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Executing Strategy
Why Dominant Companies Are Vulnerable
When consumers feel that their choices are restricted, many respond by leaving the market leader.
Kyle B. Murray and Gerald Häubl
Global Strategy
Should You Have a Global Strategy?
To decide whether to pursue a global strategy, you need to examine industry dynamics.
Chris Carr and David Collis
Marketing Strategy
The Big Difference a Penny Makes
Should you price a consumer product at a price that ends in 99 cents — or price it at a round dollar amount?
Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Managing Your Career
How Too Much Multitasking at Work Can Slow You Down
Research confirms that you’ll be less productive if your attention is spread too thin.
Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Marketing Strategy
Selling to Many Cultures — Within the U.S.
Too many companies do not effectively target growing ethnic and immigrant markets within the U.S.
Frank V. Cespedes and Michael Wong
Financial Management & Risk
Overheard at MIT: Why Economics Isn’t Like Physics
MIT Sloan’s Andrew Lo on the importance of analyzing the uncertainty levels of a business.
Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Technology Innovation Strategy
The Surprising Impact of Fashions in Information Technology
Large companies that invest in trendy IT innovations may see their reputations — and CEO compensation — increase the next year.
Ping Wang
Collaboration
Are You ‘Pushing’ in a ‘Pull’ World?
A new book argues that companies need to adapt to a fundamental change in business.