Strategic Military Effect - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2005
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A Matter of Opinion

dabbled in military journalism (as much a misnomer, Navasky says, as military music), after which he enrolled at Yale Law School. At Yale, he cofounded and spent much of his time working on Monocle, a... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

23 Dec 2008
First Look

First Look: December 23, 2008

Working PapersIf You Are So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? The Effects of Education, Financial Literacy and Cognitive Ability on Financial Market Participation Authors:Shawn A. Cole and Gauri Kartini Shastry Abstract Household financial... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

18 Aug 2017
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Courageous Leader Triggers a Moral Revolt of CEOs Against Trump

longer possible to hide in the shadows. Ken Frazier’s example now resounds. Leaders of all five military branches have made public statements against racism. Republican Congressional leaders are questioning President Trump’s statements on... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

01 Jun 2008
News

Alumni Books

Johnson. Understanding College and University Organization: Theories for Effective Policy and Practice. 2 vols. by James L. Bess (MBA ’60) and Jay R. Dee (Stylus Publishing) The authors aim to show how college and university... View Details

Keywords: Management

18 May 2017
News

Pioneer Spirit

came when it was selected to build custom-designed consoles and workstations for the Military Air Lift Command’s Crises Action Area at Scott AFB. That led to building all the consoles and workstations for the View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman

01 Jun 2006
News

Chinese CEOs, Professors Study at HBS

To help Chinese CEOs operate more effectively in the global economy, HBS has teamed up with two other business schools to develop the Global CEO Program for China (GCPC), an Executive Education offering consisting of four week long... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Aug 2006
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First Look: August 1, 2006

early strategic contingencies tend to misfit later ones. Over time, innovating units must either minimize the negative effects of misfit, or make difficult changes in design. Using four paired case studies,... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

February 1999 (Revised May 1999)
Case

Onsale, Inc.

By: Youngme E. Moon

Onsale has been a pioneer in electronic commerce, offering excess and refurbished goods using an online auction format. The company is now planning to become a player in the highly competitive world of first-run computer merchandise as well. However, unlike other... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Transformation; Customers; Brands and Branding; Auctions; Network Effects; Strategic Planning; Competitive Strategy; Internet and the Web; Retail Industry

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01 Mar 2004
News

L. Paul Bremer: In His Own Words

a city on fire, literally. There was no traffic in the streets except for military vehicles of the coalition. There were no shops open. I slept at night in those days with earplugs in my ears because otherwise I was kept awake by the... View Details

Keywords: National Security and International Affairs; Government

15 Oct 2001
Research & Ideas

Four Questions for David Garvin and Michael Roberto

assess the decision-making process at their companies. How often should leaders do such self-assessment? A: They should use the litmus test—in real time—as they wrestle with all major strategic decisions. This is not as often as it... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Digital Marketing & AI Workshop - Course Catalog

on AI-driven marketing efficiency, students will explore how emerging tools can accelerate customer acquisition and retention while optimizing costs. Ideal for students pursuing careers in consumer marketing, startups, or digital transformation roles, this course... View Details

01 Dec 2011
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Making the Case for Leadership

microscope by thousands of HBS students, tell it like it was and relate what they’ve learned and what they believe about being a leader. Toby Johnson Putting Her People First Whether leading in military or civilian life (bottom, at... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons;Julia Hanna;Roger Thompson; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment; National Security and International Affairs; Government; Health, Social Assistance; Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services; Information; Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Food Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Mar 2005
News

Robert Buzzell Remembered

Buzzell Photo Courtesy HBS Communications An expert in strategic marketing, Robert D. Buzzell, the Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing, died last November in Virginia. He was 71. Buzzell was perhaps best known for his role in the... View Details

10 Dec 2013
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First Look: December 10

Publications August 2013 Strategic Management Journal Location Choices under Strategic Interactions By: Alcácer, Juan, Minyuan Zhao, and Cristian Dezso Abstract—The literature on location choices has... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

05 Nov 2019
Blog Post

Environmental Change and Ground-level Impact

operations research, helping military leaders and policymakers think about how to make government more effective and efficient. It was an advisory, analytical role, and I enjoyed it very much—but after a... View Details

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Winning with Digital Platforms Online Course | HBS Online

. Overview Syllabus Enrollment Stories FAQs Enroll Now Key Concepts Define what platforms are and how they create and capture value Understand network effects and how to leverage them to achieve growth Discover how to launch, scale, and... View Details

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IT Strategy: Helping Leaders Grow Their Skills | Information Technology

IT Strategy: Helping Leaders Grow Their Skills Strategic Initiative: 5.03 IT Management and Leadership Competencies By Shannon Breen on January 28, 2025 Share via Facebook Share via LinkedIn Print Share via email The Opportunity Paramount... View Details

01 Jan 2004
News

A. G. Lafley, MBA 1977

Gamble's leadership training programs. There's nothing like having to step into a decision maker's shoes to learn about leadership." ADVICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS "If you can find work that both stretches you and plays to your strengths, you'll have a remarkable career.... View Details

20 May 2025
Blog Post

How Student-Proposed Internships Can Create Value

Bing—and how her proactive outreach turned into a strategic internship opportunity. Not every summer internship starts with a job posting. For Jessica Zukhovich (MBA 2024), her summer role with fashion brand Anine Bing began with... View Details

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A Culture of Innovation | Baker Library

company posted a net loss of $954,410, and employee numbers hovered around 300. 6 “With the falling-off of military income, we have reduced the number of our employees substantially, preserving the essential View Details

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