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What Does Swine Flu Teach Us About Supply Chain Risk?
Federal officials says that a swine flu vaccine will not be available until late November at the earliest. Professor Awi Federgruen discusses what this long lead time for a vaccine teaches us about supply chain risks.
Lessons from the Ice Cream Business
How do you create a socially conscious business model? It's a lot like creating a new ice cream flavor, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield told students. Greenfield spoke with Greyston Bakery CEO Julius Walls, Jr. on leadership in social enterprise.
Fix a Credit Card Industry Gone Awry
Fees, fees, fees galore. At some level, I think the behavior of credit card companies violates most people's basic understanding of what is a fair and appropriate way to treat consumers.
David Stern: Changing the NBA's Game
NBA Commissioner David Stern recently spoke to students about how he has responded to change and crises during his tenure as head of one of the world's largest sports organizations. Read more.
Be Fair, But Beware
Fair process is good for firms and employees, says Professor Joel Brockner. But it may come with a downside.
Value Investing for Family Wealth
Family Wealth Management, a new Executive Education program launched in partnership with the Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing, is designed to specifically address some of the unique challenges facing families with large and complex investment portfolios.
Why Business Schools Need to Be Green
While some of the world's leading organizations have made meaningful progress on their environmental impact, there remains a general lack of expertise on the way that business intersects with the environment.
On or Off, Uptick Rule Brings Modest Results
Professor Charles Jones says that while the resurrection of the uptick rule will likely reverse the increase in shorting activity that occurred when it was repealed in 2007, its long-term impact will be limited.
Game Time for Green Panda
A new venture by Megan Bordi ’09 and her business partner won this year's A. Lorne Weil Outrageous Business Plan Competition. Their business brings an educational aspect to the online game market for kids and tweens in China.