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September 02, 2013 Research: Underdog Businesses Are More Likely to Post Fake Yelp Reviews By Kevin Li Independent businesses are more likely to post fake reviews than chains.

Motivation When Work Is Challenging, Economies Thrive by Justin Fox Nobelist Edmund Phelps on why the thrill of creating something new is so important. Corporate social responsibility Has Maximizing Shareholder Value Gone Too Far? by Gretchen Gavett How did maximizing shareholder value become the default corporate mantra? What was the internal battle that led to the hiring of Marissa Mayer? And why is your boss spying on you? These stories and more in this week's scouting report on provocative ideas for business. Finance Will the Internet Destroy the Stock Market? by Jeff Stibel Every network has a breakpoint. Networking Don't Let Them Underestimate You by Dorie Clark Go into your next networking meeting with a plan. Risk management Sunlight Makes You More Willing to Take Risks by Andrew O'Connell Humans may have evolved a greater propensity to take risks when the sun is shining.

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