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A recent study published in the Journal of Marketing found that decentralized onboarding programs can develop salespeople into higher performers by fostering a more innovative and adaptive approach. This approach is particularly beneficial for salespeople who require a greater degree of creativity and adaptability to succeed.
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that software development teams given greater autonomy are more productive and have higher customer satisfaction rates. The researchers tested 461 projects over 50 months and found a 39% increase in value added for autonomous teams compared to traditional teams.
The University of Bath's Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems is developing algorithmic expertise, while Logidot will further enhance IoT tracking technology to optimize warehouse operations. The project aims to address rising demands for fast deliveries, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs.
Research suggests men are more likely to engage in deviant behavior such as lying or cheating when their gender status is threatened at work. In contrast, women's responses to gender threats do not affect their perceived ability to behave autonomously.
The study found that adopting formal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks is not enough to deal with complex and risky international business contexts. Instead, it takes a broader organisational engagement and decentralised responses to achieve positive performance outcomes.
Investments in employee training decrease reliance on layoffs during pandemic-induced financial pressures. Banks with higher levels of training made more cuts to expenses in other areas, reducing workforce reductions. Employee training offers stronger job protection when paired with investments in physical capital and technologies.
New research from UniSA finds that confusion, lack of knowledge and disinterest are hindering businesses' progress in addressing modern slavery. The study provides a framework to help companies improve their approaches, but warns that without effective measures, global efforts to stop modern slavery will be unlikely to succeed.
Research by Åbo Akademi University found that companies with more women on their boards tend to make fewer high-risk corporate acquisitions and are more willing to write down goodwill for unsuccessful deals. This suggests that female representation can lead to a more conservative approach to risk-taking and improved financial governance.
A study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that predictive analytics can increase revenue by $500,000 to $1 million for manufacturers who invest in IT capital, educate their workforce, and implement high-efficiency manufacturing processes. The research team surveyed over 30,000 manufacturers and found that...
A recent study published in the Journal of Marketing found that brand-to-brand praise can lead to increased consumer engagement and sales for the praiser. The research suggests that this approach is particularly effective for brands that are not traditionally seen as warm or caring, such as for-profit brands.
A new study of 25 years of recalls at publicly traded companies found that newly tenured CEOs are more likely to announce a product safety recall. The study also reveals that once CEOs have been in their role for about three years, they are more likely to allow recalls to go unannounced.
A new study published in Global Strategy Journal finds that governance model and outsourcing location are linked, producing more accurate data points and saving time. By considering both factors together, companies can encourage a stronger return on investment and avoid biases that arise from separate analysis.
A study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg reveals that mid-sized collaborations are crucial for companies to become gatekeepers in Germany's business network. These collaborations lead to improved innovation and profits. Large companies dominate the gatekeeper position, but smaller collaborations can also be beneficial.
A new study in Strategic Management Journal found that pay-for-performance incentives lead to more closed and smaller networks in organizations, hindering innovation. The study's authors argue that managers should avoid such incentives and instead design networks that spark innovative thinking.
A study led by NTU Singapore found that combining transparency with kinder management styles reduces collusion attempts among employees. The researchers conducted a roleplaying experiment in Amsterdam, assigning participants as managers or employees and observing the effects of increased transparency on collaboration.
A study found that only a third of public health policies had been fully implemented globally by 2020, with low-income countries and those with high corporate influence showing slow progress. The researchers suggest that corporate influence cancelled out the positive relationship between democracy and implementation, highlighting the n...
A recent study by researchers from the University of Toronto and UCLA Anderson School of Management found that automatic entry into competitive processes can reduce gender disparities in decision-making. In three cash-for-task experiments with over 1500 participants, women were shown to be as competitive as men when given the option to...
A new study examines the effect of corporate social responsibility on consumers' actual purchase behavior, finding that corrective and compensating CSR actions boost sales, while cultivating CSR initiatives lead to slight drops. The study also reveals that sincere motives play a crucial role in consumer perception of CSR.
A new study found that active listening by managers can improve employees' sense of personal control over their careers and reduce anxiety about potential job loss. By increasing active listening, managers can create a safe space for workers to verbalize and process their experiences, enabling them to feel more in control and valued.
New research from University of Georgia suggests that the no-makeup movement isn't liberating women from cosmetics. Instead, cosmetic sales have increased alongside the rise of the no-makeup trend. The study found that people perceive 'natural' looks with makeup as more attractive than those without.
