Tag Archives: Management
‘Ugly’ finding: Unattractive workers suffer more
People who are considered unattractive are more likely to be belittled and bullied in the workplace, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University business scholar. “Frankly, it’s an ugly finding,” said Brent Scott, associate professor of … Continue reading
Broad College, MSU Athletics are winning partnership in team leadership program
Management faculty from the Broad College of Business partnered with Michigan State University Athletics’ coaching staff to put on Building Winning Teams: A Quest for Excellence May 15–17. The three-day program helped more than 20 business professionals develop sustainable leadership … Continue reading
Broad College and MSU Athletics partner for team leadership program
The Broad College of Business is partnering with Michigan State University Athletics to present “Building Winning Teams: A Quest for Excellence,” a three-day program designed to help business professionals develop sustainable leadership and team effectiveness skills. Offered by the college’s … Continue reading
Rewriting the rules of teamwork
As scientists from different disciplines and regions help design a world-class nuclear research facility at Michigan State University, a team of MSU researchers will conduct one of the first major studies of how teams work together. Using surveys, interviews and … Continue reading
CEO incentives should be more strategic
CEOs are sometimes rewarded for taking excessive risks – a practice that helped fuel the recent recession but could be altered if companies are more strategic in how they compensate their chief executives, a Michigan State University scholar argues in … Continue reading
Make me an offer, say online shoppers
Online shoppers would rather receive an offer for a product or service than make their own offer, according to a study led by a Michigan State University scholar that has implications for the fast-growing e-commerce industry. The findings may come … Continue reading
Risky business: Study looks at influences on CEO risk-taking
The Wall Street crash in 2009 was preceded by years of increased risk-taking by executives. What influences whether these and other CEOs make risky business decisions? Performance goals but not compensation compared to peers, according to a study co-authored by … Continue reading
Calantone, MSU rank among top 10 worldwide in innovation management
A recent article, “Perspective: Ranking of the World’s Top Innovation Management Scholars and Universities” in the Journal of Production Innovation Management, ranked the world’s top innovation management scholars and universities. Marketing Department Chair and Co-Director for the Institute of Entrepreneurship … Continue reading
Hollenbeck designated University Distinguished Professor
Eli Broad Professor of Management John R. Hollenbeck was recently named a Michigan State University Distinguished Professor by the Board of Trustees. He was selected, along with nine other MSU professors, in recognition of his achievements in the classroom, laboratory … Continue reading
