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various grading criteria, it is difficult to determine an average GPA for the class. GPA is only one of many factors that the Admissions Board uses in evaluating an applicant. Check out our Class Profile page for statistics on our first-year class. Do you accept View Details
- 2022
- Article
Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance: The Case of LEGO
By: Thomas Borup Kristensen, Henrik Saabye and Amy Edmondson
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to empirically test how problem-solving lean practices, along with
leaders as learning facilitators in an action learning approach, can be transferred from a production context to a
knowledge work context for the purpose...
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Kristensen, Thomas Borup, Henrik Saabye, and Amy Edmondson. "Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance: The Case of LEGO." International Journal of Operations & Production Management 42, no. 13 (2022): 438–481.
- 23 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 23, 2018
Organizations: Chapter 7 The Value Structure of Technologies, Part 2: Technical and Strategic Bottlenecks as Guides for Action By: Baldwin, Carliss Y. Abstract—The purpose of this chapter is to present analytic tools based on functional...
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Dina Gerdeman
- 11 Mar 2014
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First Look: March 11
Choudhury, Prithwiraj Abstract—I study whether return migrants and their direct reports facilitate knowledge production and transfer across borders for multinationals. Using unique personnel and patenting data for 1,315 inventors at an...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 17 Mar 2009
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First Look: March 17, 2009
Markets and Multinational Transfer Pricing Authors:Romana L. Autrey and Francesco Bova Abstract Gray markets arise when a manufacturer's products are sold outside of its authorized channels; for instance, when goods designated for a...
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Martha Lagace
- 09 Dec 2002
- Research & Ideas
UnileverA Case Study
Brothers was transferred to N.V. in 1937, and until 1987 (when PLC was given a 25 percent shareholding) Unilever's business in the United States was wholly owned by N.V. Unilever's business, and, as a result, counted as part of Dutch...
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- 30 Apr 2024
- Book
When Managers Set Unrealistic Expectations, Employees Cut Ethical Corners
failed to meet the quotas could be transferred or have their work hours reduced. The unsurprising result is that when employees found themselves unable to meet the quotas, a significant number of them resorted to exaggeration and...
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by Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Jun 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, June 27
Karthik, David F. Drake, and Douglas Fearing Abstract—Mobile money systems, platforms built and managed by mobile network operators to allow money to be stored as digital currency, have burgeoned in the developing world as a mechanism to View Details
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Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Jan 2008
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First Look: January 15, 2008
Diffusion Curves Authors:Diego Comin, Bart Hobijn, and Emilie Rovito Periodical:Journal of Technology Transfer (forthcoming) Abstract This paper documents the sources and measures of the cross-country historical adoption technology (CHAT)...
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Martha Lagace
- 17 Feb 2010
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First Look: Feb. 17
political motivations for Vietnamese leaders to provide equalizing transfers that limit inequality growth among provinces. Cases & Course MaterialsBackground on the Technology of Molecular Diagnostics Regina E. Herzlinger and Jason...
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Martha Lagace
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Harvard Summer School (May CORe cohort). Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer School are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges—the same accreditation as all other schools at Harvard. Harvard View Details
- 23 Jan 2024
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More Than Memes: NFTs Could Be the Next Gen Deed for a Digital World
they’re embedded in software, many NFTs can take on functions over and above simple ownership. Owning a house might also gain you access to the local Rotary Club and public schools. Imagine that but for brands: owning a Nike SWOOSH NFT...
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functional impact and limitations of the disability or condition on major life activities. When applicable, also outlines a prognosis of the symptoms over time and context. Lists recommended accommodations with an explanation of the...
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- 04 Jan 2017
- What Do You Think?
How Much Bureaucracy is a Good Thing in Government and Business?
bureaucracies can be made more effective in what they do. One sentiment: Don’t confuse bureaucracies with deliberative (as opposed to intuitive) thinking, or with Daniel Kahneman’s ideas about “thinking slow.” Bureaucracies have functions...
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by James L. Heskett
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Hiring International Students
any professional business function and employers do not need to interact with the U.S. government to secure work authorization. There is no cost to employers and this is the first step to ensuring a smooth transition to full-time worker....
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- 28 Sep 2010
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First Look: September 28, 2010
and technical assistance in the same period. We interpret this as supportive of the interpretation that technology transfers from the U.S. to Western European countries and Japan were an important factor in driving growth in these...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Drop Everything, Read This
The Bookshelf Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time. His book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, is about the creative process and is based on his experiences with era-defining musicians. He encourages the reader to be open to clues and...
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1.18 Field Global Immersion (FGI) - MBA
sessions or Immersion programming may significantly impact a student’s grade. Additionally, as absences significantly impact the ability of the team to function effectively, they may also be reflected in peer feedback which is an...
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- 10 Jan 2023
- Op-Ed
Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage
it’s important to use these different lenses to fully embrace all the learnings that came from your journey. What specific skills have you developed or mastered? Consider all functions within an organization—financial, sales, product,...
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by Julia Austin
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Five Ways to Rethink Your Job Description - Recruiting
looking for roles. Our MBAs are typically looking for mid-senior level roles, so the job title helps indicate if the job matches the level. Use short function or product-based keywords to describe the job's area of work. Think about the...
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