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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
Discrimination | Organizational Behavior
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
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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
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Negotiations | FinanceNew research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.23 Jan
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Advocacy at Work | Organizational Behavior
Advice for employee advocates about changing the world.
February 27
Innovation | Organizational Behavior
Want creative employees? Inspire them by being creative with human resources.
February 26
Education | Marketing
Public school parents are consumers — and they demand safety.
February 19
Mergers | Strategy
After firms merge, how does the new company's practices affect outcomes?
February 19
Virtual Communities | Marketing
How to help online communities love your company.
February 12
Pricing | Marketing
When high prices attract consumers and low prices repel them.
February 11
Technology | More
Facebook recently invented a new unit of time, the “flick.” What time units will they launch next?
February 05
Investing | Finance
Why companies are actually doing investors a favor by not paying dividends.
February 05
Decision Making | Organizational Behavior
Our emotions affect our decision making more than we know.
January 29