Smith Brain Trust

Companies have built-in incentives to avoid short-termism. But they fall into the myopia trap when they confuse value creation with income maximization.

Critics come down hard on shareholder primacy. But Maryland Smith professor Michael Faulkender says people err when they overlook risk/reward economics.

Companies often use automatic renewals, usually with ample warning to subscribers. But when they're sneaky about renewals, that crosses a line, a Maryland Smith expert says. 

It’s left some brands doing a delicate balancing act, debating whether and how to advertise during an event that consistently draws more American viewers than any other TV broadcast.

Amazon.com scrapped its machine-learning resume-reader when it demonstrated a bias against female applicants. Here's what that tells us.

You might not know the truth about the employee in the office next door. He or she could be hiding something – an invisible disability.

If fewer people seem to be shopping on the day after Thanksgiving this year, try not to read too much into that.

Do you choose to work with the most competent but least likeable person on the team? Or do you choose the most likeable but least competent person?

The iconic (and recently liquidated) toy seller has left a toy-shaped void in the retail landscape ahead of the holiday season. As shoppers begin to ponder where to buy toys, retailers are vying to become the answer.

Tracking consumer behavior is a big job. But your smartphone has help.