Articles tagged with Corporations
A new study finds that coaching employees is crucial in fostering inclusive strategy development processes. The research highlights the importance of employee learning and managerial coaching in unlocking innovative strategic ideas.
A new study from the University of Surrey suggests that blockchain technology could eliminate traditional package holiday providers, slashing costs and giving property owners direct income. Customers would also benefit from greater control over their personal data thanks to enhanced security and privacy.
A new study by Dobrev and Verhaal found that three strategic assets - organizational resources, capabilities, and position - help credibly communicate a firm's identity. These factors enable craft producers to convey their authenticity effectively without relying on overt claims.
Researchers warn of potential corporate uses of polygenic scores for risk assessment and business profits, highlighting the need for policy safeguards. Current laws and policies are inadequate to address ethical concerns surrounding the use of genetic data.
A new Journal of Marketing study examines the effects of switching online courses from scheduled to on-demand release on user behavior. The study found that the on-demand format doubled the percentage of paying users but negatively impacted downstream platform engagement.
Experts argue that voluntary corporate emissions targets are not enough to create real climate action, as they may favor larger existing companies and hinder innovation. The authors suggest updating regulations to improve corporate climate ambition.
A study by Professor Graf-Vlachy's team found that CEOs with high levels of narcissism appoint managers who mirror their own traits, resulting in a 18% increase in narcissism among new hires. This leads to higher turnover rates and increased costs for companies.
A study reveals that external disruptions lead to a decline in women holding boardroom seats, even with strong leadership and existing diversity initiatives. Companies must develop long-term strategies to withstand crises and promote gender equality.
Startups are advised to prioritize experimentation and product-market fit over early scaling, with platform companies being particularly vulnerable to failure. The study's findings contradict popular notions that rapid growth is necessary to prevent competitor imitation.
A new study in the Global Strategy Journal shows that corporate misconduct, such as corruption and discrimination, can negatively impact foreign subsidiary performance. The research monitored 335 subsidiaries in 109 countries over nine years, finding that social irresponsibility hurts sales regardless of where the incident occurred.
A new study by University of Texas at Austin researchers finds that government cash grants help companies lighten their debt load, with corporations enjoying a 2-3% lower debt-to-equity ratio. However, the grants are often not publicly disclosed, making it difficult for investors and stakeholders to effectively value the benefit.
A new study suggests that top chemical companies use subsidiaries to shield themselves from environmental penalties and toxic emissions. The research found that adding a layer of corporate hierarchy increased toxic emissions by 39%, indicating a strategic buffering effect.
Researchers found that companies invest in relationships with alumni to tap into their unique mix of insider knowledge and outside-world information. This can lead to new business opportunities and improved brand image. Successful programs involve input from former workers and strategic outreach to maintain connections.
A study found that companies with top management from Shiga Prefecture exhibited better environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performances. The Sanpo-yoshi values promoted inclusivity and elevated ESG metrics, suggesting a global standard for responsible business practices.
A new study reveals that gun manufacturers have shifted their marketing strategy to appeal to women, portraying them as responsible and capable gun owners. The study found that the 'serious student' framing became popular between 2016 and 2020, depicting armed American women as pursuing expertise with firearms through focused training.
The study identifies three patterns of resilience: adjusting, absorbing, and adopting, each with strengths and weaknesses. Strategies include flexible deadlines, margins, bite-sized shifts, patience, and recognizing time as a fundamental element for dealing with environmental changes.
Researchers found that firms with mismatched positioning strategies, functional capabilities, and governance modes experience reduced innovation outcomes. Strong marketing capabilities are associated with increased innovation performance in joint development agreements for high differentiation-oriented firms.
High levels of air pollution have a significant negative impact on teams' ability to solve complex problems, such as developing clean energy technologies and vaccines. The study used escape-room games data to estimate that high-pollution days can lead to up to 5% longer completion times for teams.
Dr Boddy argues that female psychopaths differ from males and use manipulative techniques to gain social and financial advantage. The real ratio of male to female psychopathy may be about 1.2:1, up to five times higher than previously suggested.
Research by Marius Ring finds that entrepreneurs whose personal stock portfolios lose value suffer ripple effects, including less financing and curtailed hiring, which disproportionately affect younger companies.
A new study from Binghamton University finds that preannouncement marketing can positively impact stock market reactions, especially when it comes to costless approaches. The researchers analyzed 149 product launch events and found that surprise effects and information asymmetry can also play a role in shaping market expectations.
A new study by Zachary Kowaleski found that RegTech investments can have operational benefits for large broker-dealers, including improvements in customer relations and employee monitoring. However, small companies were more negatively affected, with profits dropping by an average of over 10 times the apparent savings.
State-owned enterprises experience greater regulatory scrutiny in foreign acquisitions, but acknowledging social and political dynamics can help temper this liability. SOEs can also work with local communities to overcome negative perception by acquiring firms through subsidiaries or committing to local employment, reducing additional ...
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal suggests that startups are more vulnerable to innovation imitation due to knowledge spillovers and university endorsements. The study found that startups' patents receive fewer citations than established companies', despite accounting for a higher percentage of total patents.
A study by the University of Bath and Queensland University of Technology found that non-executive directors who serve beyond recommended tenure limits prioritize their social status over their duty to shareholders. Prolonged tenures can compromise board renewal, financial performance, and governance concerns for boards and shareholders.
The book provides a systematic analysis of the Chinese credit bond market, covering institutional, technological, macroeconomic, and microeconomic factors. It offers tools for investors, fund managers, researchers, and university students to understand the market's evolution, existing problems, and development direction.
New research from Texas McCombs found that startups have an outsized number of future citations, sparking more innovation in emerging industries like photovoltaic cells. Startups' inventions are more likely to be cited by universities and companies due to resource disparities, academic citations, and prior lawsuits.
A new paper by VCU's Christopher S. Reina offers a roadmap for businesses to integrate mindfulness, wisdom, and ethics to support employee well-being. The research demonstrates that transforming organizations is a matter of rethinking their ethos and grounding it in humanistic principles.
Researchers developed an AI framework to identify vulnerable consumers, address their needs, and mitigate potential discrimination. The framework provides real-time analysis of consumer chat responses to build risk scores and offer customized tips to customer service agents.
A study by University of Waterloo researchers found that corporate investing in communities decreased despite an increase in companies committing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The results indicate 'SDG-washing', where public pledges aren't translating into socially responsible investments.
A new model shows that boards should invest more resources to confirm the CEO's plan when they are mildly overconfident. However, if the CEO is highly confident, the board should act as a monitor and only intervene if necessary. In extreme cases, visionary CEOs may be allowed to run with their ideas without intervention.
A new study suggests climate activists are increasingly adopting 'insider' activist roles, working within their own organizations to drive meaningful change. Researchers identify different types of activists, including those who seek to undermine or challenge organizations, highlighting the growing importance of collaborative and conte...
Research from Drexel University finds that customers are more likely to remain loyal to a grocery store when using regular checkout service. The perceived ease of checkout, sense of entitlement, and number of items purchased play a role in explaining the effect of loyalty.
A study by Chung-Ang University found that electronic voting enhances shareholders' perception of corporate governance, increasing the market value of a firm's cash holdings. Firms with larger free cash flows and minority ownership saw stronger governance effects from adopting electronic voting.
Research by Cornell University experts found that companies must demonstrate long-term commitment to diversity and racial equity to convey allyship to Black Americans. Costly actions alone are insufficient, with consistency being the key factor in perceived authenticity.
A new study identifies public and private companies operating in economic sectors associated with increased risks of emerging infectious diseases. Financial actors can mitigate these risks through investments that promote ecological restoration, pathogen surveillance systems, and community health care.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that the effective tax rate paid by multinational corporations varies greatly across countries, with some paying as little as 1% of gross income and others up to 67%. This disparity highlights the need for better data on tax rates to inform policy decisions.
A recent study found that recruiters are less likely to rank former startup founders as top candidates due to biases in evaluating their skills and cultural fit. Smaller companies and recruiters with entrepreneurial aspirations tend to view entrepreneurs more favorably, but overall, startups remain less hireable than corporate executives.
A new study from Bayes Business School found that CEOs' surnames can significantly impact their total compensation by up to 4.9%. The research highlights organizational bias and inefficient contracting decisions based on surname attributes, which can affect talent recognition and rewards.
Researchers from Pusan National University have developed pricing formulas for vulnerable timer options, which can help reduce investment risks. The study found that these options are more effective than standard timer options in managing credit risk.
