Research by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business found that professional golfers outperform when grouped with like-minded individuals. The study, which analyzed over 25,000 rounds, discovered a significant performance gap when golfers play alongside those holding opposing political views. This proximity-based anxiety disrupts focus and ...
A new study found that combining scientific inquiry with practical invention enhances both efforts, leading to more novel and influential work. Researchers who publish and patent simultaneously produce results that are more highly cited and impactful than those who only focus on one activity.
Researchers analyzed 1.4 million online images and videos, finding that women are systematically presented as younger than men across various occupational and social categories. The study also found that mainstream algorithms amplify age-related gender bias in resume evaluations, rating older male applicants as more qualified.
Researchers found a pattern in how people interpret new information, overreacting to weak signals and underreacting to strong ones. This bias holds true across various settings, including financial markets, according to a study analyzing millions of betting transactions and prices on options contracts.
A study by University of California - Berkeley Haas School of Business researchers found that chain IVF clinics significantly improve treatment cycles and live birth rates compared to independent operators. Clinic acquisition leads to a 27% increase in IVF cycles and a 14% rise in live births, indicating improved care quality.
A new study by University of California - Berkeley Haas School of Business researchers suggests that most political debates occur among family and friends, rather than with strangers on social media. Participants reported positive emotions after discussions, even on divisive topics.
Researchers find that dehumanization of opposing groups is driven by how we think others view important facets of the world. The study suggests two approaches to combat this: correcting misperceptions and using schemas to humanize the other side through messaging.
A field experiment found that exercising with a friend increases visits by 35% and boosts overall gym attendance. Social incentives also foster stronger social bonds and create greater accountability, making goals more attainable. This study suggests using joint-incentive programs can boost employee engagement and motivation.
A new study reveals that online images reinforce powerful gender stereotypes, with female and male associations being more extreme among Google Images than within text. The study also found that bias in images is more psychologically potent than in text, leading to stronger biases even three days later.
A recent study found that people are more satisfied in relationships where they feel like they are being supported, rather than when they feel like they know their partner. By highlighting what you want to be known by a potential partner, you can increase your appeal on dating sites.
Researchers found that airlines use a pricing heuristic called Expected Marginal Seat Revenue-b to set prices, resulting in large gaps between ticket prices. Airlines also don't directly incorporate competitor prices into their automated price-setting, leading to dampened competitive benefits.
New research finds that most corporations that face significant inflation risk have failed to disclose it, causing $0.9 trillion to $2.8 trillion in shareholder damages. Companies with high exposure to inflation risk have seen their share prices drop following inflation shocks.
Researchers propose using brain scans to measure similarity in trademark cases, reducing inconsistencies and bias. This approach provides a reliable method for determining similarity without relying on subjective surveys or expert opinions.
A study found that PPMC-owned practices focusing on clinical management lead to significantly lower C-section rates, while those focusing on financial management lead to higher rates. This suggests that the business strategies used by PPMCs can impact patient care.
A recent study found that exposing Republicans to information about a common enemy increases their distrust of Democrats, while Democrats show little change. The research suggests that real-world threats can exacerbate partisanship.
A new study reveals that middle-aged women are held back in their careers due to a perceived lack of 'niceness', with evaluations decreasing after the age of 40. The research, led by UC Berkeley's Jennifer Chatman, found that both men and women become more capable with age but only women are seen as less warm, leading to harsher judgme...
Researchers at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business found no evidence to support the theory of depressive realism, which suggests that depressed individuals are more realistic in their judgments. The study replicated a 1979 experiment and found that depressed participants overestimated their control, contradicting the original results.
A new study challenges traditional stereotypes by revealing that subordinate men are most likely to engage in social sexual behavior for personal gain. The research found that these men use unwanted flirtation and harassment to appear more powerful and masculine in the workplace.
A study by Berkeley Haas researchers found that people in advantaged positions perceive equality as harming them, leading to opposition to policies that reduce disparities. This cognitive mistake causes individuals to prioritize their relative advantage over absolute gains, even if it means voting for policies that cause economic harm.
A new study of 61,000 Microsoft employees found that working from home causes workers to become more siloed in how they communicate, engage in fewer real-time conversations, and spend fewer hours in meetings. The study's findings suggest that a full-time remote workforce may have a harder time acquiring and sharing new information.
A new study by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business researchers found that white participants who claim to be non-prejudiced often convey the opposite message through their language. The study suggests that explicit egalitarianism can blind people to underlying prejudice and perpetuate prejudicial attitudes.
A new study reveals that people often forget their preferred options and choose less-preferred ones due to imperfect memories. Researchers used fMRI scans and decision-making experiments to understand how memory impacts decisions.
New research reveals large groups tend to think alike, adopting popular categories even when presented with contradictory information. The study also explores how bots can manipulate public opinion, leading to the spread of erroneous ideas.
A new study by Berkeley Haas researchers reveals that altering holiday rituals can lead to strong moral outrage, as people resist even minor changes due to the importance of tradition and group values. The study suggests that public officials should focus on changing rituals in ways that still allow people to celebrate these values.
A new paper by Berkeley Haas Prof. Jennifer Chatman and colleagues shows narcissistic leaders 'infect' their organizations' cultures, leading to decreased collaboration and integrity. The researchers reveal how narcissists create lasting damage on employee morale and performance.
Two 14-year longitudinal studies found that people with disagreeable personality traits, such as being combative and manipulative, are not more likely to achieve power than those who are nice. In contrast, extroverts were the most likely to advance in their organizations based on sociability, energy, and assertiveness.
Researchers launch a beta website allowing users to review proposed research projects and predict outcomes, aiming to improve the rigor and credibility of social science research. The platform could help identify truly surprising results and gauge expert accuracy in certain areas.
Researchers found that replacing politically correct language with incorrect words makes people view a speaker as more authentic and less likely to be swayed by others. This phenomenon applies across the political spectrum, with both liberals and conservatives being influenced by it.
A study of hundreds of basketball half-time speeches found that negative coaches' emotions at halftime led to higher scores in the second half. While expressing positive emotions can motivate, negative emotions can also drive performance, but only up to a point.
A study by UC Berkeley researchers demonstrates that information and money activate the same dopamine-producing reward system in the brain. The research lays the groundwork for understanding digital addiction and why people overvalue information.
A novel valuation method reveals that stock options granted to women and senior managers are worth more because they hold onto them longer. Options with less frequent vesting dates also cost companies significantly more.
A new study from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business uses computational models to analyze how people treat others differently based on stereotypes. Researchers found that variations in perceived traits translate to differences in treatment, with warmer groups receiving more than competent ones.
The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley is partnering with Ripple to develop a comprehensive program focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital payments. The initiative will support academic research, technical development, and innovation in these areas, with a focus on reducing poverty and enhancing the greater good.
A study of Dutch research grants reveals that winning an early-career grant leads to more research funding, awards, and prestigious academic appointments. The 'Matthew effect' erodes quality of scientific research due to projects being funded based on status rather than merit.
A boom in fragile nonbank lenders has put the US mortgage market at risk of another meltdown, warns a new paper. Nonbanks originate half of all US home mortgages and have limited capital and access to cash, making them vulnerable to collapse.
Researchers found that adding the tagline to policy-based attack ads makes them more believable and gives voters a more positive view of the candidate who endorses it. The effect is substantial, with partisanship having a comparable impact.
Researchers used fMRI to explore the role of imagination and willpower on patience. They found that imagining consequences can increase patience without relying on increased willpower, and that this approach may be more sustainable than exerting willpower.
Research finds that incorporated business owners exhibit greater self-esteem, engage in illicit activities, and are more likely to come from high-earning families. In contrast, unincorporated business owners have manual skill requirements and lower salaries before entrepreneurship. Incorporated entrepreneurs earn significantly higher m...
A new study by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business found that overnight market activity provides insight into investor sentiment at the firm level. Short-term price persistence was observed, with high and low overnight returns outperforming over the long term.
A new study found that Wikipedia editors rely more on out-of-copyright information after Google Books digitized a publication, resulting in decreased traffic for pages using copyrighted content. This limitation affects not only readers but also creators seeking to build upon historical information.
A study by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business found that Mexico City's Saturday driving restrictions have negligible impact on air quality. The program, which restricts vehicles with license plates ending in '5' or '6', did not lead to a decrease in pollution levels for any of the eight major pollutants monitored. Instead, experts r...
A new study reveals that people favor policies that reward voluntary behavior and create advantages, while opposing those that punish obligatory behavior or create disadvantages. By understanding this 'matching effect,' policymakers can improve policy acceptance rates.
A new study finds that employees who balance cultural fit and network cliqueness are more likely to succeed. The researchers identified four organizational archetypes: doubly embedded actors, disembedded actors, assimilated brokers, and integrated nonconformists.
A study by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business reveals how social comparison preferences and conspicuous conservation shape product innovation, leading to eco-friendly developments. The research found that companies can tap into these consumer behaviors to enhance their products' desirability and sustainability.
Researchers found that physical strength is a key attribute in judging leadership potential, with strong men perceived as better leaders and having higher status. This effect does not depend on physical attractiveness, and even manipulating body size and height had no impact on participants' ratings.
Research by Laura Kray at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business found that sympathy can motivate stronger parties to help weaker ones, leading to more compassionate solutions. Being transparent about misfortune is more effective when initiated by a low-power negotiator or someone in the weaker position.
Researchers found that investors who experienced intense positive emotions before trading were more aggressive and pushed prices up, while those with negative emotions proceeded cautiously. This study increases understanding of how bubbles work and highlights the importance of considering emotional triggers in asset price inflation.
A new study by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business found that female employees gained more social capital from affiliation with high-status mentors than their male counterparts. This increased visibility and legitimacy made women more attractive network partners for their colleagues, leading to broader professional networks.
A study by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business found that frequent discounting is the most optimal strategy for retailers to maximize revenues. This approach balances the trade-off between dynamic and static pricing, allowing retailers to charge high prices when demand is high while maintaining flexibility. By doing so, retailers can...
A new study found that firms in countries with strong shareholder protection laws raised more money through stock sales, performed better in terms of profits and investment efficiency, and terminated fewer employees than similar firms in countries with weaker shareholder protection laws. Stronger shareholder protection laws allow the s...