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- 20 May 2019
- Research & Ideas
Activist CEOs Are Rising Up—and Their Customers Are Listening
others. While the results of the Cook study show that high-profile executives might sometimes be able to do so without any negative backlash toward their companies, that’s not always the case. “Learning about Cook’s activism increased... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 03 Oct 2018
- What Do You Think?
How Should Managers Deal with the Challenges of Building an Inclusive Workplace?
diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Have these efforts produced a certain amount of caution, fear, and backlash among established managers? How should managers deal with the challenges of building an inclusive workplace? What do you... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Aug 2018
- What Do You Think?
Are Free Trade and Free Markets Quaint Ideas From the Past?
backlash ” Harti commented that, “The problem arises when the capital moves off-shore and the work force can’t follow.” Michael put it more bluntly: “I think many Americans have woken up in a state of shocked disbelief to find out free... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Jul 2012
- First Look
First Look: July 24
nationwide backlash against it. Talbot needs to consider whether to continue with the brand name or change it in light of the public outcry. Purchase this case:http://hbr.org/search/512020-PDF-ENG Social Failures and Social Solutions:... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 28 Apr 2014
- Research & Ideas
Football Stars Debate ‘The Social Capital of the Savvy Athlete’
called a thug." The post-rant backlash on Twitter included plenty of more obvious racial slurs, too. "Twitter was a great barometer," Sherman said. "It really took us back to where we are in race relations."... View Details
- 13 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
Negotiating Challenges for Women Leaders
leadership style, or need to aggressively claim, saying, "You should give me more money and resources," that this doesn't feel right coming from a woman. There's some research that shows there's a backlash to women stepping into... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 03 Mar 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Ingredients of a Deal Disaster
second union remained in power, and the supplier boycott continued. This example underscores not only the risk of underestimating differences between cultures but also the strength of the backlash to perceived breaches of a social... View Details
- 20 Jun 2011
- Lessons from the Classroom
Fame, Faith, and Social Activism: Business Lessons from Bono
realized that no one had ever told this story as a business story." In the bigger picture, U2's journey reflects our own moment here in the early 21st century, Koehn says, pointing to a growing spiritual hunger among young people, the View Details
- 26 Jun 2000
- Research & Ideas
Presentation Round-Up
there may well be a public backlash just because of the fear factor. Clearly we have to take the adequate precautions. "Over time, there's no security that can't be broken. Over time, we're going to have instances where information may be... View Details
- 20 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
When CEOs Become Activists
discussion about racial equality by having baristas write ‘Race Together’ on coffee cups.” And when chicken chain Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy spoke out against gay marriage in 2012, his statements sparked a great deal of backlash and... View Details
- 07 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 8, 2018
economic benefits, it triggered hostile political reactions, such as the election of more conservative legislators, higher support for anti-immigration legislation, and lower public goods provision. Stitching the economic and the political results together, I provide... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Nov 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, November 13, 2018
Stitching the economic and the political results together, I provide evidence that natives’ backlash was, at least in part, due to cultural differences between immigrants and natives, suggesting that diversity might be economically... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 19 Feb 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, February 19, 2019
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=55709 Calculators for Women: When Identity Appeals Provoke Backlash By: Kim, Tami, Kate Barasz, Leslie John, and Michael Norton Abstract— From “Chick Beer” to “Dryer sheets for Men,”... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 29 Aug 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 29
were standard for start-ups, but some were unique to hedge funds—among them choosing the right fund structure, as well as how to raise capital for the management company versus raising capital to invest. Given the recent backlash against... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 29 Jul 2008
- First Look
First Look: July 29, 2008
outlining the situation to the team. His email generated a negative backlash and chain of defensive emails from involved staff who felt criticized. Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=608171... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 12 Nov 2001
- Research & Ideas
Facing the New World Order
citizens. The consequences of this, I think, are perhaps somewhere in the background of what we see now in a difficult international, political, and security situation. Countries that aren't prospering, citizens that see no economic opportunity, simply breed both... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 13 Oct 2010
- First Look
First Look: October 13, 2010
global climate change, Aspen's activities often garner media attention, which can promote its causes. But these initiatives, which attempt to compel other firms to improve their environmental performance, risk a public relations backlash... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Nov 2011
- First Look
First Look: November 15
committee on the board of General Electric which came under pressure to drop Langone from its board. This case follows the backlash against Langone over his role in the NYSE crisis and the resulting departure from General Electric's board... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 19 May 2014
- Research & Ideas
Why Companies Should Compete for Your Privacy
on consumers' browsers, resulting in higher prices for returning shoppers, consumer backlash led the company to state that such practice was a "mistake" and that it would refrain from pricing based on customer demographics in the future.... View Details
- 25 Jan 2011
- First Look
First Look: Jan. 25
grow and become successful, they are often marked by the negative stigma associated with size and power, which elicits anticorporate sentiment from consumers. An underdog brand biography can be strategically wielded to prevent or offset anticorporate View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne