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Why Aren’t There More Asian Americans in Leadership Positions?

Harvard Business Review

In two separate studies (by Ho and Jackson in 2001 and by Lin and colleagues in 2005), participants generated lists of all stereotypes they had heard about Asians. ” More importantly, when Asians do act assertively, they may be penalized for violating the stereotype.

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An Inside View of How LVMH Makes Luxury More Sustainable

Harvard Business Review

Since 2001 LVMH has studied its life cycle carbon footprint, focusing on both the obvious energy hogs — its stores and distribution — and brand-specific issues, such as packaging in spirits and personal care. I’ll then discuss some of LVMH’s challenges. Managing Carbon and Energy.

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All Hail the Generalist

Harvard Business Review

Academics and serious economists were dogmatically dedicated to the efficient market hypothesis — contributing to the inflation of an unprecedented credit bubble between 2001 and 2007. In more straightforward language, a man with a hammer is more likely to see nails than one without a hammer.

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