Toyota Scrutiny

Don't Spit Into the Wind

Gary Liberson, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gary Liberson, PhD

Perhaps it was 8 years of a pro-business administration or an agency not noted for regulatory zeal, but few corporations have worked as hard as Toyota to embarrass a regulatory agency.

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Don't Look - Can't See

Gary Liberson, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gary Liberson, PhD

Good decisions require good data. Toyota and NHTSA's recent struggles validate this simple principle. The problem, unfortunately, is not isolated to one automobile manufacturer -- or one drug company.

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Rethinking Toyota

Bob Dowling | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob Dowling

Most sales are aimed at transaction marketing pioneered by Wall St. banks in the 1970's. Hook 'em in -- cram the teaser deposit rate or the cheap car down their throat. Then screw 'em when they complain.

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