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The Big Picture of Business – Biggest Excuses They Use… and You Should Avoid: Rationales and Reasons Why Businesses Fail

Strategy Driven

We’ve got the latest technology. Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Examples: This company reflects the character of its CEO. The wise CEO is one who listens to others, surrounds himself-herself with smart people and fosters a spirit of teamwork. Our company has got the most up to date technology.

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Research: CEOs with Diverse Networks Create Higher Firm Value

Harvard Business Review

For example, firms with better-connected CEOs can obtain cheaper financing , and firms with well-connected board directors see better performance. We wanted to explore whether the diversity of CEOs’ networks might affect their firms. These connections had to be at least senior managers or higher positions to be considered.

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The Big Picture of Business- When the Rules Don’t Fit the Game, Corporate Cultures Reflect Business Progress and Growth

Strategy Driven

Topics discussed include the society that produced business scandals, accountants and auditors, pedestals upon which CEOs are placed, spin doctoring, compensations and accountability issues with managers. That the CEO can make or break the company single-handedly. Addictive organizations show frozen feelings and ethical deterioration.

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The Big Picture of Business – The Fatal Flaws of Corporate Thinking

Strategy Driven

Topics discussed include the society that produced business scandals, accountants and auditors, pedestals upon which CEOs are placed, spin doctoring, compensations and accountability issues with managers. That the CEO can make or break the company single-handedly. Addictive organizations show frozen feelings and ethical deterioration.