As CEO of a large company, you are considering hiring a superstar manager: Is it likely that she will help raise your firm's productivity?

As a CFO, you are involved in the design of your company's IPO: Would it be wise to follow in Google’s steps and sell shares through an auction?

As Owner of a growing knowledge-based firm, you are expanding to new locations: Should physical proximity of employers be a key consideration?

As Managing Director of a small company, you hear talk of increasing banking deregulation: Is this good news for your firm?

As a young Manager, you are considering enrolling in an MBA program in the hope of becoming a successful investment banker: Would a bullish market make it more likely that this will happen?

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