Weakness Of Will - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

Beware the Lasting Impression of a 'Temporary' Selfie

that they will disappear quickly from the public eye after having been seen by the intended recipients or after a short period of time. Disappearing selfies are seemingly the ideal solution for people who... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

14 May 2008
Research & Ideas

Getting Down to the Business of Creativity

culture that will convince people to kick off the filters they're used to applying and to think more broadly," Tripsas remarks. "Ironically, while the emphasis in these types of transitions is... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Retail; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion; Entertainment & Recreation

01 Jun 1999
News

HBSAA of Israel Sponsors Middle East Outreach

The HBS Alumni Association of Israel (HBSAAI) is involved in several efforts to help HBS graduates learn more about visiting and doing business in Israel and the Middle East. "The technology sector in Israel is really booming," notes... View Details

19 Mar 2008
Research & Ideas

Finding Success in the Middle of the Market

its customers well, their assets will grow to the point that they'll need more sophisticated services and advice. To control midfield, companies like Charles Schwab must stay consistent in their positioning but also respond to the... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Auto; Retail

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Bright Ideas: The Creative Power of Groups

methodology. The need to put together a diverse group, say Leonard and Swap, immediately challenges the assumptions of many managers, who tend to subconsciously select people like themselves in training and attitude. This "chorus... View Details

Keywords: by Laurie Joan Aron

19 Jul 2011
Research & Ideas

Rupert Murdoch and the Seeds of Moral Hazard

directors should ask the critical questions and debate whether it has sufficient visibility into the CEO's leadership style, interpersonal skills, and norm-setting/role-modeling behaviors. This debate will allow the board to assess its... View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Journalism & News; Publishing

22 Sep 2010
Working Paper Summaries

The Task and Temporal Microstructure of Productivity: Evidence from Japanese Financial Services

Keywords: by Bradley R. Staats & Francesca Gino; Banking

08 Apr 2013
Research & Ideas

Women’s Summit Celebrates ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuit’

"If there is one thing that I hope this event will do, it is change the relationship that each of you has with this remarkable institution. We need you to be a part of... View Details

Keywords: by Katie Koch & Harvard Gazette

12 Nov 2014

The Real Students of HBS Webinar Series

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a student at HBS? Join us for the November edition of "The Real Students of HBS" webinar series. Our students will be available to... View Details

10 Apr 2013
Research & Ideas

Learning Curve: Making the Most of Outsourcing

radiologist having experience with that customer. If you're an outsourcing firm, that has implications for how you think about staffing a new client versus one with whom the firm has a longer history." Huckman's future research will look... View Details

Keywords: by Paul Guttry; Health

01 Sep 2005
News

London Forum Highlights the Best of HBS

exemplary lives that they lead. “Your lives are the only book most people will ever read about HBS, and it’s a very readable book, indeed.” While the academic program provided plenty of stimulating ideas,... View Details

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

04 Feb 2008
Research & Ideas

Podcast: The Potential Partnership of India and China

wanted to know the secret of success for GE—one of the few multinationals to have success in both China and India. To listen to this interview with professor Tarun Khanna, click on the triangular Play button... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

02 Nov 2016
What Do You Think?

Are Employees Becoming Job 'Renters' Instead of 'Owners'?

increasingly populated by a new generation of managers. We’re told this generation is fueling the shared economy, in which physical things are rented and shared. But will that provide any clue to how they... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

26 Oct 2020
Blog Post

12 Weeks of VC Summer: Remote Edition

When it became clear that my summer internship with Maverick Ventures, an early stage Venture Capital firm based in San Francisco, was going to be remote, I had a lot of questions on my mind. What would it be like to work with a team I... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity

18 Oct 2017
Blog Post

4 Advantages of the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program

very interesting group of game-changing MBAs, a group that will be unique in both its shared interests as well as its diverse individuals. I’m most excited about the cohort aspect View Details

28 Jun 2007
Working Paper Summaries

Film Rentals and Procrastination: A Study of Intertemporal Reversals in Preferences and Intrapersonal Conflict

Keywords: by Katy Milkman, Todd Rogers & Max H. Bazerman; Entertainment & Recreation

September 2012
Article

The Size and Composition of Corporate Headquarters in Multinational Companies: Empirical Evidence

By: David J. Collis, David Young and Michael Goold

Based on a six-country survey of nearly 250 multinationals (MNCs), this paper is the first empirical analysis to describe the size and composition of MNC headquarters and to account for differences among them. Findings are as follows: MNC corporate headquarters are... View Details

Keywords: Headquarters; Subsidiaries; Multinational Corporations; Organization Design; Administrative Heritage; International Strategy; Business Subsidiaries; Organizational Design; Multinational Firms and Management; Size; Business Headquarters; Global Strategy

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02 Jan 2013
What Do You Think?

Should We Rethink the Promise of Teams?

importance of measuring the quality of the contribution that individuals make to a team. Tom Dolembo pointed out that "Teamwork isn't about falling backwards into a mattress, it is about a specific skill... View Details