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Organizational Behavior

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AI | Organizational Behavior
GenAI may give users an early boost in creativity, but lasting gains require effective augmented learning through a more active form of human-AI collaboration called “idea co-development.”
April 24
Voter Behavior | Organizational Behavior
New research finds that trust in others — not just political ideology — shapes who wants a strong-arm leader.
April 10
Discrimination | Organizational Behavior
New research shows that people rely on mental prototypes when discerning racial discrimination in the workplace — and Asian Americans are less likely to fit that template.
February 20
Customer-Based Strategy | Organizational Behavior
Hiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.
October 10
Work Motivation | Organizational Behavior
Professor Mijeong Kwon’s research finds that loving your work can be valuable — but treating it as the only “right” reason to pursue a career can cause harm.
August 29
AI | Organizational Behavior
Tools like ChatGPT can spark creativity at work — but only if employees think strategically.
July 18
Entrepreneurship | Organizational Behavior
Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.
May 02
Gig Economy | Organizational Behavior
When a gig-work platform switched from a five-star rating system to a simple thumbs-up/down, it eliminated a 9% racial earnings gap for their workers.
February 20
Workplace Dynamics | Organizational Behavior
Disputes over workplace influence can ruffle feathers — but depending on their motivation, they can also foster growth and strength.
November 20
Creativity | Organizational Behavior
Low-power employees in diverse teams produce ideas with greater novelty and utility — even long after their team experience.
November 08