The arrest of Carlos Ghosn casts a shadow over the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, which he created and led. A key lesson for corporations is the risk of concentrating too much power in a single executive, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Pay, Power and Politics: Where Did Carlos Ghosn Go Wrong?
This year will mark the first holiday shopping season in decades without Toys R Us, the venerated toy store – and Amazon seems poised to fill the void. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Christmas Without Toys R Us: Who Will Fill Its Stockings?
When it comes to taxes, people are far more sensitive to losing a dollar than gaining one. New Wharton research shows this psychological bias could be tapped for the public good. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Taxpayers Hate to Lose: How Psychology Can Help Increase Collection
Herminia Ibarra, a professor at the London Business School, argues that job transitions — even exciting ones that you’ve chosen — can come with all kinds of unexpected emotions. Going from a job that is known and helped define your identity to a new position brings all kinds of challenges. Ibarra says that it’s important Read more about 657: How Your Identity Changes When You Change Jobs[…]
From cybersecurity to a traffic-busting app to growth-disorder treatments, Israel’s innovations enrich the world, according to participants at the recent Wharton Israel Conference. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What Drives Israel’s Startup Success?
The world of technology is constantly evolving. As a marketer, you need to stay up to date on new advancements that could benefit your company. You don’t want to be left behind while your competitors forge ahead by adapting to the new world. In my consulting work, I often see marketers and business owners who Read more about How to Use Predictive Analysis to Improve Your Marketing Strategy[…]
The blockchain, a form of distributed ledger technology, has the potential to transform the financial sector by bringing lower costs, faster execution of transactions, improved transparency, auditability of operations and other benefits. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How the Blockchain Will Impact the Financial Sector
New York City and Arlington, Va., should brace for housing price increases among other trade-offs as they prepare to become home to Amazon’s new headquarters, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Amazon’s HQ2 Decision: Are the Winners Ready for Prime Time?
If your business relies on subscriptions to generate revenue, you probably offer a free trial to test your product before you ask your subscribers to pay. This is a great strategy. People may be hesitant to pay for your subscription initially, but if they can try it first, it gives you an opportunity to win Read more about How to Convert Free Trial and Free Plan Users into Paying Customers[…]
Christmas is coming, and so is the mad rush by retailers to hire seasonal workers. Will flexible schedules, bonuses, gift cards and other perks offer enough to meet the demand? Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Holiday Hiring: Can Retailers Attract Talent in a Tight Labor Market?