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UrduCATONSVILLE, MD, September 3, 2020 – Social media has forever changed our society and how people do business. A 2013 report by J.D. Power found nearly two-thirds of customers have used a company’s social media site to connect with customer…
Tag: MANAGEMENT SCIENCE/OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Travel site aggregators face challenges when compared to airlines that market directly
CATONSVILLE, MD, September 2, 2020 – If you are a budget-conscious traveler, there is a chance you’ve used a travel site aggregator like Orbitz to book your air transportation. Or, perhaps you shopped around on multiple aggregators, and made your…
Researchers explore how retail drone delivery may change logistics networks
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas say drone technology has the potential to be a genuine game changer in the retail industry, with its promise to enable retailers to offer unheard-of delivery lead times and near-perfect delivery-time customization…
Trust the power of markets
People trust decisions made by groups, but information markets are more accurate
New research showcases Italian town as blueprint for ‘anchor entrepreneurship’ framework
New research from The Business School (formerly Cass) has shed light on how Mirandola, a small town in the North East of Italy, became a major hub for the production of medical devices and sets a roadmap for the origins of industrialisation in small, quiet communities.
New research showcases Italian town as blueprint for ‘anchor entrepreneurship’ framework
Study by The Business School (formerly Cass) uncovers how effective entrepreneurship can ignite economic growth of an entire community
Research finds TSA may have missed thousands of firearms at checkpoints in 2014-2016
Recent TSA reports support new findings
University of Missouri awarded $1.5 million to improve traffic safety, reduce congestion
MU engineers developing real-time, smart traffic management system for first use in greater St. Louis
Many states lack election flexibility needed to address pandemic safety concerns
Time is running out for balancing issues of safety, integrity and access
Bargaining and the three-way transaction defines the daily deal market
Researchers studied the relationships between daily deal platforms, merchants and consumers.
Sci-fi foretold social media, Uber and Augmented Reality, offers insights into the future
Science fiction authors foresaw augmented reality video games, the rise of social media and trends of hyper-consumption, and can help predict future consumer patterns.
Humanizing hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return
Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research.
Humanizing hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return
Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research. The study finds that crisis communication emphasising shared emotional responses to…
Narcissists don’t learn from their mistakes because they don’t think they make any
BEND, Ore. — When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, “What should I have done differently to avoid this outcome?” When narcissists face the same situation,…
Ad blockers may benefit websites, users, and the market at large
Millions of websites, including some of the largest Internet companies (e.g., Google, Yahoo), depend on advertising as their main source of revenue, allowing them to offer their content for free. The use of software that blocks ads has surged in…
Ad blockers may benefit websites, users, and the market at large
Millions of websites, including some of the largest Internet companies (e.g., Google, Yahoo), depend on advertising as their main source of revenue, allowing them to offer their content for free. The use of software that blocks ads has surged in…
Dieting success: Top performers provide more positive support than peers
CATONSVILLE, MD, June 23, 2020 – The weight loss industry in the United States is vast and generates about $20 billion each year from over 100 million dieters. Commercial weight loss programs design customer-focused program policies to shape and optimize…
New research says displaying fake reviews increases consumer trust in platforms by 80%
Many people are using COVID-19 quarantine to get projects done at home, meaning plenty of online shopping for tools and supplies.
