Research
New strategy for cross-border marketing relies on interdependent ecosystem
LAWRENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with supply chain obstacles, has made the international marketplace even trickier for businesses to navigate. But Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, advocates that companies consider a new approach. ...
Professor named co-editor-in-chief of Decision Support Systems journal
University of Kansas professor Andrew Chen has been appointed co-editor-in-chief of Decision Support Systems, an academic journal covering theoretical and technical issues in the support of enhanced decision making. ...
Office 'small talk' proves more beneficial than distracting for employees, study finds
LAWRENCE — Sports. Weather. Lunch. Weekend plans …...
New analysis reveals how Porsche-VW 'short squeeze' distorted the stock market
LAWRENCE — A “short squeeze” happens in the market when investors bet against a stock that aggressively increases in price, causing these sellers to cut losses and exit their positions. ...
'Amplification' of other people's ideas bolsters one's own status, KU research finds
Professor receives lifetime award from American Marketing Association group
Murali K. Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, has received a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Retailing and Pricing Special Interest Group of the American Marketing Association (AMA). ...
Audit committees benefit from including experts with accounting experience, study finds
Managerial experience with natural disasters affects corporate ability to prepare for future catastrophes
Mutual fund productivity increases when sexual harassment is removed from workplace, study finds
Marketing professor recognized with American Marketing Association award
Professor appointed editor at top accounting journal
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas professor Chan Li has been appointed as an editor at The Accounting Review, the premier journal for accounting research. ...
Donor incentives don't always equate to more charitable giving, study finds
LAWRENCE — People are accustomed to getting cash in the mail from an aunt or grandparent. But what about from complete strangers? ...
Associate professor earns Emerging Scholar honor for international management research
LAWRENCE — Minyoung Kim, associate professor of strategy and international business at the University of Kansas School of Business, will receive the 2020 International Management (IM) Division FIU Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management. ...
Global uncertainty may force businesses to rely on flexibility rather than efficiency
LAWRENCE — Most businesses have never faced an era when uncertainty is so rampant. ...
'Why We Write' provides showcase for crafting military tales
LAWRENCE — During the 1940s, the U.S. government commissioned a series of documentary films called “Why We Fight” to spur public support for World War II. ...
Political affiliation influences hiring practices during interview process, study finds
LAWRENCE — People might suspect that being either a Democrat or Republican could affect their ability to get hired. But a University of Kansas professor has helped prove it. ...
Spread of 'pseudolaw' scammers and victims thwarts court system
LAWRENCE — We’ve entered the golden age of legal nonsense. ...
School of Business program director selected as Modern War Institute senior fellow
LAWRENCE — Steve Leonard, lecturer and director of the University of Kansas School of Business’ Master of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership program, has been selected as a senior fellow by the Modern War Institute (MWI) at West Point. ...