While shopping online for a computer a few years ago, Fred Riggins noted that three Compaq models offered the FireWire feature he wanted. The three were priced on a low, medium and high range, corresponding to which processor they used.

Members of Generation Y — a group of approximately 70 million young people between the ages of 15 and 30 — are starting their careers in perhaps the worst job market since the Great Depression.

Employee engagement — the powerful phenomenon that can propel companies to new levels of profitability — is never more important than in times of economic stress. But can you define it? And do you know how to make it happen in your business?

Employee engagement is a set of behaviors that contribute to business success. But although it is intangible, employee engagement is not serendipitous: managers can create and nurture a culture that fosters engagement in employees.

Once the envy of most of the nation, Arizona's real estate industry has become a cautionary tale, and the new story of recovery is one of fits and starts.

Which prospects are most likely to buy what you're selling? Who are your good credit risks? What will your customers buy next? Chances are, your company uses predictive models to answer these and other questions, or soon will.

Each month at the Economic Club of Phoenix luncheon, a W. P. Carey School of Business expert analyzes economic conditions in Arizona and in the nation. On February 17, Dean Robert Mittelstaedt reminded his audience that this recovery is different.

"Polymath" is the Greek word for Renaissance man — one who excels at many things. But if, centuries ago, society needed a Da Vinci or a Franklin, the grand challenges of today call for teams of experts.

Activity in the Phoenix real estate market dropped between June and July, during the summer season when sales are usually up. The reason is that foreclosure-related activity fell once again — dropping below 30 percent for the first time since 2009.

Power is something that every leader, every manager and every business owner seeks, and needs, to further their interests.