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Discrimination | Organizational Behavior

Why Anti-Asian Discrimination Is Often Overlooked at Work

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.
20 Feb
Asian woman holding a small mirror in her hand
  • Startups | Strategy

    Does Gender Diversity Attract Investors? It Depends.

    In startup accelerator programs, gender diversity alone doesn’t engage investors — what matters more is that founder and mentor teams align in their gender composition.
    6 Feb
    Line of blocks with men icons with a woman icon block removed
  • Negotiations | Finance

    How Do Firms Actually Use Hurdle Rates?

    New research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.
    23 Jan
    Hurdles on race track.
  • AI | Finance

    Teaching Finance in the Age of AI

    Professor Kerry Back received the 2025 Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award. We sat down with him to talk about how AI is changing finance — and the way we teach it.
    6 Jan
    Classroom full of students

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Business Partnerships | Strategy

The Hidden Work Behind Successful Business Alliances

The strongest business alliances are built not just on strategic fit but on trust, informal ties and ongoing relationship work.
December 14
Two people connecting puzzle pieces
Rethinking SEC Rules | Accounting

When the SEC Gave Wall Street a 15-Minute Edge

Before Reg FD, select traders could buy early access to corporate press releases through the financial media. Research shows that head start moved markets long before ordinary investors saw the news.
December 13
Man holding megaphone against city skyline background
Workplace Psychology | Organizational Behavior

Don't Mind If I Do

Why Managers Need Mindful Workers
December 04
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Client Management | Organizational Behavior

When Clients Just Don't Understand

How clueless clients can hurt your business — and how to enlighten them.
November 30
A dog looking confused
Virtual Communities | Marketing

Word Of Mouth

Both firm-sponsored and consumer-driven online communities offer value to businesses.
November 17
Group of goldfish
Mergers and Acquisitions | Marketing

Ahead Of The Curve

Mergers can be disruptive, but a dual-goal strategy pays off in the long run.
November 14
Best strategy to guarantee a successful mergers
Workplace Psychology | Organizational Behavior

Why One Selfie Isn't Enough

Our imaginary, alternative self has a very real effect on how we work and live.
November 05
An alternative self can shape job satisfaction, commitment and motivation
Stock Market | Accounting

After Hours

Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Organizational Behavior

Can We Talk? How Religion Matters In Organizational Life

Religious beliefs can help and harm business In unexpected ways.
October 21
The impact of discussing religious beliefs at work
Institutional Investing | Accounting

In Praise Of Know-It-Alls

Widening the pool of informed investors might help reduce the cost of capital.
October 21
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