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- 2009
- Working Paper
Innovation Communication in Multicultural Networks: Deficits in Inter-cultural Capability and Affect-based Trust as Barriers to New Idea Sharing in Inter-cultural Relationships
By: Roy Y.J. Chua and Michael W. Morris
Innovative solutions to pressing global problems require effective inter-cultural communication. We propose that a barrier to the sharing of ideas pertinent to innovation in inter-cultural relationships is low affect-based trust, which arise from individuals' deficits... View Details
Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Innovation and Invention; Knowledge Sharing; Trust
Chua, Roy Y.J., and Michael W. Morris. "Innovation Communication in Multicultural Networks: Deficits in Inter-cultural Capability and Affect-based Trust as Barriers to New Idea Sharing in Inter-cultural Relationships." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 09-130, May 2009.
- 01 Dec 1986
- Conference Presentation
A Group Decision Support System for Idea Generation and Issue Analysis in Organization Planning
By: L. M. Applegate, B. R. Konsynski and J. F. Nunamaker
- February 2001
- Article
From Initial Idea to Unique Advantage: The Entrepreneurial Challenge of Constructing a Resource Base
By: Candida G. Brush, Patricia G. Greene and Myra M. Hart
Brush, Candida G., Patricia G. Greene, and Myra M. Hart. "From Initial Idea to Unique Advantage: The Entrepreneurial Challenge of Constructing a Resource Base." Academy of Management Executive 15, no. 1 (February 2001). (Executive Commentary by Harold S. Haller.)
- Article
Big Ideas Feature: Time for Happiness: Why the Pursuit of Money Isn't Bringing You Joy—and What Will
By: A.V. Whillans
Adam (real story, fake name) was a good employee who was given a plum project he believed could get him a promotion and a raise. Taking it seemed like the proverbial no-brainer: Work hard, nail the assignment, get more pay. He knew he’d have to put in long days and... View Details
Whillans, A.V. "Big Ideas Feature: Time for Happiness: Why the Pursuit of Money Isn't Bringing You Joy—and What Will." Special Issue on HBR Big Idea: Time Poor and Unhappy. Harvard Business Review (website) (January 29, 2019).
- 08 Sep 1995
- Lecture
Ideas and Issues Raised at the Conference." Speaker. "Corporate Crime in America: Strengthening the 'Good Citizen' Corporation
By: Lynn S. Paine
Keywords: Innovation and Invention
Paine, Lynn S. Ideas and Issues Raised at the Conference." Speaker. "Corporate Crime in America: Strengthening the 'Good Citizen' Corporation. Lecture at the Symposium on Crime and Punishment in the United States, United States Sentencing Commission, Washington, DC, September 08, 1995.
- 16 Nov 2016
- Interview
Soweto TV interview: Partner & MD at Boston Consulting Group, Euvin Naidoo Shares Ideas & Perspective on SA Growth
By: Euvin Naidoo
Naidoo, Euvin. "Soweto TV interview: Partner & MD at Boston Consulting Group, Euvin Naidoo Shares Ideas & Perspective on SA Growth." Tonight with Tim Modise, Soweto TV, November 16, 2016.
- Article
Believe Me, I Have No Idea What I Am Talking About: The Effects of Source Certainty on Consumer Involvement and Persuasion
By: Uma R. Karmarkar and Zakary L. Tormala
This research explores the effect of source certainty-that is, the level of certainty expressed by a message source-on persuasion. The authors propose an incongruity hypothesis, suggesting that source certainty effects depend on perceived source expertise. In three... View Details
Keywords: Research; Experience and Expertise; Risk and Uncertainty; Consumer Behavior; Performance Expectations; Interests; Power and Influence
Karmarkar, Uma R., and Zakary L. Tormala. "Believe Me, I Have No Idea What I Am Talking About: The Effects of Source Certainty on Consumer Involvement and Persuasion." Journal of Consumer Research 36, no. 6 (April 2010): 1033–1049.
- 21 Aug 2023
- Book
You’re More Than Your Job: 3 Tips for a Healthier Work-Life Balance
this can feel, there’s also an amount of agency and growth that I think is really freeing.” You Might Also Like: When a Vacation Isn’t Enough, a Sabbatical Can Recharge Your Life—and Your Career Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next... View Details
Keywords: by Kara Baskin
- 14 Nov 2023
- What Do You Think?
Do We Underestimate the Importance of Generosity in Leadership?
(AdobeStock/Kostiantyn) There are numerous studies of character traits in leaders. Human resource experts have advised us on what to look for in those who would be potential leaders. Management development focuses on behaviors that build the trust in others that is... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 2011
- Book
The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators
By: Jeffrey H. Dyer, Hal B. Gregersen and Clayton M. Christensen
Some people are just natural innovators, right? With no apparent effort, they discover ideas for new products, services, and entire businesses. It may look like innovators are born, not made. But according to Jeffrey Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clay Christensen anyone can... View Details
Dyer, Jeffrey H., Hal B. Gregersen, and Clayton M. Christensen. The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Press, 2011.
- 19 Dec 2022
- Research & Ideas
The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2022
says research by Julian Zlatev and colleagues. Your Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent Companies have long ignored the factors that are burning out employees. Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson offer a five-step approach for leaders who are... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 06 Oct 2020
- Sharpening Your Skills
18 Tips Managers Can Use to Lead Through COVID's Rising Waters
Since March, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge has posted more than 80 stories and research papers on the topic of COVID-19, most targeted at managers and the new challenges they face. That's a lot of information to digest. To that end, we went tip hunting to... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 12 Mar 2024
- HBS Case
How Used Products Can Unlock New Markets: Lessons from Apple's Refurbished iPhones
Some of Apple’s most loyal customers think nothing of upgrading to the latest iPhone every time one comes out. But what about consumers who can’t splurge on a $1,000 iPhone 15 Pro? And what about the electronic waste that would accrue if people threw away functional... View Details
- 01 Mar 2023
- What Do You Think?
How Much Does 'Deep Purpose' Matter to the Bottom Line?
deep purpose just about feel-good ideas or is it worth something? How much attention should be given to the bottom line in measuring the payoff from deep purpose? How should we measure the payoff? How much does "deep purpose" matter to... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
How To Make Restructuring Work for Your Company
The following excerpt is taken from the "Lessons of Restructuring" section of Gilson's introduction to Creating Value through Corporate Restructuring. Although the case studies in this book span a wide range of companies, industries, and contexts, some common... View Details
Keywords: by Stuart C. Gilson
- 20 Apr 2021
- Book
A Simple Question That Can Guide Companies to Epic Success
It’s simple: They create the most value, says Harvard Business School Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee. In almost every segment of the economy, the very best companies lead their peers by wide margins. They take share by building on proven View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 30 Nov 2015
- Research & Ideas
Donors Are Turned Off by Overhead Costs. Here’s What Charities Can Do
administrative expenses. Keenan and her colleagues have spent a lot of time researching ways to do that. Their initial findings indicate that donors are willing to stomach the idea of overhead—as long as they know someone else’s donation... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 15 Mar 2017
- Lessons from the Classroom
More Than 900 Examples of How Climate Change Affects Business
This word cloud is composed of blog posts by more than 900 students describing how individual organizations are likely to be affected by climate change. Image by Patrick Clapp Last fall, first-year MBA students at Harvard Business School received a new assignment in... View Details
- 20 Jul 2011
- Research & Ideas
Five Discovery Skills that Distinguish Great Innovators
In their new book, The Innovator's DNA, authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gergersen, and Clayton M. Christensen build on the idea of disruptive innovation to explain how and why the Steve Jobses and Jeff Bezoses of the world are so successful. This... View Details
- January 2011 (Revised September 2024)
- Case
The Globalization of the NFL
By: Juan Alcacer, Mary Furey and Noah Roberson
By 2010, the National Football League (NFL) was still having trouble attracting both a global roster and fan base despite systemized attempts at internationalizing since 1989. Why? Was it simply a bad idea to try to export football, a sport that many considered... View Details
Alcacer, Juan, Mary Furey, and Noah Roberson. "The Globalization of the NFL." Harvard Business School Case 711-455, January 2011. (Revised September 2024.)