HBS Cases: Looking Behind Google's Stand in China
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.
What's the Best Way to Make Careful Decisions?
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? What do you think?
Featured Cases
Endeavor: Creating a Global Movement for High-Impact Entrepreneurship
This case describes a critical inflection point in the growth of an international development "mentor capitalist" nonprofit, Endeavor. As Endeavor aims to scale its high-impact entrepreneurship model globally, founder Linda Rottenberg must determine what success looks like for the organization and which growth option will most effectively take Endeavor in that direction. The case begins with a panel of business leaders selecting a new class of Jordanian entrepreneurs to join the ranks of Endeavor's prestigious portfolio. Their decision forces them to wrestle with the questions: "What is high impact entrepreneurship, and how will it contribute to the economic development of a country like Jordan?"
Distribution at American Airlines (A)
American Airlines sought to reduce the fees it pays to global distribution services (GDSs) (such as SABRE) to reach travel agents. But GDSs held significant tactical advantages. For example, GDSs had signed long-term exclusive contracts with the corporate customers who were American's best customers. Furthermore, travel agents tended to favor whichever GDS offered the highest commissions - impeding price competition among GDSs. Against this backdrop, American considered how best to cut its GDS costs.
Faculty in the News
How to get Americans saving for retirement
Robert Pozen
FT.com, February 9, 2010
Smaller schools learn to play to their strengths
Stephen Greyser
Financial Times, February 7, 2010
The business of sport
Stephen Greyser
Financial Times, February 7, 2010
Credit unions launch a savings lottery, and everyone hits the jackpot
Peter Tufano
Washington Post - Online, February 7, 2010
Private equity firms brace for tax battle
Josh Lerner
Reuters, February 7, 2010
