IESE Business School
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Go solar: How social movements influence and help grow emerging industries like green energy
Dedicated social movements can make a difference for pro-social firms and industries, especially where the business climate is unfavorable
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Reducing returns in online shopping
Receiving goods in one batch — even at the expense of fast shipping — leads to greater satisfaction and fewer returns
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How to get managers to heed algorithm-based recommendations
A study at Zara shows what companies must do to optimize human-algorithm interactions.
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How corporate venturing squads are unlocking innovation
These partnerships have the potential to yield breakthrough innovation quickly and at a relatively low cost
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How pandemic and war are transforming global finance
New report explores macroeconomic stability and policy, the international monetary landscape and the sustainability of sovereign debt post-2020
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For women, early promotion is vital to reducing the gender pay gap
Getting promoted young is a virtuous circle that raises pay expectations for everyone, but especially women, according to new research from IESE Business School
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Virtual and hybrid teams with shared values perform better
For modern managers faced with hybrid teams, it pays to be aware of the cultural differences that members bring to the table
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How boards of directors can withstand turbulent times
IESE Business School Professor Jordi Canals in his latest book, Boards of Directors in Disruptive Times: Improving Corporate Governance Effectiveness, offers a detailed analysis explaining why the prevailing model of corporate boards is falling short in our current era of accelerated change and radical transformation
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Mend your supply chain to prevent a brand disaster
Would you know if your suppliers were using unauthorised subcontractors? Ten years on from the Raza Plana disaster, research from the fashion industry reveals some key predictors of the practice. Knowing these can help you sew up your supply chain's loose ends
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Lack of female inventors hinders women's health innovation
Discrimination in the labor market is not just an issue for the individuals affected, but it affects the entire society due to the absence of the contributions of those who were discriminated against
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How to make better decisions
The key to good decision-making is understanding biases, following a process and taking a holistic approach