Sinopse
Audio interviews with industry leaders and senior faculty with exclusive insights on current topics brought to you by Knowledge@Wharton and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Episódios
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McDonald’s Chicken Pledge: A Golden Move?
20/03/2015 Duração: 23minAs McDonald’s promises chicken free of human antibiotics it wins on both food safety and marketing strategy. Experts discuss the gains -- and challenges -- for the company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why Bridgeway Capital Gives Away 50% of Profits to Charity
19/03/2015 Duração: 22minBridgeway Capital founder John Montgomery speaks with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about his core values: Integrity performance efficiency and service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Finding New Solutions for Managing Global Garbage
18/03/2015 Duração: 05minAround the world garbage in the oceans remains a big problem. So how do we get the world to recognize this problem and stop the dumping? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Does Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Have a Future?
18/03/2015 Duração: 17minSome thought Obamacare would mean the end of employment-based insurance. While that did not happen the threat has not fully lifted according to Wharton’s Mark Pauly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Has the Time Come for a Cuban Telecom Boom?
17/03/2015 Duração: 25minAs the U.S. prepares to normalize ties with Cuba big opportunities await the telecom industry. However laws to facilitate and protect investments are critical. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How to Build a Strategy for ‘the Long Game’
13/03/2015 Duração: 09minBusiness leaders often find themselves focused on short-term goals that distract them from creating a longer-term strategy according to a new book co-authored by Wharton’s Paul Schoemaker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Here’s a Glimpse into the Future of U.S. Private Investment in Cuba
13/03/2015 Duração: 26minAs the relationship between the United States and Cuba evolves so does the potential for U.S. investment in the island nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Are Credit Bureaus Poised to Fight for the Consumer?
12/03/2015 Duração: 26minThe three credit bureaus this week signed a settlement with the New York AG’s office pledging to repair consumer disputes and increase scrutiny. Will they walk the talk? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Tough Choices for U.S. Tech Firms Doing Business in China
06/03/2015 Duração: 24minU.S. technology companies face hard choices as China’s new antiterrorism law requires uncomfortable disclosures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How Companies Are Managing the Millennial Generation
05/03/2015 Duração: 33minFirms have employed wide-reaching programs to help their millennial workforce learn and grow which in turn helps with retention and recruitment says Goldman Sachs chief learning officer Jason Wingard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Taylor Swift Trademarks and Music’s New Branding Model
04/03/2015 Duração: 33minTaylor Swift’s bid to trademark phrases from her songs highlights a shift in the music industry’s business and branding models intellectual property experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why ’Citizens Are Winners’ of the FCC’s Net Neutrality Ruling
03/03/2015 Duração: 04minIn this Knowledge in 5 podcast former FCC chairman Reed Hundt discusses the implications of the agency’s recent ruling on net neutrality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Will Walmart’s Wage Increase Pay Off?
27/02/2015 Duração: 32minWalmart’s modest wage increase may be a smart way to keep the company’s options open regarding future raises but it may not sufficiently inspire workers according to Wharton’s Adam Cobb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The FCC’s Net Neutrality Ruling: Net Gains Net Losses
27/02/2015 Duração: 15minAn “open Internet ” free of entry bans throttling or paid prioritization won the day in a big FCC ruling. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains the business implications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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When Using Social Media Beware the Invisible Audience
26/02/2015 Duração: 23minSocial media has augmented our ability to communicate but it has also made it easier to misunderstand and misread our audience — or to be misunderstood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Poor Sports: Is There a New Low in Owners’ and Players’ Behavior?
24/02/2015 Duração: 14minClaims of racism domestic abuse bullying ethical breaches: What’s behind the recent rash of poor behavior in professional sports? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Who Will Be the Winners and Losers in the Eurozone Stalemate?
18/02/2015 Duração: 22minThe eurozone may have more to lose than Greece should a “Grexit” take place says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The HSBC Scandal: A Red Flag for U.S. Regulators?
18/02/2015 Duração: 27minAs British banking giant HSBC battles a scandal over helping tax evaders and criminals the U.S. financial system must heed warning signals say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Exploring the Next Iteration of Social Entrepreneurship
17/02/2015 Duração: 25minDiana Ayton-Shenker founder and CEO of Global Momenta and the first Social Innovator in Residence at Wharton has made it her mission to help organizations optimize their impact through social entrepreneurship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Confidence Games: Why People Don’t Trust Machines to Be Right
13/02/2015 Duração: 02minWhen given the choice of trusting our or another person’s conclusions or accepting facts based on algorithmically analyzed data most of us tend to trust the human more. But new Wharton research shows that may not always be the best choice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.