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Research analyzed over 70,000 quarterly earnings announcements from US public companies between 2003 and 2021. It found investors do factor in costs like stock-based compensation when making informed decisions. The study suggests the current accounting rules are working as intended.
A recent study by Willa Granger examines the transformation of nursing homes in postwar America, tracing the development of the modern nursing home industry through the lens of the Americana Corporation. The research reveals how federal programs and corporate models reshaped eldercare, prioritizing scale and replication over community ...
A new study suggests the traditional United Nations index for judging countries' manufacturing power can produce misleading results. A revised model uses advanced data analysis to benchmark countries against realistic standards, providing a clearer picture of global industrial competitiveness.
A new report reveals that companies taking action for gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership, and better shareholder value. The study also highlights the benefits of gender-balanced executive teams delivering higher company value, with a potential added value of $93 million on average.
New research by Bayes Business School reveals the introduction of the National Living Wage has decreased labor mobility across firms, but its impact on workers' incentives to search for new jobs is unclear. The study suggests that rising wage floors may reduce job switches and make potentially risky job moves less attractive.
A new University of South Florida study suggests that employees trust gradual changes in leadership behavior over rapid ones. The research found that swift responses to feedback may be viewed as less authentic than slower, more deliberate changes.
Researchers found that the addition of new hierarchical layers occurred neither at the start nor end of growth periods, but rather smoothly as firms expanded. Smaller firms tend to add layers soon after growth begins, while larger firms have lower levels of managerial resources at the end of growth periods.
A new study from the University of Vaasa reveals that successful remote work is built on three foundations: organisational design, supervisor-subordinate relationship, and employee role. Implementing HR practices that consider these factors can promote both company performance and employee well-being.
Kipum Lee, PhD, has been promoted to President of UH Ventures, succeeding David Sylvan. He will drive revenue growth and margin improvement through business opportunities aligned with UH's enterprise strategy.
A recent study by ESMT Berlin researchers found that radical leadership styles rarely deliver as planned. The 'annealing' mechanism, which involves deliberately disrupting organizational routines, can be effective but only works under specific circumstances.
A groundbreaking study by the Global Association of Applied Behavioural Scientists found a significant gap between professionals' confidence and actual preparedness in workplace decision-making. The research identified 24 specific challenges, including training gaps, experience myths, and seeking help in the wrong places.
Four leading researchers have been shortlisted for the prestigious Panmure House Prize with innovative ideas on long-term thinking and innovation. The finalists aim to address global societal challenges through rigorous research, open-source hardware, and integrating sustainability into business strategy.
A new study published in Strategic Management Journal explores how entertainment agencies affect K-pop idol groups' concept categories. Researchers found that high-status producers are more likely to experiment with radical changes, while mid-status producers tend to follow market trends.
A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom on NIL policies in college football, demonstrating they enhance competitive balance and broaden opportunities for athletes. The research shows that NIL has led to a wider distribution of talent across college programs, directly benefiting athletes seeking to maximize their brands an...
A new study reveals that corporations disclose little about their ocean-specific impacts, especially on biodiversity and ecosystems. The research highlights crucial gaps in current reporting frameworks and provides an important baseline for future comparisons.
Research reveals Major League Baseball teams prioritize player health differently depending on contract status, with temporary players missing fewer games due to injury. This suggests teams may invest less in the long-term health of non-permanent players.
A recent study finds that appointing an immigrant CEO can dramatically reduce the incidence of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) in their home countries. The research highlights how a leader's personal ties and social networks abroad influence where—and how often—multinational enterprises engage in harmful practices.
Researchers found that subsidiaries with operational alignment tend to have smaller gaps between control rights and financial rights, allowing parents to internalize profits. In contrast, partnerships with high risks and uncertainties often result in a wider gap, as seen in the GM-Chrysler partnership.
Research from Harbin University of Science and Technology and Edith Cowan University found that China's environmental regulations could enhance productivity in the new energy sector. The study investigated how environmental policies affect firm-level productivity, particularly in regions with varying levels of technological innovation.
Research in Business Strategy and the Environment reveals stronger LGBTQ+ inclusion correlates with higher environmental scores and greater renewable energy consumption among U.S. firms. This relationship is partially mediated by environmental innovation, suggesting inclusive workplace practices enhance environmental outcomes.
