Pride - Publications - Faculty & Research

09 Feb 2009
Research & Ideas

Uncompromising Leadership in Tough Times

story and they understood there was an enormous amount of pride and optimism."4 In addition to open and honest communication and continued investment in HCHP management practices, corporations need to develop an a priori set of... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

31 Jan 2017
Research & Ideas

Why These Business School Professors Oppose Trump's Executive Order on Immigration

Detroit was the Silicon Valley of its day at the turn of the 20th century. Kendall Square is the pride of Boston activity these days, but was rather quiet and sleepy even ten years ago. Special innovative and entrepreneurial clusters,... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

23 Mar 2003
Research & Ideas

AIDS in Africa—What’s the Solution?

of some governments that say they simply can't afford to purchase drugs for their AIDS-stricken populations. Dr. Pride Chigwedere "It has to start from the top. Governments have to put money toward HIV and AIDS," she said.... View Details

Keywords: by Julie Jette

18 Sep 2012
First Look

First Look: September 18

Them In or Revealing Their Best? Reframing Socialization Around Newcomer Self-Expression Authors:Dan M. Cable, Francesca Gino, and Brad Staats Abstract Socialization theory has focused on enculturating new employees such that they develop View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Off and Running: Professors Comment on Olympics

audience mix, as does the element of national pride that comes with victory and the emotional flag-raising ceremony that follows. The brand power of the Olympics is also fueled by business and marketer attention, especially sponsorship... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty; Sports

02 Apr 2018
Research & Ideas

Is 'Gut Feel' a Good Reason to Invest in a Startup?

overly risky.” Unlike most situations where making an important decision based on gut feel is seen as a negative, venture capitalists and angel investors often brag about the wisdom of their midsections. “They have a lot of pride in how... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Financial Services

01 May 2008
Research & Ideas

The Marketing Challenges of the China Olympics

But, in China, the Western multinationals will pursue a much more aggressive strategy. They will build goodwill for their brands by creating China-specific advertising and promotion programs that tap Chinese pride in hosting the Games.... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Sports

18 Dec 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, December 18, 2018

status of the individual. Then, in a field experiment at an entrepreneurial pitch competition, where pride displays are common and stakes are high, we find suggestive evidence that learning about the failures of a successful entrepreneur... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

25 Nov 2013
Research & Ideas

Hiding From Managers Can Increase Your Productivity

after testing and perfecting them. "There was a pride in ownership leading to the desire to share," Bernstein says. "And so they did. But only after they had data to support their new approach." Hence, the transparency... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Manufacturing

30 Jun 2008
Research & Ideas

Rethinking Retirement Planning

one important difference: a focus on an inflation-protected annuity rather than an endpoint with a lump sum of accumulated wealth. "This is not anything new or radical," says Merton. "In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Banking; Financial Services

16 Feb 2004
Research & Ideas

European Private Equity—Still a Teenager?

exit in two or three years, they will probably need to hold investments for a longer period of time, he said. To invest in Europe, you need flexibility above all else, the panelists agreed. For an industry that prides itself on local,... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services

18 Dec 2012
First Look

First Look: December 18

Quarterly (forthcoming) Abstract Socialization theory has focused on enculturating new employees such that they develop pride in their new organization and internalize its values. Drawing on authenticity research, we propose that the... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

19 May 2008
Research & Ideas

Connecting School Ties and Stock Recommendations

or fraternity or sorority ties? A: Our hypothesis is on the importance of social networks, with school attended being one example that we focus on. We believe people do take pride and identify with their alma mater, and in support of... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services

07 Aug 2009
What Do You Think?

Why Can’t Americans Get Health Care Right?

country that provides more medical research to the world than any other, can't Americans get health care right? Is it a problem of too much money chasing the problem? The wrong kinds of capacity? The wrong incentives? Too little or too much regulation? Too much View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett; Health

11 Mar 2008
First Look

First Look: March 11, 2008

MaterialsMicrofinance International Corporation: No, Not Another Microfinance Case Harvard Business School Case 808-104 CEO and founder Atsumasa Tochisako (52) sat in his Washington D.C. headquarters, looking with pride at the copy of a... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

18 Apr 2005
Research & Ideas

Prosper with Multi-Channel Retailing

the brand in all major facets of the store experience," he said. "The one thing we pride ourselves on is the presentation of the merchandise in our stores." While many of Abercrombie's customers are Web-savvy teens, Nuzzo... View Details

Keywords: by Julie Jette; Consumer Products; Retail

09 Jun 2015
First Look

First Look: June 9, 2015

and policy change block his fledgling startup, solo entrepreneur Alex Holt evaluates his options. Should he double-down with a major investment in new servers, rewriting his app from scratch, and charging users for a service that he had View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Apr 2001
Research & Ideas

The Gulf: It’s a Family Affair

succeeding generations have an easier time adapting to their environment. My advice to families in business is to run a very professional business. Take pride in your traditions; at the same time encourage entrepreneurship. Encourage... View Details

Keywords: by Wendy Guild & Andrea Schulman

03 Sep 2014
What Do You Think?

Who Should Choose Your Boss?

conclude that business leadership would be wise to push past pride and the false sense of self importance, and include within the decision making process those in the enterprise who know the actual nuts and bolts of the business."... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Food & Beverage

29 Jul 2002
Research & Ideas

Get Off the Dime!

To make a long story short, we hit a wall. We had to stop, go back, and start over. It was tough work, the second time around. Four sets of behaviors commonly stop the launch of needed change. The first is complacency, driven by false View Details

Keywords: by John P. Kotter & Dan S. Cohen

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