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A military-focused charity whose main source of income is donations is set to write the largest check in its history to its supplier — a company owned by the founders of the charity. While not illegal, the appearance of a conflict of interest and concern for maintaining public trust should give both organizations pause, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.

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.

Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, shares insights into his view of the labor market and their impact on items such as personal finances.

Some companies are trying to prevent costly returns by providing detailed product information and experimenting with virtual try-ons, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.

The group is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent in less than a decade. The trend, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, can impact membership, which in turn leads to questions about the long-term future of the organization.

Top cities such as New York and San Francisco will continue to see growth, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, but there are other markets around the country that are emerging with affordability and robust job growth. 

Donald Sheets, executive director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, discusses the federal ruling   against the National Association of Realtors and multiple real estate companies for colluding to inflate commissions, and its impact on the residential real estate market in Ohio.

Self-checkout was the next big thing in retail sales, but now, after years of long lines and finicky machines, its efficacy is in question. As new forms of advanced checkout are tested in stores across the country, Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, joins the discussion about taking deeper look at self-checkout.

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.

Evaluating a charity can be tough. Doing “good” can be highly subjective. But there’s still a lot you can do to avoid scams and be a smart donor. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says dealing directly with a prospective charity can help protect personal data and prevent unsolicited calls from other organizations that utilize telemarketers.

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.

As the private Pittsburgh university grapples with a budget deficit, faculty share their experiences with its accounting and budgeting practices, which includes the use of Excel. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says such practices that call into question a university’s ability to carefully track grant- and donor-restricted funds can be concerning – even if there isn’t an underlying problem.

The Chinese Communist Party is not involved in every business transaction in China, but the party is likely involved in substantial deals or business that involves national security or other high-priority sectors, says Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management.

See why MBA student Michelle Weingartner considers Columbus one of the top cities to earn a graduate business degree.

Jon Quinn, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics, discusses trends in influencer marketing, including the emergence of the counter-movement known as "de-influencing."

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.

Seemingly everyone is asking customers to tack on a tip these days, and the impulse to act upon it is almost entirely instinctual, says Kathleen Keeler, assistant professor of management and human resources at Fisher.

Meet Michelle Weingartner, a Fisher student who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.

Get to know MBA student Ana Carolina Sousa, who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.

Learn more about Mike Bagian, who is graduating from Fisher and has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.

On Tuesday, Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+, but the Lonestar State retained its top rating of AAA. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, explains that the U.S. rating is viewed as "a report card for a country's economic responsibility."

Sixteen states, including Ohio, have maintained their AAA Fitch rating despite the U.S. rating drop to AA+. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, says the 16 states' ratings could attract more favorable borrowing terms for loans.

Meet Stephanie E. Green, a Fisher EMBA graduate and one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2023.

Meet Oliver Convertini, a Fisher EMBA graduate, who has been selected as a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Executive MBA of 2023.

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.