Stanford Knowledgebase

SEPTEMBER 2004

Admitting Missteps Can Boost Stock Price
Corporations that accept responsibility for bad news rather than blame external forces may see rewards from the stock market. [Details]

Stereotypes Can Happen to the Best of Us
Racial stereotypes can be primed into our unconscious, coloring decisions even by people who disavow any type of prejudice. [Details]

Climate Change Could Have Drastic Impact on California
Global climate change could significantly alter life in California by the end of the century, according to a study co-authored by Stanford University researchers. [Details]

CEO Hubris Distorts Investment Decisions
CEOs who overestimate their ability to generate value within the company may systematically make distorted decisions about when, how, and how much to invest in new projects. [Details]

Can Cheating at Kids Soccer Lead to Enron?
Youth sports, when done well, can be an ideal way to teach kids lessons for life. [Details]

Business Websites with Country and Trade Data
Jackson Library offers a list of websites with statistics and other information about global business issues. [Details]

EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS

Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive
Nov. 14-19, Stanford Campus [Details]

Executive Management Program:
Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
Oct. 31-Nov. 5, Stanford Campus [Details]

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The Highest Goal
The latest book by Michael Ray discusses goals that give meaning to life, motivate and sustain us. It has nothing to do with success, he says. [Details ]

The Three Guineas Fund
The fund was created to help women-owned busiensses build support relationships, attract venture capital, and develop their mission and business plans. [Details]

OTHER RESOURCES

Stanford Business magazine [Details]

Executive Education Programs [Details]

Stanford Social Innovation Review [Details]

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