Articles tagged with Corporations
A major review found that AI and big data can improve supply chains, but technology alone cannot overcome poor data, weak skills, and bad decision-making. Businesses need reliable data, people with the right skills, and clear management systems to unlock the value of advanced technology.
A new theory maps a common playbook to prevent stakeholder activism from gaining momentum, identifying three phases of corporate strategies that can prevent or discourage stakeholder movements. The researchers propose a systematic approach to understanding organizational repression, which can be effective but also risks backfiring.
Employees advocating for climate action are more likely to receive recognition when their efforts support business goals, while purpose-led activism often goes unrecognized. Researchers found that organizations tend to reward environmental initiatives when they contribute to commercial objectives, such as attracting clients, expanding ...
Research suggests that strong ESG investor pressure can lead to pollution outsourcing to suppliers, but also enable firms to adopt eco-friendly technologies and improve emissions. ESG investors can mitigate this by engaging with suppliers and supporting green technologies.
Dr. Castro's research found that companies affected by ASC 606 reported higher revenue growth and more useful earnings information for investors. However, increased discretion also created opportunities for strategic manipulation of financial results when facing analyst pressure.
A new study suggests that tax incentives, known as 'Megadeals,' can increase innovation among nearby businesses and create fertile ground for startups. The study found a 3.3-4.9% increase in patent filings in counties with Megadeals, resulting in two to three additional patents each year.
A new study from Murdoch University found that ESG downgrades trigger larger share price losses for optimistic investors, with positive sentiment amplifying market losses. The study analyzed over 6,700 ESG rating events and found that investors react most strongly to ESG downgrades when they contradict a positive view of the firm.
Researchers developed a new measure of conflict expression that highlights the diversity in how individuals voice their dissent. The Conflict Expression Tendencies (CET) measure predicts individuals' cognitive, affective, and psychological outcomes, suggesting that debating as a way to express conflict boosts workers' information acqui...
According to Paul Osterman's research, 35% of US workers are marginal employees, freelancers, or gig employees with little career prospects or security. Osterman's book, Disposable Workers, examines the growing trend of firms controlling labor costs, leaving many workers in precarious positions.
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that Moody's new rating policy led companies to borrow an average 22% more, increasing their investments despite no change in financial health. The shift from counting preferred stock as debt to equity reduced a company's perceived risk and improved its credit rating.
New research finds that investment opportunities, financial constraints, and operating profiles are key drivers of company tax rates. Factors such as CEO management styles also play a significant role in determining effective tax rates.
A new study from the University of Surrey discovered that simply explaining how customer money is spent can make them more willing to pay higher prices. The research found that customers are often more willing to pay when they understand the value behind a service, such as expert staff or quality ingredients.
A new Perspective in Nature Sustainability proposes industry-specific net-zero blueprints to ensure corporate climate action is grounded in science. The plan aims to provide a common scientific foundation for companies to set targets and track progress, reducing the reliance on carbon credit markets and planetary limits.
A recent study from Duke University and industry collaborators found that at least 1% of resumes submitted to a popular hiring platform contained hidden instructions designed to trick the AI system. The trend is accelerating quickly, with the rate increasing sevenfold between July 2024 and November 2025.
A new paper proposes a geopolitical-economic order framework that distinguishes between two types of economic orders: state-based and market-based. The former rewards strategic power and government intervention, while the latter promotes mutually beneficial voluntary exchanges. Understanding these differences is crucial for multination...
A recent study by Annabelle Roberts found that consumers tend to distrust others after a negative experience, and this distrust can be difficult to overcome. The researchers conducted 21 studies involving nearly 12,000 people and discovered that people learn attitudes from a single trust interaction, whether positive or negative.
A recent study from the University of Cambridge predicts that space launch costs will plummet over the next few years, falling more than 90% by 2040. The cost of sending a kilogram of payload into low Earth orbit is expected to drop from $3,868 last year to as little as $273 per kilo by 2040.
A study by Boston College researchers found that scientific consensus is more influential than government opposition in persuading people to take action on environmental, health, and technology challenges. Americans are more likely to support policies and donate money when scientists and ordinary citizens endorse solutions.
A new study by University of Technology Sydney researchers suggests that honesty can be more efficient than incentive contracts in organisations. By modeling principal-agent relations, the authors show that trust and professional integrity may outperform performance-based pay, potentially eroding trust over time.
A study by Murdoch University found that companies with aggressive tax avoidance strategies are more likely to use greenwashing as a way to manage their public image. This link was stronger for companies using 'defender' business strategies, which focus on efficiency and cost control.
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.
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.
A new study found that e-commerce warehouse jobs are more intense and dangerous than traditional warehouses, with workers facing pressure to move quickly and avoid breaks. The research suggests that Amazon's focus on fast delivery contributes to lower job quality, but alternative approaches are viable.
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.
Research shows that adverts featuring people with a disability increase consumer attitudes towards brands and their products. Key findings include the benefits of disability inclusion and the importance of representing individuals with disabilities as capable advocates for a product or service.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 study by Penn State researchers found that trade secret policies restrict labor mobility, leading to early-career workers receiving higher starting wages but stunted wage growth later. Firms instead shifted toward greater use of capital, replacing human labor with automation equipment.
