The True Source of Inequality: Values

The article, “Corporatism, not capitalism is to blame for inequality,” by Edmund Phelps, the 2006 Nobel in Economics, appeared in the July 24, 2014 Financial Times. For Phelps, the term corporatism refers to the values of an egalitarian, progressive society that at the same time encumbers innovation. He discussed his views on corporatism in an…
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African women: a paradox

This week I met a group of great women business leaders from West Africa. African women are a powerful driving force. At the same time, their social recognition is not always on a par with that force. I find this somewhat paradoxical. African women have an important role to play on every level: some women are…
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BYOD: Innovation for Added Value

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is about using readily available technology – such as smart phones and free – inside an organization, explains IESE’s Javier Zamora. The question is: Now that every company has access to sophisticated technology, how can BYOD help not only lower costs but also add value?  
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How personal networks matter in Africa

Last month, the annual meeting of the Strategic Management Society (SMS) revolved around the theme "Strategies in a world of networks." Have you ever heard anyone say "connections are not important in this part of the world"? That would be quite unusual, don't you think? It's no surprise, then, that networks matter in Africa just…
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