A new study suggests that foreign direct investments across multiple countries can have nuanced effects on economic productivity. Dispersing investments through multiple tax havens reduces home country productivity, but host countries benefit from increased investment and improved productivity. The study highlights the benefits of bein...
Researchers found that companies engaging in corporate political advocacy experience lower brand attitudes and purchase intentions, particularly among consumers with low political efficacy. These effects are driven by the lack of faith in political institutions among these consumers.
A new study found that IRS audits can lead to a significant decrease in the survival rate of small businesses, with non-compliant companies being 2.7-12.6 percentage points less likely to survive. However, compliant businesses may experience operational costs but also benefits from improved tax efficiency and increased investment.
A recent analysis by Duke University researchers found that most top companies have made voluntary commitments to reduce plastic pollution, but few prioritize reducing virgin plastic use. The study suggests that these efforts focus on downstream waste-reduction strategies such as lightweighting, rather than addressing the root cause of...
Researchers identify conditions that reduce the negative effect of acquisitions on consumers' reactions to acquired brands. The study found that perceived loss of a brand's unique values is a key trigger for negative reactions, which can be mitigated by factors like brand age and leadership continuity.
Top 300 Fortune 500 firms made 72% of plastic pollution commitments, focusing on recycling over virgin plastic reduction; study finds this approach insufficient to address the plastics crisis.
Researchers found that firms with higher innovation potential have lower sales of insider shares, resulting in a relatively lower stock price penalty. Firms with generic mentions of future innovation in their IPO prospectus also show improved IPO performance.
A new study co-authored by Bayes Business School found that larger public companies suffer from loss of innovation and lower share price value when managers are permitted to take decisions in their own self-interest. The study examined the effects of waiving fiduciary duties on R&D investment, finding a significant decline.
A study by Kingston University and Maynooth University found that people in early stages of their careers were more likely to experience stress and disengage from work due to remote working. Mid-career workers faced exhaustion due to juggling responsibilities, while older employees considered leaving their professions prematurely.
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal suggests that employees' opinions of a CEO can influence the board's decision on CEO dismissal. The researchers found that higher employee approval lowers the chances of CEO dismissal by the board, particularly when firm performance is strong and analyst recommendations are posi...
A new study by Cornell University researchers found that wage and benefit violations are the primary reason for high turnover rates among global apparel factory workers. The study suggests that companies prioritize profit over worker well-being, leading to poor working conditions. As European governments develop new laws to regulate co...
A new paper published in Global Strategy Journal argues that understanding locational strategy can give businesses an edge over competition. Locational decisions affect branding, human resources, and research and development. The study authors refine their approach to the topic by merging corporate strategy with economic geography.
Researchers discovered that influencers with an intermediate follower count create the most engagement, as larger and smaller influencer tiers fail to deliver comparable results. The study also found that content customization and brand familiarity can impact this relationship.
Collaborations between firms with the same partner can hurt company success, but help employees develop social capital and advance their careers. Employees often benefit from these connections, which can lead to better job opportunities and skill development.
A new study reveals that brand owned social media has a stronger impact on sales than previously thought. To stimulate engagement, brands should focus on emotions in their content, rather than easy-to-measure metrics like likes and comments.
Researchers analyzed 351 Chinese firms from 2006 to 2019, finding that female CEOs were associated with environmentally sustainable policies. The presence of female directors on the board strengthened this relationship. These findings suggest women's leadership can promote social and environmental benefits for stakeholders.
SourceWiley·JournalCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management·DateOct 5, 2022
A study of 389 Fortune 500 organizations found that female leaders prioritize customer relationships, driving long-term financial performance. Female executives are especially valuable in stable environments with a high degree of control over customer strategy.
The book analyzes four Asian jurisdictions and offers policy recommendations for the design of corporate restructuring laws. It highlights the importance of adapting US/UK frameworks to local conditions, taking into account differences in institutional and market structures, controlling shareholders, and creditor composition.
A recent study by JAMA Internal Medicine calls for federal prosecutors to take a tougher stance on holding corporate executives accountable for problematic behavior. The Park doctrine aims to protect patients from unsafe medical products, but its implementation has been lacking, putting public health at risk.
