All Rice Business Wisdom Stories
Innovation | Finance
A new study suggests regions trying to attract venture capital may need to start with commercializable university innovation.
5 Jun
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Online Polarization | StrategyNew research shows how competition galvanizes identity and emotion to drive supporters and critics apart.22 May
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AI | OperationsTo keep learning over time, AI systems must forget some information. A new monograph explains why that tradeoff is essential.8 May
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AI | Organizational BehaviorGenAI 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.”24 Apr
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Crisis Resilience | Operations
In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.
March 21
Personal Finance | Finance
When consumers have a full view of their finances in a single mobile app, they’re less likely to incur non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.
March 06
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
Discrimination | Finance
Each year, an estimated 80,000 auto loan applications in the U.S. are denied to minority borrowers due to racial bias.
January 22
Customer Satisfaction | Marketing
Research shows that conservatives are generally more satisfied with their purchases than liberals. But why?
December 09
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
Education | Marketing
Organizations cannot succeed by rebuking their customers.
November 10
Creativity | Organizational Behavior
Low-power employees in diverse teams produce ideas with greater novelty and utility — even long after their team experience.
November 08
Remote Work | Strategy
Remote work lets people live where they want, but “time shifting” can put a strain on team collaboration and communication.
October 31
AI | Marketing
LLMs like ChatGPT enhance creativity and problem-solving in ways that traditional search tools can’t match.
October 14
