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A study by University of Cologne researchers found that sales system agility contributes to higher operating profit only when channel structure and management are aligned. Companies should review their sales channel mix and allocation of responsibilities to reap benefits from rapid adaptation.
A new study by Cornell University finds that women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations as men, but foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead to greater satisfaction. Women are preferred partners in negotiations due to their likability, fairness, and ability to build trust.
A new study from the University of Tokyo finds that a one-off training session increased time spent by fathers on childcare and housework, freeing up mothers to use for their own work. The training corrected common misconceptions about paternity leave and led to significant behavioral change.
New research by Muhammad Jawad finds that matching review formats to shopping stages improves outcomes. Participants who saw text for choice reduction and video for choice selection showed better results compared to those with mismatched formats.
A new study from Michigan State University found that vocational interests predict significant life outcomes well into adulthood, including work, relationship, and community outcomes. Enterprising interests were the most broadly predictive category, while social interests predicted relationship outcomes.
A new study examines how political context influences supply chain decision-making, finding that ideological cues can alter perceptions of both the decision and the decision-maker. Researchers found that even neutral presentations of politically charged issues can activate bias, influencing how recommendations are received.
The TSESOM framework proposes a dynamic service ecosystem approach to manage sustainable operations in botanic gardens, integrating biodiversity research and ecosystemic thinking. It offers a flexible tool for transformative collaboration and innovation, supporting planetary health and global sustainability transitions.
Observing resilient coworkers can boost performance and well-being, but also lead to anxiety if employees feel they can't replicate the same level of resilience. To make stories of resilience motivational, it's essential to highlight how the individual is similar to other employees.
Rockefeller University Press has partnered with Cashmere to enable safe and transparent AI inference use of its journals, protecting authors' work while providing visibility and revenue transparency. The partnership uses Cashmere's infrastructure suite to manage AI-powered research applications.
A new University of Michigan study found that nursing job turnover increased significantly since the pandemic, with over 24% of registered nurses leaving their primary positions. The main reasons for this increase were stressful work environments, burnout, and inadequate staffing, which affected all care settings.
Research found that companies with more independent board members adjust CEO compensation more quickly towards optimal levels. Boards make calculated trade-offs and consider costs and benefits before changing pay structures.
A new Brookings Institution study found that ICE surges have caused significant job losses in cities where enforcement is most active. Between 51,000 and 297,000 American-born workers lost their jobs due to the surges, which also led to widespread disruptions throughout industries such as construction.
Aldebaran, a red wine made from Muscat Bailey A grapes, won a Gold Award in the Muscat Bailey A category, while Junmai -eme- received the Platinum Award in the Junmai Sake category at the French Japanese Sake Competition for the second consecutive year
New research from Griffith University reveals how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-ESG politics are reshaping financial markets. The study found that fossil fuel companies played a significant role in limiting banks and pension funds' investments in ESG-aligned companies.
A study found that passive AI use can lead to a decline in outcome satisfaction of 21% compared to manual writing, while collaborative AI use showed similar scores. Passive AI use also reduced feelings of ownership and perceived meaningfulness by nearly 20%.
Researchers from MIT and IBM create a state-of-the-art dataset called ChartNet, which includes over a million varied charts. The dataset is designed to teach vision-language models how to effectively interpret charts, enabling them to outperform commercial models on tasks like data extraction and chart summarization.
Jue Wang joins Insilico Medicine as Global Head of Business Development to drive high-value alliances and empower commercial growth. She brings expertise in small-molecule novel drug discovery and has led landmark collaborations worth USD 4 billion.
Researchers found that adding words like charming, cozy, or lovely to Airbnb listings boosted booking rates by roughly 0.2%, comparable to objective claims about amenities. The study's findings suggest that subjective praise can meaningfully shape consumer behavior without consumers feeling remorseful.
The energy retail sector is a vulnerable part of the energy industry's value chain and critical infrastructure. A new study proposes concrete methods to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in retail organisations.
A new study led by Professor Dr. Anne Burmeister found that individuals seeking advice are more likely to reach out when they learn about the benefits for both parties involved, resulting in a 40% increase in contacts and high-quality advice received.
