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Institutional Crisis | Peer-Reviewed Research
In 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
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Finance | Peer-Reviewed ResearchNew research shows how 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
Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research
Google 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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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchBy pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.2 Apr
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Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.21 Mar
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Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
A new mathematical model can help transplant centers make decisions about when to move forward with a matching donor and when to wait.
August 23
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
Bellwether companies play a surprising role.
July 21
Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
What kinds of patents tend to be accepted as collateral?
July 10
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How well-placed reminders help consumers build sustainable habits.
June 09
Corporate Responsibility | Peer-Reviewed Research
“Social mandates” can make a company’s response seem more genuine.
May 22
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
A new lens may lead to insights on default risk.
April 10
Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research
It matters how we talk about social and economic disparities.
March 13
Customer Management | Expert Opinion
Opinion by Professor Vikas Mittal
February 21
Technology and Consumers | Expert Opinion
Opinion by Professor Vikas Mittal
February 21
Workplace Psychology | Features
Career Portfolioing Helps Workers Have Agency Over Their Jobs
January 24
