Organizatons
The informal sector is ubiquitous in Africa and other emerging markets. The performance of these informal firms can be significantly influenced by informal institutions. But what are the deep roots of informal institutions? And how have they interacted with the colonial shocks in Africa?
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Do those organizations positioned close to the boundaries of a tier—relatively high or low within a tier—behave differently from those positioned in the middle of the same tier?
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While research has shown that people prefer brands that align with their values — often illustrated through corporate social responsibility reports — it wasn’t clear how people were responding to firms taking political stances.
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For managers, the findings suggest that employees outside affiliations with competing organizations can pose challenges to collaboration. By understanding and managing these dynamics, managers can help employees work together more effectively and maintain strong internal collaboration.
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Looking to boost your craft firm’s authenticity claims? Show, don’t tell Authenticity is one of the best qualities a brand can have: For example, a 2023 poll showed that 75%…
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As of 2022, 98% of the S&P 500 publish sustainability reports largely detailing corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. While these efforts rarely make headlines, they have proved an important brand…
Read MoreEmployee turnover is a multimillion-dollar problem for organizations. According to Gallup, replacing exiting workers can cost one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. Yet when it comes to your…
Read MoreU.S. regulators are notoriously suspicious of companies with ties to foreign governments merging with or acquiring local firms. The concern is that these foreign entities are being influenced by the…
Read MoreRecruiting “entrepreneurial” candidates has become a key strategy for increasing innovation and agility at most large corporations, yet the difficulty of finding and hiring innovative talent has almost become a…
Read MoreWhen many phone companies shifted to making smart devices, one firm in particular — Nokia — stuck by its flip phone design. This summer, the device saw a burst in…
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