The convergence of traditional and decentralized finance is breaking down barriers to financial access worldwide, particularly in emerging economies. Tokenisation is enabling essential infrastructure, including cryptocurrency payments and investment opportunities previously exclusive to the ultra-wealthy.
A new study by the University of Exeter reveals that Brazil and Mexico's EV growth has been shaped by factors beyond emissions and efficiency. The research highlights how domestic coalitions, market size, and foreign technology influences have driven policy decisions in both countries.
A new framework, SUVA, enables organizations to measure and adjust AI chatbots' social preferences, improving their performance in customer complaints and other human-AI interactions. By understanding an LLM's existing tendencies, organizations can decide whether an available model already fits its values and usage scenarios.
Zhe Zhu's doctoral dissertation reveals that trusting AI can increase work engagement and build more sustainable careers. GenAI tools can reshape organisational decision-making and employee experiences of work.
A new study from the University of East London found that long-serving CEOs can become less innovative unless challenged by strong independent boards. Independent directors play an important role in encouraging companies to continue investing in innovation, especially during difficult periods.
New research reveals that see-through or cut-out product packaging on a shelf increases the psychological desire to own it. Customers rely on various cues when making purchasing decisions, with visibility of a product influencing choices.
A review of food waste in Australia's quick service restaurants found order mistakes as the biggest driver of waste, with better staff training crucial for reduction. The study recommends ongoing training and making food waste metrics part of performance evaluations to mitigate back-of-house food waste.
A new AI-powered detection system developed by University of East London researchers combines language analysis with behavioural clues to identify genuine reviews. The hybrid fusion model achieved 93% accuracy on Amazon review data and 91% accuracy on Yelp reviews, outperforming traditional methods.
Researchers found that portfolios considering company headquarter location and housing market trends can produce returns three times higher than those focused on growth stocks. This is because companies in more expensive areas have higher labor and infrastructure costs, reducing investor returns.
New research suggests that overly aggressive whistleblower incentives can cut down internal communication, allowing problems to go unresolved. Regulators should consider a more calibrated approach to encourage reporting without discouraging internal information-sharing.
Heriot-Watt University is collaborating with Falkirk FC on a £200k Knowledge Transfer Partnership to enhance the club's financial sustainability and ownership structure. The project will leverage academic expertise in data analysis, digital engagement, and supporter research to drive growth and long-term success.
A recent study by CityUHK researchers found that companies intentionally withhold complex information from foreign investors while emphasizing accounting details in English. This 'differential communication' strategy creates a structural disadvantage for international stakeholders, affecting their investment decisions and forecasts.
A University of East London academic has published a book exploring how businesses can use AI, blockchain, and data analytics to become more adaptable and innovative. The publication argues that digital transformation is about people, strategy, and responsible leadership, not just technology.
New research from North Carolina State University predicts data center power demand will increase by up to 57% by 2030, leading to higher electricity costs and CO2 emissions. The study finds that regional price increases will vary depending on where new data centers are built.
Researchers found that firms led by privately educated CEOs experience lower stock market volatility, driven by perception rather than actual performance. This highlights a gap between how markets judge leaders and how they actually behave.
The OIST Innovation Accelerator supports entrepreneurial researchers developing deep technologies with strong potential for commercialization in the Japanese market. Up to four research-driven ventures will be selected to participate in a 10-month residency, each receiving up to ¥10 million in project funding.
A new study reveals that low-performing organisations are more likely to seek external knowledge and collaboration, while high-performing ones focus on internal searches. Low-performing schools with high cross-school collaboration achieved better academic results.
A new study reveals that financial and supply network interactions amplify bank shocks' effects on the economy by nearly 50%. Shocks travel both downstream to customers and upstream to suppliers, contributing significantly to aggregate GDP impact.
A new leader's style must align with teachers' appetite for change to improve organizational performance and school-level standardized test scores. Successors have a window of opportunity to create change, but their style must be matched with employees' existing attitudes.
A University of Maine study found that US consumers are willing to pay more for lobster rolls made with ropeless fishing technology due to increased animal welfare concerns.
Researchers propose a new approach to overcoming vaccine hesitancy by framing vaccines in terms of personal autonomy and freedom, which showed greater willingness among those with higher concerns. The study suggests that traditional universal approaches may not be effective for everyone, highlighting the importance of individual values.