The new book, Monster Transformation, argues that employees are key to overcoming transformational hurdles. By uncovering unique competencies and empowering them, organizations can break through challenges and succeed in a rapidly evolving space. The book offers a story-driven approach to meeting the needs of the current technological ...
The new book provides real-world strategies for arts leaders to navigate financial instability, advocate for equity and inclusion, and implement sustainable business models. With a focus on case study Bethesda's Imagination Stage, the authors examine leadership traits that drive innovation and long-term viability in nonprofit theaters.
Researchers found that hiring boards may rely too heavily on previous experience, leading to overgeneralization and potentially less successful hires. The study suggests that boards need structured evaluation, multiple perspectives, and a deep understanding of each unique event to hire better CEOs.
A new MSU study explores the perceptions of consumers regarding 'Made in USA' labels, finding that confusion exists and reality often exceeds or falls short of expectations. Researchers analyzed survey data from 131 adult respondents to better understand consumer attitudes towards domestic production and labeling.
A new study found that personalized pricing practices can lead to lower profits for companies and reduced consumer spending. Researchers suggest workarounds, such as corporate commitment or price caps, to avoid this pitfall.
A new study by Reichman University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that team leaders' listening style directly affects the entire team's listening climate. Managers who demonstrate empathetic and non-judgmental listening foster a positive environment, leading to deeper and more effective dialogue.
A new study published in the Global Strategy Journal analyzed 675 cross-border acquisitions by U.S. public firms to understand how intangible assets contribute to firm value abroad. The findings suggest that companies with boards scoring highly on key dimensions achieve greater abnormal stock returns following acquisition announcements.
Studies found that leaders are less likely to empower employees who raise concerns about workplace decisions, instead favoring those who praise the status quo. Employees who exhibit challenging voice are seen as threats to leadership, while supportive voice is viewed as an indicator of shared goals.
A study found that CEOs with Machiavellian personalities, characterized by self-interest and manipulation, earn significantly more than their counterparts. These leaders often secure higher pay through negotiation skills, benefiting both the company and themselves.
A new study from Michigan State University explores the economic shock of the largest series of U.S. tariff hikes since 1930, reshaping global supply chains. The framework helps researchers and policymakers understand the chaos and make sense of future disruptions.
Researchers found that firms set overly optimistic goals for the next period after missing their target, and surprisingly, this tactic often pays off. However, large institutional shareholders and female directors can restrain such behavior by demanding accountability and compliance with rules.
Research by Ramkumar Ranganathan explores how tech companies influence emerging standards through cooperation and competition. Companies that form strategic partnerships and offer benefits to other players in an ecosystem are more likely to shape standards in their favor, according to the study.
A study by the University of Florida found that CEOs exhibiting more Machiavellian traits are likely to secure higher executive pay, severance pay, and bonuses. This suggests a positive relationship between CEO personality and compensation outcomes, highlighting the potential for biases in pay decisions.
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University finds that foreign multinational firms shift a modest amount of income out of the US for tax reasons. This income shifting supports a modest amount of employment and investment in the US, with results informing the potential effects of upcoming tax bills.
Researchers at Ohio State University found that executives with subprime credit scores tend to follow the advice of advisers, even when it's inaccurate, while those with prime credit scores critically evaluate data and make objective decisions.
A Northwestern University study found that voters disapprove of politicians using power to retaliate against corporate criticism, even when the voter shares the same party affiliation. The researchers surveyed 1,000 adults and found that partisanship was a key factor in opinions on retribution.
New research from the University of Notre Dame finds that corporate boards with more women have fewer accidents and injuries on the job. Female directors can prioritize workplace safety and enhance regulatory compliance, leading to improved rule-following and protocols for safer work environments.
Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food annually, with poor label design and inconsistent packaging being key reasons for this problem. Clearer date labels and storage advice could drastically reduce edible food waste.
A new study reveals that fatal school shootings have far-reaching consequences, altering daily life and disrupting economies in affected communities for months. Anxiety about public safety drives a measurable decline in consumer activity, particularly in grocery stores and restaurants.
Researchers analyzed 5,915 Japanese listed companies to understand factors influencing voluntary information disclosure. International certifications and large corporate size promote information literacy, while listing on an overseas market may restrain it.
