Latest Research
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Research in Brief
Access insights and key takeaways from research published by Smith Business faculty.
Shifting Career Expectations: A Tale of Two Generations
Eddy Ng
When it comes to job-market expectations, Millennial and Gen Z workers have different wants and needs.
Gender Expectations in Shareholder Battles
Blake Steenhoven
Both male and female executives experience backlash when they behave in ways inconsistent with gender stereotypes.
Unmasking the corporate walking dead
Wei Wang
Zombie firms are companies that cannot pay their debts but keep operating thanks to ongoing support from banks, investors, or governments.
Behavioural Blind Spots in Offshoring Strategy
Anthony Goerzen
This article investigates how companies reconsider their offshoring strategies in response to differences between actual performance and the firm's goals.
The Frequency Factor in Psychiatry: Outcomes vs. Access
Vedat Verter
Mental health is a critical element of overall well-being, and those struggling with this aspect of their lives may seek support from a psychiatrist. But how frequently should appointments be scheduled?
The Impact of Nudging
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Nicole Robitaille, unpacks the use of nudging in marketing and illustrates how, when done correctly, it can have a profound impact on society.
Publications
Smith faculty publish in the top international business journals. Explore some of our recent publications.
A tale of two generations: a time-lag study of career expectations
Ayoobzadeh, M., Schweitzer, L., Lyons, S. and Ng, E.
Personnel Review (2024)
To hinder or to facilitate: Retailer's strategy of consumer information sharing and target segment
Kong, G., Li, G., and Ma, B.
Production and Operations Management (2024)
Nonprofessional Investor Judgments: Linking Dependent Measures to Constructs
Asay, H.S., Hales, J., Hinds, C., and Rupar, K.
The Accounting Review (2023)
Global cities, the liability of foreignness, and theory on place and space in international business
Goerzen, A., Asmussen, C., Nielsen, B.
Journal of International Business Studies (2023)
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