A new study examines the role of six brand factors, including price positioning, advertising spending, and distribution breadth, in moderating the impact of business cycles on brand equity. The research finds that premium pricing, market leadership, and extensive distribution contribute to brand equity during economic expansions.
Researchers found that mixed-gender coalitions perform better than single-gender groups in advocating for gender equity issues. Adding men to the coalition makes the message appear more legitimate and signals that it matters to a wider range of stakeholders.
A recent study found that private equity firms acquiring physician-owned medical practices increase patient volume and billing for visits, raising concerns about the corporatization of healthcare. The study examined 578 physician practices acquired by private equity firms between 2016 and 2020.
A new study suggests that prediction markets could improve climate risk forecasts by incentivizing experts to share information. The markets would offer a level playing field for diverse expertise and provide a structured way to distribute research funding, promoting effective altruism.
A study found that women in public accounting firms are overrepresented as directors but underrepresented as partners, highlighting a persistent gender equity issue. The analysis of audit data revealed a disproportionate lack of female partners, with only 18% holding the position compared to 32% of directors.
Researchers examine pricing and brand equity implications of brands selling on one-party versus third-party online platforms. Brands may increase unit sales but compromise brand perceptions, while 3P platforms provide full control over pricing and product presentation.
Researchers found that innovation imprinting, where firms establish product priorities and build market capabilities before going public, helps companies beat the post-IPO innovation slump. This strategy also attracts investors with risk preferences that support innovation.
A recent NTU Singapore study reveals that frequent use of videoconferencing platforms contributed to higher levels of fatigue among workers. The researchers found a significant link between increased videoconferencing usage and feelings of fatigue, with reliable internet connections unable to mitigate this effect.
Research finds no effect of tax policy change on executive compensation; tax regulations may not be effective in curbing excessive pay. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aimed to reduce CEO pay by limiting deductions for performance-based compensation, but studies have found little impact on the practice.
A study by Thorsten Lehnert shows that corporate managers' behavior is linked to investor sentiment, predicting investment strategy success. The researcher found a significant relationship between market-level euphoria and investment factor performance, outperforming static strategies.
Researchers analyzed over 11,000 venture-backed startups and found that prior collaboration between venture capitalists predicts exit type, with firms with co-invested VCs more likely to be acquired. Conversely, those without prior collaborations are more likely to go public.
Researchers developed an algorithm to improve matching efficiency, considering user preferences and behavior. The new algorithm shows improved results in field experiments, with at least 27% more matches than the current one.
Researchers found that increasing the influencer marketing budget increases consumer engagement, but firms are allocating budgets sub-optimally. Selecting influencers who post original content and have more followers leads to greater effectiveness.
A study by WVU researcher Ednilson Bernardes found that supplier pool pressure contributed to the oversupply of prescription opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. The researchers analyzed transactions from 2006-2012, revealing that over 90% of supply came from just three generics manufacturers.
Research from the University of Washington found that narcissistic executives can prevent knowledge sharing among business units, despite boosts to performance. Narcissists overestimate internal knowledge value and underestimate external ideas.
A new study published in the Journal of Marketing finds that requesting customers to rate service professionals first can lead to smaller tips, whereas asking customers to tip first does not influence subsequent rating scores. This research has important implications for firms and managers, suggesting that they should consider asking c...
A new project led by University of Illinois professor Jingrui He seeks to detect and predict insider threats in large organizations. The team will use multimodal data to identify outliers and rare category types of insider threats and propose dynamic update techniques.
A novel contract proposed by UTD researchers could help alleviate key sources of conflict between restaurants and food-delivery platforms. The study found that standard contractual relationships have two key issues: simple revenue sharing and strain on restaurant operations.
A new study by Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University finds that upscale hotels in Texas benefit most from hosting Tesla charging stations between 2015-2018. The study suggests that the benefits are due to brand alignment and the presence of nearby tourist attractions, which attract customers seeking charging services.
Introducing CBDC with strictly positive interest can remove economic inefficiency associated with tax evasion, improving welfare. However, its impact depends on the size of government expenditure and severity of tax evasion.
A study finds that an acquisition by an alliance partner can either destroy or create alliance value depending on the business similarity between the firm and acquired company. The strength of the relation between the firms also plays a crucial role in determining the outcome.
