Research by Rachelle Sampson Innovation is one of the drivers of success in the digital economy, and pursuing innovation means that many firms must make a substantial investment in research and development (R&D). Making that investment pay off, however, is not always easy. Research is very expensive, and there is tremendous pressure to create new knowledge and capabilities in a timely and cost-effective way.

There's a growing number of retailers jumping into the rental biz, as part of a sustainability push aimed at keeping furniture and clothing out of landfills. Here's what's behind the trend and what they should do instead.

Something is missing from the curriculum at many business schools, and that is learning how to think about the long-term impact of decisions

So you want to put your money where your values are. Then the latest in growing investment trends – impact investing – might be for you.

MBA students gain essential tools that enable the kind of critical thinking required to solve problems and lead companies. But there is a downside to the curriculum, Maryland Smith's Rachelle Sampson writes.

Should publicly traded companies stop reporting earnings every quarter, opting instead for a twice-a-year schedule?