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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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Book Excerpt | Mind Your Business
How nice is too nice? Read an excerpt from Jennie Latson's new book.
February 19
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
To innovate overseas, learn from foreign businesses at home.
February 15
Human Resources | Peer-Reviewed Research
When do positive personality traits become workplace problems?
February 15
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Net financing, not the mix of funding sources, is what determines growth.
February 15
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
The only thing the market likes less than a late report? Silence.
February 15
Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
Failing to win awards can drive CEOs to make risky decisions.
February 14
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
How employees shape the companies that help reshape society.
February 13
Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
In peer-to-peer lending, appearances can tell the truth
February 13
Retail | Features
If department stores are to survive, they have to recapture a time when they were destinations in themselves.
February 10
Book Excerpt | Mind Your Business
Great brands are built on something more than the bottom line. Read an excerpt from two Rice Business alumni.
February 04
