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Looking for the best CEO? A recent study finds that efficient and persistent decision makers trump good listeners.
Content: Article | Author: Steven N. Kaplan | Source: Capital Ideas | Subject: Corporate Governance
Bargaining Power – Effective Venture Capital Contracts Come in Many Forms
How much can venture capitalists protect themselves against losses if an investment goes bad? How much control should entrepreneurs be prepared to give up? What happens to both parties when a new venture succeeds? To successfully tackle the good, bad, and in-between stages of new ventures, writing the appropriate financial contract is key.
Content: Article | Authors: Per Strömberg, Steven N. Kaplan | Source: Capital Ideas | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
Beyond the Hype: Making B2B E-Commerce Profitable
After researching firms that have transferred their B2B transactions from a physical marketplace to an Internet-based one, Garicano and Kaplan devised a framework for analyzing existing and potential B2B e-commerce strategies. This method works for B2B startups as well as established companies taking their B2B transactions online, and it helps businesspeople judge whether a strategy has measurable benefits for both the company and its customers-important … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Luis Garicano, Steven N. Kaplan | Source: Capital Ideas | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business