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What helps a board of directors thrive? New research says reducing inherent biases
What makes a great board of directors? While a body of research has focused on the impacts that boards’ decisions have on company performance, a new theory from Colorado State University’s College of Business attempts to understand the differences between the boards that make good decisions and those that don’t.
Lowered frequency in provider pain monitoring leads to higher readmission rates for Black patients
Medical professionals have long known that helping patients manage pain increases the likelihood of successful treatment, and that checking in with patients about their level of pain is a critical component of pain management. New research, however, finds that healthcare workers monitor Black patients’ pain levels less frequently than those of white patients. These disparities are linked to higher readmission rates for Black patients.
Lip service or living it out? Research clarifies how businesses seek purpose beyond profit
As consumers grapple with brands saying they care about the planet, CEOs recognize their organizations’ responsibilities to society and employees seek meaning beyond the bottom line, companies are evolving to incorporate purpose into their identities.
Unexpected changes to daily workload linked to anxiety, burnout
Nearly everyone loves a surprise on their birthday, but at work? No so much – and recent research from Colorado State University’s College of Business finds that unexpected changes to daily workload on the job are linked to anxiety and burnout.
Research: When it comes to diversity, Big Four accounting firms don’t put money where mouth is
In recent years, the Big Four accounting firms have been outspoken about the need to increase diversity in their profession. A new analysis of the firms’ charitable giving paints a different picture, finding that those firms’ donations to accounting programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) doesn’t match that rhetoric.
Potential buyers want to hear about new tax break on electric vehicles from the government, not car dealers
Most people are reluctant to take anything car dealerships say at face value – and that includes information about a new change to the tax code that could offer what’s essentially an immediate discount of up to $7,500 on qualifying electric vehicles.
The biggest barrier to corporate sustainability isn’t what you, or corporations, think it is
A recent study from Colorado State University’s College of Business found that the most significant hurdles to companies implementing sustainable business practices had nothing to do with the most commonly cited barrier: lack of resources.
Research finds short-sellers seek higher returns if takeover is imminent
When investors employ a short-sale strategy, they should expect higher returns when there’s the possibility that the company may be targeted for a takeover, research by the finance department’s Costanza Meneghetti reveals.
Companies that miss earnings expectations are more likely to fire their auditors, research shows
New research from the accounting department’s Eric Lohwasser found that companies whose reported earnings fell just short of analysts’ expectations are more likely to fire their auditors. The research shows that auditors are essentially being penalized for doing a key part of their job: constraining questionable financial reporting practices.
Research identifies social media phishing vulnerabilities
How vulnerable are you to phishing messages on social media platforms? New research from the Department of Computer Information Systems finds users are more susceptible to clicking on criminal links when they're tired or ignored by other users on the platform, among other factors.