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Research productivity drives Fisher’s rise in key rankings and measures
Fisher College of Business climbed in global research rankings, placing 25th in the world, 23rd in North America and 11th among public universities according to new rankings released by UT-Dallas. Fisher's research productivity among Financial Times journals, as well as among top American Marketing Association journals also increased.
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Senior leaders are up to 12x more likely to be psychopaths — how to spot an abusive boss
Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published by faculty from Fisher's Department of Management and Human Resources.
One of the most attractive — and sometimes secretive — ways the wealthy donate money could soon get even more popular
A provision in President Trump's tax bill could make donor-advised funds (DAFs) an even more popular form of giving, but they're not without potential problems. Fisher Professor and Nonprofit Expert Brian Mittendorf and his colleague, Helen Flannery, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, found through a study that DAFs distribute grants to politically engaged organizations 1.7 times more than other funders.
June 18, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Credit scores of corporate executives may reveal their decisions
A new study conducted in partnership with the National Center for the Middle Market reveals just how influential personal credit scores of corporate executives are in their overall decision making and risk tolerance. The research was published by a Noah Dormady and Yiseon Choi at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Climate boards: Do natural disaster experiences make directors more prosocial?
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper co-authored by Department of Finance Chair Bernadette Minton and colleagues Sehoon Kim (PhD '17) and Rohan Williamson (MA '96, PhD '97) explores whether and how the actions of corporate leaders with past experiences dealing with abnormally devastating natural disasters are influenced by those disasters.
May 20, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Stories, strategies and science steer inaugural leadership conference
Building on Ohio State’s 85-year history of scientific leadership research, the Fisher Leadership Initiative hosted more than 200 professionals for a unique opportunity to assess their personal leadership styles and hear from storytellers, peers and behavior experts at the inaugural Conference on Principled Leadership.
May 13, 2025
MoreSteam
MoreSteam
Managing change with Dr. Larry Inks
Professor of Management and Human Resources Larry Inks discusses why one clear goal keeps a team focused. He also explores change management, including the emotional aspects of change, and the differences between management and leadership.
May 5, 2025
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
What to share, What to hold back
Self-disclosure at work can build trust and connection, but it also carries risks — especially for women, leaders, and those whose values or identities set them apart. Tracy Dumas, professor of management and human resources, joins the conversation to talk about human connection in the workplace.
April 26, 2025
Fortune
Fortune
Senior leaders are up to 12x more likely to be psychopaths — how to spot an abusive boss
Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published by faculty from Fisher's Department of Management and Human Resources.
April 9, 2025
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Is giving a late gift really that bad?
New research from Fisher says that we’re probably overestimating the importance of when we give a gift. Watch as marketing faculty Grant Donnelly, Rebecca Reczek and Cory Haltman explain their findings while also testing their gift-wrapping skills.
April 8, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Engaged Scholars: Andrea Contigiani
Andrea Contigiani, assistant professor of management and human resources, is committed to researching the power of entrepreneurship to help refugee communities. His research was recently named a Program of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship by Ohio State's Office of Outreach and Engagement.
April 7, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
‘Ugh, not that song!’ Background music impacts employees
New research from Kathleen Keeler, assistant professor of management and human resources, finds that performance suffers when workplace music is a misfit for workers' needs.
April 3, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Researchers land funding from Strategic Management Society
Professor Andrea Contigiani and PhD student Jing Tang were selected to receive funding from the Strategic Management Society for a variety of research projects.
October 2, 2024
WorkersCompensation.com
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.
September 14, 2024
Financial Times
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.
September 11, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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.
September 6, 2024
KXNB
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.
July 25, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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.
July 23, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. 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.
July 12, 2024
Fortune
Fortune
Is your boss abusive? Study explains why you may be mistaking toxicity for tough love
Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a new study from Robert Lount, professor of management and human resources, and Bennett Tepper, the Irving Abramowitz Memorial Professor in Management and Human Resources.
July 8, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Why some abusive bosses get a pass from their employees
For successful bosses, abuse in the workplace can sometimes be seen as just 'tough love.' New research from Management and Human Resources Professors Robert Lount and Bennett Tepper shows that workers were less likely to show hostility to abusive
June 27, 2024
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Is your husband working from home? Research reveals men are more likely than women to work remotely
Research by Fisher's Jasmine Hu adds further context to recent findings that American married women are not being afforded the same remote working opportunities as their husbands, and more men are now working remotely from home than women. Hu's research revealed insights into division of labor at home among remote-working men, and women's feelings about spending more time in the office.
January 12, 2024
The Conversation
The Conversation
Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court
New York authorities have accused the NRA, Wayne LaPierre and three of his current or former colleagues of squandering millions of dollars the gun group had obtained from its members.
December 20, 2023
Fast Company
Fast Company
This is exactly when a ‘tough boss’ becomes a toxic leader
Leaders who consider themselves merely tough bosses must realize that not everyone sees them the same way. Understanding toxic leadership is the first step toward eradicating it, and groundbreaking research by Bennett Tepper, the Abramowitz Memorial Professor and senior associate dean for faculty and research at Fisher, outlines toxic behaviors.
December 12, 2023
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
Leadership faces the ‘good kind’ of identity crisis
From strongman to collaborative, experts say what we expect of leaders has changed significantly over time. Timothy Judge, executive director of the Fisher Leadership Initiative and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, says the public nature of many leadership positions is driving the recent push for integrity among leaders.
October 10, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers’
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.
July 18, 2023
Raconteur
Raconteur
Is music the new battleground in the return-to-office wars?
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.
March 14, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Academic directors for Global Gateways appointed
Jay Anand, the William H. Davis Chair and Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Strategy at Fisher has been named the academic director for the university's India Gateway. As one of three academic directors tasked to gateways in India, China and Brazil, Anand will serve as a part-time senior advisor for the Global Gateways and connect with Ohio State’s 15 colleges and regional campuses to identify new partnership opportunities abroad.