Business Strategy
Business Strategy
Understanding brand identity is crucial for every business; yet, few actually have a well-defined brand identity that inspires legions of loyal followers. Companies that are the most successful, that consistently...
Until very recently, companies thought of accidents as natural or normal. Natural disasters such as fires and floods have always existed and most companies know how to use risk management to protect themselves. But...
Almost every company in the world will eventually face a period of stalled growth. This phenomenon occurs in every industry, and affects businesses both large and small. Stalled growth affects well-managed companies,...
In What the U.S. Can Learn from China, Ann Lee discusses ways in which the United States can improve its economy, governance, and confidence by looking to China. The U.S. economy is the worst since the...
The startling technological advances of the Internet age have changed the way we think, the way we play, and the way we work. As a result, the arena for business success is more open and expansive than it has ever been...
In market economies, value is a very important metric. Investors want the value of their funds to grow in ways that compensate them for risk, as well as for the interest they sacrificed by not investing elsewhere. To...
In today’s world, Transparency – acting with candor, disclosure, integrity, and honesty – is increasingly linked to both survival and success. Not only does Transparency enhance...
Advances in technology have broken down borders, bridged oceans, and created relationships between people and cultures where none had existed before. Because of these changes, cultural differences need to be...
In Toyota Under Fire, authors Jeffrey Liker and Timothy Ogden recount how Toyota Motor Corporation effectively dealt with serious allegations concerning the safety of its automobiles while struggling...
When it comes to efficient production and operational excellence, Toyota’s reputation is world-class. As a company, it has been the standard-bearer for innovation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing...
