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- 21 May 2015
- Working Paper Summaries
Incentives versus Reciprocity: Insights from a Field Experiment
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by Doug J. Chung & Das Narayandas
- November 2022 (Revised April 2023)
- Supplement
HTC and Virtual Reality (B)
By: Andy Wu and Matt Higgins
In April 2023, Cher Wang, CEO and Chairwoman of HTC, reflected on her time as a leader in the virtual reality industry from her office high above Taoyuan City, Taiwan. It had been a roller coaster ride of new product introductions and unexpected challenges for HTC and...
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Keywords:
VR;
Virtual Reality;
Strategy;
Metaverse;
Market Entry and Exit;
Competition;
Technology Industry;
Taiwan;
China;
United States
Wu, Andy, and Matt Higgins. "HTC and Virtual Reality (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 723-403, November 2022. (Revised April 2023.)
- February 2021 (Revised July 2022)
- Case
Sarah Breedlove: Changing the World
By: Robert Simons and Max Saffer
This case describes the rise of Sarah Breedlove, who later called herself Madam C.J. Walker, from the cotton fields of Louisiana to the head of a successful, nationwide beauty company providing opportunity and hair care products to Black women. The case describes how...
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Keywords:
Brands;
African-american Entrepreneurs;
Entrepreneurship;
Values and Beliefs;
Personal Characteristics;
Success;
Work-Life Balance;
Business Startups;
Brands and Branding;
Marketing;
Personal Development and Career;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
United States
Simons, Robert, and Max Saffer. "Sarah Breedlove: Changing the World." Harvard Business School Case 121-060, February 2021. (Revised July 2022.)
- August 2011 (Revised November 2012)
- Case
Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited
By: Anthony J. Mayo and Joshua D. Margolis
Ramesh Patel, a high potential employee, was excited to be named to the company's New Horizons Board, a select team responsible for producing recommendations for new products or line extensions for Aragon Entertainment. Patel's co-worker and friend, Jeremy Gibson was...
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Keywords:
Groups and Teams;
Conflict and Resolution;
Conflict Management;
Interpersonal Communication;
Spoken Communication;
Communication Intention and Meaning;
Jobs and Positions;
Performance;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry
Mayo, Anthony J., and Joshua D. Margolis. "Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited." Harvard Business School Case 412-042, August 2011. (Revised November 2012.)
- October 2003 (Revised January 2009)
- Case
Transforming Matsui Securities
By: Lynda M. Applegate, Masako Egawa, Jamie Ladge and Haruki Umezawa
Michio Matsui, president and CEO of Matsui Securities, transformed a small regional securities company into a leading player in the online broking industry in Japan. Discusses how he transformed the business model and culture of the company and took advantage of the...
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Keywords:
Transformation;
Innovation and Invention;
Leading Change;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Business Model;
Organizational Culture;
Financial Markets;
Competitive Advantage;
Japan
Applegate, Lynda M., Masako Egawa, Jamie Ladge, and Haruki Umezawa. "Transforming Matsui Securities." Harvard Business School Case 804-064, October 2003. (Revised January 2009.)
- February 1998 (Revised November 2002)
- Case
Meadowlands
By: Arthur I Segel and William J. Poorvu
In February 1998, developers Ted Leonard and Charlie Sexton are attempting to acquire and develop a large multifamily site in Maryland, north of Washington, D.C. They are attempting to win financing and government approvals to develop a new kind of product for the...
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Segel, Arthur I., and William J. Poorvu. "Meadowlands." Harvard Business School Case 898-074, February 1998. (Revised November 2002.)
- May 1999 (Revised December 2003)
- Case
European Monetary Union
By: Richard H.K. Vietor and Sabina M. Ciminero
On January 1, 1999, 11 European countries unified their currencies--48 years after their first integrative efforts. This marks a huge development in the structure of Europe and the world's economy. This case examines the integrative process, the Single Europe Act and...
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Keywords:
Money;
Currency;
Globalized Economies and Regions;
Markets;
International Relations;
Alliances;
System;
Integration;
Macroeconomics;
Business and Government Relations;
European Union
Vietor, Richard H.K., and Sabina M. Ciminero. "European Monetary Union." Harvard Business School Case 799-131, May 1999. (Revised December 2003.)
- February 1994 (Revised August 1998)
- Case
Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy
By: David J. Collis
Newell is a $1.5 billion manufacturer and distributor of low-tech home and hardware products, geared to serve volume purchasers. In 1992, Newell is considering two approaches to expand its current product line with the acquisitions of Sanford Corp., a $140 million...
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Keywords:
Acquisition;
Marketing Channels;
Corporate Strategy;
Diversification;
Expansion;
Manufacturing Industry
Collis, David J. "Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 794-066, February 1994. (Revised August 1998.)
- 13 Sep 2021
- News
Can a Green-Economy Boom Town Be Built to Last?
- 16 Mar 2021
- News
How Microsoft stays on Washington’s good side
- 26 Oct 2011
- News
A Quiet Revolution in Clean Energy Finance
- 08 Sep 2016
- News
Monitoring global supply chains
- 24 Oct 2017
- News
Why Every Organization Needs an Augmented Reality Strategy
- 22 Dec 2015
- News
Algorithms Need Managers, Too
- 19 Aug 2016
- Video
What Building a “Jeopardy!” Robot Taught IBM About Innovation
- September 2013 (Revised November 2013)
- Case
AngelList
By: Ramana Nanda and Liz Kind
In early 2010, Naval Ravikant and Babak Nivi posted a list of angel investors on the Venture Hacks blog as a resource for founders looking for funding prior to seeking venture capital. The list quickly evolved into AngelList, a separate matchmaking platform for... View Details
Keywords:
Angel Investors;
Venture Capital;
Entrepreneurial Finance;
Finance;
Entrepreneurship;
Investment;
Financial Services Industry;
United States
Nanda, Ramana, and Liz Kind. "AngelList." Harvard Business School Case 814-036, September 2013. (Revised November 2013.)
- 21 Dec 2023
- Blog Post
Top 10 MBA Voices Blogs of 2023
Spotify as a Senior Product Manager leading a team that introduces younger audiences to our products through fun and interactive experiences. My friends and MBA classmates know how passionate I am about...
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- July 2019 (Revised April 2021)
- Case
Salary Finance
By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock
In April 2019, Asesh Sarkar, co-founder and chief executive of Salary Finance Limited, a London-based FinTech, faced tough choices. Sarkar had founded Salary Finance with Dan Cobley and Daniel Shakhani in 2015. The company’s value proposition was quite simple: partner...
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Keywords:
Credit;
Financing and Loans;
Wages;
Innovation and Invention;
Expansion;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Organizational Culture;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Financial Services Industry
Wells, John R., and Benjamin Weinstock. "Salary Finance." Harvard Business School Case 720-355, July 2019. (Revised April 2021.)
- March 1995 (Revised March 2001)
- Case
The Black & Decker Corporation (A): Power Tools Division
By: Robert J. Dolan
Presents Black & Decker's performance against a Japanese competitor and others in the power tools market. Black & Decker is anxious to regain its market share leadership in particular segments of the market.
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Keywords:
Brands and Branding;
Product Positioning;
Marketing Strategy;
Product Launch;
Competition;
Globalization;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry
Dolan, Robert J. "The Black & Decker Corporation (A): Power Tools Division." Harvard Business School Case 595-057, March 1995. (Revised March 2001.)