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Questions about Harvard Business Review

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When was Harvard Business Review founded and by whom?

Harvard Business Review was founded in 1922 by Dean Wallace Donham. He declared the need for a new publication to serve as a bridge between academic theory and real-world application.

What topics did Harvard Business Review cover after World War II?

Following World War II, Harvard Business Review focused on cutting-edge management techniques developed inside large corporations like General Motors. The magazine billed itself as the magazine for decision makers during these three decades of refinement.

Why did Suzy Wetlaufer resign from Harvard Business Review on the 8th of March 2002?

Suzy Wetlaufer resigned from Harvard Business Review on the 8th of March 2002 after an affair with former General Electric CEO Jack Welch became public knowledge. Two senior editors left immediately citing an unfair office climate and claiming the relationship broke ethical standards.

How did Adi Ignatius change the frequency of Harvard Business Review when he joined in 2009?

Adi Ignatius changed the frequency of Harvard Business Review from ten times per year down to six times per year to improve quality upon joining in 2009. He realigned the magazine's focus to deliver information matching the zeitgeist readers were living through during those difficult years.

Who has won the annual McKinsey Award seven times since 1959?

Peter F. Drucker received the annual McKinsey Award seven times throughout his career with Harvard Business Review. Other past winners include Clayton M. Christensen, Theodore Levitt, Michael Porter, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, John Hagel III, and C. K. Prahalad.