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- December 2022
- Supplement
Freelancer, Ltd. Case Supplement
By: Christopher Stanton, Karim R. Lakhani, Jin Hyun Paik and Nina Cohodes
Over the course of the 2010s, the rapid advancement of mobile technologies and the rise of online freelancing platforms seemed to portend a radical transformation of labor markets into on-demand, flexible talent pools. Even though several Fortune 500 companies,...
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Keywords:
Labor Markets;
Freelancers;
Change Management;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Globalized Firms and Management;
Human Capital;
Employment;
Digital Platforms;
Global Range;
Adoption;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Computer Industry;
Electronics Industry;
Employment Industry;
Information Industry;
Australia;
United States;
Philippines
Stanton, Christopher, Karim R. Lakhani, Jin Hyun Paik, and Nina Cohodes. "Freelancer, Ltd. Case Supplement." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 823-707, December 2022. (Click here to access this case.)
- January 2022 (Revised November 2023)
- Supplement
Uber in China (C): The Cost of Success for Didi
By: William C. Kirby and Noah B. Truwit
On June 30, 2021, ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing (Didi) raised $4.4 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the largest IPO of a Chinese company listed on an American exchange since Alibaba raised $25 billion in 2014....
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Keywords:
Uber;
Didi Chuxing;
Start-up Growth;
Regulation;
Ride-sharing;
Transportation;
Business Startups;
Business and Government Relations;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Growth and Development;
Policy;
Competition;
Laws and Statutes;
Transportation Industry;
Technology Industry;
China
Kirby, William C., and Noah B. Truwit. "Uber in China (C): The Cost of Success for Didi." Harvard Business School Supplement 322-068, January 2022. (Revised November 2023.)
- July 2018 (Revised August 2018)
- Case
Rocky Mountain Condiments: Close Encounters with the Legal System for the First Time
By: Lena G. Goldberg
The founder of a Colorado start-up focused on developing a line of condiments confronts a host of legal issues that threaten the viability of her young enterprise. She is suing a co-packer for, among other things, breach of contract, theft of recipes and trade secrets,...
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Keywords:
Law And Regulation;
Start-ups;
Founders' Agreements;
Cross-Border Jurisdiction;
Torts;
Consumer Protection;
Non-disclosure Agreements;
Intellectual Property Protection;
Fraud;
Legal Remedies;
Law;
Lawsuits and Litigation;
Laws and Statutes;
Business Startups;
Contracts;
Intellectual Property;
Food and Beverage Industry
Goldberg, Lena G. "Rocky Mountain Condiments: Close Encounters with the Legal System for the First Time." Harvard Business School Case 319-029, July 2018. (Revised August 2018.)
- 2009
- Simulation
Finance Simulation: Blackstone/Celanese: No. 3712.
By: Nabil N. El-Hage and Timothy A. Luehrman
The Finance Simulation: Blackstone/Celanese is based on the landmark acquisition of Celanese AG by the Blackstone Group in 2003. Students play the role of either Celanese or Blackstone and conduct due diligence, establish deal terms, respond to bids and counter-bids,...
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- 16 May 2016
- News
The Airplane As A Microcosm Of Class Divisions
- 07 May 2021
- News
A Best Buy CEO on What It Takes to Fix a Struggling Retailer
- Program
Authentic Leader Development
relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions Who Should Attend This program is designed for senior executives who want to enhance their leadership...
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- November 2022
- Case
The Battle Among Channels for Marketing Pharmaceuticals: UpScript, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and Direct-to-Consumer Sales
By: Regina E. Herzlinger and Tiffany Farrell
Can an online, direct-to-consumer pharmacy both improve the quality and speed of care for patients who need branded drugs and stabilize profits for pharmaceutical manufacturers? UpScript, after years spent achieving legal and regulatory compliance and simultaneous...
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Keywords:
DTC;
Internet and the Web;
Marketing Channels;
Customer Value and Value Chain;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Competitive Strategy;
Service Delivery;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Pharmaceutical Industry;
Health Industry;
Retail Industry
Herzlinger, Regina E., and Tiffany Farrell. "The Battle Among Channels for Marketing Pharmaceuticals: UpScript, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and Direct-to-Consumer Sales." Harvard Business School Case 323-031, November 2022.
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Succeeding as a Strategic CFO
Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions Who Should Attend New CFOs who want to enhance their skills CFOs of smaller or divisional entities...
