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May 2010
Article

Bye Bye Bundles: The Unbundling of Music in Digital Channels

Fueled by digital distribution, unbundling is prevalent in many information industries. What is the effect of this unbundling on sales? And what bundle characteristics drive this effect? I empirically examine these questions in the context of the music industry, using... View Details

Keywords: Unbundling; Bundling; Digital Distribution; System-of-equations Modeling; Sales; Distribution Channels; Framework; Mathematical Methods; Revenue; Reputation; Internet and the Web; System; E-commerce; Information Industry; Music Industry

20 Aug 2008
Op-Ed

The Time is Right for Creative Capitalism

employment patterns, market share, business investment, and most prominently, stock market performance. Given Gates's achievements, it is interesting that he is throwing down a gauntlet to have global capitalism direct itself toward View Details

Keywords: by Nancy Koehn

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Aldrich Hall | About

made. The latest renovations to Aldrich Hall were made in 2004 when extensive technology upgrades were made including three projection zones, audio- and video-conferencing capabilities, an in-room camera for recording classroom sessions, at-seat student polling, and... View Details

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Information Technology | About

Copyright Act (DMCA) Standards for Electronic Communication & Interaction Communications with Large Groups Use of Networking and Social Media Tools Use of Computers and Wireless Devices in the Classroom... View Details

06 Oct 2023
Blog Post

Short Intensive Programs 2024 Preview: From Climate Change to Formula 1

It’s tempting to not be in Boston in January, with its frosty temperatures and early sunsets. But if you want to network with and learn from business leaders, celebrity entrepreneurs, and subject area experts, the Harvard Business School... View Details

01 Dec 2019
News

Bridging the Gap

there was zero budget to promote awareness of the effort and encourage completion of its online survey. “Thanks to YALP, we were able to have the support and engagement of many other networks in the... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustration by Josh Cochran; photographed by Melissa Golden; cross sector collaboration; local government; nonprofits; education; leadership; Administration of Economic Programs; Government

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Alumnae Circles - Alumni

It provides them with a strong support network and the opportunity to share, support, and inspire one another – personally and professionally – without competition or the need to impress. Members are asked to have an open mind and commit... View Details

08 Sep 2015
First Look

September 8, 2015

Business Review Case Study: Can You Win Back Online Shoppers? By: Teixeira, Thales S., and Sunil Gupta Abstract—This case study discusses the options that brick-and-mortar retailers can use to combat the negative consequences of... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

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HBS Entrepreneurship Summit - Alumni

Business Administration 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch Session: Overcoming Barriers to Success Moderator: Lisa Skeete Tatum (MBA 1998), Landit Panelists: Paris Wallace (MBA 2007) Rahkeem Morris (MBA 2017) Christie Horvath (MBA 2018) Wagmo 1:15–2:00 p.m. Speed View Details

Research Summary

Overview

By: Ethan S. Bernstein

I have spent my career studying novel talent management practices and their effect on collaboration and performance. My core research focuses on two interrelated organizational trends that have become salient in the 21st century: workplace transparency (who gets to... View Details

15 Jun 2010
First Look

First Look: June 15

hiring and socialization policies. Institutional Demand Pressure and the Cost of Corporate Loans Authors:Victoria Ivashina and Zheng Sun Publication:Journal of Financial Economics (forthcoming) Abstract Between 2001 and 2007, annual... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

16 Apr 2018
Research & Ideas

Can Consumers Be Saved From Their Misguided Decisions?

deductible or copay—work in the first place. For health insurance consumers, it could be wise to ask: Do I actually understand what a provider network is? What are my assumptions going into the problem? Why am I making the choice the way... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Consulting; Retail

15 Mar 2017
Blog Post

An Average Day at HBS

advantage of this while you are here. Club events: these events can range from social to professional and include speaker series, conferences, and various recruiting prep. Recruiting/Networking: obviously this will vary depending on the... View Details

16 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

Your Customers Have Changed. Here's How to Engage Them Again.

to give them a better chance of surviving. In contrast, industries with increasing customer demand—grocery stores, online entertainment, teleconference providers, and their suppliers—need to adjust to this directional reality at a slower,... View Details

Keywords: by Rohit Deshpandé, Ofer Mintz, and Imran S. Currim; Retail; Service

2008
Working Paper

Product Development and Learning in Project Teams: The Challenges are the Benefits

By: Amy C. Edmondson and Ingrid M. Nembhard

The value of teams in new product development (NPD) is undeniable. Both the interdisciplinary nature of the work and industry trends necessitate that professionals from different functions work together on development projects to create the highest quality product in... View Details

Keywords: Competency and Skills; Learning; Management Skills; Product Development; Projects; Groups and Teams; Conflict Management; Social and Collaborative Networks

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23 Jun 2009
First Look

First Look: June 23

problems (and the ways they reinforce each other), this paper offers a new approach to community transformation which calls for leaders to use technology to inform and connect people. We need to convert the social safety net into a View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Frequently Asked Questions - Health Care

explore additional ways of getting involved. Join the Health Care Club and attend events at HBS and around the University, such as speaker series, industry conferences, networking events, and social... View Details

01 Jan 2012
News

Hiroshi Mikitani, MBA 1993

owners of small businesses, as well as Japanese society as a whole, Mikitani began working on a web-based shopping mall. “At the time, the Internet was at an early stage,” he notes. “No one was buying things online in Japan.” Working with... View Details

16 Nov 2010
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First Look: November 16, 2010

Users? Anita Elberse and Sunil GuptaHarvard Business School Case 510-053 In January 2010, YouTube, the world's largest online video aggregator, was still seeking to become profitable. Was the time right for Google, YouTube's parent... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

29 Oct 2012
Research & Ideas

Are You Paying a Tip--or a Bribe?

Few people see a relationship between tipping and bribing. But consider this: In places where people tip heavily, bribes are more likely to exchange hands as well. Research shows that there's actually a fine line between the socially... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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