Research
Wed, 07/15/2026
Startups’ co-innovation outcomes depend on venture capitalist type, study finds
Independent venture capitalists tend to trigger more frequent, less impactful but more novel co-inventing outcomes by their portfolio startups, new research finds. KU business researcher Kaushik Gala also found that corporate venture capitalists tend to trigger less frequent, more impactful but less novel inventive outcomes.
Mon, 07/06/2026
Entrepreneurs need partners unless solo founder has broad and deep experience, study finds
In a new scholarly article published in the Strategic Management Journal, a University of Kansas business scholar explored whether entrepreneurs need co-founders, finding disadvantages partially diminished when a solo founder has broad and/or deep experience.
Wed, 07/01/2026
How major events like the World Cup influence sports betting activity
KU Business researchers Kevin Pisciotta and Justin Balthrop share insights from their research on how online sports betting shapes household finances. Using bank account transaction data to track how betting influences savings, spending, and credit use over time, their work provides perspective on how major events like the World Cup can intersect with everyday financial decision-making.
Thu, 06/25/2026
KU Business research examines leadership under pressure on soccer’s biggest stage
Vince Barker, Edmund P. Learned Professor, studies how top managers’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives shape strategic decision-making. In this Q&A, he discusses how those dynamics play out in coaching decisions during high-pressure environments like the World Cup.
Thu, 06/18/2026
How tipping culture in the U.S. may feel different for World Cup visitors
KU assistant professor of marketing Rob Waiser explains how tipping norms differ in the U.S. and why they may surprise World Cup visitors.
Thu, 06/11/2026
What World Cup travelers should know about airline delays, connections and planning
Associate professor Mazhar Arikan's research focuses on airline operations, scheduling, and transportation logistics. With World Cup travel ramping up, he explains why delays, missed connections, and limited backup options can matter more to passengers than whether a single flight arrives on time.
Fri, 06/05/2026
What World Cup crowds could mean for parking and deliveries in the Kansas City region
KU School of Business assistant professor Sara Reed share insights about how curb space, parking time and delivery decisions shape everyday services, particularly during major events like the World Cup.
Tue, 05/26/2026
Decline in local newspapers reshapes corporate social responsibility, research finds
In a new article, Jun Ho Lee, assistant professor of strategy and international business at the University of Kansas, finds that the decline of local newspapers reduces both external oversight and public visibility, weakening the demand for companies to maintain corporate social responsibility engagement.
Tue, 05/12/2026
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Star performers
KU School of Business assistant professor Kaushik Gala examines what defines star performers and why a small share of individuals or teams often drives most organizational output.
Tue, 05/05/2026
Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
In a new article, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, provides a practical framework for how retailers can deploy an ecosystem-centric strategy focusing on interdependent sets that jointly create and capture customer value.
Fri, 03/13/2026
Strategies for fixing out-of-control tipping practices revealed in new article
In a new article, Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing, examines how tipping — a social process once confined to hospitality — is now appearing in unexpected places and becoming more expensive. But when designed thoughtfully, it can reinforce customer centricity rather than undermine it.
Tue, 02/24/2026
Social media discussions fueled ‘meme stock’ events and significant short squeezes, research finds
In a new article, Angel Tengulov, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, examines how discussions on social media fueled the association between retail trading and subsequent stock returns during the “meme stock” events of 2021 that sparked massive short squeezes.
Thu, 02/19/2026
Witnessing service workers being treated poorly inspires bigger tips, study finds
In a new article, Jonathan Beck, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Kansas, finds that customers who witness incivility toward service employees experience feelings of pity, followed by increased emotional support and, ultimately, an increased tip for the target employee.
Tue, 02/17/2026
KU School of Business maintains global leadership in accounting research rankings
KU accounting faculty have again achieved a No. 1 global ranking for their audit archival research from the past 12 years, according to Brigham Young University’s 2025 Accounting Research Rankings. KU accounting researchers also earned the No. 2 spot for their auditing publications (all methods) from the past 12 years.
Mon, 02/09/2026
New research supports ‘trauma-informed lens’ for entrepreneurship community
Past research has found that some subpopulations — including immigrants and veterans — who experience disproportionate exposure to trauma are more likely to become entrepreneurs. New work from a KU School of Business researcher introduces a trauma-informed approach as an evidence-based tool to mitigate trauma's effects on functioning and entrepreneurial success.
