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Brands' dark side: FOMO spurs obsession, compulsive buys
Ever scrolled through Instagram or TikTok and felt a sudden rush to buy something before it's gone? You're not alone. A new study published in the Journal of Business Research, investigates how a "fear of missing out" (FOMO) ...
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Study finds donations more effective than discounts for delayed delivery
A new study finds consumers are more willing to accept slower delivery from retailers when ordering products online if the retailers agree to donate to a charitable cause. The finding suggests a path forward for companies ...
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How celebrity CEOs affect risk-taking behavior for restaurant businesses
Celebrity chief executive officers (CEOs) do not necessarily take more business risks than other CEOs in the restaurant industry, but restaurants with celebrity CEOs can take more risks when celebrity status is combined with ...
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How passion drives or derails team innovation
In companies, innovative ideas often come out of teams. That's why it's so important to have team members who are excited and focused on projects that lead to innovation. However, having team members who are too passionate—especially ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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Study: Job embeddedness impacts voluntary turnover in the midst of job insecurity
During the Great Resignation, the United States experienced a significant uptick in voluntary employee resignations about one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The early stages of the pandemic, however, were plagued by high ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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Consumers' support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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Experienced and powerful boards are needed to harness the power of overconfident CEOs for innovations
C-suites are filled with strong personalities that can help drive new and exciting offerings. But when it comes to breakthrough technological innovations, a new study published in Strategic Management Journal found it's essential ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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Researchers propose a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability
An international and interdisciplinary group of researchers has compiled a proposal for a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability, promoting cooperation and ethical behavior as key drivers of economic success.
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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There's a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what's fair?
Should young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they're working the same job? Whether you think it's fair or not, it's been standard practice in many industries for a long time.
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. According to the company, in that time the platform has published 287 million ...
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2024
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Combating promotion and tenure bias against Black and Hispanic faculty
Black and Hispanic faculty members seeking promotion at research universities face career-damaging biases, with their scholarly production judged more harshly than that of their peers, according to an initiative co-led by ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2024
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To really be greener, businesses need to look to the boardroom
Greenwashing scandals—the practice of misleading the public about what action a company or organization is taking to protect the environment—are on the rise. As the climate crisis intensifies, greenwashing represents ...
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2024
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Community sports need provincial 'assist' to thrive, says report
Whether it's a children's soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team whose players spend as much time socializing as shooting pucks, amateur sports play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and ...
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2024
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Move over, heartfelt chats, it's the gift that counts
The next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift—flowers, candy, a homemade treat—may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk.
Social Sciences
Oct 3, 2024
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Investigating 'purist' organizations motivations—can they survive in a world of compromise?
For centuries, the Roncal Valley, in the Navarrese Pyrenees, has pleased the world's palates through the unique cheese that bears its name. The first Spanish cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, ...
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2024
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Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on
In recent months, many Canadian employers in both the public and private sectors have implemented return-to-office mandates, requiring workers that transitioned to remote or hybrid work during the COVID-19 pandemic to work ...
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2024
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Economists recognized early on in the pandemic that working from home is here to stay
When Amazon told staffers last month to come back to the office five days a week, many observers reacted as if an earthquake struck the post-pandemic world of work. To Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, the news barely registered.
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2024
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Study highlights managers' role in telework success
Amazon has announced that it will end remote work for its office staff starting in January 2025. A decision that seems to go against the current, as the increasing pace of digitalization since the recent pandemic has marked ...
Economics & Business
Oct 2, 2024
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Do customers perceive AI-written communications as less authentic?
From Nike and Google to Coca-Cola and McDonald's, major brands are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their advertising campaigns. But how do consumers feel about robots generating emotionally charged marketing ...
Economics & Business
Oct 2, 2024
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Loyalty influences support for indirect ties in moral dilemmas, study finds
In the complex network of human relationships, choosing to show allegiance to someone often shapes decisions and actions. But what happens when loyalty to one friend extends to their connections?
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2024
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