This UNC Kenan-Flagler research publication explores trends and issues that affect today's business environment.
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Location. Location. Location. Location impacts corporate income taxes
Recovery rates and credit crisis The role credit default probabilities play
First to be last The long-term benefits of learning more slowly
Rethinking knowledge work Applying lean principles to increase efficiency
The power of influence The role social status plays in effective leadership
The importance of post-merger branding Fusion strategy yields a higher payoff
Navigating the Commercial Paper Market Getting into the short-term financial world without getting burned
If in Doubt, Ask the Expert Creating a safe environment for employees to seek help
Battle of the Brands Intensifies New insights on private-label marketing
Reading Between the Lines Econometric model bests Wall Street analysis
Challenging Accounting "Rules of Thumb" Developing more accurate costing systems
ERP: Plan for a Balancing Act Why companies struggle and how to succeed
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Benefits of Competition: Competition between rival companies increases the value of employees The relationship between high-value employees and successful companies is reciprocal.
Marketing with options and forwards Applying financial options to consumer marketing pays.
The benefits of boomerang employees Companies should keep their doors open for valued former employees.
Off-shoring evolves When is it best to outsource? How does the strength of your rivals affect pricing and differentiation?
Bank risk-taking What is the link between reporting transparency, risk, and regulation?
The power of simpler strategy Rules of thumb play an important role in effective strategy.
Give the People What They Want: Driving adoption of wireless Web services in the United States Businesses run the risk of alienating customers by crossing the line between providing helpful services and intruding.
Don't blame the short sellers Sometimes the best of intentions have negative consequences.
A dose of reality for today's marketers In economic downturns, consumers are more likely to turn to private labels.
Retailers' dirty little secret Inventory discrepancies can cost retailers money in lost sales.
Acting dishonestly in the name of equity Under what conditions do people act dishonestly to help or hurt others?
In the interest of full disclosure Issues of transparency and liquidity have taken on particular relevance.