Research
Our faculty members are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Their teaching and research equip our students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
Find out more about the latest research by browsing current working papers online at Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
November 15, 2017
How Noncompete Clauses Can Backfire
Firms worried about knowledge leakage should be careful what they wish for when they lobby lawmakers to boost enforceability of loyalty agreements.
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How Noncompete Clauses Can Backfire
November 9, 2017
Drawing the Line on Workplace Oversharing
New Smith School research reveals that sharing personal information is not always in an employee’s best interest.
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Drawing the Line on Workplace Oversharing
November 9, 2017
As World Speeds Up, Friedman Hits Pause
One of the smartest things you can do is pause in a volatile and uncertain world, says New York Times columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman.
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As World Speeds Up, Friedman Hits Pause
November 1, 2017
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.
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Beware of Unethical Business With a Smile
September 26, 2017
How Uber Lost Its Way in London
London has deemed Uber "not fit and proper" to operate within city limits. Smith School professor Brent Goldfarb says the move was predictable, given Uber's recent troubles.
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How Uber Lost Its Way in London
September 19, 2017
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?
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Bringing Men to the Gender Inequality Table
September 8, 2017
When the New Boss Has Big Shoes to Fill
Words of wisdom for new managers: First win over your team, then roll out your changes with a keen understanding of your predecessor.
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When the New Boss Has Big Shoes to Fill
August 31, 2017
Breaking the Spiral of Workplace Abuse
Targets of intimidation, humiliation and verbal attacks can flip the script on a bad boss, shifting the balance of power in their favor.
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Breaking the Spiral of Workplace Abuse
August 31, 2017
Guarding Against Turnover Contagion
Organizations want strong leaders. But when they exit, loyal employees often follow them out the door. New research shows how to halt the exodus.
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Guarding Against Turnover Contagion
August 28, 2017
Network to Unleash Your Creativity
Speaking up with new ideas becomes less risky when employees feel connected to robust social and professional support systems.
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Network to Unleash Your Creativity