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Business sustainability has come a long way since the dawn of the modern environmental movement and the establishment of environmental regulations in the 1970s. However, the focus has been to…

Production capacity can be defined as the maximum rate at which a productive system can convert inputs into outputs. Capacity is typically measured as output per unit of time, that…

This note introduces students to the concept of capitalization tables. It defines capital requirements for startup business, helps students create capitalization tables, and provides guidance on how to plan several…

Developing a corporate climate change strategy is more than just a technological and economic challenge. More importantly, it is an organizational and cultural challenge. An effective strategy must focus on…

This note focuses on corruption in international business. It defines corruption, outlines the international laws governing bribery and corruption, and includes caselets that challenge students to put themselves in the…

This note focuses on corruption in international business. It defines corruption, outlines the international laws governing bribery and corruption, and discusses the different actors and tactics to combat corruption. This…

Barter and other transactions that are executed in whole or in part with other goods and services—collectively known as countertrade—account for 20-30% of international trade which can be hindered by…

Anthropologists and sociologists define culture differently, but both might argue that to truly understand a specific culture, it is imperative to immerse oneself and “live within it” for a period…

Prospective investors in startups and growth businesses expect to review detailed financial information on the company. This note provides an in-depth discussion of both the art and the science of…

This conceptual note defines the concept of energy justice and discusses the idea in the context of energy burden and energy insecurity, transportation, residential and utility-scale renewable development, energy sacrifice…