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- 12 Nov 2014
- Op-Ed
A Challenge to the New Congress: Pass Housing Finance Reform
fumbled near the goal line. In May, the Senate Banking Committee approved the legislation on a 13-9 vote, but could not garner sufficient support from either side of the aisle to warrant consideration from the full Senate. For many... View Details
- 17 Jun 2014
- First Look
First Look: June 17
and Goldman Sachs emerged relatively unscathed, its public image took a large blow as people questioned the inner workings of the bank. To address the situation, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein called for the creation of the Business Standards View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Mar 2013
- First Look
First Look: March 26
conducted by OWS, and allows students to understand implications of the growth strategy for financial performance and valuation. Additionally, the case highlights the role of corporate boards and audit committees in managing strategic and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 03 Nov 2014
- Research & Ideas
Brand Lessons From the Nobel Prize
Karolinska Institutet awards the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. And the Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Peace Prize. All of the organizations serve as stewards of the overall Nobel brand. "Three of the institutions are older... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 02 Nov 2020
- What Do You Think?
Is Antitrust Just a Quaint Notion in the Digital Age?
in turn, generates value for advertisers? And if the end result is only a fine, how large does that fine have to be to matter? It’s clear that antitrust is not what it used to be, at least not under current laws. Is new legislation required? If so, how likely are the... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett; Retail; Technology; Telecommunications; Communications; Consumer Products; Service
- 04 Mar 2016
- Research & Ideas
Is E-commerce at Risk in Apple's Security Dispute with the FBI?
The FBI has ordered Apple’s help unlocking an alleged terrorist’s iPhone. The company has opposed the request and turned to the court of public opinion for help with a verdict. As a House Judiciary Committee hearing gets underway this... View Details
- 06 Sep 2005
- What Do You Think?
What are the Lessons of New Orleans?
to action. Andrew Williamson sounded a common call for a "blue ribbon committee similar to the 9/11 Commission to study all the sources of the problems that contributed to this disaster." Margaret O'Keeffe suggested that... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 22 Dec 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #13: Democratizing Climate Returns - Nisha Desai (HBS 1997), Founder and CEO of Invest With Intention
found that 79% of retail investors are interested in sustainable investing. The Federal Reserve calculates that some 9 million households under age 45 have $3.4 trillion in investable assets. The Security and Exchange Committee has... View Details
- 29 Jul 2014
- First Look
First Look: July 29
of several international investors has put the group's ability to fund the deal in question. With time running out, Enelamah and the ACA investment committee must decide whether the Union Bank acquisition is still a wise investment, or... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Mar 2023
- News
An Investment in Tomorrow's Leaders
are based on merit and—unusual among graduate business schools—financial aid is based on need. In 1910, four Visiting Committee members launched an $850 financial assistance fund. Since then, the MBA fellowship budget has grown to more... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- 01 Oct 1999
- News
The Class of 1974: Timed for a Change
Chuck Belle (MBA '73) promised to attempt to install a pass-fail system and said that "free nights are few . . . but we have a social committee that shall pleasure the time." Dean Fouraker's welcome included the promise, "You will... View Details
Keywords: Charles B. ("Chuck") Mercer
- 18 Nov 2021
- Op-Ed
5 Principles for Scaling Change from IBM’s High School Innovation
friend of mine), and the company, were represented. A steering committee met monthly to essentially go over what each one of those constituencies needed to do differently and what they needed to do collaboratively to bring about the... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 25 Feb 2020
- News
Teachable Moments
building interpersonal relationships. I was the head of the compensation promotion committee at Morgan Stanley that had to evaluate and weigh his 360-degree performance reviews, so I know every breath in that case. I’ve taught it 500... View Details
- 01 Jun 2009
- News
Letters to the Editor
positions, as consultants, analysts, etc., at each of these companies? How many HBS alumni have served on congressional committees that have made policy decisions that led to the crisis? How many HBS alumni have served at various levels... View Details
- 01 Dec 2013
- News
Faster, Bigger, Stronger: Supersizing the NFL
of the league's broadcasting committee and the securing of lucrative TV contracts, and for helping forge peace between players and owners during heated labor negotiations in 2011. Goal to Go While expanding its fan base and finding new... View Details
- 10 Nov 2008
- What Do You Think?
How Much Can You Ask of Your Customers?
October issue of the Harvard Business Review by Scott Cook, Co-Founder and Chair of the Executive Committee of Intuit. Cook argues that a number of successful organizations have gotten that way by making it easy for "volunteers"... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- Web
Affinity Groups | Employment
Native, and Native Hawaiian students and interested individuals from the Harvard community for the purpose of advancing the well-being of indigenous peoples through self-determination, academic achievement, and community service. Women The View Details
- 01 Oct 1999
- News
New Chairman Updates Development in MBA Program
cases of minor infractions. We also have a panel of faculty, students, and staff who review cases that involve more serious infractions and determine sanctions if warranted. Finally, there is a community standards committee charged with... View Details
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
Merrill Lynch's Stan O'Neal
O’Neal says he sometimes finds time to “play a bad game of golf.” He is a member of the HBS Visiting Committee and sits on the boards of the Ronald McDonald House, the National Urban League, and Nasdaq. Recently, he also joined an... View Details
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
Barbara Hackman Franklin, MBA 1964
to children's furniture and toys. Upon leaving the Commission six years later, Franklin joined the Wharton faculty. However, her public service continued. She served four terms as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and... View Details