Knowledge at Wharton

By The Wharton SchoolBusiness

Knowledge at Wharton episodes

June 09, 2014 Impact Investing: Judith Rodin Takes On the Naysayers
In The Power of Impact Investing: Putting Markets to Work for Profit and Global Good Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin and co-author Margot Brandenburg say that impact investing offers investors a way to meet both their financial and social or environmental goals simultaneously.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 min
June 04, 2014 Apple’s Beats Buy: Desperation or Opportunity?
Purchasing the music products and streaming service firm Beats Electronics was a rare move for Apple. According to Wharton’s Peter Fader the acquisition shows that the company realizes the iTunes download model is rapidly becoming obsolete.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 min
May 27, 2014 Howard Stoeckel: Managing ‘The Wawa Way’
Wawa the convenience store beloved by many in the Mid-Atlantic region is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In an interview former CEO Howard Stoeckel talks about how the business model has evolved over time.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 min
May 23, 2014 Amy Chua on Success and ‘The Triple Package’
In Amy Chua’s new book the bestselling author studies eight cultural groups in the United States and identifies the characteristics that account for their success.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 min
May 22, 2014 The Value of Social TV: Reaching the Niche
Twitter and other social media networks are becoming valuable sources for gauging both mainstream and niche interest in different consumer products says Wharton’s Shawndra Hill.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 min
May 20, 2014 Part I: The Trucking Industry: Solid Growth but Large Cost Challenges Ahead
The trucking industry looks set to enjoy three or four years of reasonable growth say experts at Wharton and GE Capital. But not everything out on the road is smooth-running -- operators will have to grapple with rising fuel and labor costs.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 min
May 09, 2014 The Business Case for Humor
Could businesses benefit from a sense of humor? Authors A.J. Jacobs and Peter McGraw say yes. They discuss when humor can be a valuable skill at work.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 min
May 08, 2014 Mphasis CEO Ganesh Ayyar: Why the IT Sector Needs ’Positive Disruption’
Ganesh Ayyar CEO of IT services firm Mphasis says that in the coming years the IT sector’s business model will undergo a major change. Customers he notes will not want to buy services but rather business outcomes.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
May 05, 2014 ‘Corporate Diplomacy’: Why Firms Need to Build Ties with External Stakeholders
In his new book Wharton management professor Witold Henisz advises senior managers to build the capability to strategically develop their most important relationships — before it’s too late.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 min
April 30, 2014 Net Neutrality: What’s the Real Threat?
The FCC’s proposed new rules regarding net neutrality are most likely benign says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Instead a much bigger threat to the Internet in the U.S. is a lack of competition in broadband.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 min

About Knowledge at Wharton

From the publisher's feed

The Knowledge at Wharton feed features standout episodes from across the Wharton Podcast Network. Discover timely conversations and expert insights on business, markets, leadership, innovation, and…