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      • 02 Mar 2021
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      Can Historic Social Injustices be Addressed Through Reparations?

      Survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre and their descendants believe historic social injustices should be addressed through reparations. Professor Mihir Desai discusses the arguments for and against reparations in response to the Tulsa Massacre and, more broadly, to the effects of slavery and racist government policies in the US in his case, “The Tulsa Massacre and the Call for Reparations.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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      • 24 Apr 2009
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Corporate Social Entrepreneurship

      by James E. Austin & Ezequiel Reficco

      Accelerated organizational transformation faces a host of obstacles well-documented in the change management literature. Because corporate social entrepreneurship (CSE) expands the core purpose of corporations and their organizational values, it constitutes fundamental change that can be particularly threatening and resisted. Furthermore, it pushes the corporation's actions more broadly and deeply into the area of social value creation where the firm's experiences and skill sets are less developed. The disruptive social innovations intrinsic to the CSE approach amplify this zone of discomfort. Fortunately, the experiences of innovative companies such as Timberland and Starbucks show how these challenges may be overcome. Key concepts include: Values-based leadership, the synergistic generation of social and economic value, and strategic cross-sector alliances are key ingredients to achieving a sustainably successful business. For companies to move their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to the next level, they need to rethink their current approaches to CSR, tapping into the creativity of each individual. Like all entrepreneurship, CSE is about creating disruptive change in the pursuit of new opportunities. It combines the willingness and desire to create joint economic and social value with the entrepreneurial redesign, systems development, and action necessary to carry it out. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 15 Dec 2008
      • Research & Ideas

      The Surprisingly Successful Marriages of Multinationals and Social Brands

      by Sarah Jane Gilbert

      What happens when small iconic brands associated with social values—think Ben & Jerry's—are acquired by large concerns—think Unilever? Can the marriage of a virtuous mouse and a wealthy elephant work to the benefit of both? Professors James E. Austin and Herman B. "Dutch" Leonard discuss their research. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 29 Aug 2005
      • Research & Ideas

      How Organizations Create Social Value

      by Manda Salls

      A study of smart practices by social and business organizations in Iberoamerica. Research by HBS professor James Austin, HBS senior researcher Ezequiel A. Reficco, and UNIANDES professor Roberto Gutiérrez. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 10 Jan 2005
      • Research & Ideas

      Motivation and the Cross-Sector Alliance

      by James Austin, Ezequiel Reficco & SEKN research team

      Corporate partnering with social organizations is beneficial for both, as seen in fruitful relationships built in the Americas. But first you must understand the motives of each party. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 28 Mar 2004
      • Research & Ideas

      HBS Celebrates Social Enterprise Initiative

      by Manda Salls

      On the eve of the Social Enterprise Initiative’s 10th anniversary, HBS professor James E. Austin talks about bringing social enterprise to the forefront of business education. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 06 May 2002
      • Research & Ideas

      Profits for Nonprofits: Earning Your Own Way

      by Martha Lagace

      "Profit" need not be a dirty word at a nonprofit organization. In a discussion led by HBS professor James E. Austin, three experienced managers discuss the advantages and pitfalls of building a for-profit unit within a nonprofit. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 01 Oct 2001
      • Research & Ideas

      Connecting With Nonprofits

      by James Austin

      Nonprofits and business have a long history of collaboration, and the benefits run both ways. In this excerpt from HBS professor James Austin's latest working paper, three levels of collaboration are detailed. Plus: Austin Q&A. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 01 Oct 2001
      • Research & Ideas

      Five Questions for James Austin

      by Carla Tishler

      Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 30 Apr 2001
      • Research & Ideas

      Entering the Age of Alliances

      by James Austin

      Collaborative relationships between nonprofits and corporations working together to contribute to society is the wave of the future—and makes excellent strategic sense. HBS Professor James E. Austin explains why in The Collaboration Challenge. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 10 Oct 2000
      • Research & Ideas

      Cross-Sector Collaboration: Lessons from the International Trachoma Initiative

      by Diana Barrett, James Austin & Sheila McCarthy

      Alliances between for-profit and nonprofit organizations are evolving from arms-length relationships into strategic partnerships. A study of the collaboration between the Clark Foundation and Pfizer, Inc. reveals what it takes to make them work. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 05 Sep 2000
      • Research & Ideas

      Building Bridges Between Education and Business

      by Martha Lagace

      How can Latin American universities and businesses join forces to stimulate more case writing in the region? In small group discussions at the conference, senior business executives and academics sat down to sort out the barriers and enablers they see in the case-writing process—and presented a host of suggestions for enhanced communication and collaboration in the future. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 21 Aug 2000
      • Lessons from the Classroom

      Under the Magnifying Glass: The Benefits of Being a Case Study

      by Martha Lagace

      What is it like for a company to go under the business school magnifying glass? According to executives from four Latin American enterprises that have been the subject of case studies at HBS and elsewhere, the process is both nerve-wracking and intensely enlightening. While case studies may be a great way to educate students in an MBA classroom, they said, their companies discovered unforeseen advantages for themselves, as well. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 21 Aug 2000
      • Research & Ideas

      Faculty Research Looks to Latin America

      by Martha Lagace

      HBS faculty have long found Latin America a fertile landscape for in-depth study. In Buenos Aires, nine members of the faculty presented synopses of their latest research—the raw material for present and future case studies, journal articles, books and new management ideas. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 01 Aug 2000
      • Research & Ideas

      A Latin American Vision: New HBS Research Center Opens

      by Martha Lagace

      With the President of Argentina as guest of honor, the School’s new Latin America Research Center formally opened in August in Buenos Aires with an inaugural dinner and a two-day research conference. The conference, called Partnering for Knowledge Creation, brought together 130 top academics and business leaders from all over Latin America, as well as a number of HBS faculty, to discuss new research and abundant opportunities for collaborative efforts in the future. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 25 Jan 2000
      • Research & Ideas

      Strategic Alliances

      by Nancy O. Perry

      Businesses and nonprofit organizations are joining together in alliances to create value for themselves and society that far surpass the sum of their parts. HBS Professor James Austin studies these new alliances and sees mutual benefits and a new business-nonprofit relationship emerging. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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