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  • Research Summary

Hybrid organizing

By: Julie Battilana

While historically the commercial and social sectors have evolved on fairly separate tracks, over the last 30 years we have witnessed a blurring of the boundaries between these two sectors. In an effort to account for this transition, Professor Battilana’s second... View Details

  • April 2010
  • Article

Endowments, Fiscal Federalism, and the Cost of Capital for States: Evidence from Brazil, 1891-1930

By: Andre C. Martinez Fritscher and Aldo Musacchio
There is a large literature looking at the determinants of country risk (defined as the difference between the yield of a sovereign's bonds and the risk-free rate). In this paper, we contribute to the discussion by arguing that an important explanatory factor is the... View Details
Keywords: Bonds; Performance Capacity; Taxation; Revenue; Governance; Geographic Location; Trade; Price; Cost of Capital; Risk and Uncertainty; Public Administration Industry; Brazil
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  • 2012
  • Other Unpublished Work

Strategic responses to collective activism in the U.S. biomass sector

By: Shon R. Hiatt
Almost all companies face constraints and pressure from collective activists. Using tactics such as protests, boycotts, and lobbying, social movement organizations and collective actors can draw significant media attention to issues facing industries and organizations,... View Details
Keywords: Environmental Sustainability; Business and Community Relations; Social and Collaborative Networks; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Identity; Forest Products Industry; United States
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  • August 2021
  • Case

Danone S.A.: Becoming a Mission-Driven Company (A)

By: Benjamin C. Esty and Emilie Billaud
Emmanuel Faber became CEO of Danone SA, the French food and beverage company, in 2014. Right from the start, he ran the company with a dual commitment to both profit and purpose (i.e., ESG objectives). In fact, in 2018, he said, “It’s time to make sustainable business... View Details
Keywords: Business and Stakeholder Relations; Corporate Governance; Leadership; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Environmental Sustainability; Goals and Objectives; Consumer Products Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; France; Europe
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  • 08 Apr 2015
  • HBS Seminar

Susan Athey, Stanford Graduate School of Business

  • May 2015
  • Case

China Yintai: Developing Shared Value in China

By: Christopher Marquis, Ying Zhang and Shiyu Yang
Under the leadership of CEO and President Shen Guojun, China Yintai was increasingly committed to philanthropic initiatives. Drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and a philanthropist, Mr. Shen saw the urgent need to build bridges between business practices... View Details
Keywords: Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; China
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    Pedro Tarak

    Keywords: B Corporation
    • 2022
    • Working Paper

    Pricing Power in Advertising Markets: Theory and Evidence

    By: Matthew Gentzkow, Jesse M. Shapiro, Frank Yang and Ali Yurukoglu
    Existing theories of media competition imply that advertisers will pay a lower price in equilibrium to reach consumers who multi-home across competing outlets. We generalize and extend this theoretical result and test it using data from television and social media... View Details
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    • 08 May 2020
    • In Practice

    Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On

    Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business School shared advice for nonprofits facing dire financial challenges. How can donors support social impact organizations... View Details
    Keywords: by Danielle Kost
    • November 2018 (Revised June 2019)
    • Case

    The Rise of Populism and Italy's Electoral 'Tsunami'

    By: Rawi Abdelal, Dante Roscini and Elena Corsi
    Italy’s March 2018 elections led to a populist government that included the right-wing League and the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement. To respect their electoral promises, the two parties came up with a budget plan that provided for a public deficit at 2.4%, a... View Details
    Keywords: Globalized Economies; Unemployment; Extremism; Political Elections; Immigration; Poverty; Social Issues; Government and Politics; Financial Condition; Financial Markets; Italy
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    • December 2020 (Revised April 2021)
    • Teaching Note

    Women Entrepreneurs and Tech Ecosystems: One City, Two Realities, and Four Diverse Women

    By: Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Joyce J. Kim
    Four diverse women entrepreneurs launched their ventures in a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that was part of a shift to a creative technology-driven economy for Miami. Although Miami was rated the #1 U.S. city for startups in 2017, the region contained structural... View Details
    Keywords: Women; Racism; Black Entrepreneurs; Entrepreneurship; Diversity; Gender; Race; Prejudice and Bias; Innovation and Invention; City; Culture; Miami
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      Advanced Leadership Initiative

      At Harvard, Rosabeth Moss Kanter is chair and director of the Advanced Leadership Initiative, a University-wide faculty group aimed at deploying a leadership force of experienced leaders who... View Details

      • 25 Mar 2021
      • Blog Post

      Meet the Student Academic Services Support Team at HBS!

      the myriad social and co-curricular opportunities available during their time here. So how can they help? The MBA Student & Academic Services Support Services team provides direct support, counseling, and advising to all HBS students... View Details
      • 04 Feb 2020
      • Video

      Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

      Sir Fazle Hasan Abed explains the positive impact of BRAC, the world's largest NGO, on Bangladesh's society.
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        Carliss Y. Baldwin

        Carliss Y. Baldwin is the William L. White Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. She studies the process of design and its impact of design architecture on firm strategy, platforms, and business ecosystems. With Kim Clark, she authored... View Details

        Keywords: computer; electronics; software
        • 03 Jul 2008
        • What Do You Think?

        Are Followers About to Get Their Due?

        those decisions as one of the most important factors in the quality of their work life. This observation raises some questions for us. As a follower, what advice would you give to other followers wishing to have an impact on their jobs... View Details
        Keywords: by Jim Heskett
        • 07 Jun 2023
        • Blog Post

        My One Case: MBA Class of 2023 Looks Back

        2023 about a case they read that made an impact on them, how the lessons will help them become leaders who make a difference, and more. Furman Haynes (MBA 2023) Furman is a member of Section H. He will be working to launch an... View Details
        • 21 Nov 2005
        • Research & Ideas

        The Geography of Corporate Giving

        Silverthorne: How does your work advance other research done on corporate social activities? Christopher Marquis: Most research on why companies are involved in social activities has looked at the financial... View Details
        Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
        • December 2020
        • Supplement

        Video Interview with Maxeme Tuchman

        By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Joyce J. Kim
        Four diverse women entrepreneurs launched their ventures in a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that was part of a shift to a creative technology-driven economy for Miami. Although Miami was rated the #1 U.S. city for startups in 2017, the region contained structural... View Details
        Keywords: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems; Female Entrepreneur; Racism; Sexism; Entrepreneurship; Business Startups; Diversity; Gender; Race; Prejudice and Bias; City; Culture; Miami
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        • 07 Jul 2015
        • News

        Doing Good Scientifically