HBS Cases: Looking Behind Google's Stand in China
| February 8, 2010 |
Google's threat to pull out of China is either a blow for Internet freedom or cover for a failed business strategy, depending on with whom you talk. Professor John A. Quelch looks behind the headlines in a new case.
The 'Luxury Prime': How Luxury Changes People
| February 1, 2010 |
What effect does luxury have on human cognition and decision making? According to new research, there seems to be a link between luxury and self interest, an insight that may help curb corporate excesses. Roy Y.J. Chua of Harvard Business School discusses findings from his work conducted with Xi Zou of London Business School.
First Look: Feb. 9
| February 9, 2010 |
New faculty books look at business in emerging markets, entrepreneurship in public education … Should you hire a star or a team player? … Case: "Zara: Managing Stores for Fast Fashion."
What's the Best Way to Make Careful Decisions?
| February 4, 2010 |
Online forum OPEN through February 24. HBS professor Jim Heskett asks: Do you rely more on experts or "the wisdom of crowds"? Is intuition losing its relevance in an increasingly complex world? Is it normal to overlook the importance of luck in decision-making? What do you think?
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