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Recent Research (2012)

Below is a full article list from this issue of strategy+business.

Mixed Blessings from Antidumping Tariffs
Revenues rise at protected companies, but from price hikes — and production decreases.
 
The Dollar Payoff from CSR and Sustainability
How a deep commitment translates into better numbers in the stock market and on the bottom line.
 
When Safety Measures Boomerang for Online Auction Sites
Having too many protections puts buyers off by getting in the way of good deals.
 
The “Third Team” Approach to Board Effectiveness
Gains are seen when a subset of directors and senior executives share knowledge and ideas.
 
How Monitoring by Stock Analysts Pays Dividends
Performance improves at firms that are tracked — the more analysts, the bigger the boost.
 
Using Market Footholds to Confuse the Competition
A niche in a new market can be a base for growth — or a way to keep rivals off guard.
 
The Power of Ads on Social Networks
Bonding by proximity to personal information on the Web.
 
Best Time for a Takeover? When the Target’s CEO Turns 65
With less at risk personally, retirement-age CEOs may haggle less.
 
The Bottom Line on “Free” Gift Cards
The key question for retailers: Do consumers use the cards to stockpile or to spend more than they planned?
 
Diversification Reduces the Risk of Bankruptcy
But once diversified firms are in Chapter 11, they spend more time and money to get out.
 
Weighing the Performance of Private Equity Firms
The companies PE firms acquire aren’t any more likely to go under than other debt-heavy businesses, once some variables are factored in.
 
The Long-Term Damage from Juggling Too Many Projects
Scrambling to shift scant resources in order to meet deadlines can have a chaotic ripple effect.
 
A Big Payoff from Online Company Communities
Membership engages customers, who spend more across the board.
 
Shortening the Time Line for a Recall
Three key factors can delay — or accelerate — an announcement.
 
Why Some Family Firms Outperform in Hard Times
Companies with founders still on board did best during the Great Recession.
 
The Key to Brand Acquisitions: Marketing Capabilities
Investors reward companies that buy stand-alone brands they can market better than the sellers did.
 
A “Psychological Contract” for M&A Success
Retention of key managers improves performance after new bonds are formed.
 
Suppliers Benefit from Having Just a Few Big Customers
What they lose in bargaining power, they more than make up for in efficiencies, profitability, and stock gains.