Decoding the Way Social Media Makes Us Shop

"It's unclear whether presence in social media and the traffic that companies get through social media are actually doing well in the storefront," the researchers explain.

Speediness Isn't The Same For All Physicians

Studying landmark guidelines for the use of coronary stents, researchers explore how quickly physicians respond to and apply new information in their line of work.

How Better Benefits Affect the Bottom Line

“You need to be above the market, because the moment everyone has the same thing, employees think they can always go out and look for another job," the researchers explain.

The Value of Outside-In Perspectives at IT Firms

Input from independent board members helps companies stay ahead of new entry threats in the fast-paced world of technology, Maryland Smith research shows.

Trapped But Not Lost With Limited Mobility

Nobody likes to feel trapped. But employees benefit in some ways when two factors combine to pin them in place, making it harder for them to exit their organizations with valuable knowledge.

Your Unfair Boss Might Just Be Overworked

Think your boss is a jerk because he or she treated you unfairly? New Maryland Smith research reveals that having too much to do can affect a manager's ability to be fair.

Channeling the Chinese Power of Moqi at Work

Western-based managers who feel out of sync with their teams might need a new word in their vocabulary. Maryland Smith professor Hui Liao examines the Chinese construct of moqi.

Why It Pays to Win B2B Design Awards

A design award signals quality and boosts business-to-consumer sales. The payoffs are less obvious in business-to-business markets. But new Smith School research shows the economic value.

An Upside To Having Busy Board Members

"Multiple directorships may enhance firm performance through board connections, but may also hinder firm performance through time constraints," the authors write.

A Dynamic Pricing Model for Non-Clairvoyants

Setting prices for trendy items requires guesswork — unless you’re clairvoyant. For everyone else, professor Zhi-Long Chen has a dynamic model.

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