Research Guides: Harvard Business Journal: Citing HBR Articles

How to Cite a Generic Article

The purpose of any citation is so that the reader can find the sources you used. In the reference list or bibliography section of your paper, the general format for citing an article is this:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy

Include the author(s), publication date, article title, journal title, volume and issue numbers (if applicable), and page numbers. If available, include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or permanent link to the article.

How to Cite an Harvard Business Review Article

Meyer, E., (2014). Navigating the Cultural Minefield. Harvard Business Review, 92(5), 119-123.
Meyer, E., (2014). Navigating the Cultural Minefield. Harvard Business Review, 92(5), 119-123. Retrieved from Business Source Complete database.
Meyer, E., (2014). Navigating the Cultural Minefield. Harvard Business Review, 92(5), 119-123. Retrieved from https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=bth&AN=95639036&site=bsi-live&custid=s5308004

APA Style strongly encourages authors to cite the article's DOI, if available. Harvard Business Review articles generally do not have an assigned DOI. In this situation, it is okay to include "Retrieved from [database]" or "Retrieved from [permalink]." It is also okay omit the link altogether.