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Is AI Coming for Your Job?
ask for images of "a man," it is very likely to create an image of a white man, likely because of the data on which it was trained. This issue of perpetuating biases raises a lot of interesting policy questions about who should be monitoring the outcomes View Details
- 06 Feb 2013
- What Do You Think?
Is ‘Conscious Capitalism’ an Antidote to Income Inequality?
customer satisfaction and product excellence at least as important as profitability), a collaborative spirit between employers and employees , a long-term view , View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- January 2021 (Revised April 2022)
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Best Buy's Corie Barry: Confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic
By: William W. George and Amram Migdal
This case examines the leadership of Corie Barry, the new CEO of Best Buy, with a focus on actions the company took in 2020 to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The case includes a history of Best Buy’s strategy and leadership, including the transitions between the... View Details
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic; Change; Disruption; Volatility; Communication; Competency and Skills; Customers; Decision Making; Ethics; Fairness; Moral Sensibility; Values and Beliefs; Finance; Cash Flow; Financial Condition; Financial Liquidity; Goods and Commodities; Corporate Governance; Health Pandemics; Human Resources; Executive Compensation; Employees; Employee Relationship Management; Resignation and Termination; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Innovation and Invention; Jobs and Positions; Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Job Design and Levels; Job Interviews; Job Offer; Labor; Employment; Human Capital; Working Conditions; Law; Leadership; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Management; Business or Company Management; Crisis Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Practices and Processes; Management Style; Management Succession; Management Systems; Management Teams; Risk Management; Operations; Distribution; Order Taking and Fulfillment; Logistics; Service Delivery; Service Operations; Supply Chain; Organizations; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Outcome or Result; Personal Development and Career; Retirement; Work-Life Balance; Planning; Strategic Planning; Problems and Challenges; Relationships; Business and Community Relations; Labor and Management Relations; Risk and Uncertainty; Safety; Science; Strategy; Retail Industry; North and Central America; United States; Minnesota
George, William W., and Amram Migdal. "Best Buy's Corie Barry: Confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic." Harvard Business School Case 321-073, January 2021. (Revised April 2022.)
- 14 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
The Business Case for Becoming a Jack-of-All-Trades
new idea.” In other words, we may be a long way from the Renaissance, but when it comes to novel developments, there still might be some value in being a Renaissance man or woman. “Having more diversified knowledge View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 16 Aug 2004
- Research & Ideas
Luxury Isn’t What It Used to Be
even more vigorously to assert who they are socially, psychically, and culturally," remarks Koehn. "As a value proposition, luxury goods are very sensitive to timing View Details
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Alternative Investments Course | HBS Online
the next level by learning how to maximize investment portfolio value with alternative investments, including private equity and real estate. 5 weeks 6-7 hours per week 5 modules Self-Paced with regular... View Details
- 25 Apr 2024
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Origin Stories
ever did,” he says. “As a leader, trying to understand and appreciate the cultures of the countries where you do business is key to building bridges of trust.” Now closing in on his 30th anniversary as CEO, Hess describes how his father... View Details
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Impact of the New Medium - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School
manufacturer. 68 Booth provided dealers with the "Polaroid Promotion Plan" that detailed the timing, logistics, and value of newspaper ads, training sessions, and... View Details
- 21 May 2021
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Alumni Spotlight: Cissy Chen (MBA 2019)
values taught in this class within the firm. In these HBS courses and in the work you have pursued, you have gained perspective on ESG frameworks and their application to the... View Details
- 09 Sep 2015
- Research & Ideas
Leadership Lessons of the Great Recession: Options for Economic Downturns
customer demand. CUTTING EXPENSES AND PAYING BONUSES In addition to furloughs, the Honeywell leaders cut production and financial expenses, focusing on efficiencies in managing... View Details
- 18 Jan 2016
- Research & Ideas
Hazard Warning: The Unacceptable Cost of Toxic Workers
Minor says. Workers are flagged as self-regarding through a series of nuanced questions to determine how much they value others. “If you’re selfish, you’re more likely to steal and bully,” Minor says. To... View Details
Keywords: by Roberta Holland
- February 2007 (Revised May 2007)
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Li & Fung 2006
By: F. Warren McFarlan, William C. Kirby and Tracy Manty
Describes the opportunities and strategy facing one of the most innovative global supply-chain companies, and the strategy it has chosen to deal with the expanding demand for its services. Li & Fung links thousands of factories in India, China, and elsewhere to nearly... View Details
Keywords: Customer Value and Value Chain; Supply Chain Management; Distribution Channels; Global Range; Strategy; Information Technology; Service Industry; Distribution Industry; China; India; United States; Europe
McFarlan, F. Warren, William C. Kirby, and Tracy Manty. "Li & Fung 2006." Harvard Business School Case 307-077, February 2007. (Revised May 2007.)
- 23 Mar 2023
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Arla Foods: How Sustainable Can A Dairy Company Be?
create value for their farmer-owners, both economic and environmental. Supply Chain Sustainability. Behind their ambitious goals, Arla shared the strategic pathways that they... View Details
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Running a Program/Submitting a Job - Research Computing Services
HBSGrid. The easiest is using wrapper (default submission) scripts via NoMachine and pre-defined commands. The other method is custom submission scripts , which offers maximum flexibility but involves... View Details
- October 2004 (Revised November 2004)
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AWB Limited
By: Ray A. Goldberg and Hal Hogan
Discusses how to evaluate the performance of the Australia Wheat Board in meeting the needs of its Australian wheat farmers and global consumers. Includes color exhibits. View Details
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About - Business History
rhythm of history when the cake of custom must be broke, when that disruptive, innovating energy is socially advantageous and must be given freer opportunity.” The impact of historical... View Details
- 19 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
The History of Beauty
backgrounds and characters, but most shared a passion for the beauty industry, combined with an ability to understand the societal values and artistic trends of their eras,... View Details
- July 1996
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.--1990
By: Nancy F. Koehn and Michael Dearing
Howard Lester, chairman and CEO, has just completed a second offering of common stock in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($218.2 million 1989 sales). Having targeted $500 million in retail sales, Lester's challenge is to: 1) prioritize growth investments in five existing catalog... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Strategy; Alignment; Customer Value and Value Chain; Competitive Strategy; Retail Industry
Koehn, Nancy F., and Michael Dearing. "Williams-Sonoma, Inc.--1990." Harvard Business School Case 797-019, July 1996.