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- January 2022
- Teaching Plan
Just Arrived: Integrating Refugees in Sweden
By: Brian Trelstad and Emilie Billaud
Teaching Plan for HBS Case No. 321-040. Just Arrived is an online platform that matches newly-arrived immigrants in Sweden with employment opportunities. As one of several for-profit and non-profit start-ups in Europe that is looking to address the refugee crisis, the...
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- October 2000 (Revised November 2000)
- Case
New Economy Ethics: YouKnowIt.com
By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. and Kim Slack
Entrepreneur Janice Schwartz is hoping to grow her start-up company by creating a technical advisory board and compensating members with discounted company stock. Schwartz is considering six candidates that can help her online education company in a variety of ways: as...
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Keywords:
Business Startups;
Crime and Corruption;
Customers;
Entrepreneurship;
Venture Capital;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Media;
Networks;
Internet
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr., and Kim Slack. "New Economy Ethics: YouKnowIt.com." Harvard Business School Case 301-050, October 2000. (Revised November 2000.)
- Program
Women on Boards
from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions Who Should Attend Senior...
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- 17 Jan 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: January 17
Organizations This module reading provides directions for using the online Job Design Optimization Tool (JDOT) that is available free of charge from Harvard Business School Publishing. This tool can be used...
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Keywords:
Sean Silverthorne
- Web
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Popular Browse All Articles About Us Newsletter Sign-Up RSS Page 1 of 5,278 Results 06 Jun 2024 Research & Ideas How Younger Immigrants Gain an Edge in American Business by Rachel Layne Immigrants often struggle to acquire both higher...
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- 14 Jul 2016
- Blog Post
Dating at HBS
The business school experience is different for everyone. Some students come to HBS with partners, some bring their families, and some are in long distance relationships—while others are single and interested in exploring the dating scene...
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- Program
Managing Health Care Delivery
live online sessions, and self-paced lessons, this health care management program emphasizes opportunities for innovation and prepares you to improve medical and economic outcomes at a time when patient needs are becoming more complex,...
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Strategic Marketing for Driving Growth
Summary Strategic agility and an unyielding focus on growth are essential for the success of any organization, especially when new technologies such as generative AI are profoundly changing how businesses acquire, engage, and retain...
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- August 2006 (Revised March 2008)
- Case
iPod vs. Cell Phone: A Mobile Music Revolution?
By: David B. Yoffie, Travis D. Merrill and Michael Slind
In 2006, a nascent market for music-enabled mobile phones was emerging to challenge Apple Computer's dominant position in the digital music industry. Through its iPod line of portable digital music devices and its iTunes Music Store, Apple controlled more than half of...
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Keywords:
Music Entertainment;
Emerging Markets;
Brands and Branding;
Sales;
Opportunities;
Price;
Business Model;
Mobile and Wireless Technology;
Digital Platforms;
Service Delivery;
Communications Industry;
Music Industry
Yoffie, David B., Travis D. Merrill, and Michael Slind. "iPod vs. Cell Phone: A Mobile Music Revolution?" Harvard Business School Case 707-419, August 2006. (Revised March 2008.)
- December 2017 (Revised March 2019)
- Case
Armarium: Luxury Fashion Brands for Rent
By: Jill Avery, David Fubini, Natasha Dossa and Devon Stewart
Armarium, a two-sided online platform that offered consumers the opportunity to rent the most coveted, current season high fashion clothing and accessories from the top global luxury brands, had emerged from its first sales season with two distinct customer segments:...
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Keywords:
Brand Management;
Retailing;
Sharing Economy;
Luxury Brand;
Ecommerce;
Startup;
Fashion;
Brand Positioning;
Customer Acquisition;
Internet Marketing;
Marketing;
Marketing Channels;
Marketing Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Business Startups;
Luxury;
Consumer Behavior;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Social Media;
E-commerce;
Fashion Industry;
Retail Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
United States;
North America
Avery, Jill, David Fubini, Natasha Dossa, and Devon Stewart. "Armarium: Luxury Fashion Brands for Rent." Harvard Business School Case 518-047, December 2017. (Revised March 2019.)
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Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
strategic tradeoffs as you identify the resources and changes needed to execute your strategy Execute and coordinate strategy across multiple lines of business and global markets Expand your personal and professional network Extend your...
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