November 2004

Examining Worker Productivity
Economics professor Kathryn Shaw burrows into steel mills and high-tech companies to see how human resource practices can improve productivity. [Details]

Toting Up Stock Options
As prominent shareholders and high-tech managers battle over how to account for employee stock options, researchers examine the results of past accounting. [Details]

Lessons in Entrepreneurship
A combination of luck and preparation fueled these four entrepreneurs from the class of ’79. Students today prepare through expanded course offerings. [Details]

Philanthropy
Under increased public scrutiny, foundation leaders discuss building trust and accountability. [Details]

Fundraising
The Business School Fund continues to grow at age 50, providing resources and flexibility. [Details]

Global Poverty
Development in poor countries is impeded by both donors and recipients, according to South Africa's minister of finance. [Details]

November cover
Illustration by
Daniel Bejar

The debate over employee stock
options continues. [Details]
Photograph by
Pete McArthur

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