How are companies around the world planning to change their spending and investment strategies in order to respond to an uncertain and, in many areas, slowing economy? We surveyed and interviewed senior finance executives around the world to gain a view into these plans. The results of our survey, combined with more than 30 in-depth interviews, document evolving management practices at a critical momentýwhen the opportunities presented by globalization and technological advancement are matched by volatility, uncertainty, and intense pressure to produce results.