This Week in Business

This Week in Business
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Mar 28, 2024 • 12min

How Much is ESG Impacting Bottom Lines? New Research Attempts to Answer Question

Sergeui Netessine, Wharton's Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, joins the show to discuss his research on how an emphasis on ESG impacts a company's value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 9min

WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare

John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer, joins the show to talk about how the pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Healthcare special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 10min

Basel III Endgame Political Lobbying Efforts in US Have Been Remarkable Says Wharton Professor

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss Basel III endgame rules and implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 13min

Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a war zone, as well as the state of business in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 10min

When and Why Consumers Love Bad Options

New research from Wharton’s Patti Williams tackles one of the biggest contradictions in consumer behavior: why we love stuff that’s so bad, it’s good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 5min

Why Startup Accelerators Are an Engine for Economic Growth

Valentina Assenova, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of accelerator programs on startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 11min

Mastercard is Encouraging Consumers to Make More Sustainable Choices: Here's How

Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer with Mastercard, joins the show to discuss climate change, sustainability, and how the company is encouraging consumers to make more sustainable choices. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Sustainability special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 10min

How Do We Control the Rising Costs of Health Care?

Wharton Professor of Health Care Management Lawton Robert Burns joins the show to talk about tactics that can be used to lower drug prices and why there is no silver bullet in terms of controlling the rising costs of health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 11min

Employees Have Specific Expectations Around Inclusive Work Environments & Culture

Dawn Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact at Intel, joins the show to discuss DEI in the workplace and specifically in the technology industry. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's DEI special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 14min

How Can AI Enhance People in the Workplace?

Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss the future of people analytics, including AI, humane workplaces, and multi-generational workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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