The article features research co–authored by Prof. Akinola that explores the “temporal discrimination effect.”
Timing is Something
The Economist’s Which MBA?
Prof. Katherine Phillips talks about the appointment of Yahoo’s new CEO, Marissa Mayer, and the opportunity for corporate change.
Marissa Mayer to the Rescue of Yahoo
Marketplace Radio
Prof. Kogut comments on the political and personality conflicts dominating the board at Yahoo, ahead of the naming of the company’s next CEO.
So, Who Wants to Be Yahoo’s New CEO?
The Wall Street Journal.com
Prof. Noam talks about the reasons for News Corp. to consider a split of its media conglomerate.
News Corp. May Become Two Separate Companies
Marketplace Radio
Prof. Fisman shares his book recommendation, The HP Way, for the outlet’s B–School Summer Reading List.
Summer Reading List: The B–School Edition
Bloomberg Businessweek
Prof. McGrath shares her thoughts on what Yahoo’s CEO Scott Thompson can do to help his company re–emerge as a technology giant.
How Can Yahoo Revive Its Fortunes?
The Washington Post
The article notes Prof. Nissim’s research on the significance of dividends following Apple’s decision to make a dividend payment to its investors.
Dividend Investors to Get 15% Raise
The Wall Street Journal’s SmartMoney
In an op-ed for WIRED’s Epicenter blog, Profs. Kogut and Kim address how Apple CEO Tim Cook can guide the company into a different direction, in terms of workers’ rights and economic development in the US.
Tim Cook’s Leadership Opportunity Painting the Apple Green
WIRED
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 article highlights the School’s Master Class, NYC: Innovative & Entrepreneurial Solutions to the City’s Complex Challenges, taught by Prof. Schorer.
MBA Electives Offer Hands–On Learning
BloombergBusinessWeek
Prof. Cohen discusses the problems facing Sears in 2012.
Sears Is Closing Stores, What Retailer Will Be Next?
Forbes.com
Prof. Gordon explains why Sprint and T–Mobile could create a much more competitive third option in the wireless market.
T–Mobile: Back to square one
CNNMoney.com