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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. Of the respondents, 72% said that climate change presents risks that could significantly impact their operations, revenue, or expenditures. Coca-Cola, for example, faced a water shortage in India that forced it to shut down one of its plants in 2004.

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Yelp's IPO Will Test the Flaws in Its Business Model

Harvard Business Review

In a recent paper , I combined Yelp ratings with restaurant revenues for every restaurant that operated in Seattle during Yelp's entire run there. When Yelp began in 2004, this would have been a devastating prospect. In a recent sample, nearly one out of every five reviews was filtered. The evidence shows that it does.

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How the Best Restaurants in the World Balance Innovation and Consistency

Harvard Business Review

And they face an even greater challenge: maintaining flawless consistency, while simultaneously being innovative and cutting-edge. Before the final dishes are served, the head chef personally tastes a sample from each batch, maintaining control over every single aspect.