social change. Hear from current... View Details
- 13 Apr 2015
- Research & Ideas
3 Ways Firms Can Profit From Environmental Investments
In the course of her work, Rebecca Henderson meets business executives who don't address the threat of climate change because they don't believe that it exists. Her recommendation: They should consider investments in environmental sustainability anyway, assuming that... View Details
- 31 Oct 2007
- HBS Case
Climate Change Puts Heat on GMs
What is the responsibility of business regarding social issues? And how does that jibe with maximizing profits? In "UBS and Climate Change—Warming Up to Global Action?" Associate Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Professor Forest Reinhardt present the... View Details
- 27 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
Manly Men, Oil Platforms, and Breaking Stereotypes
Harvard Business School professors often travel into the field to conduct business research, but it's a safe bet none have had the experience of Professor Robin Ely. She and coauthor Debra Meyerson of Stanford University took helicopter trips to deep-water oil... View Details
- November 1979 (Revised October 1980)
- Case
Consolidated Edison (A&B)
By: J. Ronald Fox
Keywords: Utilities Industry
Fox, J. Ronald. "Consolidated Edison (A&B)." Harvard Business School Case 380-076, November 1979. (Revised October 1980.)
- 1970
- Book
Morgan versus Lilienthal: The Feud Within the TVA
McCraw, T. K. Morgan versus Lilienthal: The Feud Within the TVA. Chicago: Loyola University Press, 1970.
- November 2023
- Supplement
'Care in Every Drop': Ayala Corporation and Manila Water (B)
By: Debora L. Spar, Paul Healy, Tricia Peralta and Julia Comeau
Since 1834, eight generations of the Ayala family have used their conglomerate to fund nation-building projects in the Philippines, including investments in tramcars, telecommunications, hospitals, and schools. In 1997, Ayala’s subsidiary, Manila Water, took control of... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Economic Growth; Social Entrepreneurship; Climate Change; Natural Resources; Crisis Management; Failure; Privatization; Social Issues; Urban Development; Adaptation; Infrastructure; Utilities Industry; Philippines
Spar, Debora L., Paul Healy, Tricia Peralta, and Julia Comeau. "'Care in Every Drop': Ayala Corporation and Manila Water (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 324-039, November 2023.
- December 2021
- Case
Whistleblowing at Veolia: A Technology Solution
By: Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese, Christian Godwin and James Weber
In 2019, Bruno Masson, the vice chairman of Veolia’s Ethics Committee, was preparing for a meeting on a rollout plan for a new whistleblowing system to more countries. Veolia, a global supplier of water, waste, and energy services, had recently gone through several... View Details
Keywords: Whistleblowing; Corporate Misconduct; Corporate Governance; Ethics; Crime and Corruption; Values and Beliefs; Trust; Employee Relationship Management; Utilities Industry
Dey, Aiyesha, Jonas Heese, Christian Godwin, and James Weber. "Whistleblowing at Veolia: A Technology Solution." Harvard Business School Case 122-050, December 2021.
- March 2005 (Revised August 2007)
- Case
Aguas Argentinas: Settling a Dispute
By: Louis T. Wells Jr. and Alexandra de Royere
The French-owned Aguas Argentinas faces a demand from the Argentine government that it renegotiate its concession to operate the Buenos Aires water and sewage services. The company must decide whether to continue with efforts to settle on a new contract or to exercise... View Details
Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment; Contracts; Infrastructure; Privatization; Business and Government Relations; Conflict and Resolution; Business Strategy; Utilities Industry; France; Buenos Aires
Wells, Louis T., Jr., and Alexandra de Royere. "Aguas Argentinas: Settling a Dispute." Harvard Business School Case 705-019, March 2005. (Revised August 2007.)
- August 1988 (Revised January 1990)
- Case
Boston Edison vs. City of Boston
Schleifer, Arthur, Jr. "Boston Edison vs. City of Boston." Harvard Business School Case 189-047, August 1988. (Revised January 1990.)
- February 2002
- Case
Strategy of the Firm Under Regulatory Review: The Case of Chilectra
By: Rafael M. Di Tella and Alexander Dyck
Discusses the largest electric distribution company in Chile and one of the five largest private Chilean companies. Introduces the exercise of operating control in order to improve the profitability of the investments, privatization, and international expansions. View Details
Keywords: Corporate Governance; Corporate Accountability; Growth and Development Strategy; Privatization; Emerging Markets; Competitive Strategy; Expansion; Global Strategy; Governance Compliance; Utilities Industry; Chile
Di Tella, Rafael M., and Alexander Dyck. "Strategy of the Firm Under Regulatory Review: The Case of Chilectra." Harvard Business School Case 702-025, February 2002.
- February 1999 (Revised August 2000)
- Case
InterGen and the Quezon Power Project: Building Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
Examines InterGen's breakthrough Quezon power project, located in the Philippines. Explores how InterGen evaluates and manages project risk through partner selection, the use of operating contracts, and project finance techniques. View Details
Kennedy, Robert E. "InterGen and the Quezon Power Project: Building Infrastructure in Emerging Markets." Harvard Business School Case 799-057, February 1999. (Revised August 2000.)
- June 1981 (Revised December 1983)
- Case
Reliance Electric
By: David E. Bell
Keywords: Utilities Industry
Bell, David E. "Reliance Electric." Harvard Business School Case 181-130, June 1981. (Revised December 1983.)
- April 1984 (Revised May 1984)
- Teaching Note
Commonwealth Edison (A), Teaching Note
Keywords: Utilities Industry
- 22 Sep 2016
- News
Building a Green Energy Grid
of private landowners and the approvals of federal, state, and town officials,” says Skelly, who spends much of his time these days negotiating with investors, lawmakers, customers, landowners, and utility executives. Never one to shy... View Details
Mary Kay Ash
Ash created a successful cosmetics company by and for women by utilizing a direct sales force and creative motivational sales techniques. At the end of its first year, Mary Kay Cosmetics boasted $198,514 in sales and 318 salespeople. By... View Details
Keywords: Personal Care & Home Products