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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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How to bring strategic thinking back into corporate marketing.
August 19
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If plastic is out, what’s next? A new generation of innovators rises to the occasion.
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What really drives stock returns — sentiment or economics?
August 12
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When should businesses cross the line from selling products to speaking out about injustice?
August 06
