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).
September 5, 2019
Why Winners Learn To Share Power
Some startups bet everything on a single visionary founder. But organizations with stable shared leadership are more likely to grow and emerge as industry anchors.
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Why Winners Learn To Share Power
September 4, 2019
You Bombed the Job Interview. Now What?
So, you bombed the interview for a position you really wanted and you dashed your hopes of getting the job. Now what? Our expert has some advice.
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You Bombed the Job Interview. Now What?
August 9, 2019
Comic Books for Complex Issues
The New York Fed recently decided to explain monetary policy in a comic book, set in outer space. It had us wondering: What other complex business topics would be helpful to see in simplified, comic book fashion?
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Comic Books for Complex Issues
August 7, 2019
How To Get Better Care from Your Doctor
Want better care from your doctor? It’s as simple as just being nice and saying thank you, according to new management research.
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How To Get Better Care from Your Doctor
August 5, 2019
Farewell, Summer Fridays
In summer, every Friday feels a little like the day before a long weekend. Many of your colleagues are already on vacation (or at happy hour). No one attempts to host a meeting or make consequential decisions. Soak it in. It's almost fall.
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Farewell, Summer Fridays
July 23, 2019
Second Chances After a Fall from Power
Followers sometimes continue to believe in a leader even after loss of status. New Maryland Smith research explores why.
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Second Chances After a Fall from Power
July 17, 2019
How To Balance Your Side Hustle
It seems like everyone is doing it these days – freelancing in the evenings, driving for Uber on off hours, or even moonlighting as a DJ. Here’s how to make your side gig work, without losing your day job.
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How To Balance Your Side Hustle
June 27, 2019
Bad Bosses Make Themselves Feel Bad Too
Call it karma. Abusive leaders cause suffering not only for their employees, but also for themselves.
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Bad Bosses Make Themselves Feel Bad Too
June 25, 2019
E-Scooters Are Everywhere. They're Also a Bubble.
Electric scooters are everywhere you look. But be careful, potential investors. They're also a bubble. Here's why.
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E-Scooters Are Everywhere. They're Also a Bubble.
June 8, 2019
Rumors, Open Secrets and Tesla's Blind Spot
Open secrets abound on Blind, a social media app for workplace gossip. Most companies look the other way, but Tesla Motors took a different approach.
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Rumors, Open Secrets and Tesla's Blind Spot