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What Executives Can Learn from U2: An Exploratory Study

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  • Francis Petit

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The purpose of this research is to determine what executives can learn from the successful development of the musical band and brand known as U2. To determine this information, a historical study of the U2 journey was conducted with the hopes of uncovering key learning points and takeaways for executives. The main findings of this study indicate that there are four (4) overarching themes that have lead to not only U2’s success but can also be potentially implemented within the daily roles of executives. The results of this exploratory study can potentially ignite increased research into the U2 Effect and what Corporate America can learn from this musical group.

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  • Francis Petit, 2010. "What Executives Can Learn from U2: An Exploratory Study," Review of Business and Finance Studies, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 1(1), pages 37-43.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibf:rbfstu:v:1:y:2010:i:1:p:37-43
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    Keywords

    2U Effect; Executive compensation; global brand; Entrepreneurial Thought;
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    JEL classification:

    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • M37 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Advertising
    • M52 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Compensation and Compensation Methods and Their Effects

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