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CEO Compensation | Accounting
When companies break loan terms, boards adjust CEO pay to focus on stabilizing finances.
6 Mar
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Discrimination | Organizational BehaviorNew 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
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Startups | StrategyIn 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
Negotiations | Finance
New research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.
23 Jan
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AI | FinanceIn November 2025, Professor Kerry Back received the Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award for building an MBA course that trains students to apply artificial intelligence and coding to finance.6 Jan
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Data Centers | StrategyA new study shows a divided geography: some facilities cluster in cities for speed and access, while others move to rural regions in search of scale and lower costs.12 Dec
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Creativity | Organizational Behavior
The difference between radical breakthroughs and everyday creativity — and why both are important
March 24
Marketing | Marketing
Why “mythical numbers” are so enticing — and how they ultimately lead us astray.
January 18
Marketing | Marketing
When business leaders make assumptions, they may overlook key factors driving desired outcomes.
January 14
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More Effective Marketing Could Convince The Vaccine Hesitant To Change Their Ways
November 03
Organizational Behavior | Organizational Behavior
Time To Rethink Social Climbers
November 03
Strategy | Marketing
Companies Rely on Strategic Planning. The Problem: Many are Doing it Wrong.
October 27
Marketing | Marketing
The Surprising Effect of Non-Tiered Loyalty Programs
September 15
Regulation | Finance
How a rule to protect consumers reduced access to credit
July 19
Data Analysis | Organizational Behavior
Revisiting the merits of nondigital data collecting
July 19
Workplace Culture | Organizational Behavior
How Your Mind’s Eye Affects Performance
June 28
