Bad Deals
Studies show that the majority of acquisitions fail to create any value. That is, the premium paid for the target is higher than the value that the transaction subsequently created for the acquirer.
Most executives know this. But they figure things can’t be that bad. And besides, they can do better.
What’s more, the complexity and uncertainty [...]
The Curse of Success
Knowledge-management projects often look good in the beginning. But then problems arise.
Who’s On Board
With fewer outside CEOs as directors, here's how companies are filling the gap
Why Bad Things Happen To Good Technology
New ideas take you only so far. Companies also need to innovate their business models.
Dog Eat Dog
Be warned: Industries that buy a lot of technology are becoming as cutthroat as those that produce technology
Battling Boycotts
When a company is targeted simply because of its nationality, what can it do?
How to Get China and India Right
Western companies need to become smarter—and they need to do it quickly