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  • 17.07.2013 – 15:00

    Workers take caring bosses for granted, says IMD study

    Lausanne, Switzerland (ots) - Caring bosses who help employees with their personal and work problems shouldn't expect gratitude, loyalty and commitment in return, new research has warned. According to a study by IMD business school, most managers believe offering emotional support will benefit their company. Yet most employees simply view such shows of kindness as part of their superiors' duties and have no intention of ...

  • 30.05.2013 – 07:30

    IMD business school releases 25th anniversary world competitiveness rankings

    Lausanne, Switzerland (ots) - IMD, a top-ranked global business school based in Switzerland, today announced its 25th anniversary world competitiveness rankings, looking at 60 economies in 2013. The top 10 countries in competitiveness for 2013 are: US (1), Switzerland (2), Hong Kong (3), Sweden (4), Singapore (5), Norway (6), Canada (7), UAE (8), Germany (9), and Qatar ...

  • 11.07.2012 – 17:03

    IMD and EPFL: Study finds Eco-labels "overwhelming" for firms and customers

    Lausanne (ots) - The practice of eco-labelling may be on the brink of saturation point and is becoming as confusing for companies as it is for consumers, a major new study has warned. Joint research by IMD, the International Institute for Management Development, and EPFL, the Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne, suggests the process has become so fragmented that the ...

  • 14.02.2012 – 12:54

    Good governance rewarded by markets, says IMD study

    Lausanne, Switzerland (ots) - New research has uncovered consistent evidence of how good corporate governance is recognized and rewarded by the markets. A commonly-held assumption is that costs of voluntarily adopting and implementing better governance practices outweigh benefits to a company. But a study by IMD business school, suggests market prices positively reflect such a move. The finding is of particular ...

  • 17.11.2011 – 10:00

    Research Reveals Upside of CEO Narcissism

    Lausanne, Switzerland (ots) - A new study shows self-centered CEOs who "crave acclaim and applause" are more likely to keep their companies at the forefront of technological innovation. Additionally, the desire for attention from self-absorbed CEOs fuels the willingness to make daring decisions that less confident counterparts might shy away from, especially during a period of radical change. Conducted by professors at ...

  • 24.08.2005 – 11:37

    IMD MBA Program ranked #2 in Forbes Survey

    Lausanne (ots) - In the Forbes' survey of the Best Business Schools, featured in the September 5 edition of the publication, IMD ranked #2 among 1-year non-US MBA programs. For 2005, the top 1-year, non-US MBA programs as ranked by Forbes were: 1. Insead 2. IMD 3. SDA Bocconi 4. Instituto de Empresa 5. Oxford (Said) The survey ranked schools based on return on investment--meaning compensation ...

  • 01.12.2004 – 15:53

    IMD announces new Chairman of Foundation Board: Dr. Matti Alahuhta

    Lausanne (ots) - IMD, a world leader in executive education, announced on December 1st 2004 that Dr. Matti Alahuhta has been elected Chairman of the IMD Foundation Board, replacing Heini Lippuner, who has served as Chairman elect of IMD's Foundation Board since 1999, Vice Chairman elect since 1996, and member since 1989. Mr. Lippuner, who has served as Director ...

  • 06.10.2004 – 17:26

    IMD Alumni Club Zurich and Accenture Team Up on UNICEF Pro Bono Consulting Project

    Lausanne (ots) - IMD, one of the world's top business schools, announces that its Zurich Alumni Club and Accenture Zürich, a leading worldwide strategy consultancy, have successfully completed a pro bono consulting project with UNICEF Switzerland (Baumackerstrasse 24, 8050 Zürich), world-renowned supporter of children's causes in the United Nations member ...