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Too Woke to be True? How Wokewashing Undermines the Credibility of CEO Sociopolitical Communications  

An increasing number of CEOs are nowadays taking public stances on sociopolitical issues. The authenticity of these CEO sociopolitical communications or “CEO activism,” however, cannot be taken for granted. Even purportedly socially conscious companies sometimes take actions inconsistent with their … Continue reading Too Woke to be True? How Wokewashing Undermines the Credibility of CEO Sociopolitical Communications  

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How do Elections Change Business Strategies for State-owned Companies in Emerging Countries?  

By J Katherine Bahr Typically, a company with state ownership in an emerging country has a reasonable guarantee to key resources. But what happens when government’s priorities change? A new study in the Global Strategy Journal finds that in a … Continue reading How do Elections Change Business Strategies for State-owned Companies in Emerging Countries?  

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Losing a Founding Member of Your New Venture Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Thing  

By Sarah Steimer Founding leaders of successful venture teams often bring the inspiration, ideas, and resources necessary to spur innovation within the company. Turnover is, however, a fact of business, and these individuals and other members of the firm don’t … Continue reading Losing a Founding Member of Your New Venture Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Thing  

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A Spinout’s Biggest Competitor May Be the Parent Company, Not Other Entrepreneurs  

By Sarah Steimer In 2022, there were 5 million new business applications, a 42% increase from 2019, according to payroll software company Gusto. But new research published in Strategic Management Journal suggests that if these new ventures are in the … Continue reading A Spinout’s Biggest Competitor May Be the Parent Company, Not Other Entrepreneurs