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Work Motivation | Peer-Reviewed Research
An interview with assistant professor Mijeong Kwon. Her research finds that loving your work can be valuable — but treating it as the only “right” reason to pursue a career can cause harm.
29 Aug
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Corporate Disclosures | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn years with strong performance, corporate disclosures are more helpful for stock price discovery — in bad news years, not so much.15 Aug
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Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed ResearchNew research offers a blueprint for “advance selling” during a crisis.31 Jul
AI | Peer-Reviewed Research
Tools like ChatGPT can spark creativity at work — but only if employees think strategically.
18 Jul
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Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed ResearchCompanies 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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Consumer Behavior | Expert Opinion
The best solutions help consumers achieve their goals and make access to reusable bags easier.
May 10
Voter Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
American voters hold opposing politicians to strict standards of factuality but support their favorite politicians as long as their statements express a “deeper truth” they support.
April 16
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
In emerging markets, pricing — not reputation — drives the partnership between underwriter and IPO.
April 08
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Three critical leadership strategies that helped two prominent symphonies transform during the pandemic.
March 18
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
It's common for companies to "opinion shop" the value of an asset. It's also risky.
March 06
Energy | Expert Opinion
Despite touting a sustainability emphasis, major oil companies are increasing oil and gas production investments, sowing mistrust among customers, employees and suppliers.
February 26
Education | Expert Opinion
Enrollment decline will continue if district leaders prioritize athletics, research shows.
February 15
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Presidential visits lead to short-term stock gains, especially when there’s a unified government.
February 14
Organizational Behavior | Expert Opinion
How organizations can ensure women get the credit for their contributions.
February 12
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Try giving them a reward — and a choice.
January 29
