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September 01, 2005
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Co-Financing Doesn't Make Movies More Profitable
An economist says that for movie studios, sharing costs and profits is just as risky as going it alone.
September 01, 2005
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Integrated Systems Improve Medical Care and Control Costs
Research says proposals to move away from managed care would be a mistake.
July 01, 2005
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Asking Consumers to Compare May Have Unintended Results
A professor of marketing says telling people to make comparisons, can "change the behavior of consumers in very fundamental ways."
July 01, 2005
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The Four-Minute Search for the Perfect Mate
Through the lens of dating, a marketing professor looks at how people make choices.
June 01, 2005
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Bad Preparation Puts Community College Students at Risk
A scholar examines the state of American education.
June 01, 2005
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Caution About a Bioterror Attack on the U.S. Milk Supply
A scholar imagines the worst — and puts together mathematical models to help determine how best to prepare for it.
June 01, 2005
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Untested Assumptions May Have a Big Effect
A professor of organizational behavior says senior leaders need to understand how their mental models of business affect organizational performance.
June 01, 2005
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The G8 Debt Relief Plan May Not Help
A move to forgive $40 billion in debt owed by the world's poorest nations is unlikely to result in large benefits for the struggling countries.
June 01, 2005
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The Surprising Reason Urban Schools Attract Less Qualified Teachers
New research shows that teachers seeking their first jobs overwhelmingly choose school districts near to where they grew up.
June 01, 2005
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When First Impressions Flop: The Power of Getting a Second Chance
Opportunities to show different sides of yourself to bosses and colleagues in numerous situations is critical to career advancement.
May 01, 2005
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BP’s John Browne: Corporate Vision Key to Creating Shareholder Value
In any business, “it’s absolutely critical not to lose the plot,” says Browne.
May 01, 2005
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‘Sense and Respond’ Tailors Message to Customers
A next-generation business model attempts to pinpoint the right individual with the right message, product, or service.
May 01, 2005
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When it's Rational to Buy Irrationally Priced Stocks
A behavioral finance study analyzes hedge fund trading during the dot-com technology bubble.
April 01, 2005
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Jack Welch: Create Candor in the Workplace
The former head of GE says, "people are afraid to speak out" in a bureaucracy, which creates an environment that slows you down.
April 01, 2005
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Research: The Bond-Rating System Isn't Broken
Certified agencies may "miss" based on short-term news, but they still serve their purpose for large institutional investors.
March 11, 2005
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Stanford Alumni Conference in London: Global Business, Global Poverty
Professor John Roberts moderated. Distinguished panelists included John Browne, MS ’81; Sir Dominc Cadbury, MBA ’64; and Sir Deryck Maughan, MS ’79.
March 01, 2005
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Joss Challenges Alumni to Change the World
Business is not only an economic, but also a social institution that should be used to solve some of the world's most difficult challenges, said Joss.
February 01, 2005
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Discredited "Mozart Effect" Remains Music to American Ears
Researchers suggest the myth that listening to classical music boosts intelligence grew from anxiety about early childhood education.
February 01, 2005
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Edward Lazear: Generalists Succeed as Entrepreneurs
Survey data confirms that those who have had a variety of jobs and experiences are more likely to start their own companies.
February 01, 2005
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Factory Simulation Program Wins Wide Recognition
The model, developed by two GSB faculty members, received a teaching innovation award and is now used in more than 40 colleges and universities.
February 01, 2005
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Hau Lee: The Role of Confidence in Successful Supply Chains
How shared information and trust can curb irrational worry and prevent inefficiencies.
February 01, 2005
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Smart Startups Don’t Wait to Set Up Accounting Systems
A study shows that those with early financial monitoring systems grow faster in revenues and head count.
February 01, 2005
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When CEOs Are Paid for Bad Performance
Does excessive pay for less-skilled CEOs signal a breakdown in corporate governance?
January 01, 2005
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The Impact of a Woman's Personal Style on Career Success
New research suggests that ambition and assertive behavior from women may set them back at certain firms.