The forum discussed geopolitical risks, macroeconomic policy directions, and new economic drivers amidst intensifying external and internal challenges. Key findings highlight the resilience of Hong Kong's capital markets and the growth of artificial intelligence and high-tech industries in China.
George Newman's book, How Great Ideas Happen, explores the hidden steps behind breakthrough success and reveals that creativity is a method rather than magic. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, draws on cutting-edge research to show how successful innovators approach their work with intention and diligence.
Research shows that diverse boards with members from various backgrounds bring new perspectives, strengthen oversight, and reduce aggressive tax avoidance. This leads to more questioning, debate, and closer scrutiny of management decisions, ultimately resulting in more responsible tax behavior.
A new study from the University of Surrey shows that firms celebrated for strong financial performance may actually be inefficient when environmental impact is included. The research developed a new way to measure sustainable corporate efficiency, combining traditional financial metrics with environmental data.
A new study found that nonprofit hospitals spent at least $7.8 billion on management consulting services between 2010-2022, but saw no significant changes in finances, staffing, operations, or patient outcomes. The study suggests greater transparency and public accountability for how hospitals use tax-subsidized dollars.
A new biography by Dimitry Anastakis explores the life and career of L.R. Red Wilson, a pioneering Canadian business leader who made significant contributions to higher education, business, and public service. The book showcases Mr. Wilson's remarkable journey, including his executive leadership positions and philanthropic efforts.
Four teams of Purdue University student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 from the Purdue Innovates Incubator for their innovative solutions in healthcare and education. The winning teams included echoSURE Inc., VitaWave Tech Inc., CalcGPT, and Kova Group Inc.
A study by the University of Vaasa and Aalto University finds that mandatory cybersecurity disclosure in the US has increased internal documentation and made cyber risks more visible to senior management, but not affected investor behavior. Companies produced new content describing their cybersecurity governance structures, suggesting ...
New research from the University of Texas at Austin finds that regulators with ties to Big Four accounting firms are less likely to detect financial statement errors and ask for amendments. A cooling-off period might increase confidence in regulatory oversight, but its implementation could be challenging due to staff limitations.
Private firms with potential family successors in Sweden grew faster and invested more after the abolition of inheritance tax, which led to higher corporate taxes. The study suggests that rents from the tax abolition were shared with society through taxes and employee salaries.
A recent study found that 98% of environmental claims made by the world's largest meat and dairy companies can be classified as greenwashing. The analysis of over 1,200 claims from 33 major companies revealed a lack of evidence supporting many promises.
The book highlights the importance of sustaining innovation in sectors such as semiconductors, biotechnology, and critical minerals to drive economic growth and national security. By rebuilding domestic manufacturing and leveraging new technologies, the US can regain leadership in these areas and capture a $4 trillion market.
A new study reveals that AI's strength lies in teamwork with humans, processing data but relying on people for context and ethical decisions. The research emphasizes the importance of human oversight and responsibility in AI-driven decision-making.
A study by the University of Kansas found that high school journalists learn business skills through practice and experiential learning, even if business concepts are not directly addressed. Student media advisers reported financial pressures and stressed the need for improved financial literacy education.
A new AI model helps measure business complexity by breaking it down into 29 categories, including debt, equity, and financial structures. The tool can identify areas of complexity that require closer analysis for investors and provide insights for standard setters and regulators to simplify reporting standards.
Binghamton University has seen significant improvements in its graduate school rankings, with nearly three dozen programs earning national recognition. The university's Systems Science and Industrial Engineering program has been named the #31 Industrial and Systems Engineering graduate program in the US.
A new study reveals that using reversible words in marketing messages can significantly impact how confident consumers feel about believing a claim. Researchers found that when words differ in their reversibility, it can trigger different mental processes when consumers evaluate marketing language.
New research suggests that AI-powered price discrimination could lead to hidden, personalised pricing that consumers cannot see or understand, potentially reducing trust and affecting behavior. Regulators are now facing pressure to decide whether such practices cross the line under EU competition law.
A new study found that small and medium-sized independent businesses in the US adapted successfully to minimum wage increases, particularly in terms of labor market margins. The study's findings suggest that these firms demonstrated remarkable adaptability in response to cost increases.