A study by University of Georgia researchers found that BlackRock's 'Dear CEO' letters have a significant effect on portfolio firms, influencing their language in financial disclosures. The research suggests that institutional investors are impacting corporate decisions through broad-based public engagement.
Researchers analyzed a nine-county birth certificate database in New York state from 2005 to 2018, finding associations between redlined areas and increased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal mortality. The study's findings highlight the ongoing impact of historical racism on current health disparities.
Researchers used extensive 2D and 3D broadband seismic reflection data to visualize and understand the subsurface structures of the Orphan Basin. The study provides context for future assessments of source rock, reservoir, and seal strata in oil and gas exploration.
Researchers found that women were less likely to participate in leadership selection under the 'opt-in' mechanism, but this gap disappeared when competitiveness was removed. The 'opt-out' mechanism effectively eliminates gender gaps and helps employees avoid stress associated with negotiating for leadership roles.
Research reveals that salespeople conduct rational benefit–cost analyses when deciding which opportunity to pursue. They also use a calibration decision-making strategy for solution selling, which can lead to serious under- or overestimation of conversion rates. The findings highlight the importance of managing salespeople's avoidance ...
A new study of 61,000 Microsoft employees found that working from home causes workers to become more siloed in how they communicate, engage in fewer real-time conversations, and spend fewer hours in meetings. The study's findings suggest that a full-time remote workforce may have a harder time acquiring and sharing new information.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that efforts to counteract biases in the workplace tend to wane over time, even with high accountability. The researchers discovered that when accountability changes, biased decisions are more likely to be sustained. Increasing accountability may not be effective if a person initially...
A study by Binghamton University found that companies that express remorse in the wake of a product failure are more likely to encourage customers to repurchase from them. The researchers also discovered that remorseful statements can help stave off retaliatory actions such as lawsuits by framing messages that match consumers' natural ...
A new study by Abhi Bhattacharya, Neil Morgan, and Lopo Rego finds that most of the variance in the market share-profit relationship is explained by market power and quality signaling mechanisms. The researchers also identify conditions under which market share can be negatively related to firm profits, such as niche strategy firms and...
A recent study found that rewarding costly skepticism in auditors may not be effective and can even lead to a decrease in red flag investigation. Instead, supporting skepticism from supervisors and promoting a culture of investigative mindset can encourage auditors to identify and pursue potential problems.
Researchers from University of Notre Dame discovered that behavioral inertia can be beneficial in service center operations, particularly when agents are experts or handling difficult calls. The study suggests striking a balance between automated routing systems and agent discretion to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
A UC Riverside-led study finds that venture capital-backed startups organized as corporations pay more taxes than if they were limited liability companies. The study found that switching to an LLC would yield a tax savings of $43.9 billion, equivalent to 4.9% of invested equity.
Research from the University of Notre Dame identifies two common types of cover-ups: personal and relational. Ingroup members tend to show leniency toward transgressors who cover up for others, viewing it as an act of loyalty, but are quick to denounce and punish those who cover up their own misdeeds.
Research finds that M&As can negate gains in synergy and efficiency if customers are dissatisfied, leading to a 1.14% lower customer satisfaction rate. Firms with marketing leaders on the board experience a 45% reduction in loss of firm value from M&As.
QUT researchers identified external recognition and professional development as crucial strategies for getting shortlisted. Applicants with earned professional recognition or awards were four times more likely to be shortlisted than those without such recognition.
A recent study by Bocconi University researchers found that stakeholders' sentiment toward a new CEO has a stronger effect on post-succession performance than the CEO's previous experience and fit. Negative sentiment can undermine a CEO's effectiveness, especially for outside CEOs.
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal found that business relatedness has a significant effect on market exit, with greater potential for resource redeployment leading to faster exits. The research analyzed 3,082 retail chains across 106 countries and suggests that internal redeployment is a key driver of market exit.
A study suggests that Instagram posts borrowing body positive messages from actual users and containing advertising can undermine the movement. Participants who spotted self-promotion or advertising considered the posts less morally appropriate than non-promotional posts.
The symposium will explore the latest research findings on computer systems and methods in HPC, focusing on achieving optimal computing performance and energy efficiency. Researchers from top institutions will present their work, including keynotes and special sessions on up-to-the-minute topics.
