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Laying Down the Principles: Management

A system of centralized management was born from the need to direct the flow of

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Platform Competition: Betfair and the U.K. Market for Sports Betting

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Neil Campbell

We examine two episodes of strategic interaction in the U.K. betting industry: (i) Betfair (an entrant multi-sided platform or MSP) vs. Flutter (also an MSP) and (ii) Betfair vs. traditional bookmakers. We find that although Betfair was an underfunded second mover in... View Details

Keywords: Platform Design; Betting; Complements; Competing Business Models; Co-opetition; Entry; Multi-Sided Platforms; Design; Network Effects; Business Model; Competition; Cooperation

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28 Nov 2012
What Do You Think?

Should Pay-for-Performance Compensation be Replaced?

went even further, commenting that "When you try to institutionalize pay-for-performance you actually ruin the concept." (In fact, there is some evidence that performance pay that is not institutionalized may often be more View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

September 22, 2023
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How Software Companies Can Avoid the Trap of Product-Led Growth

By: Jeffrey J. Bussgang and Oliver Jay

Companies like Slack and Dropbox have pioneered the use of Product-Led Growth (PLG). They start by building a product that’s indispensable for small teams, then count on low friction and customer advocates to expand throughout the organization. PLG works, at least at... View Details

Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Product; Network Effects; Business Strategy

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22 Sep 2008
Research & Ideas

The Silo Lives! Analyzing Coordination and Communication in Multiunit Companies

communications in corporations? Where did the idea come from? Toby Stuart: For the first time in history, it is possible to actually analyze the "soft wiring" or largely complete social networks inside organizations. This is feasible... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

14 May 2007
Research & Ideas

The Key to Managing Stars? Think Team

that despite their talent, knowledge, experience, and reputation, who they work with really matters for sustaining top performance," say the authors. The article, "The Effects of Colleague Quality on Top Performance: The Case of... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

June 2003
Case

Rise and Fall (?) of Palm Computing in Handheld Operating Systems,The

Describes the evolution of the handheld operating system market. Describes the rise to dominance of Palm's operating system and the significant challenge to that dominance posed by Microsoft's Windows CE. View Details

Keywords: Competition; Information Infrastructure; Applications and Software; Network Effects; Information Technology Industry; Computer Industry

November 2021
Supplement

Ant Group (B)

By: Krishna G. Palepu, Feng Zhu and Susie L. Ma

Keywords: Information Technology; Value Creation; Network Effects; Strategy; Disruptive Innovation; Technology Industry; Financial Services Industry; China

09 Jan 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, January 9, 2018

quantitatively larger in magnitude than direct effects. The results corroborate the importance of network effects in quantifying the real effects... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

04 Feb 2008
Research & Ideas

Putting Entrepreneurship in the Social Sector

Q: What are you working on next? A: In researching several of the cases on networks for my course and the casebook, I was struck by the tremendous potential for this approach to transform the effectiveness... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

06 Jun 2005
Research & Ideas

Microsoft vs. Open Source: Who Will Win?

Clearly, a larger installed base implies that there will be stronger direct and indirect network effects, and this will enhance the value of the operating system to current and potential users. In addition,... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Technology

22 Jan 2008
Research & Ideas

New Challenges in Leading Professional Services

the past, few leaders in PSFs took the time to gain commitment to the direction of the firm—they only talked about vision and then executed on it. Q: You note that senior partners have often preferred to respond to challenges and... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Consulting; Accounting; Legal Services

20 Oct 2015
First Look

October 20, 2015

broadly consistent with theory. Quantitatively, the network-based propagation is larger than the direct effects of the shocks. We also show quantitatively large effects from... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

03 Apr 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, April 3, 2018

during the expansion period. Downstream propagation effects are comparable or even larger in magnitude than direct effects. The results corroborate the importance of network... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Mar 2018
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Supporting Collaborations Across Harvard

Harvard i-lab, which provides resources and programs for any Harvard student seeking to start or grow an entrepreneurial venture. To direct your HBS Fund gift to help support collaborations across Harvard, look for the “University... View Details

March 2006
Case

Bringing OTC back to the Exchange: Euronext.liffe's launch of ABC

Euronex.liffe, a derivatives trading exchange, launches matching, clearing, and confirmation services for the over-the-counter market. This combination of services creates a new platform for a market that potentially cannibalizes its current exchange-based services. Is... View Details

Keywords: Value Creation; Digital Platforms; Consolidation; Financial Markets; Network Effects

November 2009 (Revised January 2010)
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Communispace

By: Anat Keinan

Communispace is the market leader in creating and managing private, brand-focused online communities for major corporate clients. These communities have provided its clients with insights into how consumers view their brands, with quick feedback on potential marketing... View Details

Keywords: Customer Focus and Relationships; Brands and Branding; Product Launch; Network Effects; Social and Collaborative Networks; Online Technology; Communications Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry