Views on News
There are 36 articles for this feature.
Harvard Business School faculty share their research in relation to major issues, providing insights and analysis of the latest business and management news and other hot topics.
Greater Fiscal Integration Best Solution for Euro Crisis
| Published: | December 6, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 1 Comment posted |
Ministers and central bankers are working to solve the debt crisis that threatens the European integration project. Is there hope? There is reason to be optimistic, according to Harvard Business School's Dante Roscini, a former investment banker.
The Steve Jobs Legacy
| Published: | October 7, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 5 Comments posted |
Harvard Business School faculty offer their perspectives on the legendary career of Steve Jobs, who remade several industries even as he changed how we use technology.
HBS Faculty Views on Debt Crisis
| Published: | August 10, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 27 Comments posted |
In the midst of the US debt crisis, Harvard Business School faculty offer their views on what went wrong and what needs to be done to right the US ship of state.
Rupert Murdoch and the Seeds of Moral Hazard
| Published: | July 19, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 12 Comments posted |
Harvard Business School faculty Michel Anteby, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, and Robert Steven Kaplan explore the moral, ethical, and leadership issues behind Rupert Murdoch's News of the World fiasco.
Harvard Business School Faculty Comment on Crisis in Japan
| Published: | March 17, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 10 Comments posted |
Harvard Business School faculty share their views and insights about the challenges that lie ahead for Japan's business leaders and for global companies operating there.
HBS Faculty on Revolution in the Middle East and North Africa
| Published: | March 3, 2011 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
| Forum: | open for comment; 7 Comments posted |
The historic events in North Africa and the Middle East are examined by three professors: Deepak Malhotra, an authority on negotiation strategy; Noel Maurer, an expert on the politics and economics of the energy business; and Magnus Thor Torfason, an authority on how behavior is influenced by the social structures of individuals and organizations.
Published in 2010
GM's IPO: Back to the Future
| Published: | November 18, 2010 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
General Motors reaches a milestone this week as it presents an initial public offering. HBS faculty discuss issues facing the automaker's revival.
HBS Faculty Debate Financial Reform Legislation
| Published: | July 21, 2010 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Harvard Business School professors Robert Steven Kaplan, David A. Moss, Robert C. Pozen, Clayton S. Rose and Luis M. Viceira share their perspectives on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, slated to be signed this week by U.S. President Barack Obama.
A Golden Opportunity for Ford and GM
| Published: | March 1, 2010 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
With Toyota caught in a downshift, competitors should make aggressive moves to capitalize, says HBS professor Bill George. For starters, they need to improve their auto lineups for the long term. He explains how Ford and GM can best navigate the industry landscape ahead.
Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis
| Published: | February 22, 2010 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
"Toyota can only regain its footing by transforming itself from top to bottom to deliver the highest quality automobiles," says HBS professor Bill George of the beleaguered automobile company that in recent months has recalled 8 million vehicles. He offers seven recommendations for restoring consumer confidence in the safety and quality behind the storied brand.
Published in 2009
Good Banks, Bad Banks, and Government's Role as Fixer
| Published: | December 21, 2009 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Government action to stem collapse of the U.S. financial system was certainly warranted, agrees professor Robert Pozen. But results include less competition and increased risk to taxpayers. A Q&A from the HBS Alumni Bulletin and book excerpt from Too Big to Save?
Where Cash for Clunkers Ran Off the Road
| Published: | August 26, 2009 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Marketing professor John Quelch says the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program was poorly run and failed to meet its main objectives, proving again the government has no business trying to shape consumer behavior. Join the discussion.
Published in 2008
Financial Crisis Caution Urged by Faculty Panel
| Q&A with: | Jay Light, Robert C. Merton, David Moss, Nicolas Retsinas, Clayton Rose |
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| Published: | September 29, 2008 |
| Feature: | Views on News |
Dean Jay O. Light and a group of Harvard Business School faculty explored the origins and possible outcomes of the U.S. financial crisis at a recent "Turmoil on the Street" panel.
Are the Olympics a Catalyst for China Reforms?
| Q&A with: | Tarun Khanna |
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| Published: | August 6, 2008 |
| Feature: | Views on News |
By hosting the Summer Games, China is putting itself at the center of the world's stage, a position some reformers would like to leverage to spark human rights improvements in the country. Can outsiders influence Chinese policy? Not without help, says HBS professor Tarun Khanna.
Published in 2007
When Your Product Becomes a Commodity
| Published: | December 14, 2007 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Like death and taxes, commoditization of your products is a given. Marketing professor John Quelch offers tips for delaying the inevitable and dealing with it once it arrives.
How Marketing Hype Hurt Boeing and Apple
| Published: | November 7, 2007 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
In his latest blog entry, professor John Quelch looks at the examples of Boeing and Apple to investigate why shareholders have little patience for companies that hype high but deliver low.
Building Sandcastles: The Subprime Adventure
| Published: | September 12, 2007 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
The early days of the subprime industry seemed to fulfill a market need—and millions of renters became homeowners as a result. But rapidly escalating home prices masked cracks in the subprime foundation. HBS professor Nicolas P. Retsinas, who is also director of Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, lays out what went wrong and why.
Mattel: Getting a Toy Recall Right
| Published: | August 27, 2007 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Mattel has been criticized heavily for having to recall not once but twice in as many weeks 20 million toys manufactured in China. But Mattel also deserves praise for stepping up to its responsibilities as the leading brand in the toy industry. Harvard Business School professor John Quelch examines what Mattel did right.
Podcast: Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal
| Published: | July 19, 2007 |
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| Feature: | Views on News |
Media baron Rupert Murdoch's bid to acquire Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal is one step closer to fruition. In this interview, Professor Bharat N. Anand discusses the proposed deal and pressures facing the newspaper business.
What's Behind China's Wild Stock Ride?
| Podcast with: | Li Jin |
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| Published: | March 20, 2007 |
| Feature: | Views on News |
Podcast: The recent one-day plunge of 9 percent in China's stock markets has continued to weigh heavily on other markets around the world. What caused the fall? Are more ups and downs to come? Professor Li Jin discusses the unique characteristics that drive Chinese stocks.