The ITU-WBA Greening Digital Companies report shows that tech sector carbon emissions continued to rise in recent years due to rapid advances in AI and data infrastructure. Despite this, the report highlights encouraging progress as more companies set emissions targets, source renewable energy, and align with science-based frameworks.
A study of nearly 20,000 employees found that workers care more about wage fairness than wage equality. When underpaid, they respond with a slight decrease in output, while being overpaid leads to a significant increase in productivity. This challenges companies' concerns about the impact of salary transparency on aggregate productivity.
A study by Waseda University finds that competing corporate coalitions within boards impact a firm's spending decisions once profitability targets are met. Firms with stronger state-endorsement coalitions allocate more resources to social causes, while those with shareholder-value coalitions prioritize dividend payments.
The collaboration aims to create new research projects and foster career development opportunities for scientists and students. The partnership will leverage clinical data from NUH and NUHS to drive breakthroughs in human health and sustainability.
A new study finds that individuals generally prefer firms to take an apolitical stance on polarizing issues, rather than taking a partisan or silent approach. The research highlights the importance of firms staying neutral and avoiding perceived biases.
Researchers found that quasi-insider shareholder activism is surprisingly common and effective, targeting smaller companies with significant stock ownership. Former CEOs and founders with large stakes can wield considerable influence, but their motivations often appear more personal than ideological.
A new study from the University of Surrey reveals that deregulated banks have led to a significant shift in corporate earnings management strategies, with companies opting for riskier real earnings management (REM) over accrual-based earnings management (AEM). This shift poses long-term risks to sustainability and innovation.
A national survey reveals worsening crisis in the nursing profession, with experienced nurses sending distress signals. Key findings include a troubling paradox between hopeful students and distressed experienced workers, highlighting the need for bold action to stabilize the profession.
A new study reveals that China's sell-by-plan mandate, aimed at preventing insider trading, has failed to stop executives from profiting from private information. Executives have found a way to plan their sales far in advance, allowing them to cash out before bad news breaks, undermining market fairness and eroding investor trust.
A recent study by International Studies of Economics found that climate policy uncertainty causes stocks to plummet globally, as investors fear damage to economic activity and carbon costs. The study also revealed that rising oil prices have a negative impact on stock returns, except in the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Kuwait.
A new study by Virginia Tech researchers Jin Xu and Pengfei Ye finds that value-based stock grants can weaken executive motivation and limit corporate growth. The study analyzed thousands of U.S. firms from 2006-22, revealing that companies tying CEO compensation to a fixed dollar amount can unintentionally discourage executives from m...
A USF-led study found that when some members in a cohort engage in job-seeking behaviors, newcomers are more likely to do the same and ultimately leave the organization. The effect is mitigated if the newcomer has a strong preference for the organization's geographic location.
Kathleen Thelen examines the growth of supersized retailing in the US, tracing its roots back to the late 19th century. She argues that policy and politics played a crucial role in shaping the industry's dominance.
A study from the University of Vaasa examines the effects of insufficient sleep on work performance and presents practical methods for identifying and managing its impacts. Employees who suffer from fatigue should enhance their coping skills by scheduling tasks based on difficulty and slowing down their work pace.
A new machine learning-based method analyzes corporate reporting for responsibility and innovation, providing insights into company actions. Essi Nousiainen's research also explores blockchain-related trends in corporate reports.
A new study from the University of Surrey found that up to 90% of blockchain technology initiatives within startup businesses will inevitably fail. The research highlights the crucial role of strong leadership in managing blockchain projects, which can transform nascent ideas into thriving businesses.
A new UNLV study reveals that CEOs' use of language and format in communicating future plans can shape investor judgments. Written messages are more effective in conveying likelihood, whereas video or audio diminishes the impact.
The Giants Foundation partnered with the American Heart Association to provide CPR training and kits to 12 local schools. This initiative aims to support the chain of survival and improve cardiac emergency outcomes in the community. The schools received hands-only CPR manikins, AEDs, and curriculum to train additional students and staff.
Khaled Abed Alghani's research reveals five key processes in managing industry platforms: creation, integration, orchestration, navigation, and evolution. Platform-based business models struggle in B2B industries due to complex relationships between businesses.
A new study reveals that Automated Lead Nurturing improves engagement and enhances salesperson–lead interactions, but its impact on sales conversions varies significantly across industries and customer segments. ALN is most beneficial for new leads, short sales cycles, and lower-value deals.