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March 01, 2008
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American Symphonies Often Spend More Than They Earn
A scholar's research suggests that a best-practices review including cost-cutting measures would help.
March 01, 2008
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Changing Recruitment Opens More Boards to Women
Stanford GSB graduates at Women's Initiative Network (WIN) encourage women to join boards and expand their networks.
March 01, 2008
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Encouraging Teamwork Can Boost Manufacturing Productivity
In a study of steel mills, rank-and-file workers in strategic teams were effective in tackling complex efficiency problems.
March 01, 2008
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Lee Scott: Criticism May Produce Innovation
The Wal-Mart president and CEO says with some issues, like sustainability, feedback can be used to get ahead of society's expectations.
March 01, 2008
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The Behavioral Impact of a Higher Price
Studies show that subjects report a medicine less effective when it doesn't cost as much.
March 01, 2008
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Why You Should Segment Your Market
Consumers can respond to the same verbal, visual, or cognitive cue in very different ways, including having different buying behavior.
February 01, 2008
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2008 Principal Investment Conference
The Volatility Will Continue; Fasten Your Financial Seatbelts, Barrack Says
February 01, 2008
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Balancing Career and Family Isn't Getting Any Easier
Women who plan strategically will successfully balance both fulfilling business careers and family lives.
February 01, 2008
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Carlos Brito: No Corporate Jets, No Executive Offices
The CEO of InBev, the world's second-largest brewer, explains how running a lean business leads to a high-performance culture — and greater profits.
February 01, 2008
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How Dividends Encourage Consumer Spending
New research suggests that investors are more likely to spend dividends and reinvest capital gains.
February 01, 2008
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Pondering the Ethics of Global Business
The Stanford GSB Alumni Association's Lifelong Learning program and Stanford Law School sponsored the discussion led by Professor David Brady.
January 01, 2008
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Baba Shiv: How a Wine's Price Tag Affect Its Taste
A study shows that cost doesn't merely interfere with perceived quality, it actually affects real quality.
January 01, 2008
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Brian S. Lowery: How Framing Impacts Views on Affirmative Action
Concern about group position and well-being can tilt peoples’ opinions against affirmative action policies, even if they want to help minorities.
January 01, 2008
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Good Scolding Can Save Natural Resources
The most effective strategy to save the planet from rampant consumption might simply be soundly scolding people who overuse.
January 01, 2008
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It’s About Forty Years Until the Oil Runs Out
Speakers at a Stanford GSB conference on environmental sustainability stressed the need for innovation in renewable energy.
January 01, 2008
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Unconscious Racial Stereotypes Can Be Reversible
Negative racial stereotypes affect even the most well-intentioned people, but research shows we can also be influenced for the better.
December 12, 2007
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Robert Joss Outlines Modern Finance and Leadership Challenges
Stanford GSB dean delivers International Distinguished Lecture at the Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies in Australia.
December 01, 2007
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Research: Corruption Causes Business Inefficiency
In countries where government corruption is higher, companies use significantly more employees to get the same job done.
December 01, 2007
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Steve Wozniak: First You Create It, Then You Grow It
The Apple Computer cofounder explains how his passion for invention meshed with Steve Jobs' "vision of making companies."
December 01, 2007
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The Tipping Point of "Cool"
Research shows that popular products can quickly lose their cache if they become favored by the masses.
November 14, 2007
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Paulo Diniz: We Will be the First Global Player in Renewable Energy
The CFO of Cosan, Brazil's top sugarcane and ethanol grower and producer, sees a bright future despite current low prices.
November 01, 2007
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Carlos Ghosn: Global Alliances Critical for Any Company's Survival
The Nissan-Renault CEO says the more car manufacturers join forces, the more they can afford the technology expenses required for innovation.
November 01, 2007
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Information Can Help You Get the Right Cell Phone Plan
Research examines whether "rational" consumers always chose the best plan for themselves.
November 01, 2007
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Richard Fairbank: “Nobody Wants to Work for a Phony”
The Capital One Financial Corp. founder says it's not what’s in your wallet, but what’s in your heart that makes you a successful leader.