249 Posts found for Source: Stanford University

During an economic downturn, Cemex, the world’s second-largest cement maker, decided to try to sell more products to Mexico’s poor. Almost by accident, the company discovered a global model for developing previously overlooked markets.

Content: Case Study | Author: Ricardo Sandoval | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Social Responsibility (ESG), Strategy | Industry: Construction | Company: Cemex

At Intel, we see five stages for dealing with a new problem: First, you ignore its existence; second is denial; third, you blame others for it; fourth, you assume responsibility for it; and fifth-a solution is coming.

Content: Quotation | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Problems / Solutions

This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005 at Stanford University.

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management

If you’ve ever agonized over whether it’s the right time to replace an old gadget with a spiffy new model-knowing that the new one may well become obsolete in a few months-you probably have an inkling of the kinds of decisions high-tech marketers must make in planning their products. And if you’re marketing such products yourself, you probably have puzzled over when to time each … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Sang-Hoon Kim, V. “Seenu” Srinivasan | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Market Research, Marketing / Sales

Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best … [ Read more ]

Content: Quotation | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Personality / Behavior, Wisdom

Public companies have been criticized for granting stock options to employees without adding chits to the corporate expense pile. As regulators and some shareholders argue for new rules, Stanford Business School researchers Jeremy Bulow and John Shoven try to follow the money-and the logic.

Content: Article | Author: Frederick Rose | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Accounting, Finance

No matter how quickly-or how dramatically-a company’s competitive environment might change over time, it must hold two things constant: its sense of purpose and its commitment to creating “mutual advantage” for stakeholders. According to John Browne, group CEO of global energy giant BP, an unwavering focus on these objectives enables organizations to adapt to their competitive landscape-and in turn sustain shareholder value. Watch a video … [ Read more ]

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management | Industry: Petro / Chemical

Microsoft CEO gives presentation at Stanford Business School – see bottom of article for link to full video

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management | Industry: Software

A high salary doesn’t necessarily mean that a CEO is more competent than his or her peers, say researchers. And the pattern of job effectiveness not matching pay levels seems to affect more CEOs of large firms than small ones.

Content: Article | Authors: Lewis Kornhauser, Robert Daines, Vinay B. Nair | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Corporate Governance

Jack Welch talked with Stanford Dean Robert Joss on April 27 – use the link at the bottom of the article to view the 1 hour video

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management

It’s pretty obvious that you can tell lot about a person from the way she outfits her home or office. But what you may not know is that your own behavior can be subtly influenced by her choice of items when you’re in that space-without your even realizing it. In studying this effect, Christian Wheeler, assistant professor of marketing, has found that certain types of … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Marguerite Rigoglioso | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Organizational Behavior

How should companies price goods that they ship between their own divisions or related companies?

Internationally, that quandary confronts the producers of nearly half of all U.S. imported goods, a third of all U.S. exports, and a huge proportion of global trade elsewhere. By definition these aren’t arms-length deals in an open marketplace, and they raise tough questions. What price, for instance, might Ford of Germany … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Frederick Rose | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Accounting, Finance

Corporations that accept responsibility for a bad financial year rather than blame external forces may see rewards from the stock market, according to recent research from Stanford professor Larissa Tiedens and her former colleagues at the University of Michigan.

Content: Article | Author: Marina Krakovsky | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Public Relations

The Stanford business school student-run speaker series brings well-respected leaders of business and social sector communities to campus to share their views of leadership with student audiences. Speakers discuss their leadership style, personal vision, and strategies for success. Download and view the videos at this site…

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management

video of Bezos speaking at Stanford Business School’s Conference on Entrepreneurship

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management

video of Dubinsky speaking at Stanford Business School’s Conference on Entrepreneurship

Content: Thought Leader | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Management

Two Stanford researchers argue that organizations like the World Bank should stop making subsidized loans and instead give emerging countries outright grants.

Content: Article | Authors: Jeremy Bulow, Kenneth Rogoff | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Economics, International

Are women still at a disadvantage when it comes to attaining career success? Yes and no, says a new study. Women across the board seem to be enjoying greater parity with men-except in “good-old-boy companies,” where a woman’s personal style and needs for work/family balance may clash with organizational expectations, values, and demands.

Content: Article | Authors: Charles O’Reilly, Olivia O’Neill | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Women in Business

This survey of more than 800 MBAs from 11 leading North American and European schools found a substantial number were willing to forgo some financial benefits to work for an organization with a better reputation for environmental and social responsibility and ethics. The research was by David B. Montgomery of Stanford and Catherine A. Ramus of UC Santa Barbara. In the study, reputation for ethics … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Catherine A. Ramus, David B. Montgomery | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: MBA Related, Social Responsibility (ESG)

When should nonprofit groups consider a merger? How can a nonprofit merger work to the advantage of both parties? What are the pitfalls, and how can they be avoided?

Content: Case Study | Author: Donald Haider | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Nonprofit | Industry: Non-Profit | Companies: STRIVE/Chicago Employment Services (STRIVE/CES), Suburban Job-Link