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Capitalism and the State (CATS) - Course Catalog

international variants, the course will conclude by examining a range of solutions currently being offered to address capitalism’s ills, and discuss their feasibility within various political structures. Course Administration and Grading... View Details

01 Jun 2015
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Learning from Global Immersion Experiences

second module of the three-part course, sends all 900-plus first-year MBAs across the globe in January to work on projects with partner organizations in emerging markets. “The logistical challenges are enormous,” says course head Tony... View Details

15 Jun 2018
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Skydeck Live: The Science of a Meaningful Life

Where are your eyes going to go next? Tell me the most detailed story possible. And one of the things that we know is that this act of creating stories, telling ourselves stories, which all of you do, it is actually one of the things that... View Details

15 Jun 2021
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Alumni Achievement Awards 2021

contributed significantly to their companies and communities while upholding the highest standards and values in everything they do. Exemplary role models, they inspire all those who aspire to have an impact on both business and society.... View Details

26 Jan 2009
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Where is Home for the Global Firm?

homegrown companies. But all that is changing as firms shape and adapt to global markets. Says HBS professor Mihir A. Desai, "The defining characteristics of what makes a firm belong to a country—where it is incorporated, where it is... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

28 Oct 2021
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Capital Considerations for Black Entrepreneurs; Pivoting for Gender Equity

“clubby” exclusivity and a lack of clear funding pathways for outsiders, in particular, Black and women founders. A variety of solutions were considered, including Glynn’s approach to funding via public grants, and Ferrine’s approach at... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Sep 2018
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New Ways to Stay Connected

person—a better friend, parent, work colleague, boss, wife, sister, and family member. They have impacted all facets of my life.” Geraldine Alias (MBA 2007) The Boardroom The Boardroom is the capstone experience for the first year of the... View Details

25 Jul 2005
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An Organization Your Customers Understand

to solve the organization structure problem. The solution will be derived through analysis of the first of our four Cs: customer definition. Using an "outside-in" approach, we will start by designing units that work most closely... View Details

Keywords: by Robert Simons

30 May 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, May 30

identified by KT’s team include the Internet of Things (including connected cars and smart city/homes), media, health, energy, and security and surveillance, which might provide some quick wins both in terms of revenues and market lead. Should KT develop View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

04 Dec 2023
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My Summer of Joy with the National Parks Service

had 50/50 experiences with startups, citing remote work, nebulous job descriptions, and lack of fulfillment as their gripes. This role promised solutions to all of those concerns. I reached out to... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government

21 Mar 2024
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IFC India: Renewable Energy - CleanMax

of sustainability efforts, decarbonization, and net zero in the context of a broader development agenda. The class culminated in a series of site visits in January 2024 in Mumbai and Bangalore and this is one of 14 student essays that highlights their reflections on... View Details

17 Nov 2003
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The Business of Babies

foster care, the vast number of children available for adoption is the most obvious "low-tech" solution to satisfy demand. However, this availability is complicated by racial preferences (most people want children who look like... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Health

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Case Writing & Industry | Baker Library

Case Writing & Industry The case method is powerful because it allows students to grapple with problems as if they are the decision maker. In the end, they can actually imagine engaging with real solutions as leaders who can make a... View Details

22 Feb 2011
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The Most Important Management Trends of the (Still Young) Twenty-First Century

decade I believe the research agenda at business schools will be driven by the desire to apply management principles to addressing complex social problems (like balancing energy security with environmental sustainability), whose solutions... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

01 Dec 2008
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Summit Sound Bites

brain as well as left brain.” —Anand Mahindra (MBA ’81), Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. “This notion of the golden parachute — I wish we could just voluntarily all agree we’re not going to do that anymore,... View Details

22 Feb 2011
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Most Popular Articles, Papers of the Decade

subsequent cognition. Performance Persistence in Entrepreneurship Published: December 3, 2008 All else equal, a venture-capital-backed entrepreneur who starts a company that goes public has a 30 percent chance of succeeding in his or her... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

01 Mar 2013
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Making Change

residence in more than 30 states, and I couldn't marry the person of my choice in all but a handful of states. I knew that at the current pace of change, it could be years before I would have the same rights as my straight classmates. I... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; housing; gay rights; diabesity; disability; Construction of Buildings; Construction; Educational Services; Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information; Real Estate

30 Jul 2024
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Reddit’s Rise

opportunity, was the grace of a friend. And I often say, if it’s not right for you, take the call from the recruiter, pass it on. I think that’s a really good thing. I had always known how awesome Reddit was. I mean, it had grown over the years. I’d watched the View Details

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Tough Tech Ventures - Course Catalog

optimized for venture opportunities with relatively low technological and/or market uncertainty. While tough technology has the potential to transform incumbent industries and tackle our most pressing societal issues, the tough tech ventures which design and deploy... View Details

29 Aug 2024
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Exploring Sustainable Energy: A Visit to Vestas Wind Turbine Manufacturing in Odense, Denmark

student essays that highlight their reflections. As the world races towards a sustainable future, renewable energy solutions are at the forefront of this crucial transition. Vestas, a global leader in wind turbine manufacturing since... View Details

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