List of Knowledge Articles

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May 16th, 2022

Nudging Luxury Consumers to Contribute to Charity

Many luxury brands have engaged in corporate social responsibility by linking products to a charitable cause. But altruism is at odds with the...

By L. J. Shrum

Technology and Innovation

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May 11th, 2022

When Design Thinking Clashes With the Existing Business Culture

Increasingly firms are seeking new methods to stimulate creativity in a fast-moving business climate. Many turn to design thinking — but with mixed...

By Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini

Accounting

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May 09th, 2022

Activist Short Sellers vs. Financial Analysts: Competitive Claims of Expertise

The methods and aims of activist short sellers and financial analysts are often at odds. In a highly competitive environment, there is a battle for...

By Hervé Stolowy, Luc Paugam

Strategy

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May 06th, 2022

How to Choose the Right Growth Strategy?

Larger firms often outperform their smaller competitors. But as companies scale up, how do different growth strategies affect performance? Pierre...

By Pierre Dussauge

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Operations Management

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April 16th, 2022

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How Can We Force Companies To Keep Our Data Safe?

With online shopping, loyalty programs, smart devices and many other aspects of business and daily lives, companies collect vast amounts of our personal...

By Ruslan Momot

Strategy

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April 16th, 2022

To Prosper in a Crisis, Adopt the Strategy of Large Family Businesses!

Family businesses are full of surprises. They have very strong roots while being highly international, they avoid layoffs while staying focused on...

By Alain Bloch

Technology and Innovation

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April 15th, 2022

4 Lessons From Bringing Design Thinking Into a Business

Design thinking has been hailed as the latest strategy to gain a powerful competitive edge in both innovation and processes. But to be successful, it...

By Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini

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Leadership

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April 15th, 2022

Why Former Soldiers Could Make More Trustworthy CEOs

Damaging cases of financial fraud often directly involve company CEOs. Are CEOs with a past in the military less likely to commit fraud? Or are they just...

By Georg Wernicke

Leadership

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April 15th, 2022

CEO Pay and Philanthropy: When Good Intentions Attract Bad Attention

In giving large compensation to CEOs, some companies receive criticism in the media, while others escape attention. Recent research shows that the...

By Georg Wernicke

Strategy

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April 15th, 2022

Unintended Consequences: When Minority Directors Get a “Pass” in Cases of Fraud

Companies are increasingly facing societal pressure to diversify their boards. However, these well-intended measures may have unforeseen consequences, a...

By Georg Wernicke