Rice Business Wisdom

AI | Organizational Behavior

The Secret to Continuous Creativity With GenAI

GenAI 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

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Voter Behavior | Organizational Behavior

Why Some Voters Are More Open to Dominating Leaders

New research finds that trust in others — not just political ideology — shapes who wants a strong-arm leader.

10 Apr
Interpersonal Dynamics | Marketing

Why We Hide Good News and Share Bad News

When 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

CEO Compensation | Accounting

Short-Term CEO Pay Isn’t Always a Mistake

When companies break loan terms, boards adjust CEO pay to focus on stabilizing finances.

6 Mar

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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
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