In August, Exxon Mobil, once the largest publicly traded company in the world, was dropped from the Dow Jones industrial average after 92 years. Exxon's removal is emblematic of the changing profiles of energy companies. ...
Economics & Business
Sep 25, 2020
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A study by an international team of researchers suggests that gender-balanced teams help businesses, especially in adverse times.
Economics & Business
Aug 6, 2020
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Companies that are extremely generous in compensating customers during a product-recall crisis may be creating unintended negative consequences and damaging their corporate reputation, according to surprising findings by ...
Economics & Business
Aug 4, 2020
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Companies and CEOs are increasingly wading into political issues. My latest research suggests that such corporate activism can come with high costs if it doesn't align with the political values of a company's customers, employees ...
Economics & Business
Jul 16, 2020
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As the political climate in the United States becomes increasingly charged, some businesses are looking to have their voices heard on controversial issues. The impact of corporate sociopolitical activism on a company's bottom ...
Economics & Business
Jun 30, 2020
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Susan Fowler turned Silicon Valley upside down in 2017 when she posted an essay on her website about the sexual harassment she experienced while working for Uber.
Economics & Business
May 4, 2020
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The future potential of early stage startups can be assessed by their existing professional relationships, research led by a team at Queen Mary University of London suggests.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2020
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Business leaders and investors are increasingly rating companies not just on short-term financial performance but on their ability to create long-term value for shareholders.
Economics & Business
Dec 4, 2019
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New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found overconfidence driven by outstanding performance is the decisive factor when companies behave badly.
Economics & Business
Nov 19, 2019
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Amazon is now the No. 1 target of activist shareholders.
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