Mar 21
Similar But Different: Exploring the Value of Non-Horizontal Mergers
For years, popular wisdom held that the more closely companies were related, the better they could capitalize on their combined strengths. But new research by Gies associate professor Arkadiy Sakhartov shows that this may not be the case.
Mar 09
Gies professors offer strategic framework for successfully casting Chief Innovation Officers
Companies often miscast the increasingly popular Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) position, according to new research from Gies College of Business. Professors Joseph Cheng and E. Geoffrey Love identify the roots of the problem and offer an alternative approach.
Mar 06
Breaking Waves: How Gies research could turn the tide in the next global pandemic
More transmissible than previous COVID strains, Delta moved with lightning speed, spreading in waves that arose simultaneously across India and quickly overwhelmed the country’s healthcare system. Gies professors investigate what can be done to prevent it from happening again.
Feb 27
Researchers bring attention to rebranding addressing racism
Recent research coauthored by Gies professor Tiffany White is exploring how consumers respond when a company changes its brand name and packaging to address racism, highlighting the need for further exploration and conversation.
Feb 24
How ChatGPT can be embraced - not feared - in the classroom
Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT is trained on large language models and has already been proven to pass several graduate-level exams. So what does the emergence of ChatGPT mean for business education?
Feb 21
Gies secures first crypto-funded research gift
Gies College of Business has secured its first ever research gift funded by cryptocurrency; it is part of a series of recent investments designed to help Gies faculty and students research important questions and create innovative solutions using blockchain technology.
Feb 14
Gies Business Research Lab adds biometric sensors, expands research capabilities
The lab offers access to real-time measurement from three unique iMotion biometric sensors: eye-tracking, facial coding, and galvanic skin response (GSR). The investment also supports upgraded computers, software licensing, and dedicated lab space.
Jan 03
Research shows retailers should use inspiration, not deals, to significantly boost sales
While most retailers counted on deep discounts to navigate the holiday shopping season, new research by Gies Assistant Professor Unnati Narang shows that focusing on inspirational content instead of promotions in 2023 can enhance overall sales by 13% to 31%.
Oct 25
Missing the mark — why target-date funds may not be the best option for investors
Taek Pae joined Gies this fall as a lecturer and as the director of the Margolis Market Information Lab. Taek comes to Gies from Meeder Investment Management, where he was a director of research. He teaches courses in investment & portfolio management and in data science and python for finance.