Complexity Theory
Many of us are interested in explaining and predicting why organizations behave in the way that they do, and how that behavior influences...
Business' Role in Social Problems: Villain or Hero?
Business strategy scholar Michael Porter recently presented a TED Talk entitled “Why business can be good at solving social problems”. ...
Why do we ignore climate change?
The scientific community has reached a consensus that the build-up of heat-trapping emissions from burning fossil fuels and clearing...
The Meaning of Life According to Brands
Naomi Klein's No Logo has become a rather influential book that discusses the growing presence of advertisements and branding in society...
Why the “Free Market” Today Resembles Soviet-Style Communism
A free market isn’t the same as “freedom.” In several blog posts, I’ve heavily criticized the conservative perspective that naively – and...
Putting the "Public" Back into "Publication"
Let’s talk about the academic publishing industry. Or, as I like to refer to it, knowledge hoarders! I’m an academic. It is my job to...
Exploiting Consumer Irrationality
A fundamental assumption underlying economic theory is that the market, through consumer choice, represents the most efficient mechanism...
Student Stress in Business Schools: For What?!
This week my students wrote their midterm exams. The exams only take up half of the class, so I used the rest of the class to discuss...
My TVO Interview about the Volkswagen Scandal
During my interview on the program (click here to watch), I was asked whether I was surprised by their behaviour. Although disappointed...
Gender Inequality: An Explanation for Unethical Business Behaviour?
Over the last few weeks, the topic of Gender Equality has been seen in a number of popular media outlets. It was the central theme of The...