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- 05 Apr 2011
- First Look
First Look: April 5
and operations theory suggests that the longer people wait, the less satisfied they become; we demonstrate that due to what we term the labor illusion, when websites engage in operational transparency by signaling that they are exerting effort, people can actually... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 25 Apr 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 25
people prefer the action that saves more lives, despite its being more aversive. Our findings shed light on the formation of moral judgment under normative conflict, the conditions for preference reversal,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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Behavioral Finance & Financial Stability
of the three rounds of “stimulus checks” to U.S. taxpayers and the single round of direct payments to Hong Kong citizens. The first two rounds of U.S. checks appear to have increased retail buying and share prices of retail-dominated... View Details
- 12 Oct 2021
- Research & Ideas
What Actually Draws Sports Fans to Games? It's Not Star Athletes.
a lot about the human condition, Ferguson says. “Understanding why we go to live sports tells us something more general about what makes us tick,” Ferguson says. “It tells us something about the nature of our preferences for information... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Wide Horizon
Payne’s downtown office, Rodakis laid out the rationale for a nonprofit. He also shared the concern that he might not have the right skill set to run it and wondered whether he should try to hire someone. “You’re the perfect person for... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell; Photos by Sarah Wilson
- 16 Apr 2020
- Blog Post
Am I Eligible for the 2+2 Program?
We receive quite a few questions about eligibility for the 2+2 Program, so we thought we’d put together a blog post to outline the basics and share answers to some FAQs. You can also download the 2+2 Program Brochure to learn more. First... View Details
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Online Leadership and Management Courses | HBS Online
Principles My favorite part of the program was interacting with my cohort members. I shared valuable experiences and feedback and was able to be a thought partner around strategies and best practices. Raymond Porch Manager of Diversity... View Details
- Web
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volunteer participation. Privacy preferences are applied to all alumni directory searches to enable alumni to choose the level of detail they wish to share with fellow alumni. The HBS Alumni Directory is... View Details
- 27 Aug 2013
- First Look
First Look: August 27
of inflation increases demand for cost of living adjustments. Frames that highlight flexibility, control, and investment significantly reduce annuitization. A majority of respondents prefer to receive an extra "bonus" payment... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, April 24, 2018
the extensive margin, and market(place) creation. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54402 February 2018 Journal of Experimental Child Psychology The Interplay Between Sharing Behavior and Beliefs About... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Oct 2018
- Research & Ideas
Shaky Business: How Handshakes Win Negotiations
party voicing preferences for price, colors, and models. They found that when negotiators shook hands beforehand, they came to a more cooperative agreement—both sides getting more of what they wanted. “Together, they came up with better... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 26 Aug 2019
- Research & Ideas
Lipstick Tips: How Influencers Are Making Over Beauty Marketing
this product.” During the video’s 12-plus minutes of step-by-step instructions, Hughes holds up product after product close to the camera so viewers can get a good look at each brand name. Because, after all, Hughes isn’t merely sharing... View Details
- 24 Oct 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
Startup or Established Company? Which Is Best for You?
Here’s my perspective on the tradeoffs. Putting aside for a moment industry preferences and how you feel about the products the company is building (both of which are very important!), most of the differences between a startup and mature... View Details
Keywords: by Julia B. Austin
- 12 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
4 Things You Need to Know about Immersive FIELD Courses at HBS
during the summer EC enrollment process and pending availability. Specific IFC offerings and locations vary year-to-year. Additionally, students enrolled in each IFC have the opportunity to submit preferences for which project, if... View Details
- 30 May 2018
- Research & Ideas
Should Retailers Match Their Own Prices Online and in Stores?
two dozen retailers to determine which ones self-matched. They developed a model that analyzed various types of retail situations, and they considered a variety of consumer factors, including their preference for specific brands, their... View Details
- 28 Feb 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
Master the Team Meeting
be looked forward to? That we felt they were time well spent with our colleagues and added value to our roles in some meaningful way? There’s no reason you have to suffer or make your teams suffer through another tortuous hour or more. A while back, I View Details
Keywords: by Julia Austin
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My academic research centers on uncovering and closing gaps between the theory and reality of tax policy. My main contribution has been to identify and address a mismatch between the goals for taxation typically assumed in theory and the goals the public and... View Details
- 22 Nov 2010
- Research & Ideas
Seven Strategy Questions: A Simple Approach for Better Execution
will offer a menu of techniques to foster commitment to achieving shared goals. Or, if rewarding self-interest is more appropriate for your business, I will explore alternative approaches you should employ. 7. What Strategic Uncertainties... View Details
Keywords: by Robert Simons
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Online Finance & Accounting Courses | HBS Online
measured, and how you can effectively manage your performance. Harvard Business School Professor V.G. Narayanan shares why you should learn finance and accounting even if you're in a non-finance role. What You Earn Certificate Boost your... View Details
- 26 Mar 2013
- First Look
First Look: March 26
the reasons why state-owned enterprises listed in stock markets manage to attract investors to buy their shares (and bonds). In this article, we examine this apparent puzzle and develop a theory of how legal and extralegal constraints... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne