June 11, 2013
by Oliver
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The impact of marketing on potential buyers represents a frequent research objective. In my news box I found these interesting figures and statements today. A survey was conducted in collaboration with the JMG-Research firm in Paris to measure the impact … Continue reading
January 3, 2013
by Oliver
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The financial turmoil has changed customers’ perceptions and expectations regarding banking significantly. Hence it is recommended that (retail) banks undertake different measures to rebuild and to maintain customer trust in the banking business. One approach for so doing is to … Continue reading
October 29, 2012
by Dagmar
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I stumbled upon a new index, when I was searching for some interesting news for our Management Portal. This is the PwC Global Consumer Index, or GCI. In their press release they write: ‘The Index is a leading indicator of … Continue reading
October 18, 2012
by Dagmar
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An economic crisis is a period full of risks and uncertainties – not only for businesses but also for their employees. Naturally, people develop different strategies of coping with such a situation, depending on their skills, personal attitudes and their … Continue reading
April 2, 2012
by Oliver
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Today the German newspaper “Handelsblatt” presents an appalling opinion from Peer Steinbrück, the former Minister for finance. Here Mr. Steinbrück suggests increasing the top income tax rate in Germany in order to generate additional revenues for the authorities. Well, this … Continue reading
February 12, 2012
by Oliver
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CEOs Must Prioritize Their Organizations’ Behavioral Traits—and Back Them Up with Strong Structural Capabilities, says New Report from The Boston Consulting Group Boston, January 31, 2012 –Organizational capabilities greatly affect long-term corporate success and none more so than behavioral aspects. … Continue reading
October 26, 2011
by Oliver
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Taking into account the current situation regarding Eurozone’s problem, the BBC website offers an excellent website that explains the issues and challenges. BBC News – Q&A: Greek debt crisis.
December 31, 2010
by Oliver
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During the research for my thesis I found this very interesting article concerning “behavioral strategy”. It addresses the impact of the subconscious mind on strategic management. Left unchecked, subconscious biases have the ability to undermine strategic decision making. This does … Continue reading
April 8, 2010
by Oliver
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For the purpose of my PhD-thesis in the field of banking I have to make a lot of literature review and analysis of existing studies. Thanks to universities, teachers, research and consulting companies a pure vast of excellent information is … Continue reading
March 3, 2010
by Dagmar
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Subscribers to the Real-World Economics Review Blog have awarded the Dynamite Prize in Economics to Alan Greenspan, Milton Friedman and Larry Summers. It says at the Real-World Economics Review Blog: ‘Alan Greenspan has been judged the economist most responsible for … Continue reading