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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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Strategy | Strategy
Research shows that CEOs with distinctive first names are more likely to chart distinctive business strategies.
November 02
Workplace Dynamics | More
Why did we stop taking breaks when we started working remotely?
November 02
Investing | Accounting
Companies whose earnings are out of sync with the rest of their industry are more likely to misreport them.
October 05
Workplace | More
Will the Black Lives Matter era reshape the way America does business?
October 05
Workplace | More
How to be a good friend to your Black colleagues during traumatic times.
September 09
Investing | Accounting
Can a few details transform your earnings forecast?
August 10
Managing Volatility | Finance
Why do some companies thrive in a volatile market?
July 12
Customer Satisfaction | Marketing
Why customer satisfaction makes or breaks a firm.
June 08