Researchers found that firms with a larger advertising share of voice have lower stock price synchronicity, indicating reduced risk of being 'tarred by the same brush' as competitors. Advertising can also provide firm-specific information to investors, reducing information asymmetry and increasing investor willingness to provide capital.
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology and NEC Corporation have developed a novel 28-GHz phased-array transceiver that supports efficient and reliable 5G communications. The proposed transceiver features fast beam switching and leakage cancellation mechanism, leading to improved MIMO efficiency and lower latency.
A study by SMU researchers found that corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities have a positive impact on future operating performance, but only in tangible asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing and utilities. For companies in intangible asset-intensive sectors like technology, there is no significant beneficial effect.
The patented technology uses magnetic nanoparticles to capture lithium and other critical materials from brines, offering a more efficient and cost-effective process. This innovation has the potential to reduce energy consumption and create new domestic supply chains for these essential elements.
Research finds large US companies with more foreign employees are more likely to shift income to low-tax jurisdictions and face lower IRS scrutiny. This helps them substantiate economic substance of transactions, increasing likelihood of defending aggressive tax planning activities.
A recent study of over 2,000 companies found that those facing financial constraints can recoup significant amounts by modifying their tax strategies. The researchers discovered that these firms generated an average of 19% of their investment shortfall through tax planning, with some even receiving one-time benefits like R&D expenses.
Research by Ruhr-University Bochum finds that performance-based remuneration schemes can lead to emotional exhaustion, fatigue, depression, and burnout in employees. Workers with specific skills or experience tend to cope better with pressure.
A study by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Groningen found that companies' investors significantly impact the uniqueness of their chosen strategies. Dedicated investors, such as pension funds, can resolve the 'uniqueness paradox' by recognizing the value of unique strategies for long-term corporate development.
The new technology minimizes hardware limitations, enabling continued increases in computing speed and scale. Toshiba expects the new scale-out approach to bring significant benefits to financial transactions and robotics industries.
Researchers develop dynamic and intelligent solution to detect malware in Android apps without rooting devices or breaching privacy. The system achieves high accuracy in sensitive behavior detection, promising enhanced smartphone security.
Local governments' ties with powerful congressional members result in a decrease in stewardship over public resources, contradicting prior studies. This finding highlights the negative effects of political connections on governance and public resource management.
Researchers have developed a computational model to improve the production of polyisobutenyl succinic anhydrides (PIBSAs) for auto industry formulations. The study reveals the detailed mechanism of Lewis acid-catalyzed reactions, enabling faster and more efficient synthesis with reduced energy input.
Researchers demonstrate that anionic polymers can inactivate human coronaviruses quickly and efficiently, with full inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 possible in just 5 minutes.
Researchers have designed a novel CMOS-based transceiver that operates at the 300 GHz band, enabling future beyond-5G applications. The design addresses the limitations of amplification and circuit complexity, achieving maximum data rates of 26 Gbaud for transmission and 18 Gbaud for reception.
The Ballistic Simulated Bifurcation Algorithm (bSB) and the Discrete Simulated Bifurcation Algorithm (dSB) can solve large-scale combinatorial optimization problems up to 20,000 times faster than current machines, achieving near-optimal solutions in record time.
A recent study published in Justice Quarterly found that Fortune 500 firms with strong growth profiles are more susceptible to financial securities fraud. These companies were nearly four times as likely to be involved in fraud than smaller, struggling companies.
A study has identified the Ocean 100, a group of 100 transnational corporations extracting majority of revenues from economic use of world's ocean. The largest companies in industries like offshore oil and gas, shipping, and cruise tourism dominate the market, taking an estimated 60% of all revenues.
Researchers at Tohoku University and Toshiba Corporation developed a new analytical technology for hard disk drives, enabling precise analysis of write head operations. The method achieves high spatial and temporal resolutions, potentially leading to further increases in HDD capacity and higher data transfer rates.
A study using satellite data linked companies to fishing activity in high seas waters, shedding light on commercial fishing practices. Researchers found approximately two-thirds of detected fishing effort was attributed to 1,120 corporations owning nearly 2,500 vessels.
A recent study identified four attributes that predict user satisfaction with customer service chatbots: convenience, useful information, pleasant interaction, and social presence. The researchers found that companies investing in AI-driven chatbot services must prioritize data protection to boost user loyalty.
Firms with more frequent financial reporting experience a decrease in patent applications, citations, and patent value. This reduction in innovative output can lead to inertia and a culture of 'standing still' if organisations are unwilling to invest.