Research
Our faculty members are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Their teaching and research equip our students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
Find out more about the latest research by browsing current working papers online at Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
September 13, 2024
How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation
New research by Hui Liao at the Smith School reveals that obsessive passion in teams can stifle innovation by hindering reflection and flexibility. In contrast, harmonious passion promotes team reflexivity and fosters greater innovation.
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How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation
August 20, 2024
Research Shows Flatter Hierarchies’ Hidden Cost
The Smith School's Reuben Hurst finds that flatter hierarchies, though promoting collaboration, may reduce gender diversity in job applicants. His study shows such structures lead to fewer women applying for jobs.
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Research Shows Flatter Hierarchies’ Hidden Cost
August 8, 2024
Boeing’s New CEO Amid Persisting Turbulence: What it Means Marketwise
Boeing's outlook improves with new CEO Robert Ortberg, despite ongoing National Transportation Safety Board hearings and labor negotiations. Ortberg's proven leadership in aerospace offers optimism for shareholders, while the company faces significant internal and external challenges.
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Boeing’s New CEO Amid Persisting Turbulence: What it Means Marketwise
July 24, 2024
Who Is More Successful at Advocating for Social Justice on the Job?
Debra Shapiro's research examines social justice advocacy in workplaces. The study finds support varies based on whether the advocate is an ally or a disadvantaged group advocate, influenced by the appeal receiver's identification with the group.
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Who Is More Successful at Advocating for Social Justice on the Job?
July 2, 2024
When Groups Lack Diversity, Size Matters for Whether People Notice
Diversity enhances business innovation, yet homogeneity persists, especially at the top. Aneesh Rai of the Smith School and colleagues found larger homogeneous groups more likely to diversify, highlighting the need to address diversity gaps in smaller teams.
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When Groups Lack Diversity, Size Matters for Whether People Notice
June 11, 2024
The Secret to Accomplishing Big Goals
A study co-authored by Aneesh Rai, assistant professor of management and organization at the Smith School, suggests breaking large career goals into smaller tasks boosts long-term commitment and performance.
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The Secret to Accomplishing Big Goals
May 29, 2024
Study Examines Gender Disparity in Science Research Funding
Women now hold 55% of U.S. life-science doctorates, up from 32-38% in the mid-1980s. However, junior women face funding and tenure disparities compared to men and senior women, hindering the full benefits of gender diversity in science.
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Study Examines Gender Disparity in Science Research Funding
March 28, 2024
Chinese University Patent Bubbles Evident and Problematic, Including to National Innovation Strategy, Study Shows
Chinese universities are booming in terms of patent activity, but a study reveals a troubling issue: 'patent bubbles.' Waverly Ding's research exposes this trend, questioning China's innovation strategy. Explore the implications of this trend for China's innovation landscape.
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Chinese University Patent Bubbles Evident and Problematic, Including to National Innovation Strategy, Study Shows
February 14, 2024
Viewer Discretion Advised: How Gender Enters the Picture When Audiences Rate Movies
Professor David Waguespack warns against relying solely on average ratings when choosing a movie, particularly if it stars a woman. In groundbreaking research, he reveals how gender affects movie ratings, shedding light on biases in audience perceptions and their impact on box office revenues.
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Viewer Discretion Advised: How Gender Enters the Picture When Audiences Rate Movies
January 23, 2024
When Firms Internalize Political Stigma
The Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 stigmatized local employers by creating the impression that strongly anti-diversity attitudes put on display by white supremacists were widespread in the community. Employers sought to counteract this “stigma by association” by dramatically…
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When Firms Internalize Political Stigma