by Jami Gibson | Dec 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius Globalization has had a positive and negative effect on economic development. From a positive standpoint, globalization has provided access to cheaper commodities, the opportunity for perfect competition, and the ability for US-based companies to... by Jami Gibson | Aug 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Vedders Currently, one of the biggest challenges in researching industries is the recent conversion from Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes to North American Industry Classification (NAICS) codes. There are many differences between the new NAICS... by Jami Gibson | Jul 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius The McKinsey Quarterly just completed a global survey of business executives, which focused on five issues: global economy confidence, pricing, workforce, debate over China and India, and IT spending. Fifty-five hundred corporate-level executives from... by Whittaker Associates | Oct 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
by Pete Julius Innovation is accelerating rapidly in some industries, while lagging in others. With the rush to find a cure for AIDS and fight cancer, heart disease and other life-threatening diseases, the health care industry is booming with innovation.... by Jami Gibson | Apr 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius For about a year now, our nation has been emerging from a recession. Stock market activity has picked up, businesses are investing again and productivity is up. However, our employment rate still pretty high. If we are in recovery, why are people not...