Strategy News
November 07, 2011
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.
November 03, 2011
The article features a study by Prof. Pham that finds relaxed shoppers are willing to pay up to 15% more for goods than those who are less relaxed.
Just Relax, Then Buy More and Pay More For It
The Wall Street Journal
October 19, 2011
The article highlights the announcement of Prof. McGrath to the 2011 Thinkers 50 Strategy Award shortlist.
The World’s 50 Leading Thinkers List Closer to Being Unveiled
IEDP
October 13, 2011
The article highlights a new Master Class taught by Prof. Schorer that allows students to pursue solutions to city–related problems, like the supply–and–demand of taxis at NYC airports, in collaboration with city officials, private businesses, and other government entities.
Landing and Waiting
The Wall Street Journal
October 11, 2011
The article features a paper by Prof. Beim that explains how inflation may be a future tool for the eurozone and finds the real costs of a Greek default to the ECB.
Correct: Update: ECB At Risk If Greece Defaults — Study
The Wall Street Journal
September 26, 2011
The article discusses a study by Prof. Morris that examines the role of gender in workplace negotiations.
Women not as good as men at asking for money for themselves
Financial Times
September 19, 2011
Prof. Brett Gordon weighs in on Netflix’s decision to separate its DVD and streaming services. The below link will connect you to BloombergBusinessWeek’s pick–up of the original AP article.
Netflix says it’s sorry, then creates new uproar
Associated Press
September 14, 2011
The article highlights the popularity of Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa’s Personal Leadership & Success course at Columbia Business School.
The Church of B–school
Fortune
August 19, 2011
Study by Prof. Sheena Iyengar finds that for high-end items, price can serve as a signal for quality, pertinent in a consumer’s decision–making process.
Why You Conspicuously Avoid the Cheaper Wine
The Wall Street Journal's SmartMoney