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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.
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.
National champion Mike Doss shares how Buckeyes prepared him for business success
National champion Buckeye Mike Doss (MBOE '19) returned to Fisher and the Center for Operational Excellence (COE), delivering a keynote at the 2025 COE Summit, where he shared lessons from his time on the football field ― and his journey back to Ohio State.
October 30, 2023
Morningstar
Morningstar
The new spot-bitcoin ETFs are likely to disappoint
The highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs are likely to be disappointing performers for a considerable time after they are launched.
October 30, 2023
Faculti
Faculti
Systematic default and return predictability in the stock and bond markets
Assistant Professor of Finance Shaojun Zhang explains her research and her structural model-based measure of systemic default, which measures the joint probability of multiple companies defaulting simultaneously.
October 30, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Building resilient global supply chains: An exploration
A collaboration among two of Fisher’s Centers of Excellence and Ohio State’s East Asian Studies Center put global trade dynamics and supply chain resiliency in the spotlight. The Global Supply Chain Forum connected the Ohio State community with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and Harvard Professor William Kirby.
October 26, 2023
The Ohio Society of CPAs
The Ohio Society of CPAs
Expert advice on ChatGPT: Stay open-minded
ChatGPT is an opportunity for accounting professionals if they can overcome their fear of it, says Noah Jellison, executive director of the Risk Institute.
October 23, 2023
Financial Times
Financial Times
ETFantasmagoria
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.
October 19, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
The secret world of supply chains
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.
October 18, 2023
The Conversation
The Conversation
Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin
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.
October 16, 2023
Marketplace
Marketplace
When telemarketers keep 90% of donations
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.
October 11, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Supply chain expertise garners national distinction
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.
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.
September 18, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State appoints inaugural executive director of Center for Software Innovation
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.
September 7, 2023
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1
Work culture changes as employees have more options
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.
August 31, 2023
The Rational Reminder
The Rational Reminder
The Rational Reminder Podcast: ETFs, investor behavior and hedge fund fees
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.
August 30, 2023
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you
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.
August 29, 2023
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ohio State University Center for Real Estate gears up for a new semester with redeveloped programming
Learn more about the revamped Ohio State Center for Real Estate and its goals under new executive director Donald Sheets.
August 24, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Tell Me Your Why Podcast: Terry Esper
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.
August 15, 2023
The Risk Institute
The Risk Institute
What risk lessons can we learn from wildfires?
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.
August 9, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Research: Do free trials convert software shoppers into subscribers?
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.
August 7, 2023
Alpha Architect
Alpha Architect
Investor demand, rating reform and equity returns
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?
August 2, 2023
The Risk Institute
The Risk Institute
What the SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure rules mean for companies
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.
August 1, 2023
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Swedes know the secret to happiness: You are not your stuff
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.
July 26, 2023
The National Center for the Middle Market
The National Center for the Middle Market
Strong middle market growth persists while external challenges mount
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%.
July 19, 2023
The Risk Institute
The Risk Institute
Enterprise resiliency: Navigating a paradigm shift through a path of uncertainty
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.
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.
July 6, 2023
Inc.
Inc.
The AI boom is full of copycats trying to ride a viral trend. That's not a bad business move.
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.