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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.
December 01, 2004
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Anne Mulcahy: The Keys to Turnaround at Xerox
The Xerox CEO discusses the importance of honest communication, cost cutting, and "not taking a dollar out of the research and development budget."
December 01, 2004
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How Do We Work Together on Sustainable Development?
Top U.S. environmentalists note that most Americans are "pro-environment," but the lack of a unified approach hinders progress.
October 01, 2004
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Even the Furniture Can Affect Business Attitudes
A study shows that design cues can put people in a competitive or collaborative frame of mind.
October 01, 2004
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Outsourcing Has No Easy Answers, Say Panelists
Most panelists at the Oct. 9 conference say competitiveness is the key weapon against social inequality and unemployment associated with outsourcing.
October 01, 2004
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Use Weighted Averages to Determine Transfer Pricing
A prize-winning paper presents a real-world method for transfer pricing that incorporates both management and tax considerations.
July 01, 2004
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Jeremy Bulow: A Market-Based Approach to Expensing Options
A scholar parses recent proposals for financial reporting of stock option expenses, and offers a solution that reflects economic realities.
July 01, 2004
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The Surprising Impact of the Bestseller List
A researcher finds that the sales “boost” is virtually nonexistent for the best-known authors.
May 01, 2004
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Vinod Khosla: Microlending to End Poverty
The venture capitalist calls funding low-income entrepreneurs "one of the most important economic phenomena since the advent of capitalism."
May 01, 2004
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What Makes Consumers Want to Buy the Latest Model?
A new probabilistic model determines what features and pricing factors influence a buyer's decision to upgrade.
April 01, 2004
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Bill George: We Need to Bring Heart and Soul Back to Leadership
The former head of Medtronic says business should focus more on sound fundamentals, rather than short-term trading gain.