New research says displaying fake reviews increases consumer trust in platforms by 80%
New INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research Study Key Takeaways: 80% of users in our survey agree they trust a review platform more if it displays fake reviews. 85% of users in our survey believe they should be able to choose…
When board members get involved, corporate tax burden goes down
New research finds that corporate tax-planning practices improve when a company’s board takes an interest in tax-planning practices – and better planning results in both less tax uncertainty and a lower tax burden. “We wanted to see what happens when…
SIOP 2020 Virtual Conference opens June 16
COVID-19 has impacted many facets of life and work these past few months, forcing companies and organizations to adapt in ways few could have imagined at the beginning of the year. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is…
When board members get involved, corporate tax burden goes down
New research finds that corporate tax-planning practices improve when a company’s board takes an interest in tax-planning practices – and better planning results in both less tax uncertainty and a lower tax burden. “We wanted to see what happens when…
SIOP 2020 Virtual Conference opens June 16
COVID-19 has impacted many facets of life and work these past few months, forcing companies and organizations to adapt in ways few could have imagined at the beginning of the year. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is…
How to handle fraudulent reviews on online portals? Study gives tips to managers
Consumers who use the Internet to learn about products are increasingly looking at online reviews to make purchasing decisions. The growing interest in online product reviews for legitimate promotion has been accompanied by a rise in fraudulent reviews; these are…
How to handle fraudulent reviews on online portals? Study gives tips to managers
Consumers who use the Internet to learn about products are increasingly looking at online reviews to make purchasing decisions. The growing interest in online product reviews for legitimate promotion has been accompanied by a rise in fraudulent reviews; these are…
First impressions can sway financial professionals’ forecasts of firms for up to 6 years
First impressions can have long-term effects on people’s perceptions and behavior. A new study looked at the influence among finance professionals of first impression bias of firms’ performance, which spurs people to place undue weight on early experiences. The study…
First impressions can sway financial professionals’ forecasts of firms for up to 6 years
First impressions can have long-term effects on people’s perceptions and behavior. A new study looked at the influence among finance professionals of first impression bias of firms’ performance, which spurs people to place undue weight on early experiences. The study…
The impact of disclosure laws on prescription patterns from companies that pay them
Study finds disclosure laws do reduce the rate of prescription by paid physicians
The impact of disclosure laws on prescription patterns from companies that pay them
Study finds disclosure laws do reduce the rate of prescription by paid physicians
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
University of Washington launches online training for contact tracing to fight COVID-19
As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease. It’s an…
Balancing the economy while saving the planet
If you make your bio-product 100% sustainable it may be way too expensive to produce.
Balancing the economy while saving the planet
A new research-based framework lets companies make informed decisions balancing economic and sustainability factors when producing biochemicals
Balancing the economy while saving the planet
A new research-based framework lets companies make informed decisions balancing economic and sustainability factors when producing biochemicals
SAGE publishing’s 10-year impact awards go to the authors of three social science papers
Articles on teachers’ professional development, entrepreneurship, and employment relations receive most citations over 10-year period
AI management can benefit the growing online workforce
Many businesses turned to remote workers to continue their operations after states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections, a trend that is likely to accelerate long after the coronavirus is controlled. To help companies ease the transition online, USC…
SAGE publishing’s 10-year impact awards go to the authors of three social science papers
Articles on teachers’ professional development, entrepreneurship, and employment relations receive most citations over 10-year period
AI management can benefit the growing online workforce
Many businesses turned to remote workers to continue their operations after states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections, a trend that is likely to accelerate long after the coronavirus is controlled. To help companies ease the transition online, USC…
Newspapers report on car safety recalls less when manufacturers advertise more with them
Is the reporting of media outlets biased in favor of firms that advertise with them? A new study looked at the relationship between advertising by car manufacturers in U.S. newspapers and news coverage of car safety recalls in the early…
Newspapers report on car safety recalls less when manufacturers advertise more with them
Is the reporting of media outlets biased in favor of firms that advertise with them? A new study looked at the relationship between advertising by car manufacturers in U.S. newspapers and news coverage of car safety recalls in the early…
Study: Women entrepreneurs are more motivated by social impact than money
Entrepreneurial motivation is important to economic growth because entrepreneurs create companies that produce new products and services, which in turn, boost productivity. But we know little about what motivates innovative entrepreneurs and how their motivations differ by gender, culture and…
Study: Women entrepreneurs are more motivated by social impact than money
Entrepreneurial motivation is important to economic growth because entrepreneurs create companies that produce new products and services, which in turn, boost productivity. But we know little about what motivates innovative entrepreneurs and how their motivations differ by gender, culture and…
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
May 19, 2020 – A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health published in The Lancet calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new technologies…
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
May 19, 2020 – A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health published in The Lancet calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new technologies…
‘Lean lab’ approach enables quick research ramp down
MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.
‘Lean lab’ approach enables quick research ramp down
MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.
Older, larger companies benefit from not investing in worker safety, study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Companies best equipped to provide safe workplaces are the least likely to do so, because they benefit financially from forgoing the cost of enacting workplace safety practices, a recent study found. In some cases, companies with worker…
Older, larger companies benefit from not investing in worker safety, study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Companies best equipped to provide safe workplaces are the least likely to do so, because they benefit financially from forgoing the cost of enacting workplace safety practices, a recent study found. In some cases, companies with worker…
New research finds racial bias in rideshare platforms
Minority riders are twice as likely to have rides canceled than caucasians