Implicit Incentives - Publications - Faculty & Research

24 Jun 2014
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First Look: June 24

instead of participating in negotiated exchange offers. This paper critically examines this claim and argues that the incentives for holdout litigation are limited because of (1) significant constraints on creditor litigation, (2)... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

10 Jan 2005
Research & Ideas

Motivation and the Cross-Sector Alliance

clarify upfront that the dichotomy between altruistic and utilitarian drivers does not carry with it any implicit value judgment, of the "good" vs. "bad" type. While it is clear that helping the community is a socially... View Details

Keywords: by James Austin, Ezequiel Reficco & SEKN research team

12 Apr 2010
Research & Ideas

One Report: Better Strategy through Integrated Reporting

good results, particularly if financial and other incentives are tied to these results and commitments are in terms of future goals and targets. This was the case at Natura and UTC; both companies were candid about whether or not past... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

21 Apr 2009
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First Look: April 21, 2009

crossed with small incentive (ranging from U.S. $3 to $14) to open a bank savings account. We find that the financial literacy program has no effect on the likelihood of opening a bank savings account in the full sample but do find modest... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

28 Oct 2008
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First Look: October 28, 2008

financial measures makes little sense. All the financial incentives in the world won't transform CEOs into better decision makers. And bad decisions can bring companies down. Boards have an obligation to shareholders to ensure that... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

22 Jun 2021
Research & Ideas

The COVID-19 Mutiny: When Teams Leave and Take Their Clients

what “pre-soliciting clients” meant, for example. Do the same when you’re in the role of NewCo. Taking great care in hiring teams and individuals shows people thinking about leaving how seriously you view defections. Discourage lift outs through View Details

Keywords: by Robin Abrahams, Boris Groysberg, and Steven L. Manchel

15 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

High Ambition Leadership

Fredberg, and Flemming Norrgren. "The world of business has been governed by an implicit leadership model," Beer explains. "With the exception of a minority of CEOs, however—those we interviewed and others like them—the purpose of the... View Details