ChatGPT is an opportunity for accounting professionals if they can overcome their fear of it, says Noah Jellison, executive director of the Risk Institute.

Is the glut of new exchange traded funds (ETF) a sign of an impending catastrophe? Research by Fisher's Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, Byungwook Kim and their colleague Francesco Franzoni shows the underperformance of many of the news ETFs.

Supply chains are the backbone to our modern society, and when something goes wrong, there’s an enormous ripple effect. In the latest episode of the Now at Ohio State podcast, Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher, and Katrina Cornish, professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, discuss the importance of supply chains, how COVID has changed things and what we can do to make sure things keep running smoothly.

Balancing administrative costs with direct benefit expenditures is a tightrope for many nonprofits. New insights from Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, turns conventional thinking on its head by showing how increased spending on overhead and fundraising can actually make an organization more effective and resilient.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, provides context into just how much charities receive from donations solicited by telemarketers in Ohio — and why we're reluctant to ask where the money ultimately ends up.

See how thought leadership — past and present — is continuing to add to Fisher’s legacy as a preeminent source for the very best in supply chain research and insights.

Reaping the benefits of a workplace that promotes diversity of experience and perspective can be tricky, especially for those whose values are in the minority. But new research offers a simple way to help ensure these “values minorities” feel more a part of their teams: sharing a little bit about themselves.

Shereen Agrawal has been named the inaugural executive director of the Center for Software Innovation, which brings together the College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business and other partners in creative new ways to catalyze efforts across the region to create a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and product development activity.

As more companies begin to require in-person attendance among their employees, Clinical Professor of Management and Human Resources Larry Inks says it’s imperative that companies clearly communicate the reason why they’re making the move.

For nearly 25 years, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been a popular passive investment vehicle for both household and professional investors due to their low transaction costs and high liquidity. But what are the pros and cons? How can you diversify your portfolio to avoid volatility? Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, offers his take on the current state of ETFs.

Hobbies can improve the quality of your sleep and your overall well-being. Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, says hobbies help people focus on themselves and find value beyond their job or family responsibilities.

Learn more about the revamped Ohio State Center for Real Estate and its goals under new executive director Donald Sheets.

Terry Esper, professor of logistics in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at Fisher, discusses his educational and professional journey, and how his trajectory was enhanced when he stepped back to focus on why he's always been so curious about logistics and supply chain.

Noah Jellison and The Risk Institute share their thoughts on what the recent spate of wildfires can teach companies, organizations and industries about environmental risk.

Since the pandemic, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become big business with companies like Microsoft and Adobe offering free trials to attract new subscribers. Research by Associate Professor of Marketing Alice Li explores the strategy behind free-trials and how companies can leverage them to convert consumers into subscribers.

The traditional financial theory attributes security returns to market- or factor-based risk, with no role ascribed to other influences. In research published by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, the authors argue for including investor demand as an additional variable in explaining returns. Can changes in investor demand generate systematic changes in security returns?

Leaders at The Risk Institute share considerations stemming from the Securities and Exchange Commission's recent cybersecurity disclosure rules — and what they mean for public companies. 

Swedish death cleaning can help us rethink our relationship to stuff — and our environmental impact. It can, according to research from Marketing and Logistics Chair Joe Goodman, also help us derive happiness by differentiating meaningful items from other clutter.

The 2023 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator (MMI) revealed that middle market companies continue to report consistent and strong year-over-year revenue growth at 11.8%.

The Risk Institute's Noah Jellison and Isil Erel explain why enterprise resiliency has emerged as a critical priority for organizations aiming to thrive in the face of adversity and uncertainty.

As corporate workers return to their desks, companies are putting more effort into their office soundtracks. How can you stop it from becoming an office battleground? Kate Keeler, assistant professor of management and human resources, says one particular focus should be who gets to choose the office music. 

How is copycatting within the AI boom different that other successful innovations? Successful imitators study their predecessors, understand the marketplace, and zig where the original company zagged, says Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management. The rush to fund new AI ventures actually limits successful imitation.

Fintech lenders are ‘relying heavily’ on credit scores to determine loan pricing, according to a study co-authored by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues.

Prices, shortages, war and COVID all affect the knotty web of logistics, Fisher College of Business supply chain expert Terry Esper says.

Christian Blanco, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, writes that a solution to a broken recycling industry in the U.S. is standardizing data collection and reporting.