Researchers examine the role of Machiavellianism in alliance partnerships, finding it harms performance by weakening collaborative learning and increasing power use. However, situational knowledge can mitigate these effects, and firms may benefit from partnering with a Machiavellian partner if they offer a good fit of capabilities.
Institutional landlords have raised rent prices in neighborhoods where they own properties, but also improved neighborhood quality and safety. However, these improvements come at a cost to affordability, as rents increased by an average of 0.51% in overlapped neighborhoods.
A new study explores how firms' organizational identity orientations shape interactions with external parties. Firms with mismatched identities may experience friction, leading to conflict or relationship breakdown. Researchers propose conducting systematic identity assessments to resolve these issues.
Researchers found that fluctuating levels of autonomy led to efficiency and innovation at Lamborghini, suggesting a middle road for parent companies. By understanding internal bargaining processes, businesses can create and maintain competitive advantage and customer value with subsidiaries.
A 20-year study reveals how a machine manufacturer transformed its strategy to focus on ecosystem-building and preserved product revenue. The company's success relied on adapting its core product to support the new ecosystem and changing its organizational structure.
A study by Bocconi University researchers finds that employees are more likely to share internal knowledge when they feel part of an organization, but rather pass it to competitors. The study's findings suggest that managing organizational climate can prevent knowledge spillovers and maintain competitive advantage.
Researchers found that negative online comments have little effect on brands with strong consumer relationships, while actually boosting purchase intentions in cases where reviewers are socially distant. Strong brand relationships and display of reviewer profiles are key to managing online reviews effectively.
Research suggests that professional investors ignore the performance of terminated fund managers, leading to poor investment decisions. By analyzing the performance data of both retained and fired managers, investment plans can gain a fuller picture and make more informed decisions.
A new study found that empowering workers can lead to better job performance and creativity, but only if institutional obstacles are removed. However, when empowered employees face hindrance stressors, they may become morally disengaged and engage in unethical pro-organizational behavior.
Offline subscription platforms must consider the local market condition to succeed, with variety-seeking customers, differentiated vendor offers, and alleviated price competition being key factors. Platforms also have a dual relationship with vendors, collaborating on services while competing on prices.
A new digital approach analyzes audience interests across a broad brand ecosystem, identifying non-traditional branding opportunities. The study reveals cross-category insights, including brand-brand and brand-category connections, which help assess co-branding and extension opportunities.
The study found that music labels with broader experience were able to respond better to the emerging demand for novelty and genre variety. This led to significant changes in strategy among music labels, resulting in improved performance and revenue growth after the inclusion of streaming on Billboard's charts.
A new study by Giada Di Stefano found that the Michelin Guide's arrival triggers changes in fine dining industry competitive dynamics. Restaurants modify their descriptions and pricing to signal awareness of value created for customers, with those already highly ranked emphasizing authenticity and exclusivity.
Researchers develop an integrative framework capturing the fundamental aspects of creative strategy, finding experiential content produces highest performance increase. Marketers should leverage synergies between content and execution by focusing on one specific dimension and varying composition over time.
Researchers found that mindfulness meditation can reduce feelings of guilt and lead to less generous behavior in social situations. However, it may also cause individuals to focus outward on others rather than inwardly considering their own emotions.
Prices paid to anesthesia practitioners increased by 16.5% in facilities that contracted with a PMC versus non-PMC facilities, and by 19% when facilities contracted with a PMC without PE investment. PE-backed PMCs commanded higher prices, possibly due to market share and negotiating expertise.
A new study finds that top 10 banks have limited commitments to reduce financing of fossil fuels, despite increasing focus on climate change. Experts recommend policy changes to address the banking industry's responsibility in financing climate change.
A Kyoto University study reveals that four major oil corporations make unsubstantial commitments to cleaner energy. Despite increased public relations efforts, these companies persistently rely on fossil fuels and show no strong evidence of a shift towards non-fossil fuel energy.
A new study co-authored by Indiana University professor M. Daniel Beneish finds that the M-Score model is still the most economically viable means of predicting corporate fraud. The model's success rate has been doubled, but at a higher cost of false positives, making it less practical for auditors to use in practice.
Research from Thomas Shohfi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute found that sell-side analyst reports contain more activist-related language and quantitative information months before hedge fund activists announce their ownership. This is associated with greater stock returns for firm shareholders, highlighting the value of traditional ...