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- 28 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 28, 2009
Industry Location and International Regulatory Variation Author:Arthur A. Daemmrich Publication:Chap. 16 in Ways of Regulating: Therapeutic Agents between Plants, Shops, and Consulting Rooms. Vol. 363, 271-290. Berlin, Germany: Max Planck...
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Martha Lagace
- 27 Jun 2005
- Research & Ideas
Asian and American Leadership Styles: How Are They Unique?
anticipate that it will continue indefinitely unless derailed by possible but unlikely international conflicts. At the core of Asian economic development is its business leadership—managers and entrepreneurs who sustain and create Asian...
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by D. Quinn Mills
- Web
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
When should I be prepared to speak about compensation? At HBS we are open and honest about our compensation structure and discuss it in the very first stages of the recruiting process. On the Harvard Employment Site you can see details regarding University-wide View Details
- 07 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Innovation Corrupted: How Managers Can Avoid Another Enron
testimonies in court documents, sources that were not yet available for earlier books on Enron. In addition, he interviewed former Enron executives and acquired internal Enron documents, which extended and deepened his research....
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- 08 Mar 2021
- In Practice
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?
A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to...
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by Dina Gerdeman
- 14 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 14
increased during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Diversification gave firms both financing and investment advantages. First, conglomerates became significantly more leveraged relative to comparable focused firms. Second, conglomerates' access to View Details
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Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Wide Horizon
There were three critical events that led John Rodakis (MBA 1997) to form the nonprofit N of One in 2014 and ultimately dedicate his life to surfacing breakthrough autism research. The first occurred on Thanksgiving of 2012. He had driven about four hours with his wife...
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Dan Morrell; Photos by Sarah Wilson
- 05 Dec 2022
- Research & Ideas
5 Companies Where Employees Move Up the Ladder Fast
promotions are few and far between. Pay differences add up. Workers in the top firms for compensation earn almost 2.5 times more than their peers in the same roles at the worst firms, which results in earning $1.5 million or more over the...
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by Pamela Reynolds
- Web
2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni
(In)equalityProfessor Mike Norton + More Info – Less Info Our research reveals that people all over the world prefer less inequality – in wealth, health, and income. For example, Americans report an ideal CEO-to-worker pay ratio of 7:1...
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- 21 Nov 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, November 21, 2017
forthcoming Journal of Political Economy Internalizing Global Value Chains: A Firm-Level Analysis By: Alfaro, Laura, Pol Antràs, Davin Chor, and Paola Conconi Abstract—In recent decades, advances in information and communication...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Jun 2011
- First Look
First Look: June 21
Authors: Ferguson, Niall, and Moritz Schularick Publication: International Finance 14, no. 1 (2011) Abstract For the better part of the past decade, the world economy has been marked by an economic order that combined Chinese export-led...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Oct 2023
- HBS Case
Advancing Black Talent: From the Flight Ramp to 'Family-Sustaining' Careers at Delta
first learned about the OneTen coalition from fellow CEOs, he told them, “I am with you ... I don't know if I can pay anything now. But I will pay you with all the heart, soul, and grit of this company to...
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What You Can Do to Create an Anti-Racist Organization - Recruiting
reinforcing the marginalization of any group,” Manso-Brown said. This may include dress codes, lack of pay equity, or hiring practices that favor one group over another. Policies can also be related to how decisions are made and how team...
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Business History - Faculty & Research
Contested Meanings of Freedom: Workingmen's Wages, the Company Store System and the Godcharles v. Wigeman Decision By: Laura Phillips Sawyer In 1886, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down a law that prohibited employers from paying...
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- 09 Nov 2023
- News
From the Brink
Antonio Weiss (MBA 1994), Adam Chepenik (MBA 2010), Sebastián Negrón-Reichard (JD/MBA 2024) As the senior top official in the US Treasury Department on domestic finance issues, Antonio Weiss (MBA 1994) could see Puerto Rico’s financial meltdown coming, like watching a...
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Ralph Ranalli
- Web
Technology & Innovation - Faculty & Research
space will tend to underestimate real growth if customers are paying lower prices for better services over time. In this paper, we use price indexes that apply techniques to the space economy that have been used for decades to adjust...
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- 24 Jul 2007
- First Look
First Look: July 24, 2007
certain settings. In particular we find that the impact of the changes on problem solving, standardization of work, and coordination improve the way that the firm learns and its productivity. Using a detailed case study we document the View Details
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Martha Lagace
- 13 Jun 2022
- Research & Ideas
Extroverts, Your Colleagues Wish You Would Just Shut Up and Listen
research coauthored by Julian Zlatev, assistant professor at Harvard Business School. In addition, people perceive extroverts as inauthentic, adopting personas that suit their situation, according to the findings. "They may be gregarious, they may be outgoing ... but...
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by Pamela Reynolds
- 01 Feb 2021
- Blog Post
Choosing the Right Student Loan
At HBS, we consider getting your MBA a shared investment in your future. This means that while we offer generous financial aid, we also expect all students to contribute to their education through a combination of savings and student loans. Borrowing loans can seem...
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- 16 Jan 2018
- Blog Post
How Can I Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid at HBS?
While the financial aid process begins after you’ve been accepted at HBS, there is a lot you can do in the months (and even years) beforehand to put yourself in the best position to access funding. HBS will help you meet your full financial need through a combination...
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