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24 Apr 2007
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First Look: April 24, 2007

compute pairwise coagglomeration measurements for U.S. manufacturing industries. Industry attributes are used to construct measures of the relevance of each of Marshall's three theories of industry agglomeration to each industry pair: (1) agglomeration saves transport... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Jun 2004
News

The Ambidextrous Organization

time, they maintain tight links across units at the senior executive level. In other words, they manage organizational separation through a tightly integrated senior team. Such “ambidextrous organizations” provide a practical and proven... View Details

Keywords: ambidextrous manager; ambidextrous organization; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

The Slow, Steady Battle to Fix Cancer Care

with insurance provider UnitedHealthcare to test a fixed-payment structure for a select group of head and neck cancer patients. Rather than receiving separate charges for every test, treatment, and appointment, patients in the three-year... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Health

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Veterans & Active Military | MBA

participate in this program. Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly VocRehab) Veterans are strongly cautioned that VRE may not meet the entire cost of the program. HBS is unable to assist in these cases. Veterans must ensure their... View Details

29 Oct 2015
Blog Post

Why We Recruit: Bloom Energy

generation systems are helping businesses become more resilient and reduce uncertainty from grid dependence. Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, is among the most efficient power generation technology on the planet, View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

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International Students | MBA

apply for depends upon whether or not you have a US cosigner. When you take out a student loan, you assume a legal obligation to repay the principal amount you borrow, plus interest, under a defined repayment schedule. The following information is View Details

24 Mar 2002
Research & Ideas

Are Assets Only for America’s Wealthy?

Chair of the Finance unit, has spent the past four years investigating ways to help low-income families break out of this cycle and thus gain some of the benefits of being connected to the world of financial services. Programs providing... View Details

Keywords: by Carla Tishler

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Scaling Minority Businesses (SMB)

size. Look at the American Community Survey for granular data relating to employment, transportation to work, housing, expenditures, etc. US Census: Business & Economy - A wide range of variables that provide insight... View Details

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1.18 Field Global Capstone | MBA

Code Students are responsible for packing attire that is appropriate for the weather and respectful of cultural norms in the FIELD Global Capstone location. Students are responsible for confirming dress codes directly with their Global Partner in advance of meetings.... View Details

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Answers to Your Top Questions about Financial Aid at HBS | MBA

How much does an MBA cost? With an annual MBA financial aid budget exceeding $52M, HBS provides need-based assistance to approximately 50% of its students. Students can also work with the Financial Aid team to get help securing the loans... View Details

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Evaluating a Sponsorship Offer? | MBA

first year and decide to decline in your second year, you cannot then apply for scholarship funds. Repayment options often change dramatically if you choose not to return to your sponsor after graduation. You cannot use student loans to refinance or buy out a... View Details

11 Aug 2003
Research & Ideas

Cheap, Fast, and In Control: How Tech Aids Innovation

marginal cost of experimentation and allow companies to create more learning more rapidly, provided that managers can capture that potential. My book provides a roadmap of how... View Details

Keywords: by Wendy Guild

12 Dec 2017
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New Research and Ideas, December 12, 2017

key themes and related topics determined by the Journal of Service Management (JOSM) Service Operations Expert Research Panel. By offering a good number of such research questions, this article provides a broad range of ideas to spur... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Use and Permissions | Baker Library

permission from Baker Library to cite, quote, or use information from the majority of our collections. We can provide permission to publish from collections only when Baker Library is the copyright holder. If we do not hold copyright, or... View Details

02 Feb 2010
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First Look: Feb. 2

yours to provide unique customer solutions. Purchase this book: http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/web/product_detail.seam?R=1721-HBK-ENG&conversationId=355532&E=3159 Merchants to Multinationals Author:Geoffrey Jones Publication:Tokyo:... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

20 Dec 2004
Research & Ideas

How an Order Views Your Company

in optimization of supply chains and logistics. I think that for all of us, the order cycle provided a wonderful window through which to observe the intricate details of revenue management, cross-functional coordination, and profitability... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston

04 Oct 2016
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October 4, 2016

2016 Self-published Introduction to Financial Accounting: Review Quizzes and Practice Exams By: Narayanan, V.G. Abstract—This book provides practice multiple choice questions on introductory accounting topics. It can be used to prepare... View Details

30 Sep 2002
Research & Ideas

Use the Psychology of Pricing To Keep Customers Returning

annual checkup is costing me, so I don't perceive it as a cost. If health care providers could make the costs of these procedures more salient—perhaps by sending me periodic... View Details

Keywords: by Manda Mahoney

01 Dec 2017
News

Ask the Expert: Human Intelligence

find an area where narrow AI is not having an impact,” says Seseri, which raises questions for business leaders in all sectors. How can e-commerce businesses benefit from artificial intelligence in the near future? And how will potential customers react to the services... View Details

Keywords: April White

14 Jun 2004
Research & Ideas

The Big Money for Big Projects

provides strong prima facie evidence that firms have recognized the value of financing capital assets through project companies. Even though it is very costly and time consuming to use project finance, the potential benefits far outweigh... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen; Financial Services

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