Frontiers
AI & Machine Learning The Working Limitations of Large Language Models
Understanding large language models’ limitations can help users discern which tasks they are and are not well suited for.
Mikhail Burtsev, Martin Reeves, and Adam Job
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AI & Machine Learning
Use Open Source for Safer Generative AI Experiments
Aron Culotta and Nicholas Mattei
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Marketing Strategy
The Myth of the Mainstream
In a polarized culture, market to your brand’s top supporters, who can help build your fan base among skeptics.
Marcus Collins
Financial Management & Risk
The Case Against Restricting Stock Buybacks
Research on stock buybacks does not find evidence that the practice results in the economic costs that critics allege.
Nicholas Guest et al.
Technology Implementation
Don’t Get Distracted by the Hype Around Generative AI
Hype around generative AI tools like ChatGPT impede business leaders’ ability to make well-informed technology choices.
Lee Vinsel
Quality & Service
When Doing Less Adds Up to More
Research shows that organizations that reduce complexity can motivate employees to deliver a better customer experience.
Zeynep Ton
Financial Management & Risk
International Tax Reform the C-Suite Can’t Ignore
New OECD rules will change how businesses are taxed internationally by 2024. Here’s how multinationals should prepare.
Danielle Rolfes et al.
Technology Implementation
A Better Way to Pilot Emerging Technologies
Research suggests leaders should focus on a use case for cutting-edge technologies first, then develop a business case.
Torbjørn Netland et al.
Business Models
New Threats to the Subscription Model
Inflation and supply chain disruption are exposing the risks of relying on a subscription model in some markets.
Oded Koenigsberg
Corporate Social Responsibility
The PR Power of Fessing Up
Research shows that a company’s confessions to past wrongs enhances people’s perception of its corporate responsibility.
Sarah A. Soule and Lambert Zixin Li
Customers
The Limits of Neuroscience in Business
Before investing in products touting business insights from brain research, managers must understand how they fall short.
Jared Cooney Horvath
Developing Strategy
Every Company Needs a Political Strategy Today
Companies must be prepared to respond strategically to state and federal policies that conflict with stakeholder values.