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?

Improving Knowledge Transfer: Looking Beyond the Academic Research Article

Steven Salterio

Academic articles are optimized for quick knowledge transfer within the research community. Is a different approach needed to bridge the gap between theory and practice?

Solving the Zero-Leverage Puzzle: The Role of Uncertainty in Corporate Finance

Pierre Chaigneau

Why do innovative, high-growth companies avoid taking on debt? The answer may lie in what they know (or don’t).

The Double-edge Sword of Cultivating Employees Who Feel Like Owners

Sarah Burrows

Two decades of research confirm that feelings of ownership and efficacy resulting from psychological ownership benefit organization. But it can also lead employees to consider going out on their own.

Profit vs. Planet: The Dark Side of Earnings Management

Michael Welker & Ning Zhang

In the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability, a critical question emerges: How do the pressures of capital markets influence a firm's environmental footprint?

High-skilled Migration as a Catalyst for Global Development

Olena Ivus

This research paper explores the complex relationship between migration policies and intellectual property rights (IPR) in the context of global trade.

Early Family Socioeconomic Status and Later Leadership Role Occupancy

Julian Barling

Socioeconomic adversity and privilege enhance individuals' likelihood of becoming leaders early in their careers.

Increasing Organ Donor Registrations with Behavioral Interventions

Nicole Robitaille

Intercepting customers at the right time with low-cost, scalable marketing solutions and process improvements can help overcome the organ donation intention-action gap.

Bitcoin: A New Accounting Regime

Erica Pimentel

The power of bitcoin as an accounting regime depends on the human interactions underpinning the system.

The Determinants of LGBTQ+ Corporate Policies

Paul Calluzzo

Some companies chose to adopt pro-LGBTQ+ workplace policies, while others steer away. Why? and what role does shareholder pressure play in driving change?

Anti-discrimination Laws, AI and Gender Bias in Fintech Lending

Anton Ovchinnikov

Laws banning the use of gender information in assessing creditworthiness can hurt rather than help the groups they are supposed to protect.