Alignment - Publications - Faculty & Research

21 Apr 2015
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invest according to broadly held environmental and social values, as well as to investors wishing to align their investments with their faith. Should Selim give up a very successful career to compete in a highly competitive business, in... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel & Sean Silverthorne

20 Jan 2015
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First Look: January 20

over the first thirty-four years of the FASB (1973-2006). We examine the influence of auditors' lobbying incentives arising from three basic factors: managing expected litigation and regulatory costs; catering to clients' preferences for flexibility in GAAP; and being... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

29 Jan 2008
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First Look: January 29, 2008

practices, accounting firms, investment banks, and other professional service organizations, industry veterans DeLong, Gabarro, and Lees show how this model works to: align your firm's culture and key organizational components; satisfy... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

06 Sep 2005
Research & Ideas

The Best Place for Retirement Funds

individuals who control household investments do to make sure their holdings are in financial alignment with their goals, and who can they turn to for advice? Are traditional investment advisers equipped to handle these kinds of TDA... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen

27 Dec 2015
Research & Ideas

The Most Popular Stories and Research Papers of 2015

entrepreneurs and business experts can predict their subsequent commercialization. How Should We Pay for Health Care? (536) Michael E. Porter and Robert S. Kaplan argue that reimbursement for medical services through bundled payments is the only approach that View Details

24 Aug 2009
Research & Ideas

SuperCorp: Values as Guidance System

another aligned with the core set of principles. This kind of human control system does not work perfectly by itself, but it certainly reduces the need for rules and thus helps people feel autonomous. Rather than feeling forced into... View Details

Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

19 Sep 2024
Research & Ideas

Global Talent, Local Obstacles: Why Time Zones Matter in Remote Work

employees seem least suited to aligning their schedules with other time zones, raising questions about potential inequities: Women caregivers. Both men and women tend to increase their after-hours work as schedule differences increase,... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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to be doing in order to drive the company forward quickly and in the right direction. It’s key to know that your executive team members’ goals align at all times. Are there things you feel you’ve learned that you can share with others? I... View Details

05 Aug 2021
Blog Post

Closing the Education Gap with Kei Takatsuka (MBA 2022)

but is thrilled with her decision to pursue multiple paths that align with what matters most to her. For students considering an internship experience or entrepreneurial venture that may seem nontraditional, Takatsuka recommends that RC... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital; Technology; Entrepreneurship

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Climate Symposium 2024: Confronting Reality, Celebrating Innovation - Blog - Business & Environment

Blog Blog Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author HBS Faculty Author HBS Staff Author Staff Author Students Topics Topics Accelerating Climate Solutions Conference 2023 Alumni Alumni Programs Alumni in Climate Networking Series Business... View Details

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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Recruiting

aligned directly with what will define success in this role and remove any that are superfluous or could exacerbate bias. Also, ensure that multiple people within your company either sit in on the interview or conduct their own standard... View Details

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1.9 Course Registration | MBA

wide range of elective courses, cross-registration opportunities, and field-based learning opportunities aligned with classroom experiences, immersive approaches, or pursued as independent projects. There are more than 100 different... View Details

25 Feb 2020
News

Profits and Purpose

about the fact that the world may be quite different today. And that’s a difficult thought. Historically, the people who’ve been willing to embrace it quickly have done much better. But I think we have a secret weapon: The firms that change are those that not only... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

23 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 23, 2018

We show that, on average, the tournament incentive plan was associated with improved store sales. We also find that such plans can be more beneficial for geographically distant participants, where the potential for improving alignment is... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

03 Oct 2017
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First Look at Research and Ideas, October 3, 2017

objective criteria or on subjectivity unrelated to the stated criteria. On average, the tournament incentive plan was associated with improved store sales. We also find that such plans can be more beneficial for geographically isolated participants, where the potential... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

27 Aug 2013
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First Look: August 27

Factory Models for Cancer Care This case compares and contrasts four different models for delivering cancer care in India and the United States. Students are asked to select the best model in its alignment with the Six Forces in those two... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

16 Jul 2013
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First Look: July 16

managerial skill, and significant alignment of interests. All these abound in the private sector. Thus major opportunities exist for businesses that can create and claim value by improving resource efficiency. The products and services... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

09 Mar 2016
Lessons from the Classroom

In This Classroom, Beer Can Improve Your Grade

outside vendor for the Strategy course, but Casadesus-Masanell said that there were several shortcomings in that arrangement. It was hard to alter the model to align closely with the objectives of Strategy course, and the vendor’s... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Education; Food & Beverage

03 Jun 2015
What Do You Think?

Is the Time Right for Self-Management?

fail." Krishnan Mak was more succinct when he said: "Culture will eat Holacracy for breakfast." Many comments addressed conditions under which Holacracy might work best. "It might not be for everybody," wrote Maria Rosa Serra, "but if you... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Retail

06 Sep 2024
Blog Post

Harvard Business School Announces 2024 Goldsmith Fellows

that is deeply aligned with my core values, particularly those emphasizing leadership and innovation in social enterprise.” Matthias Argenyi. Matthias began his career at Garde Capital, where he designed and built an ESG strategy to... View Details

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