Maryland Smith Research

Companies can be friendly and slimy at the same time. Some firms even use great service as a cover for failure to protect consumer interests.

Researchers find a correlation between declining firm performance, narcissism and large signature size on annual SEC filings.

While private company ownership comes with benefits, new research from the Smith School reveals it may not be for the risk-averse.

Global companies often miss the hidden costs of stretching their supply chains to immature economies.

Companies with internal control weaknesses should stay away from acquisitions. Otherwise they may pay more in the long run.

Virtually all director elections in the U.S. are uncontested and a single “for” vote is enough to elect a director. Do votes in these routine elections even matter? Yes, according to new research.

How to make health information exchanges effective? The key is financial viability.

If male employees don't feel like gender parity is a topic they should speak on or be involved with, how will change ever be effected?

Words of wisdom for new managers: First win over your team, then roll out your changes with a keen understanding of your predecessor.

When purchased merchandise get returned, resellers bid for the items "as is" in fast-paced auctions. How does bidder experience influence the process?