Gies News Articles
Sep 09
Study: Is autopay a double-edged sword?
New research finds that nudges do increase enrollment in autopay; however, consumers become more likely to just pay the minimum payment, according to working paper from Gies Professor Jialan Wang.
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Sep 04
Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards
Research co-authored by Gies professor Jack Goncalo finds that engaging in a creative-idea generation task subsequently led to more indulgent eating, drinking and exercise behaviors.
Sep 03
Tyagi explores risk, reward of transparency in pharma industry
The pharmaceutical supply chain, an intricate web that creates new drugs for patients, operates largely under a veil of secrecy. But making it more transparent may have a chilling effect on innovation, according to Gies assistant professor Hanu Tyagi.
Aug 28
Twin brothers find adventure (and themselves) during study abroad trips
Twin brothers Chris and Kyle Stefani were oceans apart during their study abroad trips, but they ended up with the same takeaway: a great experience isn’t determined by where you go, but rather how open you are to new possibilities once you get there.
Aug 26
Gies MSBA students create innovative AI tool to streamline industry-academia collaboration
Nine students in the Master of Science of Business Analytics (MSBA) program at Gies College of Business have designed a groundbreaking tool that streamlines how industry and Illinois faculty collaborate on research projects.
Aug 21
PODCAST: Associate Dean Nehemiah Scott
Nehemiah Scott talks about what drove him toward a career in academia and how he's using his position to make a lifelong impact on students at Gies.
Aug 15
New book examines impact of the pandemic on supply chains
To share the lessons learned by businesses, Gies College of Business faculty Sridhar Seshadri and Mohammad Moshref-Javadi coedited a book titled Impacts of COVID-19 on Supply Chains: Disruptions, Technologies, and Solutions.
Aug 12
Graebner named to Fellows Group of Academy of Management
Election to the Fellows Group is a distinction recognizing and honoring AOM members who have made significant contributions to the science of practice and management.
Aug 08
Study: Consumption-tracking technology mixed bag for consumers
While offering the promise of providing an early-warning system to consumers about potentially incurring penalty fees, consumption tracking may also instill a false sense of security or “complacency” among consumers.
Aug 05
Staying power: How the Lasting Effects of Incentives Could Lead to Healthier Habits
Findings coauthored by professors David Molitor and Julian Reif are part of a multi-year, large-scale randomized control trial at the University of Illinois designed to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.
Jul 29
Purpose meets action in revamped cohort course
The curriculum for BUS 401: Crafting Your Purpose in Business was recently revised to give undergraduate students a chance to apply business skills toward their purpose.
Jul 22
IBC student team redesigns Cannabis DEI dashboard, unlocking deeper insights
Gies professor Justin Leiby is overseeing the project, working with IBC students to redesign a dashboard to make it easier to analyze complex information related to diversity, equity and inclusion and social justice regulatory policies.