The Messy Link Between Slave Owners and Modern Management
Harvard-Newcomen Fellow Caitlin C. Rosenthal studies the meticulous records kept by southern plantation owners for measuring the productivity of their slaves, some of which were forerunners of modern management techniques.
Content: Article | Author: Katie Johnston | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: History
The Art of Haggling
When teaching negotiation skills, many educators now focus almost exclusively on an interest-based approach in which both parties openly collaborate to find a mutually satisfying solution. However, argues HBS Professor Mike Wheeler, it’s important for students to know that there’s still a time and place for old-school haggling.
Content: Article | Author: Katie Johnston | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Negotiation