Reflectiveness - Publications - Faculty & Research

2023
Working Paper

The Effects of Inconsistent Work Schedules on Employee Lateness and Absenteeism

By: Caleb Kwon and Ananth Raman

Problem Definition: Employee lateness and absenteeism pose challenges for businesses, particularly in the retail industry, where punctuality is vital for optimal store operations and customer service. This paper relates employee lateness and absenteeism with... View Details

Keywords: Behavior; Employees; Human Capital; Retail Industry

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13 Nov 2017
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5 Worries I Had about Applying to HBS

time reflecting on the things and experiences that make you unique. Ignore the voice in your head saying you are not impressive enough to apply. Resist the urge to embellish. Put your best foot forward in the application. That way it’s... View Details

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HBS Fund Council - Alumni

gift or pledge in recent years (pledge payments not reflected here). Please consider making a gift today using our online giving form . Thank you in advance. Find A Classmate Be found. Update your profile Search the Alumni Directory... View Details

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Ethan Li

Is there a different way of approaching things? Going to business school would help me reflect on my experience and develop perspective. How could I put it all together in a way that would guide me into the future?" Using the HBS... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services; Manufacturing/Energy

18 Aug 2003
Research & Ideas

How New Managers Become Great Managers

chapters and a more prescriptive style to reflect today's world of expanding globalization, accelerated change, and increased complexity. This excerpt discusses the importance for young managers to continue to develop as professionals via... View Details

Keywords: by Linda Hill

30 Nov 2016
What Do You Think?

How Do Leaders Manage the Tension Between Pride and Arrogance?

example, Jaime M said, “What you define as pride would be better stated as humility, a customer-centric focus as opposed to an organization driven focus. You can build pride around humility and it will be tempered in a positive way that View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

21 Feb 2023
Research & Ideas

What's Missing from the Racial Equity Dialogue?

The Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society (BiGS) welcomed scholars to Harvard Business School last year to advance their research about race, diversity, inclusion, and inequality. As the nation reflects on issues such as... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

03 Oct 2007
Research & Ideas

Dealing with the ‘Irrational’ Negotiator

and Bazerman observe, negotiation geniuses are made, not born. Excerpt from Negotiation Genius What appears to be genius actually reflects careful preparation, an understanding of the conceptual framework of negotiation, insight into how... View Details

Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra & Max H. Bazerman

26 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

How Toyota Turns Workers Into Problem Solvers

systems of factories, hotels, hospitals, or agencies as reflected in (a) the structure of who gets what good, service, or information from whom, (b) the coordinative connections among people so that they can express reliably what they... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Manufacturing; Transportation; Auto

01 Dec 2022
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My First Job

want. As an aside, I ended up marrying my aforementioned girlfriend, so while I don’t endorse slacking off on any job, in this particular case the reprimand was worth it. —Brian Ginsler (MBA 2003) "My First Job" - HBS alumni reflections... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

18 Dec 2017
Op-Ed

Why Employers Must Stop Requiring College Degrees For Middle-Skill Jobs

Credit: Pixsooz American companies have a problem. Over the past decade, they have begun to demand a bachelor’s degree in hiring workers for jobs that traditionally haven’t required one. This uptick in credentialing, or “degree inflation,” rested on the belief that... View Details

Keywords: by Joseph Fuller

12 Sep 2018
Blog Post

Optimizing the Coaching Experience for Midcareer Professionals

lives more complex, foreclosing some opportunities and opening others." As we mature, we need to reflect on how the fundamentals have changed, and what consequences these changes have on our lives and careers. Areas for View Details

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Alumni Career Guide - Alumni

IN LEADERS & IDEAS GIVE TO HBS INVEST IN LEADERS & IDEAS Give to HBS Learn about Planned Giving Recognition for Your HBS Giving According to our records, you have not made a new gift or pledge in recent years (pledge payments not View Details

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Engagement - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

engagement. Engagement can also be achieved during periods of thoughtful intensity and even silence, when moments of reflection may lead to deeper learning than that achieved in the context of heated debates. Instructors also may heighten... View Details

08 Oct 2021
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8 Stories from PRIDE for National Coming Out Day

toward living more authentically and reflect on how transformed my life has become once I chose to accept myself.” Alex Furleigh (he/him), Class of 2022 “Clicking ‘approve’ on a Facebook photo of myself with my LGBTQ+ volleyball league in... View Details

19 Jun 2015
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What is the HBS Show?

vehicle through which the community came to laugh, be astounded by the talent of their classmates, find themselves and their experiences reflected on stage and leave feeling overwhelmed with happiness at having chosen to spend two years... View Details

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Diversity and Equity - Alumni

recent years (pledge payments not reflected here). Please consider making a gift today using our online giving form . Thank you in advance. Questions? Email or call 617.495.6881 (toll free: 877.448.3864) HBS shows appreciation for every... View Details

22 Dec 2022
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TOP 10 MBA VOICES BLOGS OF 2022

unique and tailored to various learning styles. One of the most powerful ways of learning is through reflection, including through reflections of others. This is why, as a fan of all things entrepreneurship, I took time over the previous... View Details

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

of social learning opportunities. In addition to module and assignment completion, we expect you to offer feedback on others’ reflections and contribute to conversations on the platform. Participants who fail to complete the course... View Details

14 Mar 2024
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IFC India: SELCO - Last Mile Solar Powered Energy for Rural India

of sustainability efforts, decarbonization, and net zero in the context of a broader development agenda. The class culminated in a series of site visits in January 2024 in Mumbai and Bangalore and this is one of 14 student essays that highlights their View Details

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