The Chazen Web Journal of International Business

The Chazen Web Journal publishes a diverse collection of papers on international business. Each paper and interview is briefly summarized and can be downloaded at no cost. Read more...


September 12, 2008

"Ad-ding" It All Up: Identifying the Thai Advertising Industry's Success Drivers

Richmond Ezer Escolar MBA '09

Richmond Ezer Escolar shows how Thailand's unique history, culture, refined aesthetics and cost advantages make it one of the most attractive locations in the world for advertising.

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September 12, 2008

Drug Discovery Outsourcing: India Charges Ahead

Suprita Goyal MBA '08

Drug discovery and development research have been added to the growing list of services being outsourced by U.S. companies to India. Suprita Goyal discusses this latest trend in the pharmaceutical industry.

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September 12, 2008

The Rise of the Corporate Citizen: Nike's Evolving Supply Chain

Clelia Peters MBA '09

What does corporate citizenship look like in large multinational corporations? Clelia Peters explores this complex subject by tracing Nike's changing relationships with its overseas suppliers.

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August 14, 2008

Kiran Karnik, Guiding Force for the Indian IT Industry

Suprita Goyal MBA '08
Kiran Karnik, Guiding Force for the Indian IT Industry

Kiran Karnik, President of NASSCOM in India, discusses the IT outsourcing backlash, the roles of the education system and management in IT workforce development, and the value of MBA students in India.

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August 15, 2008

Capital Change: Market-Based Philosophies for Social Good

Suprita Goyal MBA '08

Social entrepreneurs at the 2008 African Economic Forum Panel discuss business strategies for alleviating poverty, creating infrastructure, and building teamwork and leadership capacity among people in Africa.

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August 15, 2008

Tim Baldenius, Professor of Accounting

Yolande Wilson MBA '08

Accounting Professor Tim Baldenius reflects on his academic background from a comparative perspective, the methods and impact of teaching accounting, and his participation in the Chazen Study Tour to Rwanda.

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July 16, 2008

Growing Liz Claiborne, Inc.: An Interview with Co-founder, Jerome A. Chazen '50

Patrick Connolly MBA '08
Growing Liz Claiborne, Inc.: An Interview with Co-founder, Jerome A. Chazen '50

Jerome A. Chazen speaks at length on co-founding and growing Liz Claiborne, Inc. and offers perspectives on globalization in the years ahead, the role of his eponymous Institute at Columbia, and career guidance based on his own vast experience.

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July 09, 2008

China's Changing Role: From Outsourcing Base to Target Market

Richmond Ezer Escolar MBA '09

The China Business Conference presents a panel discussion on the challenges of targeting the Chinese market, including the highly competitive landscape, talent acquisition and retention, and the ability to adapt business models.

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July 07, 2008

"Microfinance as a New Asset Class": A Presentation by the Microlumbia Fund

Suprita Goyal MBA '08

Panelists invited by Microlumbia, Columbia Business School's first student-run microfinance fund, discuss the role of the microfinance industry in private investment and the empowerment of the poor.

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July 16, 2008

Nelson M. Fraiman, Professor of Professional Practice

Yolande Wilson MBA '08

Nelson Fraiman reflects on his teaching and research, identifying his favorite global projects, his strengths and areas for improvement, and the importance of international business education.

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