Globalization →
- 03 Oct 2005
- What Do You Think?
What’s the Future of Globally Organized Labor?
There’s an ongoing story of fragmentation in the union movement in North America. Will the concept of cooperation and individual sacrifice for the common good work in a global labor market populated by large multinational employers? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Aug 2005
- Research & Ideas
Restoring a Global Economy, 1950–1980
In his recent book Multinationals and Global Capitalism, professor Geoffrey Jones dissects the influence of multinationals on the world economy. This excerpt recalls the rebuilding of the global economy following World War II. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 01 Aug 2005
- What Do You Think?
Is There an “Efficient Market” in CEO Compensation?
There appears to be little or no relationship between the size of American CEO compensation awards and actual corporate performance. Will change come from the increased level of competition among global companies with significantly different approaches to the compensation of senior managers? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 18 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
Identify Emerging Market Opportunities
Yes, you understand your company needs to compete in emerging markets. But which country is the best fit for you? A Harvard Business Review excerpt by Tarun Khanna, Krishna G. Palepu, and Jayant Sinha. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 11 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
The New International Style of Management
Today's transnational road warriors and the businesses they work for are forging an international style of business, say Harvard Business School faculty and alumni. Do you speak their language? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Jun 2005
- Research & Ideas
Asian and American Leadership Styles: How Are They Unique?
Business leadership is at the core of Asian economic development, says HBS professor D. Quinn Mills. As he explained recently in Kuala Lumpur, the American and Asian leadership styles, while very different, also share important similarities. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 06 Jun 2005
- What Do You Think?
Is a “Level Playing Field” a Good Thing?
There is a lot of talk these days about a level playing field, sparked in part by Thomas L. Friedman's bestseller, The World is Flat. But what is a level playing field in the world today, and does everyone play by the same rules? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 May 2005
- Research & Ideas
What Could Bring Globalization Down?
Do you think the forces of globalization are here to stay? Harvard professor Niall Ferguson says nothing is for certain. Consider what happened to the "first age of globalization" in 1914—and then look around at the world today. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Mar 2005
- Research & Ideas
Should I Pay the Bribe?
How should you handle corruption in your markets? On the heels of a recent Harvard Business Review fictional case study on corruption, HBS professor Rafael Di Tella lays out the not-so-black-and-white issues in this Q&A. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Mar 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Tricky Business of Nonprofit Brands
Coca-Cola, move over. Many of the world's best-known brands belong to nonprofits, but the brand management issues these organizations face can be quite different. A conversation with professor John A. Quelch and collaborator Nathalie Laidler-Kylander. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 06 Sep 2004
- What Do You Think?
How Do We Prepare for a World Without Cheap Oil?
How should the world (and firms, and countries) best adjust to an age of more expensive energy? Among the possible alternatives for tackling the problem, three seem to stand out. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 07 Jun 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Competition of Countries
To be successful in a global world, countries need to build on comparative advantages, says HBS professor Richard H. K. Vietor. But exploiting natural resources isn't the only answer. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
Rethink the Value of Joint Ventures
Why are joint ventures losing favor with transnational companies? Professor Mihir A. Desai discusses research that suggests globalization makes go-it-alone strategies pay off. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 19 Apr 2004
- Research & Ideas
Ground-Floor Opportunities for Retail in India
India is overcoming tradition and poverty to create opportunities for retailers ready to take a chance on a new playing field. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Feb 2004
- Research & Ideas
How Corporate Responsibility is Changing in Asia
Expectations are changing on the role multinational corporations play in improving the Asian communities in which they serve. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Feb 2004
- Research & Ideas
HBS Center Focuses on Europe
The Euro is changing the face of business in Europe, and Harvard Business School’s Europe Research Center is right in the middle of it all. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Jan 2004
- What Do You Think?
How Should We Think About the Exportation of Jobs?
It looks like productivity increases in the U.S. are accommodating growth with little increase in the number of jobs. Doesn’t it suggest that the jobs that people do hold must be getting better? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
The New Global Business Manager
What are the critical skills global managers need today compared to ten years ago? An interview with Harvard Business School professor Christopher A. Bartlett. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Lessons from a Nasty Trade Dispute
Even if the World Trade Organization rules in favor of your country’s government, it may not mean the end of a business dispute. HBS professors Rawi Abdelal and Laura Alfaro explain why. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
IPR: Protecting Your Technology Transfers
Countries are adopting stronger intellectual property rights to entice international corporate investment. But who really benefits from IPR? Should multinationals feel secure that their secrets will be protected? A Q&A with professor C. Fritz Foley. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.