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- 2021
- Report
The Economic Impact of the Market-Making Internet Advertising, Content, Commerce, and Innovation
By: John A. Deighton and Leora Kornfeld
This research about the economic value of the Internet is conducted approximately every four years and highlights the importance of the internet ecosystem, which enables job creation and market-making opportunities. This highly valued, extensive piece of economic... View Details
Keywords: Internet and the Web; Digital Marketing; Innovation and Invention; Communication Technology; Social Media; Advertising; Value; Brands and Branding
Deighton, John A., and Leora Kornfeld. "The Economic Impact of the Market-Making Internet Advertising, Content, Commerce, and Innovation." Report, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), New York, October 2021.
- October 2009 (Revised November 2011)
- Case
Citigroup-Wachovia-Wells Fargo
By: Guhan Subramanian and Nithyasri Sharma
In late September 2008, amidst the spiraling financial crisis, many firms on Wall Street were in a precarious position. One such institution was Wachovia, which entered acquisition talks with Citigroup and Wells Fargo. This case describes the development of these... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Crisis; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Governing and Advisory Boards; Managerial Roles; Banking Industry; United States
Subramanian, Guhan, and Nithyasri Sharma. "Citigroup-Wachovia-Wells Fargo." Harvard Business School Case 910-006, October 2009. (Revised November 2011.)
- March 2004 (Revised February 2006)
- Case
Salt Lake Organizing Committee, The: 2002 Olympics
By: H. Kent Bowen, Bryce LaPierre and Courtney Purrington
After two and a half years of effort, Fraser Bullock, COO of the 2002 Winter Olympics, faced projected deficits and post-9/11 security requirements only five months before the opening ceremony. Summarizes the organizational structure and processes put in place by... View Details
Keywords: Framework; Knowledge Dissemination; Business or Company Management; Managerial Roles; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Planning; Practice; Risk and Uncertainty; Safety; Sports; System
Bowen, H. Kent, Bryce LaPierre, and Courtney Purrington. "Salt Lake Organizing Committee, The: 2002 Olympics." Harvard Business School Case 604-092, March 2004. (Revised February 2006.)
- 25 Sep 2014
- News
The look of a leader
- 22 May 2014
- News
Professor Bharat Anand Discusses Online Classes
- 02 May 2013
- News
HBS Holds New Venture Competition Grand Finale
- 03 Mar 2022
- News
Data Reveals Where Russia Chip Sanctions Will Sting the Most
- Web
Behavioral Finance & Financial Stability
well as the finding that central banks’ quantitative easing policies impact exchange rates. See Robin’s other research here , Sam’s other research here , Jeremy’s other research here , and Adi’s other research here . More Info U.S.... View Details
- 02 Feb 2010
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 2
business schools excel in both rigor as well as relevance. This paper provides a personal example of these synergistic relationships and discusses boundary issues associated with these faculty/firm collaborations. Executive education in... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- Web
The Founding of U.S. Steel and the Power of Public Opinion | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School
United States Steel Corporation, then the largest company in the world. The merger included Andrew Carnegie’s Carnegie Steel Company, Elbert H. Gary’s Federal Steel Company, and William Henry Moore’s National Steel Company, as well as... View Details
- 13 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
Science Business: What Happened to Biotech?
uncertainty, the complex and heterogeneous nature of the scientific knowledge base, and the rapid pace of scientific progress. "The health of the sector depends on how well it can cope with all three of these challenges," writes... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- Blog Post
8 FAQs on the MBA Application
much detail as you would like). 2. How should I choose and prepare my recommenders? A good recommender knows you well and is able to speak to your specific strengths and abilities. We prefer to have one of your two recommenders be a... View Details
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About Michael Porter - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
include Harvard's David A. Wells Prize in Economics (1973) for his research in industrial organization. He also received the Graham and Dodd Award of the Financial Analysts Federation in 1980. Michael Porter's book Competitive Advantage... View Details
- 16 Feb 2024
- News
Remembering Angela Chao (MBA 2001)
with her husband, Jim Breyer, but also on reunion committees and campaign working groups. She was a dedicated and loyal alumna who gave generously of her time and talent. Additionally, along with her sisters—Elaine, Jeanette, May, Christine, and Grace—as View Details
- 17 Jan 2024
- Research & Ideas
Are Companies Getting Away with 'Cheap Talk' on Climate Goals?
Companies regularly set ambitious climate goals, but these plans often end up like many people’s New Year’s resolutions: unmet aspirations that quietly fizzle out. While companies often gain positive media attention by trumpeting plans for reducing greenhouse gas... View Details
Keywords: by Tim Gray
- 31 Jan 2022
- Research & Ideas
Where Can Digital Transformation Take You? Insights from 1,700 Leaders
Companies have been aspiring to bust silos for well over a decade, but growing demand for end-to-end customer experiences has made cross-functional work imperative. Roundtable participants agreed that digitally mature organizations are... View Details
- February 2017
- Teaching Note
Oversight Systems
By: Frank Cespedes
This Teaching Note accompanies the case, set in May 2016, which discusses sales strategy and channel partnerships at Oversight Systems, an early stage software firm that developed analytics for organizations to monitor their data for errors, fraud, and operational... View Details
- January 26, 2017
- Article
Executives and Salespeople Are Misaligned—and the Effects Are Costly
By: Frank V. Cespedes and Christopher Wallace
This article discusses the results of a survey of senior executives, middle managers, and sales people from companies across a variety of industries. The survey focused on questions about how well their companies’ strategies informed six critical elements of their... View Details
Cespedes, Frank V., and Christopher Wallace. "Executives and Salespeople Are Misaligned—and the Effects Are Costly." Harvard Business Review (website) (January 26, 2017).
- July 2016
- Technical Note
Net Neutrality: A Managerial Perspective
By: Shane Greenstein and Christine Snively
The net neutrality debate had implications for Internet service providers, content providers, and end users. This note aims to inform the reader of the various sides of the debate where open issues remain, as well as what aspects an entrepreneur, investor, or content... View Details
Keywords: Net Neutrality; Information Technology; Internet and the Web; Information Infrastructure; Technology Industry
Greenstein, Shane, and Christine Snively. "Net Neutrality: A Managerial Perspective." Harvard Business School Technical Note 617-006, July 2016.