Gies News Articles
Apr 18
Desiring to be an agent of change, PhD student Yamoah is making his mark
Yamoah earned a $25,000 Deloitte Foundation Fellowship, which is given to 10 top accounting PhD candidates in the country and is intended to strengthen the pipeline of the accounting faculty.
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Apr 15
Gies hosts Supply Chain Management Conference on sustainability, social responsibility
More than 70 academics, industry leaders, and students gathered to explore how companies can minimize environmental impact and strengthen ethical practices across supply chains.
Apr 14
Globally minded marketing textbook offers modern approach to reaching cultures
Gies professors Carlos Torelli and Maria Rodas lay out a roadmap on how 21st century businesses can successfully market to subcultures within the United States, as well as to consumers in foreign markets.
Apr 08
PODCAST: The hidden costs of cheating - Lessons from the Houston Astros scandal
In the second episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney unpack three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses.
Mar 31
When it comes to AI, to trust or not to trust, that is the question
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, but skepticism about its recommendations remains. That’s what Gies professor Sarah Lim has found in new research.
Mar 25
PODCAST: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence
In the first episode the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts.
Mar 10
Study: Division memberships guide where employees make extra effort
A recent Gies Business study underscores the importance of understanding where employees derive their strongest sense of identity. Do they see themselves more as a member of their specific division or more as a member of the bigger organization?
Mar 03
Solving the hidden cost of constant connectivity at work
Modern workplaces thrive on collaboration, but that collaboration comes at a hidden cost: relational overload. As teams become increasingly interconnected, employees aren’t just juggling tasks – they’re juggling people.
Feb 19
STUDY: Retail app outage has surprising impact on in-store shopping and customer behavior
Gies Professor Unnati Narang studied an app outage, which cost the retailer $1.08 million in lost revenue and additional potential losses. She found the mobile outage actually decreased in-store shopping, highlighting the importance of mobile apps for product search in the retail experience.
Feb 11
PODCAST: Professor Oscar Ybarra on workplace wellness, psychology in business
Oscar Ybarra is passionate about finding the answers to questions that impact our daily lives, and he has co-authored a new study on workplace well-being
Feb 10
Study reveals online donations drop when government signals support
Many nonprofits are turning to online crowdfunding platforms to appeal to potential donors; however, a recent study has shown that when government funding becomes available, giving levels often drop.
Feb 05
Southern California grapples with economic fallout from historic wildfires
Experts from Gies College of Business warn that the road to recovery will be long, with significant challenges to the local economy, housing market, and insurance industry.