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- 01 May 2017
- News
The Debate on Corporate Tax Reform Just Started for Real
- January 2001 (Revised October 2002)
- Case
The American Medical Association-Sunbeam Deal (A): Serpent on the Staff Meets Chainsaw Al
By: Ashish Nanda and Kimberly A. Haddad
Facing dwindling membership and looking to increase its revenue, the American Medical Association (AMA) signed an endorsement deal with Sunbeam Corp., a leader in the small home appliance industry, in August 1997. In the deal, the AMA would receive significant... View Details
Keywords: Conflict of Interests; Organizations; Health Care and Treatment; Health Industry; United States
Nanda, Ashish, and Kimberly A. Haddad. "The American Medical Association-Sunbeam Deal (A): Serpent on the Staff Meets Chainsaw Al." Harvard Business School Case 801-326, January 2001. (Revised October 2002.)
- 31 Aug 2016
- News
Hillary Clinton wants to be America’s small business president
- Clubs
Wine & Cuisine Society
- 02 Sep 2008
- Research & Ideas
Indulgence vs. Regret: Investing in Future Memories
being toovirtuous and hard-working. She also presents a strategy to correct this behavior. Aside from influencing how people choose to live their lives, Keinan's findings have implications for marketers hoping to convince consumers to... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 13 Sep 2017
- Blog Post
Why We Recruit: Gorton's Seafoods
marketers who have a broad business perspective and outstanding leadership skills. What recruiting tactics have you found most successful in engaging with students and/or alumni at HBS?Targeting and... View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail
- 30 Nov 2010
- News
4 ways to get what you want
- 24 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
Charting the US-China Trade War: What Does 'Made in Vietnam' Mean?
“microdata” from firms’ transactions suggests that a significant portion of the imported Chinese goods added value to Vietnam’s economy through new investments that resulted in jobs and increased production.... View Details
- Article
Forgoing Earned Incentives to Signal Pure Motives
By: Erika L. Kirgios, Edward H. Chang, Emma E. Levine, Katherine L. Milkman and Judd B. Kessler
Policy makers, employers, and insurers often provide financial incentives to encourage citizens, employees, and customers to take actions that are good for them or for society (e.g., energy conservation, healthy living, safe driving). Although financial incentives are... View Details
Keywords: Incentives; Motivation Laundering; Self-signaling; Motivation and Incentives; Behavior; Perception
Kirgios, Erika L., Edward H. Chang, Emma E. Levine, Katherine L. Milkman, and Judd B. Kessler. "Forgoing Earned Incentives to Signal Pure Motives." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 117, no. 29 (July 21, 2020): 16891–16897.
- August 2012 (Revised August 2012)
- Case
HealthAllies (A)
By: Regina E. Herzlinger and Michael Sherman
This case describes a "do good and do well" firm that enables individuals to buy health care services at discounted prices. It delineates the characteristics of the uninsured and others who are the primary targets for the firm. "HealthAllies (B)" provides information... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Health Care and Treatment; Marketing Channels; Demand and Consumers; Commercialization; Health Industry
Herzlinger, Regina E., and Michael Sherman. "HealthAllies (A)." Harvard Business School Case 302-019, August 2012. (Revised from original August 2001 version.)
- October 2011
- Case
Raleigh & Rosse: Measures to Motivate Exceptional Service
By: Robert Simons and Michael Mahoney
In January 2010, U.S. luxury goods retailer Raleigh & Rosse is being sued by its employees for encouraging "off the clock" hours. At the center of the class action lawsuit is the famous Raleigh & Rosse performance measurement system previously thought to be the core of... View Details
Keywords: Control Systems; Performance Measurement; Goal Setting; Compensation; Incentives; Motivation; Sales Compensation; Motivation and Incentives; Goals and Objectives; Growth Management; Lawsuits and Litigation; Organizational Culture; Management Systems; Customer Focus and Relationships; Employees; Performance Evaluation; Compensation and Benefits; Retail Industry; United States
Simons, Robert, and Michael Mahoney. "Raleigh & Rosse: Measures to Motivate Exceptional Service." Harvard Business School Brief Case 114-353, October 2011.
- 05 Jul 2006
- Working Paper Summaries
Why IT Matters in Midsized Firms
- Career Coach
Kate Swain-Smith
Kate comes to HBS from a career is strategy and operations in government, both at the local and federal level. She enjoys assisting students who come from non-traditional MBA backgrounds, or those who are... View Details
- Web
Alumni in Climate Networking Series: San Francisco - Addressing Extreme Weather, Climate Risk, and Resilience - Blog - Business & Environment
Good and a local elected board member in Oregon, provided insight into the human impacts of disaster and the importance of community-centered resilience strategies. Drawing... View Details
- June 1993 (Revised November 2006)
- Background Note
Why I Use the Case Method to Teach Accounting
By: William J. Bruns Jr.
Thoughts on choosing teaching methods and the advantages of the case method for achieving the objectives of a survey course in accounting. Criteria for selecting or preparing good cases, developing a course outline, and for evaluating student and teacher performance. View Details
Bruns, William J., Jr. "Why I Use the Case Method to Teach Accounting." Harvard Business School Background Note 193-177, June 1993. (Revised November 2006.)
- 2001
- Case
Encyclopedia Britannica (C)
By: Vijay Govindarajan and Praveen Kopalle
In October of 1999, EBI offered a new Internet service at www.britannica.com. EBI provided access to the entire text and graphics of Encyclopedia Britannica absolutely free of charge. Its revenues came from on-line advertising, sponsorships, and a percentage of goods... View Details
Keywords: Online Technology; Online Advertising; Business Strategy; Information Publishing; Web Services Industry
Govindarajan, Vijay, and Praveen Kopalle. "Encyclopedia Britannica (C)." 2001. (Case No. 2-0009.)
- November 22, 2021
- Article
Manage Your Talent Pipeline Like a Supply Chain
By: Joseph B. Fuller and Matthew Sigelman
In supply-chain management, you get what you plan for. Companies understand that principle when it comes to the goods that they consume and produce, but not when it comes to the people they hire and train. For decades, companies have adopted a short-term, ad hoc... View Details
Fuller, Joseph B., and Matthew Sigelman. "Manage Your Talent Pipeline Like a Supply Chain." Harvard Business Review Digital Articles (November 22, 2021).
- 07 Jul 2022
- News