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- 18 Sep 2007
- First Look
First Look: September 18, 2007
Synthesis Author:Carliss Y. Baldwin Abstract This paper constructs a unified theory of the location of transactions and the boundaries of firms. It proposes that systems of production can be viewed as networks of tasks. Transactions,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
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Alphas
How do I find current and historical alphas? For historical alpha see, O'Neil Database Ref. HG4916 .O45 in the Stamps Reading Room. Historical quarterly data on alphas. Baker has the last quarter annually from 1983 to 2011. To find a security's alpha, in... View Details
- Mar 2012
- Article
The Looming Challenge to U.S. Competitiveness
The United States is a competitive location to the extent that firms operating in the U.S. are able to compete successfully in the global economy while supporting high and rising living standards for the average American. Changes in the... View Details
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Betas | Baker Library
and people. From the company summary page, select the "Tearsheet" link in the left side navigation bar. Value Line Find a company profile using company name or ticker. Beta is located on the header of the profile page. You may need to... View Details
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Advertising agencies: lists and rankings
national and international advertising agencies and public relations firms. Includes indexes by agency name, type, personnel, and location. Agency rankings: Vault.com: List of Best Advertising Agencies Ad Age: use keywords "agency report" or... View Details
David D. Glass
Glass is credited with leading Wal-Mart through an aggressive expansion program – increasing sales ten-fold (from $16 billion to $165 billion), developing the SuperCenter concept combining groceries and general merchandise, and opening hundreds of retail View Details
Keywords: Retail
- 05 Mar 2018
- Working Paper Summaries
Nowcasting Gentrification: Using Yelp Data to Quantify Neighborhood Change
- 30 Mar 2020
- Research & Ideas
Readers Ask: I Need Tips for Working at Home
School, studies how location and geographic mobility affect worker productivity and innovation. His research also examines how companies benefit by allowing employees to work remotely. Choudhury answered questions from participants in a... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 15 Mar 2010
- HBS Case
Developing Asia’s Largest Slum
Located in Mumbai, India, Dharavi is home to an estimated 700,000 people living on just 551 acres. Featured in the 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, Dharavi embodies the characteristics of a slum as defined by the United... View Details
- 31 May 2018
- Blog Post
Yes, Introverts CAN Network Successfully: A Brief How-To for People Who "Hate" Networking
industry they are interested in; 2) the role or function they would like to have; 3) the location they prefer. Knowing what you want allows you to identify the potential mentors with whom you want to network: people in the industries,... View Details
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Location-Specificity and Relocation Incentive Programs for Remote Workers
By: Thomaz Teodorovicz, Prithwiraj Choudhury and Evan Starr
The precipitous growth of remote work has given rise to a new phenomenon: the emergence of relocation incentive programs that localities use to compete for the physical presence of remote workers. Remote workers with high general human capital may create value for... View Details
Keywords: Remote Work; Motivation and Incentives; Geographic Location; Talent and Talent Management; Human Capital; Tulsa
Teodorovicz, Thomaz, Prithwiraj Choudhury, and Evan Starr. "Location-Specificity and Relocation Incentive Programs for Remote Workers." Organization Science (forthcoming). (Pre-published May 7, 2024.)
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Patent search: a given number search
search box to locate the patent document. In this case, the actual patent number shown in the patent document via Google Patent is "JP4021865B2". Notice the last two characters "B2". That is called "Kind... View Details
- November 1991 (Revised August 2005)
- Case
Whelan Pharmaceuticals: Tax Factors and Global Site Selection
Whelan Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. company with $3 billion in sales, must decide where to manufacture its newest product. In considering possible sites, both foreign and U.S., the firm must identify and make trade-offs between tax, marketing, and manufacturing factors. View Details
Keywords: Globalized Firms and Management; Geographic Location; Cost vs Benefits; Production; Pharmaceutical Industry; United States
Wilson, G. Peter, and Jane Palley Katz. "Whelan Pharmaceuticals: Tax Factors and Global Site Selection." Harvard Business School Case 192-066, November 1991. (Revised August 2005.)
- July 2006 (Revised May 2007)
- Case
Dubailand: Destination Dubai
Under the leadership of the al-Maktoum family, Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates, invested heavily in its infrastructure to reduce national dependence on oil and gas reserves. As an established international destination for shipping, business initiatives, and... View Details
Keywords: Geographic Location; Entertainment; Forecasting and Prediction; Projects; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Dubai
Goetzmann, William N., and Irina Tarsis. "Dubailand: Destination Dubai." Harvard Business School Case 207-005, July 2006. (Revised May 2007.)
- 2008
- Working Paper
The Agglomeration of U.S. Ethnic Inventors
By: William R. Kerr
The ethnic composition of US inventors is undergoing a significant transformation—with deep impacts for the overall agglomeration of US innovation. This study applies an ethnic-name database to individual US patent records to explore these trends with greater detail.... View Details
Keywords: Information Technology; Geographic Location; Patents; Ethnicity; City; Innovation and Invention; United States
Kerr, William R. "The Agglomeration of U.S. Ethnic Inventors." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 09-003, July 2008. (Forthcoming book chapter in Agglomeration Economics.)
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Demographics: projection by country
Where can I find population projections by country? Statista provides quick statistics US Census Bureau: US Population projection United Nations: Population projection provides time series by country University of Michigan: Population Studies Center - search with... View Details
- 13 Dec 2011
- News
Harvard Business School Launches US Competitiveness Project
and one of those questions concerns the future competitiveness of the United States as a business location and its influence on the rest of the world," said Nohria. "As we continue to move from an American century in business to a global... View Details
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First time investments in private equity and M&A.
=, type in 1, and click Done to add. Add any other criteria. Use Capital IQ to locate investments through private placements or through M&A: First Time Investors in Private Placements Hover over the Screening tab and click on... View Details
- 01 Mar 2010
- News
Sole Mates
economy to a market economy. Many foreign investors have expressed renewed interest in Mongolia due to its rich natural resources (e.g., copper, gold, coal, uranium) and its strategic geographic location relative to its neighbors, China... View Details
- 07 Jul 2014
- Research & Ideas
Banning Big-box Stores Can Hurt Local Retailers
census data on retail stores located in England, Sadun found that stricter planning restrictions against big-box stores actually coincided with independent retailers closing down or hiring fewer workers, a signal their business was... View Details