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- 01 Dec 2006
- News
The Hard Way
when the future of the business hinged on a single decision. For Sarina Russo (OPM 28, 1999), founder and president of the Sarina Russo Group of education, employment services, and property companies, that moment came in 1993 when she... View Details
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Sheila Lirio Marcelo
But she would not have it any other way. Born to entrepreneurial parents who ran a variety of businesses, the precocious Marcelo was curious at an early age about business processes and asked endless questions about the work environment.... View Details
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
Ready for Launch
adviser: Professor Tom Eisenmann. His best advice: Figure out how to explain a complicated business in a straightforward way. What’s in a name? “One aspect of our service is providing firewall-like security... View Details
- 11 Oct 2017
- Research & Ideas
The House Wants to Squelch Voices of ‘Small’ Shareholders. Research Shows Those Voices Matter.
of America’s shareholders from voicing their concerns. When a shareholder has a beef with a company’s business practices, they can submit a formal proposal to suggest a policy change. The company can respond to the proposal in one of... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- Web
Our Leadership | Information Technology
Our Leadership Elizabeth (Beth) Clark Chief Information Officer Application & Service Administration Irene Good, Managing Director IT Financial Management & Business Operations Carolyn Pyburn, Senior Director Enterprise Engineering &... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The Military and the MBA: Lance Batchelor (MBA 1993)
business or the military A case study in responsibility—in business or the military Gene Markowski Unlearning some of the lessons of the military Unlearning some of the lessons of the military Lance... View Details
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Priceline's Jay Walker: The Future is Wow
online stock trading and online auctions are the few places in e-commerce that approximate "wow" today. Noting that 30 percent of all securities trading is done by individual investors online, Walker said that the Web has turned the View Details
- 15 Apr 2017
- News
Bringing Markets to Myanmar
different way to talk about this. So I interrupted the whole formality of the conversation, and in a respectful way I said, Mr. Minister, you have a noble dream. It involves radical change from where things are now in Myanmar. And it's going to mean a very, very... View Details
- 05 Jul 2004
- Research & Ideas
Radical Change, Entrepreneurial Opportunity
publisher of Harvard Business School's NewBusiness, recently sat down with Tripsas to learn more about her research. Michael J. Roberts: How would you define the territory your work covers? Mary Tripsas: Essentially I look at the creation... View Details
- 14 Nov 2015
- News
A Message to HBS Alumni in France
The following message was sent earlier today to HBS alumni in France, following the tragic events of November 13. Dear HBS Alumni and Friends, The unfolding events in Paris have shocked and saddened the world. On behalf of the Harvard View Details
- 26 Jul 2018
- News
Running the Numbers
conversation around how analytics are used in the sports and entertainment business.” The job draws on her experience as an athlete, her MBA degree and undergraduate psychology major, and a fascination with technology-based problem... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- Web
Tips for Working Remotely | Information Technology
work in a variety of environments. However, these benefits do not come without risk. This checklist is designed to help you think about the devices and services that you use every day, and to help you consider the best way to protect yourself as well as Harvard View Details
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
Restoring Order
Last December, calling him “one of the most respected business leaders in our nation,” President George W. Bush (MBA 1975) nominated Wall Street veteran William Donaldson (MBA 1958) to be Securities and... View Details
Ivan J. Houston
Houston was instrumental in streamlining Golden State’s operations and enabling it to profitably expand. He moved the company into the group insurance field securing business from organizations such as Ford,... View Details
Keywords: Finance
- 1982
- Other Unpublished Work
Teaching Note for Comet Energy (A) (B) (C) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Teaching Note
By: J. Ronald Fox
- 1981
- Other Unpublished Work
Comet Energy (B) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case
By: J. Ronald Fox and Louis B. Smith
Sidney Kimmel
Kimmel ran the apparel division of W. R. Grace & Company when it diversified into the fashion world in the early seventies. As Grace sought to streamline its operations, Kimmel bought the fashion business and incorporated it as Jones... View Details
Keywords: Fabric & Apparel
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IT Policies & Governance | Information Technology
IT Policies & Governance Policies and guidelines are in place at Harvard Business School and across Harvard to help the community ensure compliance and understanding of how to use to technology and devices effectively and securely.... View Details
- December 2005 (Revised April 2007)
- Case
Flagstar Companies, Inc. (Abridged)
By: Stuart C. Gilson
A large restaurant chain undergoes a leveraged buyout and subsequent recapitalization. Financial and operating problems at the company force it to consider various restructuring options, including a prepackaged Chapter 11 exchange offer to its public bondholders. Two... View Details
Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Restructuring; Capital; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Debt Securities; Competition; Valuation; Financial Services Industry; United States
Gilson, Stuart C. "Flagstar Companies, Inc. (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 206-076, December 2005. (Revised April 2007.)
- 17 Sep 2001
- What Do You Think?
What Is “Business as Usual” After September 11?
short run, increased efficiency due to reduced costs. In the long run, increased international segregation—even between western countries—and a reduced global learning rate due to a lesser degree of physical interaction... I believe the global View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett