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Can Reputations be “Managed”?

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    (Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038, U.S.A.)

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In this article, the author suggests that reputation results from actions taken over time. He consequently views an organization's own behavior as the most serious threat to its reputation, rather than the media or business adversaries. The author is wary of the notion of “reputation management” as this could lead organization leaders to believe that the effects of their actions on their reputations can be manipulated. Ultimately, this approach could dangerously widen the gap between appearance and reality. Based on data describing the public perception of the U.S. insurance industry, he advocates reputable behavior supported by credible and energetic communications as the main determinants of reputation. The Geneva Papers (2006) 31, 480–499. doi:10.1057/palgrave.gpp.2510091

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  • Gordon Stewart, 2006. "Can Reputations be “Managed”?," The Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance - Issues and Practice, Palgrave Macmillan;The Geneva Association, vol. 31(3), pages 480-499, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:gpprii:v:31:y:2006:i:3:p:480-499
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