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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 18, 2017 • 26min
What Turkey’s Referendum Means for the Country’s Future
This week’s referendum in Turkey has implications not only for how the country will be governed but also for its economy its efforts to join the European Union and its future role in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2017 • 23min
Top-line Detox and Strategic Small Shifts: Lessons from Successful Retailers
Forget growth at any cost. Small changes to lift comparable-store performance could work magic to boost profitability in retail a new study finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2017 • 26min
Can United Recover from Its Customer Service Crisis?
United’s forcible eviction of a passenger brings into focus the deeper underlying problems that airlines face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2017 • 27min
Thirty Years After the Last Major Tax Reform Is It Time to Retool?
There is wide agreement that U.S. tax codes need modernizing. A collection of articles by top tax experts offers a starting point for thinking about reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2017 • 21min
How Customer Behavior Can Be Used to Value Your Company
Companies with non-contractual business models have a tough time predicting future customer activity and subsequently using it as a measure of firm value. New Wharton research aims to determine what data can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2017 • 23min
How Millennials Will Lead in the C-Suite
Millennials are poised to take over the C-suite from baby boomers. But what kind of leaders will they be? A new report debunks some stereotypes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2017 • 16min
Love Culture: What It Takes to Create a Happy Workplace
New Wharton research takes a closer look at the role of emotion in male-dominated organizations finding that the most fulfilling workplaces are both compassionate and convivial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2017 • 19min
How to Bully-proof the Workplace
Bullying is on the rise in the workplace affecting productivity and morale. There are constructive ways to deal with it according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2017 • 24min
What Will Trump’s Meeting with Xi Jinping Mean for U.S.-China Relations?
The much-awaited meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping got off to a warm start last week -- although several tough questions remain unanswered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2017 • 24min
Are Retailers Facing a Coming ‘Tsunami’?
A recent spate of Chapter 11 filings shows that chain retailers have too many stores and don’t understand their customers while online channels are growing say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
