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- 2011
- Report
Nordic Globalization Barometer 2011
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
The Nordic Globalization Barometer 2011, the fourth in its series, builds on the methodology established in previous editions: The first part provides a short overview of the macroeconomic climate in the Nordic countries. The second part tracks the changes in economic... View Details
Keywords: Economic Growth; Financial Crisis; Macroeconomics; Trade; Globalized Economies and Regions; Policy; Competitive Strategy; Scandinavia
Ketels, Christian H.M. "Nordic Globalization Barometer 2011." Report Series, Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen, 2011.
- 2010
- Other Unpublished Work
Spitzencluster in der globalen Innovationslandschaft
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
Discussion of the German "Spitzencluster-Wettbewerb" (Excellence cluster competition) in the context of changes in the global market for innovation View Details
Keywords: Globalized Markets and Industries; Collaborative Innovation and Invention; Independent Innovation and Invention; Competitive Strategy
Ketels, Christian H.M. "Spitzencluster in der globalen Innovationslandschaft." Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Berlin, 2010.
- 2009
- Working Paper
Does Competition Favor Delegation?
By: Christian Alejandro Ruzzier
This paper studies the consequences of product-market competition on firms' decisions to delegate more or fewer decision-making responsibilities to managers. By simultaneously addressing the choice of both competitive actions and organizational design, the paper makes... View Details
Ruzzier, Christian Alejandro. "Does Competition Favor Delegation?" Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 10-009, July 2009.
- 2008
- Report
Nordic Globalization Barometer 2008
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
The countries in the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have been among the economies that have done best in an increasingly global economy. All Nordic countries have higher levels of prosperity than the average OECD country. Only the United... View Details
Ketels, Christian H.M. "Nordic Globalization Barometer 2008." Report, Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen, 2008.
- May – June 2007
- Article
The Baltic Sea Region: Prepared for the Next Stage?
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
Ketels, Christian H.M. "The Baltic Sea Region: Prepared for the Next Stage?" Baltinfo 86 (May–June 2007).
- June 2006
- Article
Michael Porter's Competitiveness Framework--Recent Learnings and New Research Priorities
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
Ketels, Christian H.M. "Michael Porter's Competitiveness Framework--Recent Learnings and New Research Priorities." Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade 6, no. 2 (June 2006): 115–136.
- 2006
- Chapter
UK Competitiveness-Old Labour Market Institutions, New Collaborative Roles
By: Christian H.M. Ketels
Keywords: Labor and Management Relations; Working Conditions; Cooperation; Competitive Advantage; United Kingdom
Ketels, Christian H.M. "UK Competitiveness-Old Labour Market Institutions, New Collaborative Roles." In Productive Partnerships: The Role of Employment Relations in Growing the UK Economy, edited by Tony Pilch, 12–23. London: Smith Institute, 2006.
- February 2021 (Revised March 2023)
- Supplement
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the Global Economy (B)
By: Alberto Cavallo and Christian Godwin
By December 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had swept across the globe, creating widespread disruption in all aspects of everyday life. Almost 90 million people had been infected and nearly two million had died from the disease. By this point in the pandemic—a year since... View Details
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic; Economy; Health Pandemics; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Global Range; Crisis Management; Disruption
Cavallo, Alberto, and Christian Godwin. "The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the Global Economy (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 721-434, February 2021. (Revised March 2023.)
- 2013
- Working Paper
Clusters and the New Growth Path for Europe
By: Christian Ketels and Sergiy Protsiv
This paper outlines elements of a conceptual framework that clarifies the role that clusters play relative to government policies and actions of individual companies in supporting the emergence of "High Road" strategies that lead to better New Growth Path–related... View Details
Keywords: Technological Innovation; Competition; Industry Clusters; Globalization; Economic Growth; Europe
Ketels, Christian, and Sergiy Protsiv. "Clusters and the New Growth Path for Europe." WWW for Europe Working Paper Series, No. 14, July 2013. (WIFO, Vienna.)
- 2006
- Article
The Baltic Tigers: An End in Sight for the Growth Story?
By: Christian Ketels
Keywords: Growth and Development
Ketels, Christian. "The Baltic Tigers: An End in Sight for the Growth Story?" Baltic Rim Economies, no. 5 (2006).
