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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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Consumer Behavior | Marketing
How time and distance change how you feel about your hotel.
December 18
Mergers and Acquisitions | Finance
What happens to individual consumers when corporations boom?
December 11
Supply and Demand | More
Oil supply and demand are hitting the same note.
December 04
Hiring | Organizational Behavior
Slightly-to-moderately overqualified employees are more likely to reimagine their roles — and become indispensable contributors.
December 03
Workplace Psychology | Organizational Behavior
Research shows that anti-discrimination laws protecting gay, lesbian and bisexual workers’ rights work.
November 28
Customer Relations | Strategy
Information technology has reshaped the way companies treat their customers.
November 14
After Harvey | Finance
How do we make the best decisions when it comes to a flood-damaged home?
November 12
Spending | Marketing
How much is too much to spend on a piece of avocado toast?
November 06
After Harvey | More
Why, weeks after Harvey receded, are Houstonians still feeling foggy?
October 30
