Beware of Unethical Business With a Smile

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.

Size Matters With Signatures

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

Understanding the Risks of Privatization

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

Rethinking the Value of Emerging Markets

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

The Price to Pay for a Successful M&A

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

Giving Power to the People

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.

A Prescription for Health Information Exchanges

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

Bringing Men to the Gender Inequality Table

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?

Thinking Like a Savvy Online Bidder

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

Cracking the Wall Street Earnings Puzzle

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

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