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Slump in MBA Applications Hits Elite Schools

Corporate Finance

Slump in MBA Applications Hits Elite Schools

A new survey suggests Harvard, Wharton, and Stanford are starting “to show signs of struggling to lure young professionals out of the strong job market.”

By Matthew Heller | October 2, 2018

SEC Probes Deeper If Cos. Have Political Ties: Study

Risk Management

SEC Probes Deeper If Cos. Have Political Ties: Study

Researchers find that companies' political connections may boost SEC scrutiny rather than deter it.

By David Katz | August 7, 2017

Crime Doesn’t Pay, Says Harvard Bribery Study

Crime Doesn’t Pay, Says Harvard Bribery Study

Corruption does boost local sales, but those are canceled out by the costs associated with bribery, as indicated by return on equity.

By David McCann | March 1, 2016

Disruptive Innovation: A Flawed Idea?

Disruptive Innovation: A Flawed Idea?

Executives say they want disruptive innovation, but what they really crave is "managed evolution," says John Parkinson.

By John Parkinson | July 10, 2014

Study: Firms that “Cast” Earnings Calls Underperform

Risk & Compliance

Study: Firms that “Cast” Earnings Calls Underperform

Firms that only take questions from favorable analysts underperform in future quarters, according to a new working paper from researchers at Harvard and the London School of Economics.

By Alissa Ponchione | October 2, 2013

Start Me Up

A new book shows how to anticipate the critical decision points in a start-up company’s growth.

By CFO Staff | November 15, 2012