- Stable Anchors and Dynamic Evolution: A Paradox Theory of Career Identity Maintenance and ChangeWe typically assume that changes in employment or profession trigger shifts to who we think we are in relation to our career—in other words, our career identity. Indeed, if we were to constantly question our career identity, we could end …
- Using Personalized Warning Interfaces to Protect Against Phishing Website AttacksPhishing schemes are the most prevalent of internet crimes, with more than 500 million phishing attacks reported in 2022, according to Forbes Advisor. Phishing website attacks not only involve financial and personal risks for individuals, but can also result in …
- The Role of Ownership and Control in Overseas ExpansionAn important reason for a firm to expand overseas is the anticipated profit derived from a combination of its own resources with resources located in foreign countries. Firms that expand their operations to other countries typically possess some valuable resources …
- What’s in a Name? For Craft Beers, a LotPathological Lager. Tactical Nuclear Penguin. M.C. Hammerschlagen. On the Wings of Armageddon. Breakout bands touring this summer? No. These are just some of the thousands of clever, funny, weird, and edgy names of craft beers, which continue to grow in …
- Analytics and Coordination of Care in the Healthcare IndustryCoordination of care in the healthcare setting may not only result in better patient outcomes, but also stands to make a significant dent healthcare costs in the U.S., where 18.3% of gross domestic product was attributed to healthcare spending in …
- Alexa, Should My Company Invest in Voice Technology?If you have a smart speaker (50% of internet users do), you may ask your smart “friend” to provide the current temperature, to turn on your favorite podcast, or to dig into the internet for a factoid you urgently need. …
- The Corporate Objective and Contemporary Shareholders: Is It Time for “Strategic” Corporate Governance?The following was originally published in the Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets, and was authored by Maria Goranova, Professor of Strategic Management, Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Lori Verstegen Ryan, …
- For Businesses, It Pays to be Nice to Competitors on Social MediaBrand competitors are not known for being kind to each other. Think of the legendary “ad wars” between Coke and Pepsi, Avis and Hertz, or McDonald’s and Burger King. But what would happen if brands played nicely with each other …
- Do Executives Really Benefit From Stock Repurchases?A Wall Street Journal article earlier this month reported that stock buybacks in 2022 are proceeding at a record clip. Citing data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the article stated that – in the first two months of the year …
- Does Humanizing How a Chatbot Interacts Make a Difference?Even if you’re not familiar with the term “chatbot,” it’s more than likely that you know one — named Alexa. Yes, that Alexa. As in, “Alexa, how far is it from Anchorage to Miami?” or “Alexa, where can I watch …
- How Advertisers Are Using Mounds of Data to Persuade Us to BuyThe season of shopping is upon us, and retailers and marketers are bombarding us with messages about purchasing. Even without the effect of holidays, the average person is exposed to more than 4,500 commercial messages every day. Most of these …
- Reducing Online Product Returns by Expanding Customer ReviewsFor most of us, our online retail shopping increased significantly during the pandemic. More than likely, our online shopping returns increased at an even greater rate. And why not? Most retailers feel compelled to have an easy return policy in …