Fisher Research and Insights Forefront

A graphic showing a package of toilet paper on an empty shelf with the logo for NPR's The Indicator.
November 19, 2024
NPR

How to shop during a crisis

Professor of Logistics Terry Esper talks supply chain disruptions and how consumers can prepare themselves to shop during crises ― while avoiding panic buying.
Rakesh Mallipeddi smiles for a headshot in a black suit and pink tie.
November 14, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Mallipeddi named Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award recipient

Rakesh Mallipeddi, an assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, has been recognized as among a group of outstanding young scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of information systems and demonstrated exceptional potential for future impact.
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November 12, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Research: Immigration restrictions can hamper innovation

Centralizing global talent can drive innovation within a company or industry. But what happens when immigration restrictions prevent companies from bringing in highly skilled workers from abroad? Research by Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources Deepak Nayak sheds light on the impact of immigration policies on companies’ knowledge growth and development.
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October 9, 2024
The National Center for the Middle Market

Driving Growth: The role of people, risk and technology in middle market success

A new study by the National Center for the Middle Market and AON uncovers how successful middle market companies leverage their people and keep pace with their changing risk portfolio to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. The comprehensive study found two critical trends shaping the future of middle market companies: workforce dynamics and technology advancements.
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October 9, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Faculty and alumni earn Journal of Business Logistics honors

Learn more about the faculty thought leaders and talented young researchers with links to Fisher that were recently honored for their academic work by the Journal of Business Logistics.
Abusive bosses remain a hurdle for keeping the workplace environment safe and productive
October 2, 2024
WorkersCompensation.com

Abusive bosses remain a hurdle for keeping the workplace environment safe and productive

Bennett Tepper, the Abramowitz Professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources, shares expertise on workplace bullying ― how and why it happens, and to whom.
Analysts set price targets using trailing P/E ratios
September 30, 2024
Alpha Architect

Analysts set price targets using trailing P/E ratios

An analysis of a recent research paper from Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David has important takeaways for investment professionals and finance academics, including: more emphasis by investors on multiples and short-term forecasts of earning and less on expected long term growth of earning and required rates of return. For academics, research must recognize and account for the differential between financial market behavior in theory and the real world.
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September 24, 2024
Fisher College of Business

A closer look at acquisitions within the digital marketplace

Acquisitions in the tech landscape have wide-ranging effects on digital platforms, app developers and consumers. Recent research by Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources Yongzhi (Alex) Wang explores how these purchases can reduce competition yet benefit large digital platforms like Apple’s App Store.
A set of Tupperware containers with turquoise lids sits on a countertop.
September 20, 2024
The Atlantic

The Tupperware trap

The company’s bankruptcy filing is a reminder that being first isn’t always enough, a fact bolstered by research from Fisher's Oded Shenkar about the success of so-called copycat products and services.
Dancers wearing gold suits perform a theatrical number.
September 14, 2024
Financial Times

‘This is not about rooting out a few bad apples’: How bullying became a big issue in film and TV

Research from Fisher's Robert Lount, Jr. and Ben Tepper shows how abusive supervision that was so common in the past doesn't drive positive performance by employees.
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September 11, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Advancing thought leadership through academic service

Faculty at Fisher have long given back to academia through their service as editors and reviewers of some of the top journals in the world. See the breadth of our faculty thought leadership that is currently serving these academic journals.
Knowing and spotting a toxic leader in your workplace
September 6, 2024
KXNB

Knowing and spotting a toxic leader in your workplace

Research from Fisher's Robert Lount finds that employees believe a high-performing boss can boost their career, no matter how toxic or negative their boss's behavior can be.
Research from The Ohio State University examines how audits can improve curbside recycling.
September 6, 2024
Recycling Today

Research from The Ohio State University examines how audits can improve curbside recycling.

