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Leadership and People Management

Family Tops List of Expat Concerns


Although more companies are handling overseas assignments better, much remains to be done to support expatriated employees. A study by IESE and Ernst & Young finds not enough attention is being paid to the personal and family-related aspects of the move, which are vital to the success of an assignment.

Marketing

The Makings of a Relevant Brand

Nueno, José Luis; Andreu, Gloria

Why are some companies more successful than others at achieving brand awareness? What role does the image of their country of origin play? IESE's J.L. Nueno and Gloria Andreu reflect on the ingredients that make a brand successful. Ultimately, those that triumph are better at meeting consumer needs. As such, your best bet for building a relevant brand is to anticipate consumer expectations and offer forward-looking solutions.

 

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Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Quality of Life: Everyone Wants It, But What Is It?

Barcaccia, Barbara; Esposito, Giuseppe; Matarese, Maria; Bertolaso, M.; Elvira, Marta; De Marinis, M. G.

In a world where skilled employees are prized, having top facilities or an enviable office location can give companies the recruitment edge. But while companies hope to lure talent with promises of good "quality of life," what exactly do they mean? IESE's Marta Elvira and her coauthors analyze the term's widespread use, stressing the need for everyone to define their concepts.

 

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Strategy

Which Countries Are Most Attractive for Food & Beverage Industry?

Llopis, Jaume; Gifra, Júlia; Puig, Maria

Finance

Business Angels Take Latin America/Caribbean Under Their Wings

Roure, Juan; San José, Amparo; Segurado, Juan Luis

Finance

Polish Wind Farm: Giant Opportunity or Tilting at Windmills?

Moszoro, Marian

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Sebastien Brion

You might not be as liked as you think. New research by IESE’s Sebastien Brion, highlighted in The Economist, reveals that powerful people habitually overestimate their ability to win respect and support from their subordinates.

 

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Economics

Currency Wars Ahead?

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What are the implications of the economic policies being advocated by the Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe? South Korean and Taiwanese exports are being negatively affected due to their exchange rates appreciating against the yen, highlights IESE’s Rolf Campos in this blog.

 

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