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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.
Vince Castillo smiles for a headshot wearing a suit and a scarlet tie.
September 26, 2024
Columbus Business First

The AI revolution: Why this Ohio State professor is enthusiastic about AI in the classroom

Vince Castillo, assistant professor in marketing and logistics at Fisher, says AI presents incredible opportunities for businesses and can be a powerful learning tool for students. Learn more about how he's incorporating AI in the classroom ― and how business students have responded to it.
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.
Terry Esper smiles in a headshot with his arms crossed.
September 7, 2024
The Colin McEnroe Show

Don’t worry. We’ve got enough maple syrup. But beyond that, the supply chain is still a mess

Terry Esper joins the Colin McEnroe show to talk about the supply, demand and capacity issues that have plagued supply chains since the onset of the pandemic. 
Patrons eat and order food at the Little Grand Food Hall.
August 23, 2024
WOSU

The Little Grand Market opens in Columbus. How many food halls can the city support?

Brian Hipsher, a senior lecturer in marketing and restaurant brand expert, says the addition of more food halls in Columbus makes sense for many. For consumers, they offer unique experiences and elevated dining, and for the vendors, food halls are less risky ways to establish a new restaurant.
A profile of Bill Gates underneath an umbrella.
August 13, 2024
The Washington Post

Is Bill Gates a savior or a villain?

Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares his insights into how consumers view billionaires as individuals versus collectively. The work helps paint a picture of the visionary Bill Gates.
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report
August 13, 2024
CapRadio

Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report

Individuals holding multiple job titles at small nonprofits is fairly common, Accounting Professor Brian Mittendorf says. But as those organizations begin to scale, responsibilities should be delegated to others to avoid the possibility of one person "exerting too much influence."
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.
A graphic featuring Sarah Kate Ellis, chief executive of GLAAD.
August 1, 2024
The New York Times

A pattern of lavish spending at a leading LGBTQ nonprofit

Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.
An Ohio State men's hockey player skates with the puck past the Ohio State logo on the ice.
July 29, 2024
The Associated Press

Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits

The complicated, often murky, world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has touched not just every corner of college sports, but also had an unanticipated effect on the charitable organizations that popped up to help players secure these sponsorship deals. What's tricky, says nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf, is how a tax-exempt organization clearly demonstrates that NIL deals further its charitable mission.
Interim Dean Trevor Brown folds his arms in a tan suit and scarlet and smiles.
July 15, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown

Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.
Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids
July 15, 2024
Forbes

Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids

Why are few people aware of the philanthropic impact that Warren Buffett's children are having? Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says most people are looking at the total wealth of an organization, not its payout. And that's where the Buffett children exceed payout norms.
Best & worst places to rent in America
July 9, 2024
WalletHub

Best & worst places to rent in America

James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
June 28, 2024
Axios

How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying

The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.
Dean Anil Makhija poses with Brutus Buckeye outside of Mason Hall on Fisher Impact Day.
June 24, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Decade as dean: A Q&A with Dean Anil Makhija

Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.
A yellow Epoch Times newspaper box.
June 15, 2024
NPR

Money laundering charges raise questions about the direction of The Epoch Times

A publication that began as an anti-Chinese Communist Party newspaper founded by Chinese dissidents and later morphed into a global conservative multimedia company championing former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theories is in financial trouble. Nonprofit experts, including Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, said the publication, which has millions of readers, has tax records that are a "hot mess."
Terry Esper in a gray shirt with his arms folded across his chest.
June 11, 2024
Bloomberg

Talking Transports podcast: Getting schooled on transports by Dr. Esper

In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.
Real estate investors eye promising 2024
June 6, 2024
Global Business Outlook

Real estate investors eye promising 2024

From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.
Detroit riverfront
June 5, 2024
The New York Times

Officer of Detroit nonprofit accused of stealing $40 million

Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.
A photo of Telesilla Kotsi denoting her as one of Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.
May 18, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Telesilla Kotsi

Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.
Stock manager monitoring electronic displays of stocks.
May 13, 2024
Marketplace

Why the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is dipping

The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.
Wealth managers, charities defend fees from donor-advised funds
May 12, 2024
The Wall Street Journal

Wealth managers, charities defend fees from donor-advised funds

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says an “interesting partnership” has developed between charities and financial-services companies. At the center of this relationship: shared opposition to proposed rules by the U.S. Treasury Department that would penalize certain payments from charitable funds to wealth advisers who steer the investments.
Voters at voting booth.
May 9, 2024
Politico

Turmoil at Vote.org

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says unusual compliance practices and "sloppy record keeping and inconsistencies with accounting treatment" are part of the problems that are plaguing the prominent voter-registration group.
A retail store with shoppers.
April 25, 2024
The Wall Street Journal

The tricky logistics behind direct-to-consumer sales strategies

Suppliers that are stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task. But those efforts, combined with investment in separate sales channels like social commerce, can lead to more growth and a entirely new future of retails, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.