Sustaining Sustainability: How Small Actions Make a Big Difference

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability need to be strategic in order to benefit firms and society, says C. B. Bhattacharya, author of ‘Small Actions, Big Difference.’

Marketing

Free shipping is great for shoppers, but it’s becoming an increasingly significant cost for online sellers. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Ron Berman discuss the free-shipping conundrum faced by retailers large and small.

Is Free Shipping Sustainable for Retailers?

Has the Sharing Economy Disrupted Marketing? Not Quite…
Finding Your Voice: Why Confidence Is Key to Persuasion
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Finance

Most executives care about creating long-term shareholder value but haven’t had the right tool to track it. A new performance measure introduced by Wharton’s Nicolaj Siggelkow and INSEAD’s Phebo Wibbens aims to change that.

Here’s a Better Way to Measure Long-term Shareholder Value

Why Fintech Is Disrupting Traditional Banking
A Middle-class Tax Cut: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
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Public Policy

Should Facebook and other tech platforms be regulated? Yes, but innovation and regulation must be balanced creatively so that big tech can work for society at large, writes Ravi Bapna in this opinion piece.

Can We Get Social Media to Work for Society?

Equal Health Care for All: A Philosopher’s Answer to a Political Question
Can Uber Overcome Its Regulatory Obstacles?
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Management

Mid- and late-career management is being hollowed out by various forces, leaving experienced workers unprepared to navigate the new world of work, writes Jeff Pundyk in this opinion piece.

Forced Out of Your Job Mid-career? Here’s How to Prepare

Mismatch: Why Workers Don’t Stay After an Acquisition
Do Foreign Firms Thrive in Immigrant Enclaves? O Da!
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Technology

What do top companies get right about using data to make smart decisions? Neil Hoyne, Google’s global head of customer analytics, answers that question in this opinion piece.

Building a Better Data-first Strategy: Lessons from Top Companies

Who Is Responsible for Biased and Intrusive Algorithms?
Machine Programming: What Lies Ahead?
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Innovation

Lawyers are reluctant to use big data and predictive analytics, partly because of the risk-averse nature of the legal field. But attorney Dave Walton and Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar say the benefits are worth it.

The Next Legal Challenge: Getting Law Firms to Use Analytics

Three Waves: Tracking the Evolution of India’s Startups
What Smart Manufacturers Know About Bundling Products and Services
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Leadership

Disney streaming

During a recent visit to Wharton, Disney CEO Bob Iger said acquiring household names like Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars was key to the company’s strategy for making its new streaming service stand out in a crowded market.

Bob Iger: Why Disney Is Betting Big on Streaming

All You Need Is Love: The Case for Bringing Greater Passion to Work
Pull up a Chair: How Ethan Allen’s CEO Helped Build a Furniture Empire
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Social Impact

For the Denmark-based biotech firm, the U.N. sustainable development goals are an inspiration as well as part of business strategy.

Novozymes Wants to ‘Rethink Tomorrow’

Untapped Opportunities: How Is Impact Investing Poised to Grow?
Responding to Natural Disasters: Is There a Better Way?
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