http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blogStrategic Human Resource Management Bloghttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/03/19/the-advantages-of-imperfect-imitationhttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/03/19/the-advantages-of-imperfect-imitationWhen imitating success, a perfect copy seems like a good idea. However, my research suggests that imperfect imitation can sometimes lead to better performance outcomes. When a company copies a product...Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:39:00 Z2013-03-20T15:01:09ZWhen imitating success, a perfect copy seems like a good idea. However, my research suggests that imperfect imitation can sometimes lead to better performance outcomes. When a company copies a product...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/01/22/pressure-to-change-how-do-companies-respond-to-environmental-or-social-activistshttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/01/22/pressure-to-change-how-do-companies-respond-to-environmental-or-social-activistsManagers are accustomed to responding quickly to competition from other companies in their industry. But industry activists—organizations that object to certain social or environmental practices...Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:20:00 Z2013-01-22T21:26:54ZManagers are accustomed to responding quickly to competition from other companies in their industry. But industry activists—organizations that object to certain social or environmental practices...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/01/09/human-capital-a-source-for-sustained-competitive-advantagehttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2013/01/09/human-capital-a-source-for-sustained-competitive-advantageSmart business leaders recognize that human capital is one of the keys to competitive advantage. If you’re a hiring manager, you know that recruiting talent with the right mix of knowledge,...Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:04:00 Z2013-01-09T20:23:08ZSmart business leaders recognize that human capital is one of the keys to competitive advantage. If you’re a hiring manager, you know that recruiting talent with the right mix of knowledge,...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/11/28/chasing-a-moving-targethttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/11/28/chasing-a-moving-targetWhen a company faces turbulence in its external environment, some management gurus argue that the company should respond by developing innovative technologies, updated product offerings, or new ways...Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:40:00 Z2012-12-17T18:09:12ZWhen a company faces turbulence in its external environment, some management gurus argue that the company should respond by developing innovative technologies, updated product offerings, or new ways...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/11/14/were-all-in-this-together-except-youhttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/11/14/were-all-in-this-together-except-youThe United States is becoming increasingly diverse. U.S. Census Bureau projections indicate that by 2042, the majority of our nation’s population will belong to a racial minority group. Many...Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:21:00 Z2013-02-04T20:47:53ZThe United States is becoming increasingly diverse. U.S. Census Bureau projections indicate that by 2042, the majority of our nation’s population will belong to a racial minority group. Many...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/09/12/jay-otoole-product-developmenthttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/09/12/jay-otoole-product-developmentWhy do firms begin to develop new products and then abandon them before completion? New product development initiatives create competitive advantages for firms. The survival of new firms frequently...Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:06:00 Z2012-09-12T16:34:52ZWhy do firms begin to develop new products and then abandon them before completion? New product development initiatives create competitive advantages for firms. The survival of new firms frequently...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/05/04/navis-online-grocery-storeshttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/05/04/navis-online-grocery-storesDuring the technology boom of the late 1990s, analysts predicted that online grocery stores would be the next big story in e-commerce. Forecasts of nearly $11 billion in sector sales lured...Fri, 04 May 2012 15:05:00 Z2012-05-16T18:39:36ZDuring the technology boom of the late 1990s, analysts predicted that online grocery stores would be the next big story in e-commerce. Forecasts of nearly $11 billion in sector sales lured...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/29/paying-for-performance-can-attract-top-talenthttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/29/paying-for-performance-can-attract-top-talentSome management gurus argue that paying team members different amounts harms team performance, particularly when the task at hand requires that team members work closely together to get the job done....Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:50:00 Z2012-04-16T02:44:54ZSome management gurus argue that paying team members different amounts harms team performance, particularly when the task at hand requires that team members work closely together to get the job done....http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/22/maria-triana-speaking-out-against-workplace-discriminationhttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/22/maria-triana-speaking-out-against-workplace-discriminationAccording to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees filed a record number of workplace discrimination charges against employers in 2011. In addition to being morally wrong,...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:37:00 Z2012-04-16T02:31:34ZAccording to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees filed a record number of workplace discrimination charges against employers in 2011. In addition to being morally wrong,...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/15/coff-hiring-stars-at-bargainhttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/15/coff-hiring-stars-at-bargainBusiness leaders know that their companies can gain a competitive advantage if they have the best people working for them. But hiring the best is expensive, isn’t it? Or is it possible to hire...Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:07:00 Z2012-04-16T02:31:34ZBusiness leaders know that their companies can gain a competitive advantage if they have the best people working for them. But hiring the best is expensive, isn’t it? Or is it possible to hire...http://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/07/chad-navis-building-winning-teamhttp://bus.wisc.edu/mba/strategic-human-resource-management/blog/2012/02/07/chad-navis-building-winning-teamDoes your product open up a brand-new market space? Are you looking for resources to help your company take off? I recently published two articles on the role of entrepreneurs in defining previously...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 Z2012-02-07T18:02:48ZDoes your product open up a brand-new market space? Are you looking for resources to help your company take off? I recently published two articles on the role of entrepreneurs in defining previously...