Tom Spencer
JUNE 23, 2023
Division X productivity is decreasing), methods for solving the problem (e.g., … by benchmarking industry best practices), or proposed solutions (e.g., … by employing more staff). Drivers are things that impact the problem you are trying to solve and can be formulated in four different ways: Engaging in a group exercise (e.g.,
Harvard Business
JANUARY 26, 2017
Whistleblowers can play in a big role in uncovering financial misconduct. In a study recently published in The Journal of Accounting and Economics, we examined whether firms use financial incentives to discourage whistleblowing. For example, look at Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia Cooper, formerly of WorldCom.
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Tom Spencer
APRIL 22, 2018
Try not to propose a very similar strategy to what the company has actually undertaken because this risks your answer being viewed as “too-safe” (though benchmarking similar situations that happened in other industries works quite well). You want to distinguish yourself from the crowd by thinking “outside the box”. Thank your teammates.
Harvard Business
JUNE 1, 2018
Young Millennials, driven to distraction and depression by nonstop, constantly comparative online benchmarking, can’t unglue from phones-as-performance-measuring-devices. In my thirties, I spent more time parenting than exercising. Who can blame them? Come up with your own guiding principle and make your own list of life pillars.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
After all, those that find themselves embroiled in bribery scandals, for example, face a host of consequences, including business disruption, steep financial and legal costs, and harm to their brand and reputation. Business needs to play a more powerful role in supporting responsible practices throughout every aspect of their operations.
Harvard Business
APRIL 24, 2017
In short, he became the unintended victim trapped by what the Financial Times called “byzantine organizational politics.” For instance, they can thwart legitimate change efforts that are needed to put the organization on a sounder long-term financial footing. Get benchmark information from surveys and specialist experts.
Cheryl Cran
OCTOBER 12, 2016
It is crucial that expanded awareness is at the forefront of focus – the financial profession in the past has been myopic and focused internally. When I talk to our competitors and I meet them frequently and I benchmark against them- we are very strong in our strategy and path.
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