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Countries on the Cusp: The Power of Nationalism

by Martha Lagace

What’s nationalism got to do with it? If you’re talking about the world economy, then the answer is quite a lot, says HBS professor Rawi Abdelal. In a conversation about his new book, Abdelal describes the power nationalism has over new countries—and its very far-reaching effects. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

How Marketing Can Reduce Worldwide Poverty

by Martha Lagace

Marketing to the world's poorest customers? There's no contradiction, say HBS professor V. Kasturi "Kash" Rangan and research associate Arthur McCaffrey. In fact, the marketing profession can play a huge role in alleviating global poverty. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Venture Capital: Hot Markets and Current Industry Trends

by Julia Hanna

Yes, the economy has soured. But that doesn't mean venture capitalists are waiting on the sidelines. VC panelists discuss what is hot (healthcare), what is not (wireless), and how daily life has changed (a lot). Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Governance in India and Around the Globe

by Tarun Khanna & Krishna Palepu

India is not known for rigid corporate governance standards. Is software giant Infosys changing all that? A working paper by HBS professors Tarun Khanna and Krishna Palepu looks at how globalization may—or may not—foster convergence of corporate governance. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Healthcare Conference Looks At Ailing Industry

by Martha Lagace

What's plaguing healthcare? Experts including HBS professor Clayton Christensen make the diagnosis on future trends for biology and medicine—and the business opportunities within—at the 2nd HBS Alumni Healthcare Conference. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

How Toyota Turns Workers Into Problem Solvers

by Sarah Jane Johnston

Toyota's reputation for sustaining high product quality is legendary. But the company's methods are not secret. So why can't other carmakers match Toyota's track record? HBS professor Steven Spear says it's all about problem solving. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Manager or Mentor? Why You Must Be Both

by Martha Lagace

In a frank discussion on diversity with a large group of Harvard University managers, HBS professor David A. Thomas explains why managers need to do more than just mentor. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Why Corporate Budgeting Needs To Be Fixed

by Michael C. Jensen

Not to mince words, but corporate budgeting is a joke, argues HBS professor emeritus Michael C. Jensen in this Harvard Business Review excerpt. The problem isn't with the budget process—it's when budget targets are used to determine compensation. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Women Entrepreneurs Use Springboard for Funding

by Martha Lagace

The Springboard Venture Capital Forum, held recently at Harvard Business School, was a platform for twenty-three women entrepreneurs seeking heavy-duty financing. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Alfred Chandler on the Electronic Century

by Alfred D. Chandler, Takashi Hikino & Andrew Von Nordenflycht

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alfred D. Chandler Jr. examines the development of two pivotal industries in post-World War II America—the consumer electronics and computer industries. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Wrapping Your Alliances In a World Wide Web

by Andrew McAfee

HBS professor Andrew McAfee researches how the Internet affects manufacturing and productivity and how business can team up to get the most out of technology. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Can Religion and Business Learn From Each Other?

by Martha Lagace

Do religion and business have anything to say to each other? HBS senior research fellow Laura Nash believes they do. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

The Three Components of Family Governance

Having described the framework of family business governance and the governance of the business, John Davis discusses the most challenging of the family business governance topics—governance of the family itself. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Facing the New World Order

by Staff

HBS professor Michael Porter, and Jeffrey Sachs, director of Harvard's Center for International Development, discuss the ramifications — especially after September 11—of the WEF's Global Competitiveness Report 2001-2002. Is this a time of retrenchment, or opportunity? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.