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.
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.
A study from the University of Texas at Austin found that internal firewalls can reduce the quality of innovations and hinder a company's ability to build on its discoveries. However, companies with stronger bargaining power can minimize these restrictions by structuring alliances that don't overlap with competitors' knowledge bases.
A new study from University of Florida finds that employee perfectionism impact depends on alignment with supervisor's expectations and clarity in understanding. When employees' standards match supervisors', they experience less uncertainty, better performance, and higher job satisfaction.
A new study reveals traditional TV ads deliver less than expected impact, with promotions, recency, programming, and habits playing a crucial role in ad effectiveness. The research uses smart TV data to measure causal impact on consumer purchases, providing insights for advertisers and improving TV networks' measurement capabilities.
A study found a positive relation between political power and the number of contracts awarded, size of contracts, and favorableness of terms. Companies strategically shift donations to more electable politicians when their influence declines.
A study found that overconfident CEOs are 10-15% less likely to delegate responsibilities, especially in complex transactions and when acquiring companies in unfamiliar industries. This suggests that executives who are overly confident may struggle with delegating tasks effectively.
Research from Cornell University finds that women prefer jobs with narrower salary ranges and are less likely to negotiate for lower pay. The study suggests that pay transparency laws may inadvertently perpetuate gender gaps if not implemented carefully.
A new study by Cornell University researcher Shane Littrell finds that employees who are more susceptible to corporate BS have lower scores on analytic thinking, cognitive reflection, and fluid intelligence. This can lead to less effective workplace decision-making and lower performance.
The 4th edition of the Spanish Innovation Index reveals Ikea as leader in commercial innovation, Toyota and Apple as top innovators in social and digital sectors. Zara, Balay, and Idealista take the lead in their respective categories, showcasing sustained improvement in consumer perception of innovation.
Researchers find that personalized digital marketing can evoke a powerful emotional response, leading consumers to feel uncomfortable and less likely to make purchases. To mitigate this 'creepiness,' brands can focus on prevention by designing personalization practices that minimize ambiguity and avoid signals of intrusive surveillance.
A new study reveals that global digital strategies are interpreted and negotiated within cultural contexts, shaping the way they are put into practice across borders. The research introduces a grounded theory framework to help leaders understand how technology, organisations, and culture interact in real-world settings.
A new study from Binghamton University School of Management provides a framework for organizations to anticipate, interpret, and respond to social media backlash. The toolkit identifies four phases of online social disapproval and offers guiding questions and analytical indicators to aid in early detection, response, and recovery.
A new study from the University of Surrey suggests that powerful companies risk legal responsibility for labor abuse, child labor, and environmental pollution linked to their global operations. Courts in the UK and abroad are treating corporate human rights responsibility as a legal duty rather than a voluntary promise.
A new accounting technique can help close the gender pay gap by determining pay raises in terms of dollars rather than percentages. Research finds that this approach significantly reduces pay gaps, even when employees are doing different jobs.
The 2026 College Hiring Outlook report from Drexel's LeBow College of Business revealed that internships and co-op experiences are integral to hiring practices. Employers surveyed across industries reported a cautious openness toward AI in career development, while prioritizing authenticity and demonstrable skills.
A new study by Binghamton University School of Management reveals that businesses can improve their performance when they openly discuss and address cybersecurity issues. The research found a positive correlation between cybersecurity readiness and firm performance, suggesting that proactive measures can lead to better outcomes.
Research from the University of Texas at Austin reveals that increased bank competition can result in higher interest rates for borrowers. With more banks competing for loans, each additional bank is associated with a 7 basis point increase in interest rates. This is due to the 'winner's curse' effect, where lenders become risk-averse ...
A new Concordia-led study found that CEOs who experienced natural disasters in childhood tend to run firms with better workplace safety records. The research analyzed data from over 500 CEOs and found that these executives' companies reported significantly fewer work-related injuries.
A new study found that nearly one in five adults with tinnitus have had to reduce their working hours or leave employment due to the condition. The research also revealed that targeted interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, can improve work productivity and overall wellbeing.
A new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) emphasizes the critical role of businesses in halting and reversing biodiversity loss. Businesses can either drive transformative change or risk extinction, as they rely on and impact nature. The report provides methods and 100+ actions for bu...
A large Swedish study reveals that rapid growth in startups increases the likelihood of biased hiring decisions, disproportionately affecting women. Founders with HR knowledge and experience counteract these challenges, shrinking gender gaps.
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal challenges long-standing assumptions about managerial specialization by examining when organizations perform better with shared purpose. The findings reveal that a common purpose advantage emerges when managers share practices and operate in stable or moderately turbulent enviro...
A new study from the University of Notre Dame examines the prevalence, determinants and consequences of cheap stock options. The research found that firms granting more options, having larger public offerings and venture capital backing tend to have greater gaps between IPO prices and exercise prices.