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Innovation meets corporation: Helping business think ahead

Feb 28, 2012

Mizzou Advantage sponsored this event in 2011.

From MIZZOU Magazine

From Apple to Amazon, there are plenty of corporations succeeding by innovating.  But innovation affects every company, not only the ones selling cutting-edge technology, says Elaine Mauldin, associate professor of accounting.

In May 2011, MU hosted a conference to help boards of directors navigate changes in technology and business practices. Experts in law, management, accounting and public affairs shared research on current issues facing corporate leaders, including the risks and benefits of embracing innovation and how the diversity in gender, ethnicity and backgrounds of a board’s members affects its ability to predict and plan for industry change. More…