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Peer-Reviewed Research

Quick, clear translations of faculty research that will change the way you think.

Data Centers | Peer-Reviewed Research

Your Data Center Is Either Closer Than You Think or Much Farther Away

A new study shows why some facilities cluster in cities for speed and access, while others move to rural regions in search of scale and lower costs.
12 Dec
Data center wires
  • Social Ventures | Peer-Reviewed Research

    When Doing Good Comes With Stigma

    For social ventures rooted in marginalized communities, sharing that origin story can make it harder to attract customers beyond those groups. The reason? Fear of stigma transfer.
    21 Nov
    Window text says Thank you for supporting local
  • Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research

    When Research Promises the Impossible, Investors Pay the Price

    A new study finds that “look-ahead bias” makes trading strategies appear highly profitable in published research, even though they fail in the real world.
    7 Nov
    Wall Street and skyscrapers

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Client Management | Peer-Reviewed Research

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 | Peer-Reviewed Research

Word Of Mouth

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

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 | Peer-Reviewed Research

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 | Peer-Reviewed Research

After Hours

Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Peer-Reviewed Research

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 | Peer-Reviewed Research

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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Leadership Succession | Peer-Reviewed Research

Sea Change

Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
Female Leadership transitions can impact business performance
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Good, The Bad And The Ambivalent

Throw out assumptions to better understand the impact of emotions on the workplace.
October 19
While we tend to assume positive emotions are more desirable, negative emotions serve a purpose.
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

You Are What You Wear

Do your work clothes influence how well you do your job?
October 19
You Are What You Wear