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01 May 2006
Research & Ideas

What Companies Lose from Forced Disclosure

Increased financial disclosure standards on such issues as executive compensation should provide more useful information for investors, policy makers, and regulators. But do the companies themselves benefit? What researchers are now... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen; Financial Services

John D. Nichols

Though not a name brand, Illinois Tool Works, a manufacturer of component industrial parts, has been recognized by Wall Street and Fortune for superior financial and management performance. Much of that... View Details

Keywords: Fabricated Goods

Joseph S. Wright

Wright led Zenith Radio Corporation during its heyday as the leading manufacturer of color televisions in the United States. Under Wright’s direction, Zenith pioneered the wireless remote controller and introduced advances in color... View Details

Keywords: Fabricated Goods

Robert N. Burt

Burt took the helm of FMC Corporation in 1991 just after it had completed a major recapitalization of the business, severely impacting the balance sheet. He divested of non-core businesses, streamlined operations, and focused on new... View Details

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Lewis W. Lehr

In his first year at the helm of 3M, Lehr presided over a major reorganization of the company’s diversified operations into 4 distinct divisions. The new and improved 3M began to focus on quality and... View Details

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Theodore E. Steinway

Like other Steinways before and after him, Theodore Steinway continued the family’s dynasty in the piano making business. He is, however, known especially for his creation and publication of the Steinway... View Details

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Cedric H. Rieman

Rieman posted ten consecutive years of top level financial performance as head of Gardner-Denver. Under his leadership, Gardner-Denver expanded its base of industrial machinery customers and doubled both revenues View Details

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Reginald H. Jones

A master of strategic planning, Jones designed a new organizational model for General Electric to ensure more accountability and control for specific large industry sectors. Despite a difficult economic climate, Jones was able to double... View Details

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Fred J. Borch

During his ten years as CEO, Borch invested heavily in three major areas – computers, nuclear power and commercial jet engines. His investments, especially in jet engines, paid off handsomely for General Electric. Through his efforts,... View Details

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Harold Boeschenstein

Recognizing the commercial and scientific opportunities for fiberglass in the mid-1930’s, Boeschenstein convinced Owens-Illinois to create a new company. With the launch of Owens-Corning Fiberglass, Boeschenstein built a new industry from... View Details

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John T. Underwood

Purchasing the rights to the only “visible” typewriter available at the time, Underwood led his company to extreme success. By 1915, he had created the “largest and most complete typewriter factory in the world,” View Details

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Jon M. Huntsman

of chemicals and plastics with revenues exceeding $7 billion. Huntsman grew his operation through a series of targeted acquisitions and effective cost containment. View Details

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Arde Bulova

Profoundly influencing the art of watch making, Bulova is credited with establishing numerous manufacturing processes that permitted the standardization of parts and movements. Bulova also designed a considerable number of special tools,... View Details

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Charles F. Knight

produced 41 consecutive years of increased earnings and earnings per share and 42 consecutive years of increased dividends - both unparalleled among U.S. industrial manufacturers. View Details

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Joseph I. Miller

Under Miller’s direction, Cummins Engine was transformed from a small domestic engine producer to the largest provider of diesel truck engines in the world. He dramatically expanded the company’s presence in the international marketplace View Details

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16 Nov 2010
Lessons from the Classroom

Data.gov: Matching Government Data with Rapid Innovation

ordinary citizens have the ability to shift the balance of power in positive ways that can encourage innovative ideas to be developed into practical goods and services. "Washington, DC does not have a... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Technology

17 Feb 2014
Research & Ideas

Companies Detangle from Legacy Pensions

way out of pension plans, while still making good on their obligations.” Although companies often match those contributions, they are under no obligation to continue to do so after retirement, and employees... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Aerospace; Financial Services

13 Feb 2007
First Look

First Look: February 13, 2007

encouraging the growth of good companies that can replace imperial excess with values-based capitalism; (4) restoring respect for government by ending decades of contempt for the public sector and ensuring... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

Ralph J. Cordiner

Cordiner established the decentralized management structure at General Electric in the 50’s – an organizational structure that still exists today and is often cited as one of GE’s most important assets. Cordiner generated top market value... View Details

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Raymond H. Herzog

During 40 years of service at 3M, Herzog served in a variety of roles, but he is particularly well known for helping to start 3M’s copier business that was a huge success in the 1950s. Herzog also left his mark on the company by refining quality control View Details

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