Research by UMD Smith’s Debra Shapiro shows social justice appeals are more effective when the advocate and the receiver share similarities, boosting empathy and credibility.
Tag: management research
The Most Successful Startups Mix Friendships and Business to Build Teams, Research Finds
New research in the Academy of Management Journal shows startups can foster team dynamics, fundraising and productivity, and maximize profit earnings through a hybrid formation strategy wherein founders both like each other due to shared values/experiences and have proper complementary skills/capabilities.
To Be More Creative, Teams Must Feel Free to Show Emotions, Study Finds
A new study at Organization Science shows when co-workers feel they can open up emotionally, it creates room for more free expression and more exploration of ideas in the workplace.
Webinar: Pitfalls of a Zero-Sum Mindset
Maryland Smith researcher Rellie Derfler-Rozin will discuss the impact of zero-sum thinking in the employment negotiation process.