The article features research by Prof. Green that examines how physician shortages could be eliminated.
Doctor Shortage? What Doctor Shortage?
The Washington Post.com
Deming Cup Honors Terry Lundgren and Ratan Tata
Columbia Business School’s W. Edwards Deming Center for Quality, Productivity, and Competitiveness recognized the winners of the third annual Deming Cup at a dinner reception on Tuesday, October 23.
The article discusses research by Prof. Federgruen that finds fast food customers place considerable value on the length of time that they have to wait.
Something for the Weekend Column
Financial Times.com
Prof. Federgruen talks about how global automakers, like Renault, are focusing more on manufacturing in Africa.
Global Car Companies Hunt Big Game in Africa’s Growing Automotive Market
International Business Times
Strategic Leaders Need Vision, says General George Casey
Retired general George Casey, the 36th chief of staff of the US Army, shared his expertise on strategic leadership with Columbia Business School students, including military veterans, on Tuesday, February 7, at the School.
The Financial Times’ Something for the weekend mentions a paper co–authored by Prof. Olivares that examines the connection between severe weather and automobile assembly productivity.
Something for the weekend
Financial Times
Prof. Olivares explains the difficulties of optimized scheduling in retail stores during the holiday season.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Shopping
The Wall Street Journal’s SmartMoney
Deming Cup Honors Dynamic Leaders
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler Group, and Brent James, MD, chief quality officer of Intermountain Healthcare, were honored on Wednesday, November 2, as recipients of Columbia Business School’s second annual Deming Cup awards.
Forbes discusses a paper by Prof. Ray Fisman that compiled a comprehensive list of diplomatic parking violations by U.N. diplomats. The paper revealed how social norms and culture influence corrupt officials.
The World’s Most Corrupt Diplomats, As Told Through Parking Tickets [Map]
Forbes
Dean Glenn Hubbard is featured in The Wall Street Journal, where he discusses how Columbia Business School has evolved its curriculum and prepares students to lead organizations through change and crises.
Columbia’s Business Dean on Disclosure, Leading, Ethics
The Wall Street Journal