Escalation Of Commitment - Publications - Faculty & Research

10 Aug 2023
News

Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Appoints Alumna as President

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) recently announced that Tara Levine (MBA 2001) will serve as its first president. Founded in 2019 by Robert Kraft (MBA 1965), chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group, FCAS addresses the rise in antisemitism in the United States... View Details

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 View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg

03 Jul 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, July 3, 2018

to be depleted in “bad” times. Instead, issuing domestic debt while accumulating reserves acts as a hedge against external shocks. A quantitative exercise of the Brazilian economy suggests this strategy to be effective for smoothing... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Case Services - Faculty & Research

with faculty to maintain records of their research papers and publications as well as provide a wide audience of educators and practitioners around the globe access to their research. Services The team View Details

03 May 2021
Blog Post

Celebrating the First HBS African-American Mother-Daughter Duo

I’ve always admired my mom, Benaree Pratt Wiley, and her courage, and was amazed when I discovered she was one of twenty-eight women out of 800 in Harvard Business School’s Class View Details

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Women’s Leadership Summit - Alumni

Programs & Events Women’s Leadership Summit Drawing alumni from nearly 30 countries and spanning six decades of experience, the two-day Women’s Leadership Summit provided a platform to discuss women’s leadership roles in society, and... View Details

30 Nov 2023
Blog Post

College Students, Take a Sneak Peek at the HBS MBA

other Peek participants from around the world! What is the time commitment for participating in Peek? You have the flexibility to pick the events that fit your schedule. There will be over 12 hours of... View Details

28 Mar 2016
Blog Post

Why I Chose to Pursue an MD/MBA at Harvard

like escalating costs. I soon realized that this was the issue I wanted to work on in medicine. I didn’t yet know what kind of physician I wanted to be, but I knew that this issue View Details

19 Sep 2023
Blog Post

2023 Summer Internships in Business & Environment

Investment Associate, Breakthrough Energy Ventures Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) invests in companies that leverage innovative technologies to help address climate change. Backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, BEV has... View Details

28 Jun 2022
Book

The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

How can government and business work together in this fractious political moment, when finding solutions to pressing problems like inequality and climate change are more urgent than ever? Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University’s John and Natty McArthur University... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

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Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online

View weekly calendar Apply to CORe for Credit Free application No documentation required Confirmation within one week All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to... View Details

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The 20th Century Zeitgeist - Leadership

power Creation of IMF and World Bank Marshall Plan Cold war begins Influence: Medium-High 50 1950 s 19 Cold war escalates Korean War forces another mobilization effort Influence: High 60 1960 s 19 Cold war... View Details

30 May 2005
Research & Ideas

Six Steps for Making Your Threat Credible

for it to back away from the public commitment he made. If the company now fails to respond with a competitive bid, it is likely to take a greater hit in the stock market than if he had simply kept quiet and let you bid. By increasing the... View Details

Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra

23 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

Why White-Collar Crime Spiked in America After 9/11

cutbacks Previous studies have delved into the fact that the threat of prison time and fines can deter white-collar criminals from committing crimes that can greatly harm corporations, investors, and... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

07 Dec 2022
Blog Post

2022 Climate Symposium: Tackling Climate Together

recent tax credits, loans, and grants passed in Washington will drive innovation, accelerate the transition, and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to a managed transition to a low/no carbon economy. Following the morning keynotes, attendees... View Details

26 Nov 2019
News

The Ritual Effect

enhance feelings of control, which reduces grief; in business negotiations, enacting rituals like handshaking can increase feelings of trust, which enables better working relationships. And the list goes on:... View Details

Keywords: rituals

23 May 2018
Research & Ideas

How to Know If Your Neighborhood Is Being Gentrified

downsides, starting with the loss of affordable housing and the tearing apart of established communities. The escalation in housing prices often forces the poorest residents to... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

08 Oct 2020
Research & Ideas

Keep Your Weary Workers Engaged and Motivated

their employees during these difficult times? About the authors Boris Groysberg is the Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Robin Abrahams is a research associate at HBS. [Image: RyanJLane]... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams

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Frequently Asked Questions - Crossover Into Business

athlete. How much does it cost to participate in the program? The Crossover Into Business program is currently free for professional athletes – we do not charge any application or program fees. I am a professional athlete. Will Harvard pay my travel and accommodation... View Details

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5 Facts about Clubs at HBS - MBA

Blog Blog MBA Voices Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author Career and Professional Development Staff Author HBS Community Author HBS Faculty Author MBA Admissions Author MBA Students Topics Topics 1st Year (RC) 2+2 Program 2nd Year... View Details

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