Research Highlight

To create real business value, top management must learn how to manage data scientists effectively.

New research suggests that a smaller company can benefit by making consumers aware that it competes against bigger corporations.

In China, demand for skilled business managers exceeds supply. Can leadership self-development programs address that gap?

By planning for disruption from natural disasters, Cisco Systems improved its supply chain resilience.

Nestlé UK had customers vote for a new candy bar flavor — and increased customer engagement.

Research into how the sports world uses data offers five lessons that almost any business could adopt.

A survey by MIT SMR and Deloitte shows companies starting to derive real value from social business.

Deviating from a dress code or other norms in appearance may help project an enhanced image.

It’s possible for a company to win a price war by leveraging a specific set of strategic capabilities.

Four key steps can help a new initiative create value for both the company and the public.

It’s surprisingly common for companies to make mistakes in their layoff decisions — and the mistakes can be expensive.

Managers have an increasing appetite for analytics, according to a 2013 MIT Sloan Management Review / SAS survey.

Three recent books offer expert perspectives on the increasing power and importance of analytics.

Research suggests that outsourcing IT helps reduce sales expenses and general and administrative costs.

A new framework helps identify the best strategy for a particular product or service.

What does it take to transform an organization before a crisis hits?

Managers can’t afford to rely on haphazard, hit-or-miss approaches to idea generation.

Successfully integrating a company acquired for its knowledge and experience is a particular challenge.

Research suggests that a good corporate logo can have a positive effect on customer commitment.

Public perceptions of corporate irresponsibility are shaped in subjective, yet predictable, ways.