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12 Nov 2012
Research & Ideas

Pay Workers More So They Steal Less

cited in the paper. The problem is particularly severe in retail chains: According to the 2008 National Retail Security Survey, inventory-related employee theft contributed to a loss of $15.9 billion. Intrigued by the size and scale of... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard; Retail

17 Sep 2021
Research & Ideas

The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes: Visionary, Criminal, or Both?

billion. A 2015 Wall Street Journal exposé, which became the bestseller “Bad Blood,” led to several criminal and civil probes, and sanctions imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Theranos dissolved in 2018. Prosecutors must... View Details

Keywords: by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Biotechnology; Technology; Medical Devices & Supplies

March 2017 (Revised September 2017)
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Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World

By: John R. Wells and Carole A. Winkler

In January 2017, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, was surrounded by controversy. The election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States in November 2016 had triggered a national storm of protests, and many attributed Trump’s victory to... View Details

Keywords: Facebook; Fake News; Mark Zuckerberg; Donald Trump; Algorithms; Social Networks; Partisanship; Social Media; App Development; Instagram; WhatsApp; Smartphone; Silicon Valley; Office Space; Digital Strategy; Democracy; Entry Barriers; Online Platforms; Controversy; Tencent; Agility; Social Networking; Gaming; Gaming Industry; Computer Games; Mobile Gaming; Messaging; Monetization Strategy; Advertising; Digital Marketing; Business Ventures; Acquisition; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Headquarters; Business Organization; For-Profit Firms; Trends; Communication; Communication Technology; Forms of Communication; Interactive Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Talent and Talent Management; Crime and Corruption; Voting; Demographics; Entertainment; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Moral Sensibility; Values and Beliefs; Initial Public Offering; Profit; Revenue; Geography; Geographic Location; Global Range; Local Range; Country; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Globalized Firms and Management; Globalized Markets and Industries; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government and Politics; International Relations; National Security; Political Elections; Business History; Recruitment; Selection and Staffing; Information Management; Information Publishing; News; Newspapers; Innovation and Management; Innovation Strategy; Technological Innovation; Knowledge Dissemination; Human Capital; Law; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Crisis Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Growth Management; Management Practices and Processes; Management Style; Management Systems; Management Teams; Managerial Roles; Marketing Channels; Social Marketing; Network Effects; Market Entry and Exit; Digital Platforms; Marketplace Matching; Industry Growth; Industry Structures; Monopoly; Media; Product Development; Service Delivery; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Organizational Structure; Public Ownership; Problems and Challenges; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Groups and Teams; Networks; Rank and Position; Opportunities; Behavior; Emotions; Identity; Power and Influence; Prejudice and Bias; Reputation; Social and Collaborative Networks; Status and Position; Trust; Society; Civil Society or Community; Culture; Public Opinion; Social Issues; Societal Protocols; Strategy; Adaptation; Business Strategy; Commercialization; Competition; Competitive Advantage; Competitive Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Customization and Personalization; Diversification; Expansion; Horizontal Integration; Segmentation; Information Technology; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Internet and the Web; Applications and Software; Information Infrastructure; Digital Platforms; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Valuation; Advertising Industry; Communications Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Information Industry; Information Technology Industry; Journalism and News Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Service Industry; Technology Industry; Telecommunications Industry; Video Game Industry; United States; California; Sunnyvale; Russia

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28 Jan 2016
Blog Post

Why Get an MBA?

said, I can take a shot anyway. Upon graduating from HBS, I will join BCG in New York as a consultant. That’s technically a role that I could have secured without an MBA. Saying an MBA is unnecessary on those grounds is akin to calling... View Details

01 Oct 2002
News

Michael F. Cronin

he joined Los Angeles–based Security Pacific Capital (SPC) on the advice of his HBS roommate, Dan Dye (MBA '77), who worked there. Under the guidance of SPC chairman and president Tim Hay (MBA '57), Cronin rose to senior vice president... View Details

