Escalation Of Commitment - Publications - Faculty & Research

20 Apr 2023
News

How Joe Hinrichs is Getting CSX Back on Track

customer of CSX—which offers him a unique perspective. "I've been very vocal inside CSX about what it's like to be a customer of the railroad over the years," he told the paper. "They want us to do what we... View Details

Keywords: Rail Transportation; Transportation

Portrait Project

Jada Haynes

“If you deliver them now, they will wear coke bottle glasses and likely not attend Harvard,” the doctor bleakly warned. After enduring several miscarriages, my mother’s long-awaited blessing was threatened by premature contractions. Despite the doctor's dire prognosis,... View Details

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Wyss House | About

While successfully navigating the complexities of his highly competitive industry, Wyss, a pilot, lifelong hiker, and environmentalist, has demonstrated a passionate commitment to conservation and the... View Details

05 Feb 2019
News

The First Five Years: Karan Shah (MBA 2016)

business grows. Outlining the overall trajectory of the business, creating long- and short-term goals, and leading a committed team are just some of the perks View Details

25 Aug 2014
News

Jonathan M. Nelson, MBA 1983

dedicated to education, arts, health, and the environment and has agreed to give away half his net worth by committing to the Giving Pledge. His support for health and research reflects the significant challenges he has faced. The... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

23 May 2018
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Abigail P. Johnson, MBA 1988

the firm’s president of Personal Investing. “She is hardworking, grounded, passionate, and her values come through. She sets a tremendous example.” That example is evident in Johnson’s commitment to ensuring... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

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Strategy Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

accomplishments, their commitment to society, and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. This year's group was chosen from a pool of more than 4,000... View Details

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General Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

media—below the age of 41—for their professional accomplishments, their commitment to society, and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. Regina E.... View Details

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Fundraising - Alumni

alignment with the School’s commitment to advancing racial equity , we are actively seeking alumni volunteers who represent the full range of racial and ethnic backgrounds; diversity View Details

Portrait Project

Shardule Shah

in. The lines between parenting and working are increasingly blurred, but I am here for all of it. It took me a while to realize that having kids adds value even in business. I had thought that the guiding light for my biotech startup... View Details

20 May 2014
Research & Ideas

Managing the Family Business: Survival’s Secret Sauce

The secret sauce of long-term business success can't be captured in numbers. As the operations manager of a leading and fast-growing Brazilian business recently explained to a reporter, "There's a secret... View Details

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

View weekly calendar Enroll Now Starting Oct 01 4 Weeks $1,850 + applicable international taxes Payment deadline September 25 View weekly calendar Enroll Now No documentation required All learners must be at least 18 years of age,... View Details

08 Feb 2000
Research & Ideas

Building Effective R&D Capabilities Abroad

Kobe-Osaka region—the second-largest regional market in Japan and one that offered educational institutions with high-quality scientists—Lilly would send a signal to the medical community there that the company was committed to the needs... View Details

Keywords: by Walter Kuemmerle

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Affiliated Organizations & Institutions - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

organizations and companies create greater and more effective social change. The Shared Value Initiative The Shared Value Initiative is committed to driving the adoption and implementation of shared value... View Details

12 Dec 2011
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Clocky, the Runaway Alarm Clock

lots of hands go up. Over time they end up developing a negative emotion to that alarm clock. What's outwardly a low-impact $10 commitment is actually the source of deep... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Consumer Products

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Digital Millennium Copyright Act | About

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Harvard University is committed to maintaining the integrity and availability of the Harvard network for the vital educational and research purposes for which it was designed... View Details

23 Jun 2003
Research & Ideas

Building a Better Buyer-Seller Relationship

But commitment forms between firms.— Narakesari Narayandas "It doesn't happen from day one, much as you want it to," he said. "A lot of work and planning need to go into it. So make sure you... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

07 Jun 2021
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9 Tips from an Expert Fundraiser: Help Donors 'Invest in Their Passion'

commitment given their prior expectations. 3. Inexperienced solicitors tend to blink at the last moment and ask for dramatically less than they were instructed. Sending a team of two (expensive in terms... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Sustainable Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. "The course has completely changed me today. I feel like a new person, with a new thought process, driven by purpose, committed to doing the right thing."... View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

course? Certificate Programs HBS Online welcomes committed learners wherever they are—in the world and their careers—irrespective of their professional experience or academic background. To extend the reach... View Details

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