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- 26 Jan 2021
- Research & Ideas
A New Way to Cut Credit Card Debt: Pay Off One Purchase at a Time
says. They can also sort their credit card bills by retailer, focusing on those expensive coffees or take-out orders to rein in spending. “Whatever your weakness is for a retailer, you could look and say,... View Details
- 02 Jul 2013
- First Look
First Look: July 2
institute laws regarding the minimum percentage of women on a company's board, while research suggests that women enter executive positions earlier and work harder than male counterparts. Other topics include a discussion of a female... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 10 Nov 2011
- HBS Case
HBS Cases: Making Lincoln Center Cool Again
David H. Koch Theater; an amphitheater for the Film Society of Lincoln Center; a 33,000-square-foot expansion of the Juilliard School; new dance studios for the School of American Ballet; the David Rubenstein Atrium/Visitor Services; and... View Details
- 02 Dec 2015
- Blog Post
Alumni: Where Are They Now? Featuring: Laura Mackay...
building a new network from scratch was quickly allayed by the strength and breadth of our alumni community, which provided me with incredible access directly to top industry leaders. At Fibroblast, my... View Details
- 11 Oct 2016
- First Look
October 11, 2016
not be confined to the pursuit of strong institutions: firms may also seek weak institutions to mitigate hazards. Using panel data from the global smartphone industry and recent patent wars among key... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Oct 2011
- Lessons from the Classroom
Building a Business in the Context of a Life
students to clarify their personal and professional goals while looking at their strengths and weaknesses. They are asked to reflect on their experiences View Details
- 09 May 2000
- Research & Ideas
Stock Options Are Not All Created Equal
years of weak performance (and low stock values). To see how that works, let's look at the pay of a hypothetical CEO whom I'll call John. As part of his pay plan, John receives $1 million in at-the-money options each year. In the first... View Details
Keywords: by Brian Hall
- 23 Aug 2004
- Research & Ideas
Strategy for Small Fish
coupling between organizations, the higher the risk of hold-up and the more power that platforms have over niche players. Thus, niche firms are much more at risk if a keystone decides to dominate its environment. Additionally, if the... View Details
Keywords: by Marco Iansiti & Roy Levien
- 21 Aug 2000
- Lessons from the Classroom
Under the Magnifying Glass: The Benefits of Being a Case Study
strength was not a secret, so therefore we do not have any fears about a case study. We know that our strength is in our philosophy and in our values." In any event, he... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 08 Jul 2025
- Blog Post
In-Office, Remote, or Hybrid: Strategies for Success
are strengths HBS MBA students bring to the table. Whether managing distributed teams, launching new initiatives from home, or building team culture across time zones, HBS students are trained to lead in dynamic environments. If your team... View Details
- 29 Nov 2018
- Blog Post
The HBS Community - Student Initiatives
front of the entire HBS community. The courage and vulnerability shown by students who present Community MyTakes has, in turn, spurred us to be more open with others in our life. Each MyTake has left us in awe of the View Details
- 06 Jun 2016
- Blog Post
Meet the HBS Africa Business Club
the prospective student activities, such as the mock case study, the panel with current students and alumni, the Q&A session with HBS Admissions, and it allows them experience the View Details
- 03 May 2016
- First Look
First Look, May 3, 2016
an increase in state-level unemployment benefits. Cross-sectional tests suggest greater unwinding of prior upward earnings management when other upward earnings management incentives are weak and when... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Oct 2012
- First Look
First Look: October 2
development. Although from the early 1970s Britain experienced a revival in the quality of innovation and improved productivity growth, structural weaknesses in the commercialization environment still... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 30 Jan 2018
- First Look
January 30, 2018
system more frequently and in stores with fewer same-company nearby stores. It also improved creative work and job engagement in stores in divergent markets, where customers needed more customization. We... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Feb 2004
- Research & Ideas
Got a New Strategy? Now Make it Happen
originally adopted a functional organization structure. This enabled them to exit many marginal, local businesses and focus on the opportunities that were most promising from a global perspective. It also allowed them to introduce more... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Beer & Russell A. Eisenstat
- 25 Aug 2009
- First Look
First Look: August 25
(September 2009): 90-95 Abstract As a business broadens over time, it can lose the operational edge that led to its original success. Core strengths atrophy, efficiency or quality suffers, and sharper rivals... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 08 May 2022
- Blog Post
The Territory of Motherhood: A Reflection in Honor of Mother’s Day
amazing moms who have turned into dear friends helped to soften this reality. They reminded me of my own strength and became my personal cheerleaders. They were there without being asked View Details
- 19 May 2009
- First Look
First Look: May 19, 2009
sophisticated set of financial incentives that are applied to both administrative and clinical staff. The case allows students to evaluate the strengths and View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 24 Oct 2006
- First Look
First Look: October 24, 2006
savings, or fertility behavior in African nations. However we do find weak evidence that AIDS has lead to a slow-down in education gains, as measured by youth literacy, and a rise in poverty, as measured by... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne