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The Bullwhip Effect Can Damage a Supply Chain
As information about product orders moves up the supply chain it can
become distorted, causing overproduction or other problems. Supply
chain managers who don't know about the paper that first named the
Bullwhip Effect should, says the Journal Management Science. [Details]
What Makes Consumers Buy the Latest Model?
Whether it's a cell phone or video camera, customers weigh a list of
pros and cons before deciding to buy. Researchers have created a
model they say can help marketers decide who is most likely to
upgrade to the latest version. [Details]
When Your First Impression is a Bad One
Many people can overcome a bad first impression if they're given a
second chance. But, says Prof. Jerker Denrell, human nature and many
corporate environments mean it's very hard to get that second
chance. [Details]
Congressional Redistricting Builds Liberal Strength in the
South
Redrawing congressional district boundaries to concentrate minority
voters into specific districts has actually created a new era of
liberal strength in southern delegations to the U.S. House,
according to research by Kenneth Shotts. [Details]
MORE STORIES
Business Can Help End Poverty Says BP's John Browne [Details]
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How To Merge Successfully
Jeff Bewkes, who had a close up view of the AOL-Time Warner
merger, says openness—including honest internal discussion and
being open to criticism—is critical to a successful merger. [Details]
Bend the Rules to Help the Poor
Taking steps to alleviate global poverty and to transfer
technology to developing countries will benefit global
businesses, Raymond Offenheiser, the president of Oxfam
America, told the Conference on Global Business and Global
Poverty. [Details]
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Vinod Khosla Endorses Microlending [Details]
Narcissim is Not Leadership [Details]
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The Search for Revenue
On the Internet (Case Study)
Sponsored searches were an important source of revenue for
companies such as Yahoo! and Google as the Web grew. However,
as search engines became more sophisticated and consumers
relied upon them for more activities, the scope for new
revenue opportunities increased. [Details]
Ethics and Bioscience
A new book by Business School Lecturer Margaret Eaton follows
biotechnology industry research, development, and marketing of
medical and bioscience products, highlighting the ethical
decisions business managers frequently face. [Details]
MORE STORIES
The Modern Firm: Organizational Design for
Performance and Growth
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