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April 09, 2010
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Stefanos Zenios: Reexploring Differences among For-Profit and Nonprofit Dialysis Providers
Research looked to determine whether profit status is associated with differences in hospital days per patient, an outcome that may also be influenced by provider financial goals.
April 01, 2010
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Believe Me, I Have No Idea What I'm Talking About
Experts can be more persuasive by expressing uncertainty, argues Stanford Graduate School of Business marketing professor Zakary Tormala.
April 01, 2010
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Jonathan Reckford: Success Comes from Following My Faith and My Heart
Why the CEO of Habitat for Humanity left corporate leadership to lead the global nonprofit.
April 01, 2010
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Michael Spence: Ongoing Growth Needs Global Financial Regulation
The economist says the resilience of developing nations during the world economic crisis is encouraging, but long-term growth needs a global strategy.
April 01, 2010
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Stanford Professors Assess Landmark SEC-Goldman Suit
Two Stanford finance experts distinguished between ethical and legal issues in an analysis of the Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Goldman Sachs.
April 01, 2010
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William Sharpe: Staying Flexible on Retirement Spending
Research looks at how workers can be sure to save enough to retire.
April 01, 2010
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Zakary Tormala: Is “Thinking” or “Feeling” More Persuasive?
Research shows that identical messages can have different impacts depending on whether they are couched as “I think” or “I feel.”
March 06, 2010
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Small Steps, Big Leaps Briefing: The Science of Getting People to Do the Right Thing
The Center for Social Innovation conference showcased how to use gentle nudges, subtle tweaks, and quiet prompts to summon better behavior.
March 01, 2010
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Can Oil Filters Improve Health Care?
Motorcycles can be a key to effective health care for millions of people across Africa.
March 01, 2010
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Incentives for Employees in Just-in-Time Settings
In some manufacturing environments, having workers engage in just-in-time production can actually cause motivational problems and increase costs.
March 01, 2010
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Kenneth Chenault: Don't Shy from Harsh Facts
The head of American Express says that, even when the news is bad, helping employees understand reality leads to success.
March 01, 2010
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People in the Minority May Know Themselves Better
Research explores why some people hold minority opinions and also seek them out.
February 15, 2010
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Let Your Personal Style Prevail Says the 2010 Porras Award Winner
Laura Sanchez, MBA ’94, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, is honored by the Hispanic Business Students Association
February 09, 2010
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Peter Gleick: The Real Cost of Water We Use
The Pacific Institute leader says California is reaching a point where water used on crops costs more in ecological damage than it provides benefits.
February 01, 2010
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Despite Costs, Outcome in Iraq Has Been Worth It Says Condoleezza Rice
Stanford GSB professor Condoleezza Rice looks back at lessons learned and consequences of Middle East policy decisions of the Bush Administration.
February 01, 2010
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Isadore Sharp: We Hire for Attitude
The Four Seasons Hotels founder says a key decision early on was firing top people who weren't motivated to serve customers above all else.
February 01, 2010
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Jennifer Aaker: Harnessing Social Media to Make a Difference
How small acts can create big change.
February 01, 2010
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Netflix Broke the Rules and Won
Research explores how the DVD rental company succeeded in a tough marketplace.
February 01, 2010
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What Happens When Consumers Stereotype Nonprofits and For-profits?
How we perceive for-profit and not-for-profit organizations can affect how both groups do business.
January 26, 2010
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John Mackey: Putting Business on a Path to Higher Consciousness
The Whole Foods CEO says a “conscious business” is one that subscribes not to the almighty dollar but to changing and improving the world.
January 01, 2010
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Carlos Ghosn: Electric Cars Are Alive and Well
The CEO of Nissan says the forthcoming Leaf will be key to his company's zero-emissions future.
January 01, 2010
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John Wolfensohn: "There Will Be a Monumental Shift of Economic Power"
The former World Bank president says that, in the next 40 years, today's leading countries will go from having 80% of the world's income to 35%.
January 01, 2010
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Spending on Happiness
Money can’t buy you love but it can buy happiness — as long as it’s money for someone else.
December 01, 2009
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Social Pressures Affect Corporate Strategy and Performance
A scholar says social pressure plays a major role in determining corporate strategy and performance.