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To project power, consumers prefer wider faces on watches, cars, study finds
LAWRENCE — People are typically averse to wider human faces because they elicit fears of being dominated. However, consumers might like wider faces on some products they buy, such as watches or cars, when they want to be seen in a position of power in certain situations, according to a...
Rare eclipse creates unique opportunity for businesses, consumer behavior researcher says
LAWRENCE — From the marketing and sale of special glasses to smaller communities across the country preparing for a sudden boon of visitors, Monday's total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity for some businesses, according to a University of Kansas researcher of marketing and consumer behavior. ...
Productive Modi-Trump relationship will be key to visit, international business scholar says
LAWRENCE — Among the many issues India Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss with President Donald Trump, evidence of productive relationship between the two leaders will be a key piece to watch, said a University of Kansas School of Business scholar of the U.S.-India relationship. ...
Puerto Rican vote needs context, researcher says, but statehood would dramatically influence island's economy
LAWRENCE — After Puerto Rican voters recently overwhelmingly supported statehood in a plebiscite election, the results still leave political and economic questions for the island, according to a University of Kansas lecturer who grew up in Puerto Rico. ...
KU names Paige Fields dean of School of Business
LAWRENCE — When Capitol Federal Hall opened in May 2016, it was quickly followed with news of a leadership transition for the University of Kansas School of Business. Now the hall will have a new executive occupying the corner office. ...
Ethics and compliance officers face challenges to their legitimacy, study finds
LAWRENCE — Legislative changes that were introduced in response to corporate scandals in the 1980s and 1990s, and the many others since, have especially motivated larger companies to create ethics and compliance officer positions. These officers are usually tasked with insuring employee compliance with ethical values and legal principles. ...
Study finds audit fee differences for international cross-listed companies are not simply driven by litigation costs
LAWRENCE — Researchers have long determined that foreign companies cross-listed on international and U.S. stock exchanges face higher audit fees as part of the listing process. ...
Study: Better memory makes people tire of experiences more quickly
LAWRENCE — We're fickle creatures. At least if we can remember to be, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas researcher of marketing and consumer behavior. ...
School of Business names 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will honor Gary Padgett and Mike Thompson with its 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award. ...
McDonald's Snapchat applications could help with targeted recruiting, HR researcher says
LAWRENCE — McDonald's this week in Australia began recruiting job applicants via Snapchat. ...
Book explores how technology has transformed learning in the workplace
LAWRENCE — Traditionally, businesses have invested in formal training and development programs to ensure their employees had the proper knowledge, skills and experience to adequately perform their jobs and perhaps future career opportunities. ...
United's response appears shortsighted to video of man removed from plane, brand expert says
LAWRENCE — A video posted on Facebook Sunday of a man being pulled from an overbooked United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville has generated considerable negative response in the media. ...
Products can be pals when you’re lonely, but it may cost you, study finds
LAWRENCE — The Liberty Mutual commercial mentions naming your car Brad and considering him part of your family. ...
KU researcher: Fed is at a policy crossroad
LAWRENCE — All eyes of the economic world are on the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting and whether the U.S. Central Bank will raise interest rates. ...
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. ...