- 11 Oct 2006
- Research & Ideas
U.S. Tops Business Competitiveness Index 2006
and the competitiveness of nations, states, and regions. The report was co-written by Porter and the Institute's Christian Ketels and Mercedes Delgado, and based on research by the Institute's staff. For more detailed information, please... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- July 2020
- Case
PeopleAnswers (A): People Analytics
By: Daniel P. Gross and Christian Godwin
In the fall of 2009, founder and CEO Gab Goncalves has turned PeopleAnswers, Inc. from a fledgling startup to a steadily growing company of nearly 50 employees and $10 million recurring revenue. PeopleAnswers provides people analytics software which its clients use to... View Details
Keywords: People Analytics; Entrepreneurship; Strategy; Growth and Development; Human Resources; Selection and Staffing
Gross, Daniel P., and Christian Godwin. "PeopleAnswers (A): People Analytics." Harvard Business School Case 720-432, July 2020.
- June 2013
- Case
Jamba Juice (A)
By: J. Bruce Harreld and Christian Karega
James White, the new CEO of Jamba Juice, has successfully averted bankruptcy and must now decide the future path for Jamba Juice, the leader in the smoothie and fresh bar industry. This two-part case presents the various strategic options White is considering. It then... View Details
Keywords: Beverage Industry; Strategy Execution; Turnarounds; Consumer Marketing; Franchising; Food Retail Franchising; Strategy; Leadership; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
Harreld, J. Bruce, and Christian Karega. "Jamba Juice (A)." Harvard Business School Case 713-536, June 2013.
- 2012
- Chapter
Assessing Country Competitiveness: The Case of Spain
By: Mercedes Delgado and Christian H.M. Ketels
Delgado, Mercedes, and Christian H.M. Ketels. "Assessing Country Competitiveness: The Case of Spain." In Innovation, Global Change And Territorial Resilience, edited by Philip Cooke, Mario D. Parrilli, and Jose L. Curbelo. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2012.
- 2005
- Report
State of the Region Report 2005: Competitiveness and Collaboration in the Baltic Sea Region
By: Christian H.M. Ketels and Örjan Sölvell
Ketels, Christian H.M., and Örjan Sölvell. "State of the Region Report 2005: Competitiveness and Collaboration in the Baltic Sea Region." Report Series, Baltic Development Forum, Copenhagen, October 2005.
- February 2021
- Article
Rethinking the Role of the EU in European Competitiveness
By: Christian H.M. Ketels and Michael E. Porter
The aim of this conceptual paper is to delineate the scope and give directives towards higher levels of competitiveness and prosperity for EU members. The EU integration history and challenges are retraced and the EU’s current competitiveness context is presented. In a... View Details
Keywords: Competitiveness; Public Policy; Competitive Advantage; Government Administration; European Union
Ketels, Christian H.M., and Michael E. Porter. "Rethinking the Role of the EU in European Competitiveness." Competitiveness Review 31, no. 2 (February 2021): 189–207.
- 2009
- Chapter
Clusters and Industrial Districts - Common Roots, Different Perspectives
By: Michael E. Porter and Christian H.M. Ketels
Porter, Michael E., and Christian H.M. Ketels. "Clusters and Industrial Districts - Common Roots, Different Perspectives." In The Handbook of Industrial Districts, edited by Giacomo Becattini, Marco Bellandi, and Lisa De Propris. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2009.
- November 2007 (Revised January 2013)
- Case
Indonesia: Attracting Foreign Investment
By: Michael E. Porter and Christian H.M. Ketels
Describes the economic development of Indonesia from independence after World War II to 2006 and the post-Suharto period. The coverage of the post-Suharto period provides evidence of how political and economic conditions are intertwined after a change in the political... View Details
Keywords: History; Situation or Environment; Competitive Strategy; Emerging Markets; Policy; Foreign Direct Investment; Business and Government Relations; Public Administration Industry; Indonesia
Porter, Michael E., and Christian H.M. Ketels. "Indonesia: Attracting Foreign Investment." Harvard Business School Case 708-420, November 2007. (Revised January 2013.)