
Frontiers

The Potency of Shortcuts in Decision-Making
Simple rules of thumb can result in more effective decision-making than comprehensive analysis.
Sebastian Kruse, David Bendig, and Malte Brettel
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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.
Blair Levin and Larry Downes

Sustainability
Why Businesses Need to Embrace the Bioeconomy
Developing products using materials from biological sources can yield more sustainable business models.
Donna Marshall et al.

Sustainability
Every (Repurposed) Product Has a Story
Goods made from reused materials are more appealing when customers are primed to spin a narrative about their history.
Bernadette Kamleitner and Carina Thürridl

Global Strategy
Multinationals Need Closer Ties as Globalization Retreats
Multinationals should cultivate local ties in the countries where they operate to counterbalance government power.
Quy Nguyen Huy et al.

Executing Strategy
How to Evaluate the Impact of Corporate Purpose
Companies must develop the capacity to accurately assess the execution of purpose-driven strategies on ESG goals.