CEO bonuses rose 30.5% in the past year, but are the heads of large U.S. firms really earning their hefty compensation packages by creating increased profits and shareholder value? A closer look reveals wide disparities: There …
Names define us, but do they determine our life choices? The idea that our names can influence those decisions is what psychologists call “implicit egotism.” To test the concept, a recent study looked at how our names might aff…
As the NFL lockout continues, television networks — which spent billions of dollars to secure broadcasting rights to National Football League games — are scrambling to fill what could become a gaping hole in their programming…
To get a better idea how Apple might fare without Steve Jobs’s leadership, it’s helpful to look at another hugely successful American company that decades ago lost its iconic CEO — Walt Disney Co. After Walt passed away in 196…
While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media …