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  • 18 Mar 2008
  • First Look

First Look: March 18, 2008

financial institutions. In this paper, we investigate whether this effect operates through factor accumulation and/or improvements in total factor productivity (TFP). Factor accumulation-—physical and human capital-—does not seem to be... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
  • 25 Mar 2015
  • News

The Greening of Houston

that have best-embraced sustainability and quality of life are the petro-chemical companies,” he says. “In the average persons’ worldview, that would not be the first connection they would make but many of them have been real leaders in... View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Government; Administration of Environmental Quality Programs; Government; Special Design Services; Professional Services; Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; Manufacturing
  • February 2004 (Revised March 2004)
  • Case

Fuel Cells: The Hydrogen Revolution?

By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Ryland Matthew Willis
The challenges faced in establishing hydrogen fuel cell-powered transportation in the United States, which promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on imported oil is examined. Foremost among these challenges is a "chicken-and-egg" dynamic: consumers... View Details
Keywords: Taxation; Environmental Sustainability; Infrastructure; Government Administration; Energy Sources; Business and Government Relations; Network Effects; Transportation; Green Technology Industry; Energy Industry; European Union; Japan; United States
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  • 26 Oct 2020
  • News

A Social Impact Roadmap; Arts Leadership in a Pandemic; Amplifying Hispanic Contributions

of the building and the MSO, describe how transformative this project has been for the region, and talk about the sustainability of the organization,” says Hung, who also serves on the board of the MSO. “He’s a tremendous leader and he’s... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
  • 11 Jun 2014
  • Blog Post

Alumni: Where are they now? Featuring Joe…

I am fortunate to work with a world-class team of investors at Chrysalix and to work alongside an exceptional group of entrepreneurs and operators within our portfolio companies. I am motivated and inspired by my work because I have the... View Details
Keywords: Technology
  • Profile

Brighton Mudzingwa

to be part of a sustainable economic system." But, Brighton says, "By the time I left the country in 2003, it was effectively unraveling. Agriculture was the backbone of our country. But a controversial land-distribution... View Details
Keywords: Financial Services
  • 18 Feb 2016
  • Blog Post

Honing an Interest in Healthcare at HBS

healthcare. I knew that I was looking at working for a fast-paced healthcare startup after graduation in a strategic role, so I had to gain some experience quickly! My second term I opted to take a more "classic HBS" caseload-- Building and View Details
  • Web

Lucky Ones Coffee: Employing People with Disabilities | Information Technology

from the local community, and by early 2023 Holyfield and Matkins operated two coffee shops with 17 employees. The two entrepreneurs must now decide how to grow their business to create still more jobs, and how to structure the business... View Details
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Real Property - Course Catalog

evaluating and operating each of these asset types, and particular risks or opportunities with respect to these types of projects and buildings. The third module reviews capital markets including private equity syndications and deal... View Details
  • 19 Jul 2011
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First Look: July 19

  PublicationsBroadening Focus: Spillovers, Complementarities and Specialization in the Hospital Industry Authors:Jonathan R. Clark and Robert S. Huckman Publication:Management Science (forthcoming) Abstract The long-standing argument that focused View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 19 Jan 2016
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January 19, 2016

Patient Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery By: Burt, Bryan M., Andrew W. ElBardissi, Robert S. Huckman, Lawrence H. Cohn, Marisa W. Cevasco, James D. Rawn, Sary F. Aranki, and John G. Byrne Abstract—We hypothesized that increased post-graduate surgical experience correlates... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • Article

The Growing Strategic Importance of End-of-Life Product Management

By: Michael W. Toffel
Requiring manufacturers to manage the their products when they become waste is an innovative form of regulation, one that has been adopted by countries in Asia, Europe, and North America on a variety of products that range from vehicles to appliances to batteries.... View Details
Keywords: Product; Environmental Sustainability; Cost Management; Wastes and Waste Processing; Strategy; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Manufacturing Industry; Asia; Europe; North and Central America
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  • 22 Aug 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 23

industrial production (Alfaro and Chen, 2014). Using a unique worldwide plant-level dataset that reports detailed location, ownership, and operation information for plants in over 100 countries, we construct a spatially continuous index... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 09 Oct 2012
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First Look: October 9

observational data and quantitative operational data analyzed with adapted network methods, we examine whether and how team scaffolds facilitate teaming in a dynamic work environment. Although team scaffolds were implemented with little... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • Web

Approaching Business with an Artistic Eye - Global Activities 2020

artistic pursuits by working on a new series of paintings exploring the chaos of mass migration in the Middle East and how it affects one’s sense of identity. In September, he delegated the day-to-day operations of his company to others... View Details
  • 20 May 2020
  • Blog Post

Jeff Surette and Mike Peters: A Winning Team at TB12

multiple sectors were managing through crisis, while building his own business acumen. Post HBS, Surette rejoined Parthenon for four years focusing on education and consumer goods consulting. Then when it came time to make another move, he felt a strong pull to get... View Details
  • 24 Jun 2014
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First Look: June 24

innovation is attracting exceptional creative talent. Or making the right investments. Or breaking down organizational silos. All of these things may help-but there's only one way to ensure sustained innovation: you need to lead it-and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Research & Ideas

Only Capitalists Can Save Capitalism

Adds Paine: "Of course we recognize that there are serious obstacles to the view we recommend," including a lack of structure, tools, and incentives within businesses to do the sort of work that's needed, and a lack of skills and incentive on the part of business... View Details
Keywords: by Maggie Starvish
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Research & Ideas

Break Your Addiction to Service Heroes

truths, which are the assumptions behind the basic elements of a successful, high-service model: a service offering, a service funding mechanism, an employee management system, and a customer management system. These four truths act as the mental cornerstones of a... View Details
Keywords: by Deborah Blagg; Service
  • 05 Apr 2011
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First Look: April 5

  PublicationsThe Labor Illusion: How Operational Transparency Increases Perceived Value Authors:Ryan W. Buell and Michael I. Norton Publication:Management Science (forthcoming) Abstract A ubiquitous feature of even the fastest... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne