Functions - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Sep 2000
Research & Ideas

More Than the Sum of Its Parts: The Impact of Modularity on the Computer Industry

specialized groups working independently of one another. The 'modules' could then be connected and (in theory at least) would function seamlessly, as long as they conformed to a predetermined set of design rules." In addition, module... View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Computer; Consumer Products; Technology

10 Jul 2000
Research & Ideas

IT Links for Boundaryless Companies

And Functional Hubs The two general types of B2B hubs, said Upton, are vertical hubs, focused on a single industry segment, and functional hubs, focused on a common process or requirement, such as... View Details

Keywords: by Kenneth Liss

24 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate

Morgan Sheil (MBA 2021), Climate and Decarbonization at KKR & Co. "Climate change impacts every industry and every function in every geography globally so there are infinite opportunities for MBAs to work on addressing it. We are... View Details

05 Dec 2007
Sharpening Your Skills

Sharpening Your Skills: Managing Marketing

direct sales? Should I break out individual costs on a price tag? How Can Marketing Better Align With Corporate Strategy? Fixing the Marketing—CEO Disconnect In many companies, the marketing function has wandered far from the firms'... View Details

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Polaroid Corporation Collection | Baker Library

down into the operational units of the company. These operational units include administrative, legal and patent, research and development, photographs, corporate archives, audiovisual, and consultant photographers. There are separate guides for each of these View Details

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4.5 University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities | MBA

4.5 University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities 4.0 General Policies University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities The central functions of an academic community are learning, teaching, research and scholarship. By... View Details

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Product Management - Course Catalog

Educational Objectives: A Product Manager is obsessed with the problem their product tries to solve and works to both define the product’s functional requirements and lead cross-functional teams to develop, launch and improve their... View Details

Career Coach

Meredith Hamilton

Meredith [she/her] has served as a mentor and coach to innumerable mid-career staff as well as several CEOs in the social sector. She is committed to creating a safe space for students and alumni to explore questions of professional identity and career progression... View Details

Keywords: Education; Entrepreneurship; Impact Investing; Financial Services (All); Government; Real Estate; Social Enterprise

02 Nov 2021
News

The Road to Racial Equity

and expand the leadership pipeline. Employers play an important role in moving the needle on racial equity, Rice says. MLT is helping that effort with the creation a first-of-its kind certification program called the MLT Black Equity at Work Certification, which View Details

Keywords: Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

21 Aug 2017
News

The Principles That Divide Us Might Be Greater Than Those That Bind Us Together

get. I'm watching how conflict is being handled as a guide, and I'm not encouraged.” In a new essay on LinkedIn, noted hedge fund manager Ray Dalio (MBA 1973) writes that Americans are divided in ways not seen since the Great Depression and the era leading up to World... View Details

Keywords: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

05 Oct 2016
Research & Ideas

Why Don't More People Get Flu Shots at Work?

clinics as one would have thought.” Beshears and his colleagues used building blueprints to measure base proximity, or how far workers had to walk to get to the clinic from their offices or desks. They used badge swipes at a passageway near the clinic to determine... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Health

01 Oct 1997
News

Antitrust in Historical Perspective

ever occurred in American history. One result was a partial disempower-ment of individual artisans. Overall, their incomes tended to rise while their sense of autonomy shrank. Other segments of American society also saw themselves as losing ground as production and... View Details

Keywords: Thomas K. McCraw and Richard S. Tedlow

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Introduction - The Worker - The Human Factor – Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, Historical Collections

portraits created by Hine and others illustrate employees handling tools and machinery with focused intensity and skill—classically composed photographs that projected a message of employee pride within a smoothly functioning corporate... View Details

07 Jan 2022
News

Learning to Fight

Courtesy Rick Sontag In 1994, Rick Sontag’s (MBA 1968) wife, Susan, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. Thanks to an experimental treatment, Susan survived, though she continues to experience significant loss of cognitive function... View Details

01 Sep 2007
News

Where Are They Now?

works on strategy issues, is point person for global initiatives and acquisitions, and oversees day-to-day operations across all of the group’s functions and its multiple brands, which reap $9 billion in annual sales and include Bath &... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Food Services and Drinking Places; Hospitality; Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; Retail Trade

Career Coach

Oscar Mak

Oscar is currently a Senior Director at NORD/LB, a leading bank in financing renewable energy and infrastructure projects. He previously led strategic investments (e.g., M&A, corporate VC, joint ventures) in North America for Toyota Tsusho, a diversified trading... View Details

Keywords: Auto/Transportation/Logistics; Consulting; Clean Technology; Energy; Energy; Startup - Joiner; Entrepreneurship

16 May 2014
Blog Post

Leveraging Big Data to Improve Recruiting

what’s happening on their campuses. What trends are they seeing by industry, function and/or location? And what compensation information do they have that can help you create competitive compensation packages? Many schools publish these... View Details

Profile

Irina Gerry

well as from advice and support of a dedicated career coach. What are you most looking forward to in your career? I am excited to embark on my new career shortly after graduation. I am looking forward to working in an industry and View Details

25 Feb 2025
Blog Post

Alumni Career Journey: Lee Scott (MBA 2023) - Scaling Climate Tech Innovation

careers at the intersection of business and climate change? Be creative in creating and finding opportunities. There are plenty of ways to break into the space, but it’s unlikely to be as simple as applying on a jobs board. First off, decide whether you’d prefer to... View Details

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About IT: IT Planning and Service Delivery Team Profile | Information Technology

organization is investing in the right mix of initiatives that align with and advance its strategic goals. Together, these functions create a strong foundation for innovation, efficiency, and long-term success. To put it simply, the work... View Details

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