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Online Polarization | Strategy
New 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
Voter Behavior | Organizational Behavior
New research finds that trust in others — not just political ideology — shapes who wants a strong-arm leader.
10 Apr
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Interpersonal Dynamics | MarketingWhen other people disclose a success or failure, we often respond in kind, or hold back, depending on what seems likely to protect their feelings.27 Mar
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CEO Compensation | AccountingWhen companies break loan terms, boards adjust CEO pay to focus on stabilizing finances.6 Mar
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Data Centers | Strategy
A 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.
December 12
Social Ventures | Strategy
For social ventures rooted in marginalized communities, sharing their origin story can deter mainstream customers due to fear of stigma transfer.
November 21
Investing | Finance
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.
November 07
Credit & Lending | Marketing
Everyday retail purchases can help banks identify trustworthy borrowers who lack traditional credit histories, expanding access to credit for millions of unbanked people worldwide.
October 24
Customer-Based Strategy | Organizational Behavior
Hiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.
October 10
Emerging Markets | Strategy
In nascent markets, breakthrough products like clean cookstoves can save lives. But lasting impact does not come from donations. It comes from the “knowledge intermediaries” that build a market infrastructure to get these products into homes.
September 26
CEO Compensation | Finance
Professor John Barry’s research offers a fresh perspective on executive compensation.
September 12
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
Corporate Disclosures | Accounting
In years with strong performance, corporate disclosures are more helpful for stock price discovery — in bad news years, not so much.
August 15
Crisis Resilience | Operations
New research shows how to tap customer support when times get tough.
July 31
