All articles by Matt Palmquist
Persuading Consumers to Sign Long-Term ContractsJuly 12, 2013 Companies that focus on driving customer usage and spending see their conversion rates increase.by Matt Palmquist
How to Win (Twitter) Friends and Influence PeopleJuly 11, 2013 There are certain rules to follow if you want to grow your Twittersphere.
by Matt Palmquist
The Battle to Retain Market LeadershipJuly 5, 2013 Companies that lose the number one spot don’t have long to get back on top.by Matt Palmquist
How the Fortune 500 Says It’s Saving People and the PlanetJuly 2, 2013 An increasing number of companies are giving consumers specific details about their efforts to protect the environment and their workers.by Matt Palmquist
Where Retail Chains Miss the MarkJune 28, 2013 Decisions about store openings and closings often leave the stock market cold.by Matt Palmquist
When Good Celebrity Endorsers Go Bad, Markets Get Angry (But Not for Long)June 27, 2013 What’s the right move when your famous pitchperson takes a public beating?by Matt Palmquist
Nine Ways to Avoid Project MeltdownsJune 13, 2013
New research shows how successful managers keep complex projects on track.
by Matt Palmquist
The Power of “Independent” Senior ExecutivesMay 28, 2013 Top leaders appointed by previous CEOs can help rein in the incumbent.by Matt Palmquist
Research Perspectives on the New CEOMay 28, 2013 Academic studies of the recruitment of chief executives suggest that those from outside the industry do relatively well, companies pay more for generalists than for specialists, and “shadow emperors” hamper performance.by Matt Palmquist
When Companies Become Social ActivistsFebruary 26, 2013 Joining boycotts brings tactical and long-term benefits.by Matt Palmquist
Predicting “Flash Crashes”February 26, 2013 A controversial financial market indicator may be able to prevent short-term crises in the modern computerized trading world.by Matt Palmquist
Walking the Talk on Foreign ExperienceNovember 27, 2012 To stem the loss of repatriated employees, multinationals must show them more respect. by Matt Palmquist
Venture Capital Firms Trim Their Wings
August 28, 2012 In cutting down on risky investments, the VC industry is both curbing its upside potential and shortchanging startups.by Matt Palmquist
How Friendship Pays Off at the Lending DeskMay 29, 2012 Personal connections between borrowers and bankers produce better results for both sides.by Matt Palmquist
Measuring the Value of Going GlobalFebruary 28, 2012 A new way to assess the pluses.by Matt Palmquist
Taming the “Bullwhip Effect” in Supply Chains
November 22, 2011 How upstream companies can hedge the risks from demand cycles.by Matt Palmquist
Putting a Dollar Value on Academic Business ResearchAugust 23, 2011 MBA students who attend schools where teachers publish frequently end up earning more.by Matt Palmquist
Is Creativity a Bad Trait for a Senior Leader?
May 24, 2011 Supporters of the status quo — not the creative types — are seen as more effective.by Matt Palmquist
Getting a New Job? It Pays to Speak Up about Salary February 22, 2011 In a soft economy, collaborative negotiation may be the winning strategy.by Matt Palmquist
Building Support for ChangeNovember 23, 2010 A successful change management initiative requires commitment from all the organization’s leaders, not just the CEO.by Matt Palmquist
How E-mail Privacy Affects MoraleNovember 23, 2010 Companies should adopt a moderately restrictive e-mail monitoring system, and be sure that employees fully understand it.by Matt Palmquist
The Benefits of Saying You’re SorryNovember 23, 2010 Apologies, especially those that admit responsibility, can lead to faster settlements and lower demands.by Matt Palmquist
Personality Type and Risk AppetiteNovember 23, 2010 Nervous CEOs take fewer risks.by Matt Palmquist
Making the Most of FailureAugust 24, 2010 Organizations can learn more from their failures than their successes.by Matt Palmquist
Leaving Money on the TableAugust 24, 2010 Performance-based compensation plans can appeal to both employees and employers, but for different reasons.by Matt Palmquist
The Psychology of Consumer ChoiceAugust 24, 2010 Advertisements can subconsciously condition consumers to associate products with a certain feeling, which can affect the decision to buy.by Matt Palmquist
Doing Well by Doing BadAugust 24, 2010 Successful firms are more likely to break the law when their managers are under tremendous pressure to exceed quarterly goals.by Matt Palmquist
When It Pays to Stay in SchoolAugust 24, 2010 Students who enter the job market while the economy is strong find success earlier and earn higher wages throughout their careers than those who join the workforce during a down economy.by Matt Palmquist
Listen First, Comment LaterAugust 24, 2010 When new information is introduced at the start of a meeting and opinions are held until the end, groups make smarter choices.by Matt Palmquist
| Prev | Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 All | Next |
Videos, Galleries, & More
PwC insights
Is your approach to compliance constraining capital, culture and customer experience, or is it contributing to trust and competitive advantage?
