Knowledge at Wharton

Myers-Briggs has been widely used by businesses and other organizations for decades to assess personality. But there is little if any science behind it notes a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by two Deloitte executives argues that relying on best practices is too backward-looking given the breakneck pace of business change today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. and India could become stronger partners if they find a way to deal with threats of sanctions says Marshall Bouton of the Center for the Advanced Study of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies have high-value customers and low-value ones but they all matter for businesses that want to make the most out of them according to a new book by Wharton’s Peter Fader and Sarah Toms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so boost the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Businesses must do their part to make sure employees can take the time to vote without facing consequences at work Wharton’s Eric Orts writes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress’s role in federal governance has weakened in recent years but it could gain more strength by better exercising oversight Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faith-based groups are increasingly investing in socially and environmentally responsible causes generating attractive returns to then reinvest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Chambers shares hard-won lessons from his new book ”Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerrold Fine’s debut novel ”Make Me Even and I’ll Never Gamble Again ” packs the power of a Babe Ruth home run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former GE vice chair Beth Comstock talks about her time at the company and the challenges that lie ahead for new CEO Larry Culp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guilt isn’t always a positive trait but it does make people more conscientious and reliable and thus more worthy of trust says Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new credit scoring mechanism promises to make credit more widely available but it could lead to riskier forms of lending experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both traditional and digital-first retailers know they need to provide a true omnichannel experience -- but they still struggle to get the balance right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two new reports suggest that human beings must change their diets in order to save the planet. But getting people to change lifelong dietary habits is a difficult task that often goes against personal tastes and cultural traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In order to build a better economy we must find more accurate ways to measure value within it economist Mariana Mazzucato writes in a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s national focus on AI the resources it is bringing to bear on the effort and the presence of ambitious entrepreneurs could let it overtake the U.S. in the field according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copycats can pose an existential threat to any business. A new book discusses strategies to not only stay ahead of them but also thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada has become the first developed nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. How will it affect the country’s politics and economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excessive debt increasing state control of the economy and fears over an end to reforms are undermining confidence in the Chinese economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing student loan debt is “changing the culture of America ” says one expert and it impacts the economic choices we make all the way through retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former White House infrastructure adviser D.J. Gribbin and Wharton’s Kent Smetters discuss the right path forward for improving aging roads bridges and other transportation systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some three billion people in the world have no access to clean cooking solutions taking a toll in particular on women’s health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research looks at the gender gap among high-achieving math students and its potential implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India is the world’s fastest-growing economy and could remain so for 20-30 years. Can it succeed at shrinking its great wealth disparity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.