Mon, 02/02/2026
Human-AI interactions stimulate coordination among co-workers and improve team performance, study finds
In a new study, Todd Hall, assistant professor of business at the University of Kansas, finds that human-AI interactions can stimulate relational coordination among co-workers and improve team performance.
Wed, 12/17/2025
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Last-mile delivery, transportation and parking
Recent increases in consumer preference for convenience and online shopping has caused the e-commerce market to grow tremendously in recent years, with the market size expected to reach $1,526.42 billion by 2030, according to a Grandview Research report. ...
Tue, 12/16/2025
Superman’s bygone battle with hate group provides strategy for thwarting modern conspiracy theories
In a new book chapter, Colin McRoberts, associate teaching professor of business at the University of Kansas, traces the story of Superman’s battle with the Ku Klux Klan in a 1946 radio serial and suggests it may provide strategies for thwarting the damage done by conspiracy theories.
Tue, 12/09/2025
Lack of competition leads to more efficient and effective auditing, study finds
In a new working paper, Will Ciconte, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, investigates the relation between audit competition, quality and labor hours, finding that auditors who appear to be operating in less competitive markets are more efficient and more effective.
Mon, 11/24/2025
Strong incentives may lead to even more employee burnout, research finds
In a new article, Rob Waiser, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how firms should account for effects like fatigue and burnout when designing incentive compensation for their employees.
Mon, 11/24/2025
KU Business hosts first Keeler Professor for interdisciplinary research rethinking workplace wellbeing
The KU School of Business is hosting Meredith Bagwell-Gray, Keeler Professorship recipient, for an interdisciplinary research project with Elizabeth Embry about trauma-informed workplaces. Supported by the professorship and Embry’s New Faculty Research Development Award, the collaboration advances innovative approaches to employee well-being and reflects KU’s commitment to cross-disciplinary scholarship.
Tue, 11/18/2025
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Remote work
Patrick Downes, associate professor of management, draws on his past research in group and organizational management and work environments to discuss future implications of the topic.
Tue, 11/11/2025
KU Business professor named to U.S. State Department Foreign Service board
KU Professor Jill Ellingson was recently appointed to the U.S. State Department Board of Examiners for Foreign Service.
Thu, 10/30/2025
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Trauma-informed care in the workplace
Meredith Bagwell-Gray, Ph.D., LMSW, associate professor at the KU School of Social Welfare and visiting professor in the School of Business for the fall 2025 semester, is collaborating with Beth Embry, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at KU Business, to bring trauma-informed care principles into broader workplace settings.
Wed, 10/29/2025
KU professor’s lifetime contributions to academic sales research earn American Marketing Association recognition
Murali K. Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMA's Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group.
Tue, 10/21/2025
Professional stock recommendations on social media prove a surprisingly valuable source, according to new study
In a new article, Eric Weisbrod, associate professor of accounting at the University of Kansas, examines sell-side analysts’ stock recommendation revisions on Twitter, observing increased levels of price discovery during intraday windows with more revision-related tweets. This was especially notable for tweets with more user engagement and those posted by more influential authors.
Tue, 09/16/2025
KU School of Business welcomes six research faculty members
Six researchers joined the University of Kansas School of Business at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
Wed, 08/20/2025
B2B sales now require a ‘holistic’ selling approach, study finds
In a new study, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how the key role of the salesperson has evolved in business-to-business sales, in response to changing buyer behavior during the purchase journey.
Fri, 08/01/2025
Matching skills with jobs in mutual fund industry leads to higher risk-adjusted performance, study finds
In a new study, Gjergji Cici, the Koch Professor in Business Economics at the University of Kansas, explores how firms that match skills of their employees with jobs in the mutual funds industry leads to significantly higher risk-adjusted performance.
Tue, 07/15/2025
IT-capable employees improve relevance and timeliness of financial reporting, study finds
In a new study, University of Kansas School of Business researcher Adi Masli examines IT-capable employees’ role in the production process of financial information, deducing that enhanced management of raw data during this process decreases technical errors and increases data processing speed.