Research reveals that firms with female directors show improved social and environmental performance and disclosures. Female directors' education level also positively affects reporting quality, with those holding a master's degree having the most significant impact.
New research found that companies are altering their sustainability reports to improve their environmental and social performance metrics, which are tied to CEO bonuses. Only 15% of revisions were reported as due to error, while 69% were attributed to changes in measurement, suggesting manipulation may be occurring.
Researchers found that companies declaring bankruptcy must navigate complex buyer-supplier relationships to emerge from bankruptcy. High rates of accommodative acts, indicating cooperation, improve bankruptcy survival, while exploitative acts have the opposite effect.
A recent study by University of Texas at Austin professor Robert Parrino found that the SEC's Rule 10b5-1 has limited effectiveness in limiting insider trading. Despite being widely used, the rule allows CEOs to game the system by canceling trades or using limit orders within the plan.
Research by Dr Clive Boddy of Anglia Ruskin University reveals warning signs for corporate psychopaths in finance and politics. These include superficial charm, lack of remorse, and ruthless self-serving behavior.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University and ShanghaiTech University found that China's government subsidies have had limited effect on promoting firms' productivity. The study analyzed firm-level data from 2007 to 2018 and found that subsidies often flowed to less productive firms, leading to a decline in their relative productivity.
Research found that DEI initiatives for vulnerable groups, like LGBT and military veterans, affect stock prices differently depending on the presidency. Companies with DEI for these groups saw higher or lower stock returns during Obama and Trump presidencies respectively.
Companies perceived as more trustworthy and committed to diversity when revealing struggles with racial diversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Disclosing negative data signals genuine progress, rather than suppressing it.
Researchers have developed high-resolution near-eye displays with integrated light field technology, overcoming limitations of earlier displays. The new designs feature improved resolution, pixel density, and vision correction capabilities, resulting in enhanced visual comfort and immersive VR experiences.
Researchers found that regulations aimed at improving financial reporting requirements may have led to decreases in corporate spending on innovation, capital improvements, and mergers and acquisitions. Companies were reluctant to report uncertainty regarding their tax burden in public-facing financial statements, leading to a decline i...
Marketing ideation crowdsourcing contests can send positive signals to facilitate returns, but also elevate idiosyncratic risk. Firms that design profitable contests by targeting professionals, using crowd voting, and specifying task scope tend to see stronger stock price increases.
Researchers found that Chinese executives prioritize communicating long-term stability and inspiring confidence among diverse stakeholders. In contrast to US firms, Chinese companies tend to work closely with stakeholders like debt holders and controlling shareholders to reduce fluctuations.
Corporate scandals have led to increased scrutiny of corporations' ethics culture. New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals that firms are addressing this issue through longer and more moralized public ethics documents, often with notable changes in language.
A Lancaster University-led study found that corporate-led ecosystem restoration projects often fail to report ecological outcomes, invest sufficient funds, or clearly state their aims. The research highlights the need for improved transparency and consistent reporting to ensure the effectiveness of these initiatives.
A recent study from the UBC Sauder School of Business found that people's perceptions of EDI leaders are influenced by racial stereotypes. Participants in the study were asked to identify necessary traits for EDI leaders and associate different traits with various racial groups, revealing a strong bias towards non-white individuals bei...
Researchers synthesized over 50 studies to find that mental simulations using visuals or verbal calls to action improve behavioral intentions and behavior. However, the effectiveness varies depending on the modality, frequency, type of consumption experience, and target populations.
Researchers found that consumers react differently to university-co-developed products and key factors influence these perceptions. Firms can leverage university collaboration to increase product attractiveness, but effective marketing is crucial.
A new study highlights the key problem with how computer security guidelines are created, citing complexity and lack of prioritization as major issues. Researchers recommend curating information and using clear messaging to make guidelines more accessible and user-friendly.
Forcing private firms to disclose their financial statements leads to more mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and better deals. The study found that mandatory reporting intensity is positively correlated with M&A activity and targets' growth rates after the acquisition.
Researchers found that investors evaluate a company's environmental performance based on financial materiality, providing a better perspective for understanding environmental risks. The study analyzed data from 1,766 companies and identified three key findings: varying evaluation criteria, shareholder risk perception, and the importanc...