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- 29 Sep 2008
- Research & Ideas
How Economics May Lead to Better Football Games
national championship game from being played if the number 1 and 2 teams were in conferences committed to different bowls. While the current organization of bowl games leaves much to be desired, it does a much better job of producing good... View Details
- 21 Jul 2015
- First Look
First Look: July 21, 2015
developing leading positions in key markets via localized retailing strategies. Delhaize was committed to offering its customers superior value while maintaining high social, environmental, and ethical standards. For Frans Muller,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Feb 2009
- First Look
First Look: February 10, 2009
considered the communication he had just received. It was from Permira, the leading European buyout fund, and concerned its fourth fund, to which Altoona had made a $100 million commitment. The memorandum offered investors a chance to reduce their View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 08 Apr 2008
- First Look
First Look: April 8, 2008
Casey, Comcast's New England Region general manager, transformed a low commitment and performance organization. When he took charge of this Comcast region he inherited an organization that was bureaucratic, had low customer satisfaction,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 29 Oct 2007
- HBS Case
Marketing Maria: Managing the Athlete Endorsement
athletes in the world. But when I had the opportunity to follow her for a day of sponsorship and other commitments in New York City, I also learned she is a business professional and comfortable speaking in front of various groups; it's... View Details
- 21 Nov 2016
- Research & Ideas
It Matters That Your CEO Doesn't Know Much About Sales
negative-return activities requires good links with changing market realities. On average, companies spend 10 percent of revenues on selling activities—often much more in many B2B markets, he says. But if executives don’t understand the buying process, they View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 16 Sep 2015
- Research & Ideas
Can Applied Economics Save Homeless Puppies?
will require additional capital. “Outside investment is a possibility,” Exley says. “However, maintaining autonomy is a priority. We know where we can add value, and we are committed to our mission. By moving forward as a for-profit,... View Details
- 26 Apr 2011
- First Look
First Look: April 26
religion—an increasing number of people are abandoning their faith. As commitment wanes, religious involvement may become detrimental to well-being, and individuals may be better off seeking new affiliations. Read the paper:... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 27 Apr 2009
- Research & Ideas
Building Businesses in Turbulent Times
don't know how long these economic problems will last, it's important to carefully manage risk when pursuing opportunities. Staging commitments to reduce uncertainty and risk, while paving the way for new business growth in the future, is... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 03 Mar 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Ingredients of a Deal Disaster
relationships with CEOs in their client companies. But if the CEO leaves, the consulting firm may lose the account. Consciously creating a wider web of involvements and dependencies throughout the firm would result in a more sustainable relationship—and greater View Details
- 31 Mar 2002
- Research & Ideas
You’re Wasting Your Employees! What You Can Do About It
processes that not only get work done effectively, but also ensure the empowerment, development, and commitment of all members of the organization. The philosophical shift requires executives to expand beyond strategy, structure, and... View Details
- 29 May 2001
- Research & Ideas
Race Does Matter in Mentoring
they did. But they evaluated themselves in terms of personal growth, not external rewards. Committed to excellence, they found the process of learning new skills rewarding. Like Williams, many of them went to graduate school or took... View Details
Keywords: by David A. Thomas
- 13 Dec 2004
- Research & Ideas
Sharing News That Might Be Bad
be settled for months. How Do You Deal With It? Like so many executives over the past few years, you have made a commitment to internal "transparency"—where not only the numbers but also the big picture is discussed candidly... View Details
Keywords: by Paul Michelman
- 19 Jul 2006
- Research & Ideas
Political Turmoil and Mexico’s Economy
United States can try to ensure good government, but it backs down on that commitment because the flip side of Panama being important is that Panama can also interfere with the functioning of the canal." An identical situation is... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 05 Jun 2006
- Research & Ideas
Using Competition to Reform Healthcare
a disadvantage. Strategic focus is not about narrow specialization, but the pursuit of excellence and deepening penetration in the chosen fields. At Fairview-University Children's Hospital (Minnesota), for example, a long-term commitment... View Details
- 30 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
Tuning Jobs to Fit Your Company
span refers to the amount of help an individual can expect from people in other organizational units. Again, the slider can be set anywhere from narrow to wide depending on how much commitment from others the person needs in order to... View Details
Keywords: by Robert Simons
- 06 Jun 2005
- Research & Ideas
Don’t Listen to “Yes”
procedural fairness, and the like are applicable to leaders of any group or organizational unit. In many ways, the ideas regarding how to build commitment and shared understanding are even more important for leaders at lower levels, who... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 24 Oct 2012
- Research & Ideas
Want People to Save More? Send a Text
Pressure as a Savings Commitment Device. Pomeranz wrote the paper with Felipe Kast of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Stephan Meier of Columbia University. Pomeranz explains that in Chile, many lack access to the automatic... View Details
Keywords: by Kim Girard
- 23 Nov 2010
- First Look
First Look: November 23
Effective Self-Policing Authors: Michael W. Toffel and Jodi L. Short Publication: Journal of Law and Economics (forthcoming) Abstract Administrative agencies are increasingly establishing voluntary self-reporting programs both as an investigative tool and to encourage... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 05 Nov 2021
- Op-Ed
How to Tap the Talent Automated HR Platforms Miss
As the global staffing shortage grinds on, corporate recruiters everywhere are relying on their online hiring platforms and automated systems to deliver the candidates they need. Too often, these tools will fail them, sidelining many qualified workers in the process.... View Details
Keywords: by Joseph B. Fuller