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October 01, 2003
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Research: Why Some Workers Fear Virtual Teams
Remote collaboration can increase efficiency, but some fear that freely pooling their knowledge may make them obsolete.
September 15, 2003
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Too Much Management Can Block Innovation
Even some well-established practices may be counterproductive
September 01, 2003
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Consumers Work Hard for Certain Loyalty Programs
Offers that feel tailored to one's taste cause people to view the offer as more attractive, and work much harder for it.
June 15, 2003
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Stereotypes Do Reinforce the Status Quo
Research establishes cause and effect between exposure to certain stereotypes and subsequent agreement with statements that support current social norms.
June 01, 2003
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Research: When Is It Smart to Outsource?
A series of new papers suggests that outsourcing manufacturing may stifle innovation, and that a different model might be better.
May 29, 2003
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Steve Jobs: Singing a New Tune
The Apple CEO shows off the new iTunes Music Store, and explains why the company has been so successful with its risky venture into retail stores.
May 01, 2003
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Don Quixote's Lessons for Leadership
Drawing on classical literature and contemporary film, Jim March creates a movie produced in Europe and America based on the idealism in Cervantes' novel.
April 15, 2003
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Rod Kramer: What Makes a Successful Pitch?
An analysis of Hollywood script meetings reveals how organizational decision makers assess the creative potential of others.
March 15, 2003
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Economic Analysis: Debt Relief Doesn't Help Small Countries
Highly indebted poor countries should be targeted not for debt relief but for direct aid that would assist in building social infrastructure.
March 01, 2003
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Jennifer Aaker: Trusted Brands Face Higher Risk With Mistakes
Brand personality has a significant impact on customer relationships, and the ability of a brand to recover from errors.
March 01, 2003
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Women’s Conference: Leaders Need Passion and Perseverance
Debi Coleman, MBA ’78, relies on six important elements for achieving results.
November 15, 2002
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Too Much Screen Time?
Research suggests that spending time on the internet outside of work can have negative effects on personal life.
October 22, 2002
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Consumers Combine Web and Traditional Stores When They Shop
Mixing online and offline shopping is essential to the multichannel habits of today's consumers.
September 01, 2002
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Slow Growth for Business-to-Business Online Buying
Adoption of e-procurement hasn't happened as quickly as some thought, researchers say, because no single system yet dominates.
August 01, 2002
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Jeremy Bulow: What Causes Gasoline Price Spikes?
Production factors and local regulations — not political conspiracies — cause price fluctuations at the pump.
August 01, 2002
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The Rise of the Mighty Microbrew
Researchers explain how industries dominated by large firms actually create an environment where smaller specialists can thrive.
August 01, 2002
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Why Do Some Companies Thrive While Others Fail?
Researchers in the growing field of organizational ecology say it's vital to look at the entire life cycle of the business, including the failures.
May 01, 2002
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Don't Blame Trade Liberalization for Labor Market Chaos
Research finds little or no evidence of shuffling of workers in the five years after trade liberalization.
May 01, 2002
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Ignoring Global Labor Standards Isn't Good for Business
A new study dispels the idea that having the lowest labor standards provides competitive advantages in the global economy.
May 01, 2002
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James Van Horne: Shedding Light on Dubious Accounting
The Stanford GSB professor says earnings statements have declined in relevance since companies tweak them to make themselves look more profitable.
May 01, 2002
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Measuring Executive Accountability
Researchers establish that residual income, or economic value added, is indeed an efficient performance metric.
May 01, 2002
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A New Way of Looking at Markets
In a book excerpt, an economist explains how people are finding new ways to make exchanges that bring mutual gains.
May 01, 2002
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VC Funding Signals Growth Strategy
New research suggests that initially the amount is less important than the fact that venture funds were invested at all.
February 01, 2002
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Robert Joss: Beware the Shortcut to the Top
In a seminar, the Stanford GSB dean explains that many organizations don't properly think through when to put certain employees in top jobs.