Organizational Behavior

“If there are human operators in the system, they are most likely to be blamed for an accident,” writes MIT professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nancy Leveson.

Why do some subsidiaries become isolated — and does it matter?

Five conversations — often avoided — are essential to the success of any high stakes project.

It can be good or bad, depending upon what kind it is and in what cultural context it occurs.

Multicultural experience tends to facilitate creative thinking and problem solving.

Schools have to emphasize information, innovation and integration.

Organizations must return to cultivating strategic thinking, not just functional achievements.

The seeds of effective change must be planted by embedding procedural and behavioral changes in an organization long before the initiative is launched.

Good communication is a prerequisite for good teamwork. But how much is enough?

INTELLIGENCE: RESEARCH BRIEF: Vigilance is the key to avoiding potential organizational nightmares.

Groups devoted to learning must take steps to avoid stagnation.