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- 07 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 7, 2009
that entailed the creation of "pilot agencies" that would serve as vehicles to bridge between sources of leading-edge technology (predominantly sourced from overseas) and the commercialization to be carried out by local firms.... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 15 Feb 2017
- Op-Ed
What Africa Can Teach the United States About Funding Infrastructure Projects
in the power space, where corporates like Heineken or the Garden City Mall in Nairobi will pay the fully loaded cost of electricity to firms like Symbion Power or CrossBoundary Energy. These power producers provide direct services to... View Details
- 10 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Hard Numbers on Social Investments
electric systems—used in remote power and emerging grid-connected markets. The PV modules produced by Evergreen Solar incorporate proprietary crystalline silicon technology known as String Ribbon. In 1996, seven members invested $3... View Details
Keywords: by Manda Salls
- 19 Jul 2011
- First Look
First Look: July 19
perspective on Peterson's behavior and problems. This case can be handed out during class discussion of the (D) case. A redisguised and updated version of earlier case 494-009. Purchase this supplement:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/411035-PDF-ENG Hybrid View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Aug 2008
- What Do You Think?
Has the Time Come for “Stretch” in Management?
dreams and ideas," stretch is even necessary? As she put it, "Stretch goals seem like a crutch to me." What do you think? Original Article The leadership of General Electric introduced the management concept of... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 23 Oct 2012
- First Look
First Look: October 23
competition is restricted. Using 28 million vehicle emissions tests from more than 11,000 facilities, we show that increased competition is associated with greater inspection leniency, a service quality attribute that customers value but... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 10, 2018
developing fresh capabilities for organizations. Based on a study of all the programs offered by the business schools, consultancies, corporate universities, and online education providers, we analyze the advantages, and the constraints, of the existing programs. We... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Jan 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, January 15, 2019
School Case 318-091 Wanxiang Group: A Chinese Company's Global Strategy (C) This case updates Wanxiang Group's activities since 2012, focusing on its electric vehicle strategy and a transition of the group's... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 15 Jan 2008
- First Look
First Look: January 15, 2008
American market. A successful engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainable development champion, Willums was CEO of Think Global AS (TH!NK), a privately held Norwegian maker of electric vehicles (EVs). Having... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 24 May 2011
- First Look
First Look: May 24
electric vehicles in China and electric buses in Europe and America. It just opened two plants in Michigan, partially funded by a grant from America's stimulus fund. At the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 12 Mar 2014
- Research & Ideas
Entrepreneurship and Multinationals Drive Globalization
electricity and turned India into the world's largest tea producer during the nineteenth century. They built automobile industries in Latin America after World War II. And so on. Book Excerpt Entrepreneurship and Multinationals: Global... View Details
- 14 Jun 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Big Money for Big Projects
conditions over the past few years, but not nearly to the extent that other financing vehicles such as venture capital or other financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions have been affected. From a peak of almost $220 billion... View Details
- 28 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
Earth Day Reflections
company's commitment to sustainability mean that firms that ignore this do so at their own risk. BMW Group has been a leader in recognizing this. Several years ago, it issued a Sustainable Value Report detailing energy consumed, water consumed, waste removed, and... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 19 Oct 2011
- Research & Ideas
Designing Cities for a Sustainable Future
On a June day in Manhattan with temperatures heading into the 90s, a straphanger named Mike is taking his customary subway ride to work. People are grumbling about the heat, but hey, it's summer, it's supposed to be hot, and besides, "Whaddya gonna do?" New Yorkers... View Details