Strategy & Environment
How leaders make long-term choices in competitive environments.
Corporate Reputation | Strategy
As corporate value has become more intangible, leaders have less control over how their organizations are perceived. Anastasiya Zavyalova explains what that means for reputation strategy.
28 Aug
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Safety and Compliance | StrategyMany companies treat safety training as a compliance requirement. But new research shows that making safety a strategic priority can actually create value for employees, customers and shareholders.31 Jul
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Innovation | StrategyChina now files more patents than any other nation. But a new measure of innovation shows that their technological catch-up is only happening in a few manufacturing sectors.26 Jun
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Acquisitions | Strategy
What happens to shareholders when a CEO fails to be named top dog?
June 17
Corporate Social Responsibility | Strategy
Corporate responsibility shouldn’t just be about efficiency. A new framework asks businesses to consider the intrinsic value of the natural world — and act accordingly.
June 03
Corporate Political Influence | Strategy
How should corporations involve themselves in politics — if at all?
April 12
Foreign Markets | Strategy
What’s learned, and what’s lost, when foreign investors enter a market?
March 05
Mergers | Strategy
After firms merge, how does the new company's practices affect outcomes?
February 19
Business and Political Influence | Strategy
What happens when the highest leader in the country comes to call?
January 21
From the Dean | Strategy
Rice Business' Dean Peter Rodriguez on the power of presenting scientific research in plain language so important ideas are accessible to all.
January 08
Customer Relations | Strategy
Information technology has reshaped the way companies treat their customers.
November 14
Investing | Strategy
To build long-term value, keep customers — and employees — satisfied.
June 18