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Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed Research
Companies often avoid using a “collective action frame” in their messaging until after a controversial issue is legally and politically settled.
27 Jun
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Forecasting | Peer-Reviewed ResearchNew research reveals how overreliance on past earnings skews corporate forecasts — and what can be done about it.13 Jun
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Institutional Crisis | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn the wake of scandal, organizations face a critical question: who will stay committed and who will leave? The answer depends largely on what type of institutional events people attend — and how far the scandal spreads.30 May
Policy | Peer-Reviewed Research
A “permissive governance” policy is empowering financial advisers to fight the exploitation of older Americans.
16 May
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Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed ResearchStartups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.2 May
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Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed ResearchGoogle search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.17 Apr
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Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Our emotions affect our decision making more than we know.
January 29
Oil & Gas | Commentary
What's the forecast for the U.S. energy industry and its effect on our global competitiveness? Looks sunny, reports Rice Business Professor Bill Arnold.
January 29
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research
Star performers earn higher pay and receive faster promotion. But these perks tend to have a social cost.
January 25
Business and Political Influence | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when the highest leader in the country comes to call?
January 21
Technology | Expert Opinion
Businesses like technology as a way to reach audiences quickly and nimbly. What could go wrong?
January 21
Workplace Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why fighting workplace discrimination of gay, lesbian and bisexual employees boosts business.
January 16
From the Dean | Commentary
Rice Business' Dean Peter Rodriguez on the power of presenting scientific research in plain language so important ideas are accessible to all.
January 08
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Marketing methodology helps marketers group customers by geography, psychological profile — and desire.
January 08
Startups | News Feed
Eating healthy can be difficult: A Rice Business alum may have a solution.
January 08
Writing About Research | Commentary
How do you make heavy-hitting research light enough on its feet to be useful?
December 19