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- 22 Sep 2003
- Research & Ideas
When Protestors Knock at Your Door
You may not enjoy being targeted by a non-governmental organization, but you better learn how to manage that relationship, say HBS professor Debora Spar and Lane LaMure. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 25 Aug 2003
- Research & Ideas
Studying Japan from the Inside
What comes next for Japan’s economy? Masako Egawa, executive director of Harvard Business School’s Japan Research Office, sees a period of fundamental change ahead. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 28 Jul 2003
- Research & Ideas
It’s India Above China in New World Order
Can India overtake China? That's the title of an influential new article in Foreign Policy magazine. A Q&A with authors Yasheng Huang of MIT and Tarun Khanna of HBS. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Researchers Contribute Globalization of Markets Papers
A summary of papers written for the Globalization of Markets Colloquium. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Historical Perspective: Levitt Shaped the Debate
Theodore Levitt’s work was outrageous—and outrageously smart. HBS professors Richard S. Tedlow and Rawi Abdelal put "The Globalization of Markets" in perspective. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Peeling Back the Global Brand
The global brand is a hard nut to crack. In a session devoted to these seemingly all-powerful brands, professors and practitioners exposed the fault lines. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 09 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Around the World of Entrepreneurial Ventures
Whether delivering pizza or building gizmos for cell phones, the companies that get launched outside the United States bring unique issues to the table, says HBS professor Walter Kuemmerle. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 May 2003
- Research & Ideas
Corporate Transparency Improves For Foreign Firms in U.S. Markets
International companies that interact with U.S. markets are more transparent in their dealings, say Harvard Business School doctoral candidate Suraj Srinivasan. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 21 Apr 2003
- Research & Ideas
Will American Brands Be a Casualty of War?
Does your U.S. brand play well overseas? If so, heed the words of Harvard Business School professor John Quelch: A swelling anti-American tide could wash away the international popularity of U.S. brands. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 07 Apr 2003
- What Do You Think?
Should Global Business Initiatives Be Devalued?
Are executives who ask this question overreacting to current events? Or, if the current geopolitical events are merely symptoms of a greater and longer struggle, should we begin to think about devaluing, discounting, or postponing global initiatives in favor of more predictable business investments "closer to home"? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Mar 2003
- Research & Ideas
Globalization: Little Impact on the Continent
Erasing borders may have good and bad effects on the economies of Africa. Under the imperative "There’s no turning back," experts at the conference embraced reality and suggested ways for Africa to benefit from globalization. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Feb 2003
- Research & Ideas
In Troubled Africa, Botswana Flowers
Quick, name the country with the highest sustained growth in real output over the last forty years. The surprising answer: Botswana. Harvard Business School professor Debora L. Spar discusses the dynamics behind this little-reported story. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 09 Dec 2002
- Research & Ideas
UnileverA Case Study
As one of the oldest and largest foreign multinationals doing business in the U.S., the history of Unilever's investment in the United States offers a unique opportunity to understand the significant problems encountered by foreign firms. Harvard Business School professor Geoffrey Jones has done extensive research on Unilever, based on full access to restricted corporate records. This recent article from Business History Review is the first publication resulting from that research. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Sep 2002
- Research & Ideas
Foreign Multinationals in the U.S.: A Rocky Road
Why do many of the world’s leading multinationals experience managerial and performance problems in the United States? The answers, as offered by Harvard Business School professor Geoffrey G. Jones, provide lessons for all companies operating on foreign soil. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Aug 2002
- Op-Ed
Using Big Business to Fight Poverty
Can an international alliance of global corporations win a war on poverty? Yes, if such an alliance is well planned and formed soon, according to HBS professor emeritus George C. Lodge. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
How Business Strategy Tamed the “Invisible Hand”
Theories of competition and strategic planning are essential ingredients in running a global business. In this excerpt from Business History Review, HBS professor Pankaj Ghemawat outlines their development. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
Entrepreneurship in Asia and Foreign Direct Investment
A look at local entrepreneurship in four economies in Asia offers a fascinating lens on Foreign Direct Investment, says HBS professor Yasheng Huang. Discussing his new research proposal at an HBS International Seminar recently, Huang also offered insights on what it might mean as China rises. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
How to Look at Globalization Now
How should smart companies position themselves in the global economy? By training a historical lens on the process of globalization and thinking about strategies that can take advantage of its current, intermediate state—what HBS professor Pankaj Ghemawat calls "quasiglobalization." Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 08 Apr 2002
- Research & Ideas
How to Negotiate “Yes” Across Cultural Boundaries
Myriad factors can make or break a deal, according to Harvard Business School professor James K. Sebenius. As he explains in this excerpt from Harvard Business Review, the "web of influence" in many countries is more important than meets the eye. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Globalization: The Strategy of Differences
Should your global strategy optimize scale or exploit differences? HBS professor Pankaj Ghemawat suggests a mix-and-match strategy in this excerpt from Harvard Business Review. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.