30 Mar 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Mark Zuckerberg Do?

many users like Judy who, having archived her data and deleted her account, found that, “The interesting thing is that I only missed the site for one or two days.” Dyl suggested that the company should move on several fronts, including efforts to: (1) “refund and... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Web Services; Information Technology

September 2020
Case

An Introduction to Money Laundering: 'The Hunter'

By: Eugene Soltes, Guilhem Ros and Grace Liu

Money laundering schemes disguise the criminal origins of an estimated 2% to 5% of the world’s gross domestic product. Money laundering not only enables criminals to escape detection, but may also be used to finance further criminal operations including terrorism. This... View Details

Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Accounting Audits; Financial Reporting; Financial Institutions; Banks and Banking; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Governance Controls; International Relations; National Security; Ethics; Accounting Industry; Banking Industry; United States; Europe

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14 Sep 2023
Blog Post

MBAs Accelerate Their Social Enterprise Ventures

competitor had recently launched a product exclusively tailored to this demographic, securing substantial funding and gaining a significant head start. Convinced that this team possessed the right credentials to address the problem, I... View Details

16 Dec 2020
Blog Post

My HBS Student Loan Story: Ina Foalea (MBA 2018)

will be able to pay off your debt. As I got closer to graduation, I had a sense of security because of the strong connections with my classmates. I knew that, for example, if anything were to happen to cause me to be out of a job, I would... View Details

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Business Insights Blog | HBS Online

marketplace? Utilize perceptual mapping to assess your competition, identify blind spots, and enhance your brand management to drive growth and secure a top position in your industry. [...] Read more 29 Jul 2025 How to Conduct a Personal... View Details

13 Nov 2017
Blog Post

5 Worries I Had about Applying to HBS

struggle to make a career transition I came to HBS to explore new industries and I was concerned my experience put me in a “business analysis” box. However, HBS has a strong brand, vast alumni network, and a tireless career services team that I relied on to get... View Details

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Erin Kaivan

the security of a community, but helps individual people lift themselves out of poverty." A time of transitions Confident that an MBA would help her shift from the military to a business career, Erin applied to HBS. This was not only... View Details

Keywords: Consulting

25 Mar 2020
Blog Post

Black New Venture Competition and Black Tech Master Series Recap

advancing the discussion of diversity in tech and entrepreneurship as well as connecting talent to opportunity in these sectors. We’ve heard countless stories of attendees and founders securing funding, building partnerships, and... View Details

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HBS Fund Council - Alumni

Volunteer HBS Fund Many alumni dedicate their time and energy to securing donations for the HBS Fund, which plays a vital role in sustaining the School’s core priorities and fueling new ideas and initiatives. HBS Fund Council The HBS Fund... View Details

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The Intersection of Public Relations and Photography | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

co-founder of the ad agency Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, secured the U.S. Steel advertising account in 1935. Barton recognized that executives of U.S. Steel subsidiaries, sometimes skeptical of public relations and its drain on... View Details

23 May 2024
News

HBS After October 7

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Dean Srikant Datar, HBS Alumni Board President Andreas Stavropoulos (MBA 1997), and members of the School’s leadership held an online forum for alumni to learn more about the School’s activities and actions since October 7, 2023. Stavropoulos... View Details

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US Business Immigration Overview - Alumni

Careers US Business Immigration Overview Careers US Business Immigration Overview Looking to work in the United States? We know that it can often be tricky to figure out the requirements needed to secure work authorization. Below we have... View Details

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Privacy Policy & Legal Info | HBS Online

satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; investigate compliance with or enforce our Terms of Use and this Notice; detect, prevent or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; or protect,... View Details

07 Aug 2013
Working Paper Summaries

Debating the Responsibility of Capitalism in Historical and Global Perspective

Keywords: by Geoffrey G. Jones

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Drug & Alcohol Policy | About

back-to-back events where alcohol will be served to the same audience. Security personnel, at the host’s expense, may be required for events where alcohol will be served. B. Alcohol Policy for Campus Residential Facilities Residence hall... View Details

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