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Does pay transparency make for happier employees? It’s unclear
Pay transparency may make for happier employees, but there is also the chance it could spark jealousy among colleagues and make it harder for companies to hire and retain workers. [...]
There may be such a thing as a stupid question, according to science
If you ask a question, you expect a truthful response. But it turns out that how you ask and phrase the question can have a huge effect on how much [...]
Voluntary financial disclosures can prove powerful for activist investors
Activist investors always face the challenge of convincing other shareholders that their agenda will actually increase the value of the targeted firm. To combat the issue, they often release public [...]
Irrational humans cause issues for Rational Markets Theory
Human behavior can be an odd thing, and it's something that can drastically affect important parts of our lives, including our economy. "Even markets with some rational participants can behave [...]
Eccles School professor on how to stop falling for fake expertise
We've all been in a meeting with that loud person who somehow manages to overshadow everyone else — even if they don't really know what they are talking about. These [...]
Why well-reasoned theories are more important than crunched numbers
Creating a new and viable business strategy requires seeing the world in new ways, and asking novel questions that lead to fresh insights, according to Todd Zenger, chair and presidential [...]
Uber selling its leasing business to get an advantage over Lyft
Uber's leasing business never really took off, and now the ride-sharing company has sold off that piece of the business in an attempt to become more competitive with rival Lyft. [...]
What’s in a name? A lot of money, Eccles School research shows
A rose called any other name may smell as sweet, but it's stock might not be worth as much if it's a company. Professor Mike Cooper, the A. Blaine Huntsman [...]
How to recognize and eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace
Everyone can agree on egregious sexual harassment, but what about its more subtle forms? Increasing recognition and eliminating uncertainty are key to ending sexual harassment in the workplace, according to [...]
