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The 4 Types of Organizational Politics

Harvard Business Review

Even Streiff ended up concluding that it was the political nature of Airbus that prevented it from becoming an integrated company. In short, he became the unintended victim trapped by what the Financial Times called “byzantine organizational politics.” However, the reality is that politics is normal. So what is it?

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

Having such a sharp focus ensures you can better whittle down the complexity of processes/interactions, as well as ensuring you don't become too dependent either on your top talent or even on your bigger customers, which can cause you to shift your goals to better suit their needs instead of your purpose.

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Swagger Wagon

Chris Brady

I would have bought it if I hadn't listened to the Finance Pack a dozen times. Couldn't justify breaking the rules of finance. The humor is sharp, dry and keeps you looking for the next unexpected in-joke. Posted by: bcampau | November 18, 2010 at 03:06 PM That is fantastic!!!

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

Being sharp means being succinct. If you rely on searches for your background research, so will those you work with (if they are sharp). Place ad in an unusual venue, attend a political events, support a new cultural organization, or even be friendly at the Health Club. Additionally know what you have to trade.

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To Know and Still Glow

Chris Brady

She doesn't know about legal procedures, corporate hog-wash, fine print, buzzwords, punching a clock, political gamesmanship, back-channeling, gossip, back-stabbing, libel and slander, taxes, government scandal, and the encroachment of political correctness which is anything but what it suggests.

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Navigating the Complexities of Doing Business in Russia

Harvard Business Review

For example, in 2014, at the onset of the sharp deterioration in U.S.-Russian Furthermore, economic decision-making has become increasingly politicized as the government has prioritized political goals (i.e. Then, firms need to think through the types of political and macroeconomic events (e.g. ruble volatility) and policy (e.g.

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This Pharma Company Stays Innovative by Doing Two Things

Harvard Business Review

Year-on-year price increases for existing therapies have allowed the industry to maintain profitability, but those short-term fixes have come at a heavy cost: decreased public satisfaction with the industry and increased political scrutiny. Roivant’s first response was to address misaligned incentives.