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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?

Markets often react in counterintuitive ways to monetary policy. Understanding why can help analysts anticipate Fed action.

Organizations want strong leaders. But when they exit, loyal employees often follow them out the door. New research shows how to halt the exodus.

Targets of intimidation, humiliation and verbal attacks can flip the script on a bad boss, shifting the balance of power in their favor.

Speaking up with new ideas becomes less risky when employees feel connected to robust social and professional support systems.