Revolution - Publications - Faculty & Research

2000
Working Paper

23 Jul 2018
Research & Ideas

The Open Office Revolution Has Gone Too Far

SolStock As of this July, what do Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Associate Professor Ethan Bernstein have in common? They’ve all published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Bernstein’s new paper, The Impact of the ‘Open’ Workspace on Human... View Details

Keywords: Re: Ethan S. Bernstein

23 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

China’s 60-Year Road from Revolution to World Power

Editor's note: On October 1, 2009, the People's Republic of China turned 60 years old. To mark this event, the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University held a conference titled "The People's Republic of China at 60: An International... View Details

Keywords: by William C. Kirby

2001
Chapter

Transforming Life, Transforming Business: The Life Science Revolution

By: Juan Enriquez and Ray A. Goldberg

Keywords: Science-Based Business; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Human Needs; Welfare; Transformation

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April 1996 (Revised January 1998)
Teaching Note

Josiah Wedgwood and the First Industrial Revolution TN

By: Nancy F. Koehn

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03 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

HBS Faculty on Revolution in the Middle East and North Africa

these revolutions should be welcomed for increasing freedom and dignity for millions—but there are also hard-headed reasons to support them. Although they bring uncertainty and higher oil prices in the short term, we should cheer for the... View Details

Keywords: Re: Deepak Malhotra; Energy; Utilities

April 2020 (Revised October 2021)
Case

SpaceX, Economies of Scale, and a Revolution in Space Access

By: Matthew C. Weinzierl, Kylie Lucas and Mehak Sarang

From the time he transformed the world of online banking, Elon Musk established himself as a bold innovator. After selling X.com to PayPal in 2002, he founded a series of revolutionary start-ups, starting with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Hoping to "make... View Details

Keywords: Space Tech; Space Access; Vision; Economies Of Scale; Technological Innovation; Emerging Markets; Commercialization; Finance; Aerospace Industry

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13 Jul 2017
Lecture

Master Class: Introduction to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By: Euvin Naidoo

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April 1982 (Revised March 1988)
Case

Banc One Corp. and the Home Information Revolution

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September 1994
Case

Marks & Spencer: Sir Richard Greenbury's Quiet Revolution

By: Joseph L. Bower and John B. Matthews Jr.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is one of the world's greatest companies. In 1994, its management was chosen the most admired in Europe by 637 peers. The case explores how Sir Richard Greenbury, appointed the new chairman of the company in 1991, transformed his inheritance into... View Details

Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Business or Company Management; Business Strategy; Management Teams; Global Strategy; Multinational Firms and Management; Europe; United States

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01 Jun 2001
News

Point, Click, Give: Internet Fuels Philanthropic Fundraising Revolution

Quick. What does the word “philanthropy” conjure up? Large foundations? Well-heeled patrons? Reams of direct mail? How about nimble start-ups, passionate entrepreneurs, and powerful technology? That’s the new world of philanthropy, one the Internet is fast... View Details

Keywords: Anne Kavanagh; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information

March 2023 (Revised February 2024)
Case

Thailand: Red Shirts, Yellow Shirts, and a Green Revolution

By: Jaya Wen

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April 1996 (Revised April 1996)
Case

Shopping Alternatives, Inc.: Home Shopping in the Information Revolution

By: Raymond R. Burke, Nancy F. Koehn and Geoffrey Verter

Keywords: Consumer Products Industry

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June 1995
Teaching Note

Marks & Spencer: Sir Richard Greenbury's Quiet Revolution TN

By: Joseph L. Bower

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Keywords: Europe; United States

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17 Jan 2016
News

America Is in the Midst of a Philanthropic Revolution

10 Mar 2015
Research & Ideas

The Surprising Winners and Losers in the Retail Revolution

three-part interview with Harvard Business School Marketing professors Rajiv Lal and José B. Alvarez, they discuss who is winning this revolution and which brands appear to be losing ground. Sean Silverthorne: Among the retailers you have... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Retail

June 1995
Teaching Note

Banc One Corporation and the Home Information Revolution TN

By: Steven C. Wheelwright

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October 1996 (Revised November 1996)
Case

Boston Beer Company: Samuel Adams, Brewmaster Leading a Revolution

By: Ray A. Goldberg and Mollie H. Carter

Boston Beer Co. revolutionized the beer industry by identifying and responding to a new consumer segment. Using the excess capacity in the brewing industry to establish contract brewing arrangements and an extremely capable sales force, the company opened the... View Details

Keywords: Transformation; Leadership; Product Marketing; Product Development; Production; Quality; Salesforce Management; Segmentation; Food and Beverage Industry

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