Commitment - Publications - Faculty & Research

03 Jul 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, July 3, 2018

forthcoming IMF Economic Review Debt Redemption and Reserve Accumulation By: Alfaro, Laura, and Fabio Kanczuk Abstract—In the past decade, foreign participation in local-currency bond markets in emerging countries increased dramatically. We revisit sovereign debt... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

17 Jun 2017
Research & Ideas

Amazon, Whole Foods Deal a Big Win for Consumers

Source: 400tmax Editor's Note. Online retailing behemoth Amazon announced June 16 that it would acquire upscale grocery chain Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at more than $13 billion. Though the company has dabbled with the idea of a brick-and-mortar footprint in... View Details

Keywords: by Jose Alvarez and Len Schlesinger; Retail

05 Feb 2019
News

The First Five Years: Karan Shah (MBA 2016)

business grows. Outlining the overall trajectory of the business, creating long- and short-term goals, and leading a committed team are just some of the perks of being part of a family business. “Working with members of the family can be... View Details

08 Feb 2016
Blog Post

Applying to Business School as a Couple

section mates are in committed relationships. It’s the perfect mix and provides a wonderful opportunity for us to make friends with our section mates as well as some awesome partners. What’s your favorite thing about being at HBS as a... View Details

16 Mar 2020
Research & Ideas

How the Coronavirus Is Already Rewriting the Future of Business

role, while giving you time for focused individual work along with family and personal activities. Clarify and, if needed, negotiate your commitments to teams and colleagues throughout your network, given the new and emerging... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

03 May 2021
Blog Post

Celebrating the First HBS African-American Mother-Daughter Duo

work, she’s continued to drive impact through her current five Corporate/Non-Profit boards helping to strengthen their governance and commitment to diversity and inclusion. So I knew at an early age that I wanted to go to business school... View Details

23 May 2018
News

Abigail P. Johnson, MBA 1988

the firm’s president of Personal Investing. “She is hardworking, grounded, passionate, and her values come through. She sets a tremendous example.” That example is evident in Johnson’s commitment to ensuring that Fidelity remains a great... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

15 Nov 2011
Working Paper Summaries

Engaging Supply Chains in Climate Change

Keywords: by Chonnikarn Fern Jira & Michael W. Toffel

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Electricity - Business & Environment

HBS MBA 2010 Director of Development, Merit SI Pictured here with Michael Skelly, HBS MBA 1991 Former Principal, Clean Line Energy Partners “I’m committed to slowing climate change by paving the way for a cleaner energy future. After HBS... View Details

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Strategy Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

accomplishments, their commitment to society, and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. This year's group was chosen from a pool of more than 4,000 candidates. 2006 Bharat N. Anand : Received the 2006 HBS... View Details

28 May 2019
Research & Ideas

Investor Lawsuits Against Auditors Are Falling, and That's Bad News for Capital Markets

when big scandals happen, like Enron and WorldCom, the weak link often turns out to be auditors. Managers are mostly truth-tellers but have incentives to embellish and sometimes commit fraud. So we rely on auditors to mitigate that... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services; Accounting

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Wyss House | About

While successfully navigating the complexities of his highly competitive industry, Wyss, a pilot, lifelong hiker, and environmentalist, has demonstrated a passionate commitment to conservation and the preservation of natural resources.... View Details

01 Jan 2013
News

Thai Lee, MBA 1985

Lee's ability to grow the business is matched by her commitment to her employees. She has 19 direct reports, and the average tenure of this inner circle is 15 years. What keeps people at SHI is Lee's belief in letting others do their... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

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Fundraising - Alumni

alignment with the School’s commitment to advancing racial equity , we are actively seeking alumni volunteers who represent the full range of racial and ethnic backgrounds; diversity of gender, region, and industry is also desired.... View Details

01 Sep 2021
What Do You Think?

Can We Train for Trust?

concluded that “trust in leadership positively affects employees’ job performance, overall job satisfaction, and commitment to their organizations.” One study of 6,500 Holiday Inn employees concluded that when they rated their trust in... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

Blog

Inside the Learning: Wellness on Campus

and social activities that help you recharge and make new friends. At the same time, we make it easy for you to maintain your regular exercise regimen or even embark on a new commitment to fitness. Whatever your goals, the HBS campus has... View Details

26 Sep 2023
Blog Post

HBS Latino Student Association Spotlight: Francesco Rossi (MBA 2024)

even if we must squeeze around tables that can no longer contain us all. Our inclusivity and commitment to leaving no one behind define us. In essence, being Latino is an integral part of my identity, one that I am profoundly proud of. It... View Details

23 Jun 2003
Research & Ideas

Building a Better Buyer-Seller Relationship

marketing is buyer behavior," said Narayandas. From Transaction To Commitment To explain how he has come to answer question three—how to convert a customer from a transactional to a relationship orientation—Narayandas answered with a... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

18 Nov 2002
Research & Ideas

Where Morals and Profits Meet: The Corporate Value Shift

GTB's founders felt it was imperative to try. They set out to build a bank that would be known for its workplace innovations, outstanding customer service, superior financial results, and exemplary corporate citizenship. In general, though, it is easier to meld ethical... View Details

Keywords: by Carla Tishler

27 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

How Remote Work Changes What We Think About Onboarding

practice of onboarding new employees. Although hiring is already a forgotten luxury for many firms, at least for the time being, others are still bringing aboard new people, such as those who made hiring commitments before the outbreak... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg

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