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How companies can manage employee 'cyberloafing' during March Madness
LAWRENCE — In sports, few things beat the excitement of a Cinderella team pulling off a buzzer beater to defeat a huge favorite in the NCAA Tournament. ...
Companies located near an IRS office more likely to face an audit, avoid more taxes
LAWRENCE – Geographic proximity to Internal Revenue Service offices makes it more likely public companies will face an audit, but those companies also engage in greater tax avoidance, according to a study led by a University of Kansas accounting researcher. ...
Investors eyeing sectors that could benefit from return of untaxed foreign earnings, finance scholar says
LAWRENCE — As a major tenet of its economic policy, the Trump administration campaigned on returning more jobs and business inside American borders. ...
Investors eyeing sectors that could benefit from return of untaxed foreign earnings, finance scholar says
LAWRENCE — As a major tenet of its economic policy, the Trump administration campaigned on returning more jobs and business inside American borders. ...
Political climate creates unfamiliar territory for brands like Uber, Starbucks, marketing scholar says
LAWRENCE — The political climate has created unfamiliar territory for some of the most well-recognized global brands, said a University of Kansas researcher of marketing and consumer behavior. ...
Report of Verizon-Charter merger talks pose questions for telecom industry, antitrust enforcement, researcher says
LAWRENCE — The exploration of a Verizon-Charter Communications merger presents interesting questions for the telecommunications industry and how the new Trump administration will handle potential antitrust questions, according to a University of Kansas expert on mergers and acquisitions. ...
SEC comment letters improved disclosures and tax payments, study finds
LAWRENCE — U.S. public companies since 2004 that received a Securities and Exchange Commission comment letter referencing tax-related issues were more likely to subsequently disclose more tax-related information to investors and increase cash payments to the IRS, according to a recent study that includes a University of Kansas researcher. ...
Third annual conversation on business, race and sports to feature sociologist Harry Edwards
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business, the Langston Hughes Center and Kansas Athletics will present “The Power of Sport: A Conversation on Business, Race and Sports” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Kansas Union Ballroom. ...
Does corporate social responsibility marketing work? It depends who and where you are
LAWRENCE — Consumers in dominant collectivist cultures, such as India and South Korea, are more likely to support corporate social responsibility, or CSR, initiatives from brands based in their own country as opposed to foreign or global corporations, according to a new study that includes a University of Kansas marketing...
New program aims to help underrepresented high school students gain better access to college experience
LAWRENCE — A new program in the University of Kansas School of Business will help introduce underrepresented high school students to academic resources and opportunities at KU. ...
After Castro's death, questions remain about business in Cuba, scholar says
LAWRENCE — After the death of Fidel Castro, it's still unclear if U.S. political and economic relations with Cuba will continue to improve, said a University of Kansas lecturer who has initiated a study-abroad program to the Caribbean island. ...
Having iPhones 'Made in the USA' is not that simple, international business experts say
LAWRENCE — After Donald Trump promised trade reform in the presidential campaign, how feasible is it that more manufactured items could carry a "Made in the USA" label? ...
Despite some retailers closing on Thanksgiving, 'Black Friday creep' remains, consumer behavior expert says
Like polls, prediction markets failed to see Trump's victory coming, economist says
LAWRENCE — As network anchors and pundits appeared stunned at Donald Trump's Electoral College victory Tuesday night, it was obvious much political polling data had missed the mark. ...
Like polls, prediction markets failed to see Trump's victory coming, economist says
LAWRENCE — As network anchors and pundits appeared stunned at Donald Trump's Electoral College victory Tuesday night, it was obvious much political polling data had missed the mark. ...
Presidential campaign's uncharted territory includes economic policy, scholar says
LAWRENCE —The U.S. presidential candidates likely present a stark difference in economic policy, which is why the financial markets have reacted to key shifts in the campaign, according to a University of Kansas economist. ...
Presidential campaign's uncharted territory includes economic policy, scholar says
LAWRENCE —The U.S. presidential candidates likely present a stark difference in economic policy, which is why the financial markets have reacted to key shifts in the campaign, according to a University of Kansas economist. ...
RedTire program earns 2016 UEDA Award of Excellence
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Business program has received a 2016 Award of Excellence from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA). ...
Media executive Steve Forbes to deliver 2016 Vickers Memorial Lecture
LAWRENCE — Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will present “An Evening of Insights” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Capitol Federal Hall. ...
Marketing scholar investigates psychological effects of logo design
LAWRENCE — Marketers invest countless resources to design the perfect visual logo for their brand, believing that consumers apply a logo’s meaning to its accompanying brand. ...
School of Business joins with Oracle Academy to deliver business analytics major
LAWRENCE -- Beginning this semester, the University of Kansas School of Business will team with Oracle, a leading global software and cloud computing company, to provide technical resources for its new undergraduate major in business analytics. ...
Former president, CEO of Ford Alan Mulally to present 2016 Chandler Lecture
LAWRENCE — Alan Mulally, former president and CEO of Ford Motor Co., will deliver the University of Kansas School of Business Anderson Chandler Lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Lied Center. ...
School of Business launches major, concentration in business analytics
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering both a major and a concentration in business analytics for undergraduate students this fall. ...
Master of Accounting program earns top ranking
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program has earned the No. 9 spot in a ranking of the top programs in the country. ...
Master of Accounting program earns top ranking
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program has earned the No. 9 spot in a ranking of the top programs in the country. ...
School of Business to host conference on business ethics
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business and its International Center for Ethics in Business will host the fifth Partners in Business Ethics Conference on Sept. 29-30. ...
Distinguished business professor honored by American Taxation Association
LAWRENCE — A stalwart professor at the University of Kansas School of Business has been recognized for his dedication to the accounting profession. Allen Ford received the American Taxation Association’s Outstanding Service Award. He was honored in August at the American Accounting Association’s 2015 annual meeting in Chicago. ...
KU accounting professor earns journal best paper award
LAWRENCE — The American Accounting Association has honored University of Kansas Professor Scott Bronson and his co-authors as recipients of the 2016 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award. ...