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- 02 Sep 2008
- First Look
First Look: September 3, 2008
Working PapersHiring Cheerleaders: Board Appointments of 'Independent' Directors Authors:Lauren Cohen, Andrea Frazzini, Christopher Malloy Abstract We test the hypothesis that firms appoint independent View Details
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Sean Silverthorne
- August 2007 (Revised June 2008)
- Case
The Lapdesk Company: A South African FOPSE
Shane Immelman, founding CEO of Lapdesk (South Africa), is facing several acute problems: a conflict between his director of marketing and his director of field operations; a dramatic increase in prices by a key supplier; and a major strategic alliance that does not...
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For-Profit Firms;
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Education Industry;
South Africa
Isenberg, Daniel J. "The Lapdesk Company: A South African FOPSE." Harvard Business School Case 808-008, August 2007. (Revised June 2008.)
- 25 Feb 2019
- Blog Post
An Inside Look at the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program - Facebook Live
A live conversation on the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences joint degree program at Harvard Business School and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with HBS Professor Tom Eisenmann, Director of Joint Degree...
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- 6 PM – 8 PM EST, 06 Nov 2014
New York City Alumni: Determining Your Career Elements & Connecting with HBS
Kristen Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of HBS Career and Professional Development, and other senior members of the CPD team will share with HBSCNY the resources available to you and guide you through a quick exercise to see what elements are most essential in your...
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- September 1997
- Case
Siam Cement Group, The: Corporate Philosophy (C)
By: Lynn S. Paine and Prompilai Khunaphante
In November 1996, the board of directors of Thailand's Siam Cement Group approves a policy spelling out the extent to which code of ethics shall be applied in joint venture and contractor relationships.
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Joint Ventures;
Policy;
Ethics;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Construction Industry;
Thailand
Paine, Lynn S., and Prompilai Khunaphante. "Siam Cement Group, The: Corporate Philosophy (C)." Harvard Business School Case 398-020, September 1997.
- 23 Dec 2013
- News
Just How Independent are ‘Independent’ Directors?
- 20 May 2011
- News
R.I. near top of foreclosure rates
- 30 Aug 2021
- Video
Busting HBS Myths: A Candid Conversation
- Video
María Michelena
María Michelena, Executive Director of InGenia Uruguay and Chairwoman of OMEU, describes the growth of impact investing in Uruguay and Latin America more broadly, citing opportunities for innovative solutions to socioeconomic gaps.
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- 25 Mar 2022
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Omobola Johnson
Omobola Johnson, the former Minister of Communication Technology in Nigeria, discusses how she recovered the business that Arthur Anderson's lost after she was promoted to Country Managing Director through diversification and strong leadership.
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Raffaella Sadun
Raffaella Sadun is Charles E. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and is a Co-Chair of Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work and co-PI of the Digital Reskilling Lab. Her research focuses on managerial... View Details
- 03 Sep 2015
- News
Why Boards Must Look Beyond Shareholders
- 08 Oct 2020
- Video
Being HBS-Affiliated During the Pandemic
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María Michelena
María Michelena, Executive Director of InGenia Uruguay and Chairwoman of OMEU, discusses how she first encountered OMEU’s initiatives to support women entrepreneurs in Uruguay, noting the importance of instilling self-confidence in younger generations.
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- 13 May 2020
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Cas Coovadia
Cas Coovadia, the long-running Managing Director of the Banking Association South Africa, discusses the reasons for the lack of gender diversity in South African financial services, and calls for deliberate...
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- 07 May 2014
- Video
Maya Chorengel - Making A Difference
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Dr. R.S. Sodhi
Dr. R.S. Sodhi, former Managing Director of GCMMF (Amul), expresses his views on plant-based milk products and assesses the environmental sustainability of the dairy industry.
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