Wall Street Journal / MIT Sloan

 

Bad Deals

Studies show that the majority of acquisitions fail to create any value. That is, the premium paid for the target is higher than the value that the transaction subsequently created for the acquirer.

Most executives know this. But they figure things can’t be that bad. And besides, they can do better.

What’s more, the complexity and uncertainty [...]

The Curse of Success

Knowledge-management projects often look good in the beginning. But then problems arise.

Who’s On Board

With fewer outside CEOs as directors, here's how companies are filling the gap

Why Bad Things Happen To Good Technology

New ideas take you only so far. Companies also need to innovate their business models.

Dog Eat Dog

Be warned: Industries that buy a lot of technology are becoming as cutthroat as those that produce technology

Battling Boycotts

When a company is targeted simply because of its nationality, what can it do?

How to Get China and India Right

Western companies need to become smarter—and they need to do it quickly