Management

How to get Corporate Strategy to Engage with Climate Change

Climate change is becoming an emergency around the world. So why doesn’t it get more priority among corporate strategy executives? Oxford University’s Rafael Ramirez poses and answers that question in this opinion piece.

Why Ridesharing Reaps Unexpected Benefits

ridesharing culture

Ride-sharing can be more than just transportation. Research co-authored by Wharton's Lindsey Cameron reveals unexpected social and cultural benefits from what happens inside the car.

Why Older Entrepreneurs Have the Edge

age of successful entrepreneurs

Research co-authored by Wharton's Daniel Kim busts the popular myth that the most successful startups are founded by whiz kids.

Workplace Romance: Did McDonald’s Make the Right Call?

McDonald's CEO fired

The recent firing of McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook over a workplace romance highlights a growing intolerance for inappropriate behavior that used to be overlooked.

In the Digital Age, How Companies Can Go from Vulnerable to Vigilant

Wharton's George Day and co-author Paul Schoemaker discuss their new book on how companies can safeguard themselves against disruption in the digital age.

The Whistleblower’s Dilemma: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?

whistleblowers in business

How does a worker know what warrants a whistleblower response -- and how can organizations encourage those who want to report a misdeed to come forward?

Whither the Ping-pong Table? Which Perks Matter Most to Employees

perks that work

Perks can serve as an important signal about a company’s culture and what it stands for -- but they have to be done the right way.

Will Walmart’s Health Care Gamble Pay Off?

Walmart Health Care

With its new suburban Atlanta health clinic, Walmart is making a risky move into the provision of primary care services. Two experts discuss whether the strategy will benefit the company[…]

GE’s Pension Freeze: Will It Help — or Hurt?

GE’s move trims employee benefits and could depress morale as the company consolidates -- and struggles to find a sustainable new business model, note Wharton experts.

How Cost Management Needs to ‘Save to Transform’

how cost management is changing

Cost management in the digital age is about more than reducing costs or driving growth. It must be part of a larger transformation process that also includes digital technologies.

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