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- 2018
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Britain: Global Legacy and Domestic Persistence
By: Geoffrey Jones
This chapter explores the British experience in a volume which examines the historical evolution of business groups in developed Western economies. The chapter argues that during the nineteenth century British merchant houses established business groups with...
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Keywords:
Business Groups;
Conglomerates;
Globalization;
Entrepreneurship;
Business History;
Organizations;
Business Conglomerates;
United Kingdom
Jones, Geoffrey. "Britain: Global Legacy and Domestic Persistence." Chap. 5 in Business Groups in the West: Origins, Evolution, and Resilience, edited by Asli M. Colpan and Takashi Hikino, 123–146. New York: Oxford University Press, 2018.
- 05 Dec 2013
- News
Obama’s effort to build a legacy
- 24 Mar 2008
- News
Legacy of Depression at work now
- 31 Jan 2022
- News
Leading Disruption in a Legacy Business
- 07 Apr 2023
- News
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dean Jay O. Light
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
HBS Celebrates Launch of New Legacy Society
Named in honor of the late John C. Whitehead (MBA 1947), a visionary business leader, government official, and philanthropist, the society recognizes alumni and friends who make legacy gifts to HBS by including the School in a will,...
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- 18 Sep 2017
- News
Chronicling a Legacy of Alumni Social Impact
teaches students to identify a problem and try to solve it,” Stevenson observes. “Knowledge is transitory, but the problem-solving skills developed here last a lifetime. Students know that they are expected to rise to the challenge.” Stevenson emphasizes that alumni...
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- 29 Nov 2023
- News
Lessons in Innovation from a Legacy Firm
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
Research Brief: Ending the Legacy of Poverty
Scott Duke Kominers (photo by Evgenia Eliseeva) Scott Duke Kominers (photo by Evgenia Eliseeva) Income inequality over multiple generations is not just the result of wealthy families passing down money—it’s how those families spend their money, namely on their...
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- 14 Oct 2014
- News
A legacy of social and environmental respect
preserve his native Odishan culture. “Through my films, I hope to create an awareness in the world about the threat of climate change, the need for environmental protection, the legacy we leave for future generations, and the importance...
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- January 2019 (Revised July 2022)
- Case
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited: Continuing a Legacy
By: Forest Reinhardt, Gunnar Trumbull and Mahima Rao-Kachroo
Founded in 1963 by Bhavarlal Jain (Bhau), who believed in “providing solutions for every problem,” Jain Irrigation in 2018 had a global footprint and $1.1 billion in revenue. Bhau had insisted that his business add value to farmers' lives and promote sustainable...
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Keywords:
Family Business;
Mission and Purpose;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Strategic Planning;
Problems and Challenges;
India
Reinhardt, Forest, Gunnar Trumbull, and Mahima Rao-Kachroo. "Jain Irrigation Systems Limited: Continuing a Legacy." Harvard Business School Case 719-044, January 2019. (Revised July 2022.)
- June 2011
- Supplement
Indian Railways: Building a Permanent Legacy (B)?
By: Aldo Musacchio, Tarun Khanna and Rachna Tahilyani
Supplement to case 710008.
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Musacchio, Aldo, Tarun Khanna, and Rachna Tahilyani. "Indian Railways: Building a Permanent Legacy (B)?" Harvard Business School Supplement 711-083, June 2011.
- 27 Jun 2008
- News
Microsoft Seeks Path Beyond the Gates Legacy
- 02 Sep 2014
- News
New Fashion Brand Honors Grandmother's Stylish Legacy
- Sep 2021
- Lecture
Legacy of Violence and the British Empire
- May 2009 (Revised November 2009)
- Case
Ralph Nader: When Purpose and Legacy Collide
By: Nitin Nohria and Umaimah Mendhro
This case tells the story of Ralph Nader's leadership, from his success as a crusader for consumer interests and active public participation in the political process to his controversial campaigns for the U.S. presidency.
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Keywords:
Values and Beliefs;
Government and Politics;
Leadership;
Personal Development and Career;
Reputation;
Public Opinion;
Public Administration Industry
Nohria, Nitin, and Umaimah Mendhro. "Ralph Nader: When Purpose and Legacy Collide." Harvard Business School Case 409-117, May 2009. (Revised November 2009.)
- 10 Feb 2013
- News
The Dice Are Rolling on Dell’s Legacy
- 01 Oct 2021
- News
Furthering the Legacy of Whitney Bowman (MBA 2006)
Whitney Bowman (MBA 2006) and Brittanie Bowman When Whitney Bowman died unexpectedly at the age of 41, he left a tremendous void in the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues. He also left a legacy of support and inspiration for...
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- 09 Apr 2024
- News
Sustaining a Legacy of Giving in Turkey
- 27 Aug 2023
- News