New research from faculty at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business examines the effectiveness of one tool that recycling companies, organizations and municipalities can use to limit contamination: curbside recycling audits.
How to lose money on the world’s most popular investment theme
September 1, 2024
The Wall Street Journal

How to lose money on the world’s most popular investment theme

Thematic ETFs can be a minefield for investors, and Professor Itzhak Ben-David's recent insights provide a timely warning. His research highlights the pitfalls of specialized ETFs (including real estate ETFs), which often lose 6% annually in their early years, as they are launched in response to investor over-excitement.
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August 21, 2024
Financial Post

Canada’s big pensions are ready for airport privatization. Are Canadians?

Institutional backers have reaped rewards while bringing funding and efficiency to some of the world's biggest airports, but not in this country. Now, that may be about to change. Research by Finance Professor Michael Weisbach shows that privatization of airports can lead to positive changes without sacrifices to safety.
A collage of headshots featuring new faculty for 2024.
August 12, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Get to know Fisher's new 2024 faculty

Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.
Vehicles of the future: Ken Boyer on the tech that’s driving innovation, safety and sustainability
August 8, 2024
Medium

Vehicles of the future: Ken Boyer on the tech that’s driving innovation, safety and sustainability

As part of Authority Magazine's series looking at innovation in automotive technology, Ken Boyer spoke about his look at electric vehicle automakers, suppliers and the entire ecosystem of the auto industry.
Ohio State researching impact of disasters on minority- and women-owned businesses
August 7, 2024
Columbus Business First

Ohio State researching impact of disasters on minority- and women-owned businesses

The National Center for the Middle Market is partnering with Ohio State to help understand and improve the resilience of small businesses, particularly minority- and women-owned firms, in the face of natural disasters.
A graphic showing faces of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and Rocky to illustrate underdogs versus favorites.
August 3, 2024
BBC

The underdog's surprising appeal

From the U.S. election to the Olympic Games, we often root for those considered disadvantaged. Why we do so may reveal more about ourselves than them. For example, research conducted by Management and Human Resources Professor Robert Lount, Jr. and his colleagues found that underdogs tend to enter contests expecting to win, while favorites carried expectations of not wanting to lose.
Many white delivery vans lined up on both sides of the street.
July 30, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Ohio State research helping retailers close the gap in last mile delivery

Uncertainty in supply and demand presents retailers with a delivery pricing dilemma. A new interdisciplinary study from four Ohio State researchers seeks to help companies improve their last mile shipping performance.
Time or money? What’s a better investment as election heats up?
July 27, 2024
Bloomberg

Time or money? What’s a better investment as election heats up?

As Americans ponder how to get involved in the presidential race, research co-authored by Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc and the University of Notre Dame's John Costello (PhD '21) shows they often prefer to volunteer rather than donating funds.
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July 25, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fisher earns AACSB reaccreditation

Fisher College of Business was one of 86 institutions around the world to earn reaccreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The college's Department of Accounting and MIS also completed the process. Reaccreditation ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent.
Our obsession with being busy is killing leisure time. How brands can help
July 25, 2024
Ipsos

Our obsession with being busy is killing leisure time. How brands can help

Do Americans need to free up their free time? Fisher Professor Selin Malkoc explains how productivity mindsets shape (and constrain) our leisure time.
John Gray poses for a headshot in a gray suit and brown and gray striped tie.
July 23, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Gray accepts role as president of Industry Studies Association

John Gray, the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Operations at Fisher, is contributing to the scholarly service that is a hallmark of faculty thought leaders at Fisher. He has been named president of the Industry Studies Association (ISA), an organization dedicated to promoting industry studies research and hosting an annual interdisciplinary conference.
An American flag is represented as a microchip on a circuit board.
July 23, 2024
VoxEU

The semiconductor talent crunch: How protectionism backfired

Intel's arrival to Central Ohio has been lauded as a step forward in semiconductor production and competition. But a study by Fisher’s Isil Erel and her colleagues reveals that recent U.S. protectionist policies may have undermined the very workforce the industry needs to thrive.