What goes around comes around: Jobless recoveries nothing new
New research by W. P. Carey School of Business faculty finds that jobless recoveries have been with us far longer than most experts think. In fact, sluggish job growth has followed U.S. recessions since at least 1950.
European Central Bank fraught with turbulence in early years
The European Union has faced some formidable hurdles since its debut in January 1999.
High-flying CEO adheres to mantra 'small is beautiful'
A small Pennsylvania firm whose CEO values "flexible minds" in his employees has managed to outbid the corporate heavyweights of the aerospace world to win federal government contracts.
Iridium's house of cards: An analysis
An outgrowth of Motorola in the late 1980s, Iridium was set up to be the world's first global wireless phone company.
Dissatisfied consumers turn tables on companies in cyberspace
In the old days, an unpleasant customer service experience prompted an outraged report circulating among a few friends and relatives. Today, a spurned customer has the potential to reach millions through Word of Web (WOW).
The waiting game: It's not always a bad thing
To wait or not to wait is not the question. Rather, it's how — and to what extent — an imposed delay affects our enjoyment of consumer products. W. P. Carey School of Business marketing professors take a closer look at delays and consumer opinions.
Separation of powers: Active, independent boards enhance credibility
Research team discovers an unintended benefit of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Aside from tightening controls on corporate misbehavior, the law creates better board governance which, in turn, improves a corporation's credibility with the market.
Should failed executives clean up on the way out?
In an economy buffeted by war, outsourcing and the rising cost of basics like food and housing, many corporate executives remain removed from such cares and worries. As cost-cutting hits the factory floor and the back offices, costs in the executive suites continue to soar.
Ahead of its time: Services program plays critical role in business community
As the Center for Services Leadership at the W. P. Carey School of Business enters its third decade, its founders recall a time when they faced off with skeptics who doubted the importance of services in business education.
Measuring success: New trends in global business bring supply chain management to center stage
New research shows world-class measurement systems for strategic sourcing and the supply chain help drive an organization's cost savings, revenue growth, new product development, supplier relationships, and shareholder value. What's the secret?