Publications

08 Jul 2014
First Look

First Look: July 8

Publications 2014 AMACOM Own Your Future: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Thrive in an Unpredictable Economy By: Brown, Paul B., Charles F. Kiefer, and Leonard A. Schlesinger Abstract—It used to be that if you studied and worked... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

March 2020 (Revised June 2023)
Case

EyeControl: Inspiring Communication

By: Paul A. Gompers and Danielle Golan

Eye-controlled communication device startup EyeControl was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel in 2016 by cofounders with a shared personal connection to locked-in syndrome—a neurological disorder that left sufferers cognitively sound, yet paralyzed, with the exception of eye... View Details

Keywords: Health Disorders; Communication Technology; Business Startups; Expansion; Finance; Decision Making; Social Enterprise; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry

October 2007
Journal Article

Psychosocial Development and Leader Performance of Military Officer Cadets

By: Scott Snook and Paul T. Bartone

Efforts to educate and develop future military officers aim to produce highly competent, ethical and effective leaders to serve the nation. But while there is general agreement about desired outcomes, the underlying developmental processes associated with these... View Details

Keywords: Forecasting and Prediction; Leadership Development; Performance Evaluation; Personal Development and Career; Social Psychology

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Research Summary

Overview

My current research examines the role that boards of directors and senior management play in governing an organization. My interests focus on two areas. First, I examine factors that increase the effectiveness of board governance. And second, I explore how leadership... View Details

Research Summary

Corruption

World Bank estimates indicate that as much as $1 trillion is paid in bribes throughout the world in a given year. Corruption has been shown to slow economic development. My research focuses on how corruption affects multinational companies. It discusses differences... View Details

Keywords: Corruption; Internal Governance

July 2019 (Revised September 2019)
Case

The Homes Cycling Shop

September 1997 (Revised August 1999)
Case

Boston Chicken, Inc.

This case examines Boston Chicken's franchise strategy for growing its innovative restaurant business, and the associated accounting reporting issues that arise. View Details

Keywords: Financial Reporting; Franchise Ownership; Financial Strategy; Business Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry

April 1985
Article

The Effect of Bonus Schemes on Accounting Decisions

Keywords: Compensation and Benefits; Accounting; Decision Making

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October 2007
Case

Valuation at Novartis

Keywords: Valuation; Pharmaceutical Industry

June 2005 (Revised July 2009)
Case

Financial Reporting Problems at Molex, Inc. (A)

Following an accounting problem at Molex, the firm's auditors request changes in management. The board of directors has to decide whether the auditors' concerns have merit or whether, as management argues, the accounting issue is immaterial. View Details

Keywords: Managerial Roles; Governing and Advisory Boards; Financial Reporting; Relationships; Resignation and Termination; Accounting Audits

September 2003
Teaching Note

City of New York, The (TN)

Teaching Note for (9-198-030). View Details

Keywords: New York (city, NY)

August 2003
Teaching Note

Computer Associates International Inc.: Governance and Investor Communication Challenge (TN)

Teaching Note for (9-103-007). View Details

Keywords: Computer Industry; Information Technology Industry

March 2001
Teaching Note

Reporting Income for Dot-coms TN

Teaching Note for (9-101-013). View Details

Keywords: Web Services Industry

February 2000 (Revised August 2003)
Teaching Note

Brierley Investments Limited TN

Teaching Note for (9-100-014). View Details

Keywords: Financial Services Industry; New Zealand

February 2000 (Revised August 2003)
Teaching Note

Boston Chicken, Inc. TN

Teaching Note for (9-198-032). View Details

Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry; United States