- 06 Mar 2006
- Research & Ideas
Four Strategies for Making Concessions
"Concessions are often necessary in negotiation," says HBS professor Deepak Malhotra. "But they often go unappreciated and unreciprocated." Here he explains four strategies for building good will and reciprocity. From Negotiation. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Corporate Values and Employee Cynicism
A values-driven organization poses unique risks for its leaders—in particular, charges of hypocrisy if the leaders make a mistake. Sandra Cha of McGill University and Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School discuss what to do when values backfire. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
When Rights of First Refusal Are a Bad Deal
Contracts that include a right of first refusal usually benefit the holder of that right. But not always. New research by professor Alvin E. Roth and colleague Brit Grosskopf explains when it's wise to say no. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Take Responsibility for Rising Stars
Leadership succession and recruitment need the sharp attention of your company's top executives and board. But who should be held accountable—and how? An excerpt from a Harvard Business Review article by Jeffrey Cohn, Rakesh Khurana, and Laura Reeves. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Are Company Founders Underpaid?
Company founders have a tough time convincing their boards to increase compensation, says HBS professor Noam Wasserman. He discusses his research into "founder frustration" areas. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
When Gender Changes the Negotiation
Gender is not a good predictor of negotiation performance, but ambiguous situations can trigger different behaviors by men and women. Here is how to neutralize the differences and reduce inequities. From Negotiation. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
The Hidden Market for Babies
Surrogates. Fertility clinics. Egg donors. Adoption. It's time to recognize (and perhaps regulate) the huge market being created by reproductive technologies, says HBS professor Debora L. Spar. She discusses her new book, The Baby Business. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Turning High Potential into Real Reward
Transforming high-potential ventures into high-performance ventures, says professor Joseph Lassiter, depends on combining what, how, and who you know. From New Business. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 06 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
The Trouble Behind Livedoor
When Livedoor CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested last month, it shook the economic underpinnings of Japan. Professor Robin Greenwood discusses what went wrong with one of that country's most-watched Internet companies. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 06 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Sorting Out the Patent Craze
Some companies patent anything that moves to block innovation by competitors. But what does this mean for standard setting organizations? Professor Josh Lerner explains the challenges facing SSOs in this HBS Working Knowledge Q&A. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 30 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
Looking Behind Bad Decisions
In a recent HBS Working Paper, HBS professor Max Bazerman and colleagues explore how biases and human psychology impede policy-making efforts that could vastly improve people's lives. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
Financial Reporting Goes Global
Globalization is the key issue in determining the future of financial accounting, says professor Gregory S. Miller. And as more countries consider adopting an international accounting standard, India is positioned to be a strong leader. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
What Customers Want from Your Products
Marketers should think less about market segments and more about the jobs customers want to do. A Harvard Business Review excerpt by HBS professor Clayton M. Christensen, Intuit’s Scott Cook, and Advertising Research Foundation’s Taddy Hall. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
Adam Smith, Behavioral Economist?
Adam Smith is best known for The Wealth of Nations, but professor Nava Ashraf believes another of his works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, presaged contemporary behavioral economics. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 09 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
When Benchmarks Don’t Work
Benchmarks have their virtues, but professor Robert S. Kaplan argues they should be saved for surveys of commoditized processes or services. From Balanced Scorecard Report. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 09 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
What Really Drives Your Strategy?
For better or worse, why do so many companies veer off their strategic plan? Look for a disconnect between strategy and how resources are allocated, say Harvard Business School’s Joseph L. Bower and Clark G. Gilbert. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 09 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
Rebuilding Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate business is awash with money and opportunity. Is this the calm before the bubble pops? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 19 Dec 2005
- Research & Ideas
Public Education Goes to School
Harvard's schools of Business and Education are bringing management skills to nine school districts across the country—and positive results are starting to show. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 19 Dec 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Regional Slice of Your Global Strategy
A regional understanding should be part of your overall global strategy, says Professor Pankaj Ghemawat. One key: Recognize that regions don’t stop at national borders. An excerpt from Harvard Business Review. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Winners and Losers at the Olympics
We know which athletes won and lost in Turin, but what about the companies and individuals looking for business gold? Professor Stephen A. Greyser looks at the results—and the possibilities ahead in China. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.