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The Critical Role of Second-order Normative Beliefs in Predicting Energy Conservation

By: Jon M. Jachimowicz, Oliver P. Hauser, Julia D. O'Brien, Erin Sherman and Adam D. Galinsky
Sustaining large-scale public goods requires individuals to make environmentally friendly decisions today to benefit future generations. Recent research suggests that second-order normative beliefs are more powerful predictors of behaviour than first-order personal... View Details
Keywords: Climate Change; Energy; Environmental Sustainability; Household; Behavior; Values and Beliefs; Forecasting and Prediction
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  • October 2019 (Revised February 2020)
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Relevent and LaLiga: Bringing Spanish Soccer to America

By: Anita Elberse and David Moreno Vicente
“Barcelona backs out of proposed LaLiga match in Miami.” It is December 2018, and Daniel Sillman, chief executive officer of sports and entertainment company Relevent, is tasked with finding a way forward after a significant setback. Relevent had found success by... View Details
Keywords: Soccer; Football; Superstars; Talent; Talent Development; General Management; Marketing; Entertainment; Sports; Media; Talent and Talent Management; Globalization; Strategy; Sports Industry
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Enacting Rituals to Improve Self-control

By: D. A. Tian, J. Schroeder, G. Haubl, J. Risen, M. I. Norton and F. Gino
Rituals are predefined sequences of actions characterized by rigidity and repetition. We propose that enacting ritualized actions can enhance subjective feelings of self-discipline, such that rituals can be harnessed to improve behavioral self-control. We test this... View Details
Keywords: Behavior; Perception; Personal Characteristics; Health
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    The CEO Within

    With rising CEO turnover, companies are increasingly looking outside for qualified candidates. Sure, externally recruited CEOs bring fresh perspectives and connections. But they lack the in-depth knowledge of the company s culture and history that they need to succeed.... View Details
    • March 2016 (Revised June 2016)
    • Case

    Gotong Royong: Toward Sustainable Palm Oil

    By: Rebecca Henderson, Hann-Shuin Yew and Monica Baraldi
    In late 2015, Jeff Seabright, chief sustainability officer at Unilever, had to report to Unilever CEO Paul Polman on the effort to transform palm oil cultivation. Historically, palm oil was produced using unsustainable methods that included burning large tracts of... View Details
    Keywords: Sustainability; Environment; Industry Self-regulation; Corporate Image; Corporate Strategy; Indonesia; Malaysia
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    • 19 May 2015
    • First Look

    First Look: May 19

      Publications May 2015 Cambridge University Press Land Bargains and Chinese Capitalism: The Politics of Property Rights under Reform By: Rithmire, Meg Abstract—Land reforms have been critical to the development of Chinese capitalism over the last several decades, yet... View Details
    Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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    What's Your Language Strategy?: It Should Bind Your Company's Global Talent Management and Vision

    By: Tsedal Neeley and Robert Steven Kaplan
    Language pervades every aspect of organizational life. Yet leaders of global organizations—where unrestricted multilingualism can create friction—often pay too little attention to it in their approach to talent management. By managing language carefully, firms can hire... View Details
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    • 01 Sep 2023
    • News

    Solving for Z

    we focused on promoting technology that will be used for the good of society?” Chen says. And they are not willing to wait to have a say in that process: “They want to do meaningful work and see impact sooner. They don’t want to just be a... View Details
    Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; Illustrations by Doug Chayka; Administration of Human Resource Programs; Government
    • 06 Jun 2016
    • Research & Ideas

    Skills and Behaviors that Make Entrepreneurs Successful

    the successful management of all financial aspects of a business venture. Sales. Measures skills and behaviors needed to build an effective sales organization and sales channel that can successfully acquire, retain, and serve customers, while View Details
    Keywords: by HBS Working Knowledge
    • 08 Dec 2015
    • First Look

    December 8, 2015

    agencies to promote psychological science in the spirit of President Obama's order. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=50170 How Do Customers Respond to Increased Service Quality Competition? By: Buell, Ryan... View Details
    Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
    • 13 Jan 2015
    • First Look

    First Look: January 13

    can TV advertising remain an effective means of promoting and selling products and services? In this article, the author draws upon his research to argue that TV advertising remains a powerful vehicle for capturing people's attention,... View Details
    Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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    Profiles - MBA

    system that is designed to be interoperable, fostering seamless communication among various healthcare providers. Storing patient information on a blockchain, doctors can exchange patient information safely, promoting a secure and... View Details
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    Community College Report - Managing the Future of Work

    be viewed below. Questionnaire Media Coverage Reshaping the Future of Work with Decision Intelligence Re: Joseph Fuller 06 Jan 2025 | Future of Decisions Now Optimism for the Future of Business Education Re: William Kerr 30 Dec 2024 | Future of Education How the Best... View Details
    • 04 Sep 2013
    • What Do You Think?

    How Relevant is Long-Range Strategic Planning?

    around the tools that are most appropriate to the task today, such as David Teece's ''Dynamic Capabilities'' model. Huw Morris was among those suggesting adaptation. He regards current strategic planning concepts as relevant, but warned that they need to be used to... View Details
    Keywords: by James Heskett
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    Clubs - Business & Environment

    Club The Energy and Environment Club seeks to represent and promote the energy, clean tech, and environment-related industries at HBS. Visit the Energy and Environment Club website to learn more. Learn about the annual Climate Symposium ,... View Details
    • 01 Apr 2014
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    First Look: April 1

    theories: in the language of March (1991), clustering promotes exploration in information space but decreases exploration in solution space. Previous research, generally focusing on only one of those two spaces at a time, has produced... View Details
    Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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    Business & Environment - Faculty & Research

    with reusable grocery bags has been strongly promoted as environmentally and socially conscious. In parallel, firms have joined policy makers in using a variety of initiatives to reduce the use of plastic bags. However, little is known... View Details
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    Human Behavior & Decision-Making - Faculty & Research

    promoting dishonesty are discussed. Article The (Perceived) Meaning of Spontaneous Thoughts By: Carey K. Morewedge, Colleen Giblin and Michael I. Norton Spontaneous thoughts, the output of a broad category of uncontrolled and inaccessible... View Details
    • 05 Dec 2018
    • Research & Ideas

    Why Managers Should Reveal Their Failures

    through fast-track promotion programs and their colleagues don’t. So, in discussing a promotion or a work-related reward, a manager might consider tossing in a setback encountered earlier in the person’s... View Details
    Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
    • 26 Aug 2019
    • Research & Ideas

    Lipstick Tips: How Influencers Are Making Over Beauty Marketing

    products they talk about. Consumers are paying close attention, too, so the slightest slipup can jeopardize their sense of trust. “Kim Kardashian promotes all kinds of products all the time that I’m skeptical she uses,” one consumer said.... View Details
    Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Consumer Products; Beauty & Cosmetics