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- August 2002 (Revised January 2003)
- Case
Siebel Systems: Anatomy of a Sale, Part 1
By: John A. Deighton and Das Narayandas
How does a $2 million software sale happen? This case traces efforts by Siebel Systems to sell lead management software to discount broker Quick & Reilly. The buying process is mapped out over four years. Covers in detail the last six months—from Siebel's initial... View Details
Keywords: Leadership; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Marketing Strategy; Consumer Behavior; Organizational Structure; Behavior; Competition; Applications and Software; Technology Industry
Deighton, John A., and Das Narayandas. "Siebel Systems: Anatomy of a Sale, Part 1." Harvard Business School Case 503-021, August 2002. (Revised January 2003.) (request a courtesy copy.)
- 22 Feb 2000
- Research & Ideas
The Mind of the Market: Extending the Frontiers of Marketing Thought
consumers' experience with a prototype. Or ZMET might be used to study organizational dynamics in a company: the ability to innovate, for example." Still other uses can be found in advertising. And high tech can exploit ZMET too, in... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Aug 2001
- News
Cleveland Global Alumni Conference a Sold-Out Success
Growth," followed four tracks of inquiry: managing innovation, information technology and competitive strategy, transforming the enterprise, and entrepreneurship. "Ours is an era of organizational experimentation," observed Professor Gary... View Details
- January 2009 (Revised November 2009)
- Background Note
Adult Life Stages
By: John A. Davis
This note describes basic concepts of adult life stage theory and summarizes Daniel Levinson's research findings on the adult development of men and women. View Details
Keywords: Transition; Motivation and Incentives; Behavior; Personal Development and Career; Organizational Culture; Gender
Davis, John A. "Adult Life Stages." Harvard Business School Background Note 809-097, January 2009. (Revised November 2009.)
- 02 Apr 2018
- Research & Ideas
Is 'Gut Feel' a Good Reason to Invest in a Startup?
associate professor of business administration in the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. And yet, investors take chances over and over often with great success when they hit it big with... View Details
- 03 Oct 2018
- What Do You Think?
How Should Managers Deal with the Challenges of Building an Inclusive Workplace?
quotas Instead, I favor an individualized approach where the organization names diversity and inclusion as values and then individuals are evaluated based on their words and behavior rather than on numbers.” Frances Pratt suggested that,... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- Profile
Olivia Melendez
organizational behavior would really enhance my ability to lead. I was also ready for a personal change. As much as I loved my West Coast life (especially weekends in Tahoe), I have to admit that I missed... View Details
- 15 Nov 2016
- News
Enabling the Dream of Building A Healthy Future for India
opportunities in relation to other countries. She also notes that Leadership and Organizational Behavior “opened my eyes to my own internal leadership strengths and weaknesses.” “I want to build a healthy... View Details
- 25 Jan 2019
- Blog Post
Not Waiting for Progress: Diversity and Inclusion in the Film Industry
marketing.” He brought that enthusiasm with him to Brown University, where he majored in organizational behavior and management. The Ivy League school was “the first place where I really felt like an adult,”... View Details
- 14 Feb 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: February 14
organizational behavior modifications introduced via temporary incentive programs persist beyond the incentive period. In many cases, achieving team goals requires the cooperation of members of the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Blog
Lessons from Jazz in the Live Online Classroom
the Executive Education program Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual, organizational behavior expert Frank Barrett encouraged executives to embrace Davis's mindset, reducing their reliance on the... View Details
- Web
VBHCD Initiative - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
care for patients with intellectual and behavioral disabilities The VBHCD team is also examining how to estimate and distribute the costs of ancillary, indirect, and support departments, including Radiology and Billing. VBHCD Project... View Details
- Web
BiGS Fellows | Institute for Business in Global Society
faces are seen by users. Chyei Vinluan Former Postdoctoral Fellow of Business Administration, Harvard Business School Chyei Vinluan was a former Postdoctoral Fellow of Business Administration in both the Negotiation, Organizations, and Markets and View Details
- 24 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, April 24, 2018
The analysis finds no impact of financial incentives on learning but significant effects of both goal setting and counseling on real financial outcomes. These results identify important complements to financial education that can bridge the gap between financial... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Web
2018 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
are a part and by individual differences such as race and gender. Dr. Porter holds five college degrees: a PhD in organizational behavior and a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Harvard; as well as a... View Details
- 23 Aug 2018
- News
Healthcare Alumni Keep Learning Through Virtual Programming
content each and every month,” says Puz. This fall, the VRT series will include Michael Watkins, professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, giving a talk titled “Making the Most of Your First 90 Days,” based on his... View Details
- 15 Nov 2024
- News
Driving Change
Speaking to nearly 700 alumni at the Women’s Leadership Summit last week, HBS Professor Robin Ely addressed both current and emerging challenges facing women in leadership roles, while emphasizing the critical importance of continued progress. “Today, we face a fresh... View Details
- 03 May 2016
- First Look
First Look, May 3, 2016
Past By: Kouchaki, M., and F. Gino Abstract—Despite our optimistic belief that we would behave honestly when facing the temptation to act unethically, we often cross ethical boundaries. This paper explores one possibility for why people engage in unethical View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Sep 2015
- First Look
September 15, 2015
environment qualities, are systematically missing. Regions would benefit from a closer look at the insights from businesses when developing their strategies. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=49625 in press View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Nov 2009
- First Look
First Look: Nov. 24
identification. Download the paper: http://www.imanet.org/pdf/11_09_epstein.pdf Nameless + Harmless = Blameless: When Seemingly Irrelevant Factors Influence Judgment of (Un)ethical Behavior Authors:Francesca Gino, Lisa Lixin Shu, and Max... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace