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How Managers Can Avoid Playing Favorites

Harvard Business

But when managers favor one employee over another, morale and productivity suffer. What Great Managers Do. Exceptional managers find and capitalize on their employees' unique strengths. . Maybe you’re both fans of the same hockey team or you both like foreign films. Here are some strategies to ensure fairness.

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The Simple Economics of Machine Intelligence

Harvard Business

We shifted from a film-oriented, chemistry-based approach to a digital-oriented, arithmetic-based approach. In contrast, the value of film-related chemicals fell – we wanted less of them. The speed and extent to which managers should invest in judgment-related capabilities will depend on the how fast the changes arrive.

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“A Friend of a Friend” Is No Longer the Best Way to Find a Job

Harvard Business

I located a great source: A weekly meeting held by an organization for white-collar job seekers in the Bay Area, a portion of which was dedicated to successful job seekers telling their stories — on film. So, are weak ties still the key? Everyone involved in hiring decisions should think carefully about who is being recommended and why.

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Theranos and the Dark Side of Storytelling

Harvard Business

In attempting to recoup a $96 million investment, Partner Management Fund LP accused Theranos of “ a series of lies, material misstatements, and omissions ,” and filed suit for securities fraud. In fact, Holmes is set to be played by Jennifer Lawrence in a film written and directed by Adam McKay of The Big Short.).

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When AI Becomes the New Face of Your Brand

Harvard Business

As brands assume more and more AI functionality, businesses must proactively manage any potential ethical and legal concerns. Whatever the form factor, companies must skillfully manage any future shifts in customer interactions. And then there are ethical challenges.

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Sex, Power, and the Systems That Enable Men Like Harvey Weinstein

Harvard Business

And they behave in an impulsive fashion — they violate the ethics of the workplace. Stockbyte/Getty Images. In one experiment, participants in power took candy from children without blinking an eye.

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