Economies Of Scale And Scope - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Nov 2024
In Practice

Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times

availability risk during economic downturns During economic downturns or periods of high unemployment, capital may be scarce. Support structures typically needed to grow a business—like financing and... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

30 May 2005
Research & Ideas

Germany’s Pioneering Corporate Managers

wrestled with for years. German firms needed more scale and centralization—and looked to American examples in the great "rationalization" mania of the 1920s.... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

11 Apr 2000
Research & Ideas

Financial Services 24/7

outside the Bank One structure. From a consumer's point of view, there is no visible relationship between the two banks. While there is some pooling of technology and... View Details

Keywords: by Susan Young

18 Feb 2013
Research & Ideas

Breaking Through a Growth Stall

assumptions, business partners, incentive systems, and employee selection criteria. Given the scope of the changes, communication is critical. Q: What are the most important... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

20 Mar 2020
Research & Ideas

How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak

worse than the financial crisis,” says Mills, who led the United States Small Business Administration from 2009 to 2013. “Many small businesses will not survive more than a month.” Small businesses have been scaling down View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Service; Food & Beverage

01 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

The Slow, Steady Battle to Fix Cancer Care

on a holistic treatment plan comprising one of eight "bundles." “If we can drive down costs while improving outcomes, that will be much more favorable to our economy View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Health

30 Jun 2020
Book

Capitalism Is More at Risk Than Ever

The book Capitalism at Risk first appeared in 2011. The problems it identified with social inequality, global trade strife, and environmental degradation have only accelerated by 2020. The new edition of Capitalism at Risk, subtitled How Business Can Lead, is expanded... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

22 Aug 2011
Research & Ideas

Getting to Eureka!: How Companies Can Promote Creativity

innovate if they are going to maintain their edge, or maintain their existence at all. "For the University as well as for the economy and our nation, the importance of... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

12 Dec 2019
Research & Ideas

How to Turn Down the Boil on Group Conflict

results were consistent for both Democrats and Republicans, or even if they just presented an anonymous “Party A” and “Party B.” “They are totally insensitive to the scope or... View Details