Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 15, 2020 • 11min
Crashing U.S. Auto Sales: Can the Industry Recover?
Vehicle sales in the United States have fallen to levels not seen since the Great Recession a decade ago. As the economy begins to open up again the industry’s recovery will depend on a number of factors according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2020 • 28min
Why ‘Growing the Pie’ Can Help Firms Deliver Purpose and Profit
Growth in investors’ fortunes does not necessarily have to be at the expense of other stakeholders according to a new book by London Business School professor Alex Edmans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2020 • 29min
How the Pandemic Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic policymakers have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to lead the way towards a low-carbon future says Lord Greg Barker executive chairman of En+ Group and former member of U.K. Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2020 • 30min
How an ‘Employees First’ Pandemic Response Pays Off
When the coronavirus pandemic began PriceSmart CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui reset the company’s culture and found more productive ways to get things done. In a recent conversation with Wharton’s Mike Useem she shared what she has learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020 • 15min
Pulling Through the Pandemic: Advice for Entrepreneurs
Wharton’s Karl Ulrich offers guidance for entrepreneurs trying to make it to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020 • 10min
Why Consumers Are Willing to Share Personal Information on Smartphones
New Wharton research explores why consumers are more willing to share personal information when communicating on a smartphone compared with a computer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2020 • 12min
Will the Pandemic Cause Food Shortages?
What’s behind the continually bare shelves at grocery stores in some U.S. cities? Wharton experts explain how the crisis has caused supply chain disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2020 • 15min
Pandemic Playbook: What Health Care Leaders Can Learn from Management Research
Wharton’s Lawton R. Burns and Ingrid Nembhard have co-authored a five-point strategy guide for health care leaders during these uncertain times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2020 • 23min
Help Where It’s Needed: How Grass Roots Organizations Are Making a Difference
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic volunteer organizations like Off Their Plate are making an impact on several fronts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2020 • 16min
Working from Home: Navigating the Pandemic’s New Normal
The COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of employees to work from home. Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard offers suggestions for how workers and employers can adjust to the new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
