Business
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Hierarchy expansion: When should my startup hire managers?
In new research, Vanderbilt's Megan Lawrence examines the role of knowledge scope and shared experiences in organizational coordination. Read MoreMar 14, 2024
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FIFA could make the Women’s World Cup more competitive
Vanderbilt Business’ Michael Lapré studied years of FIFA data and made recommendations on combatting competitive disparity at the Women’s World Cup. Read MoreSep 28, 2023
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Increases in Unemployment Benefits Change Companies’ Debt Contracts
Vanderbilt's Daniel Cohen studied 20 years of financial data to determine how state-wide increases in unemployment benefits change the structure of companies’ debt contracts. Read MoreAug 24, 2023
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Make it a Large? Soft Drinks, Any Size, Same Price
Vanderbilt Business consumer behavior expert Kelly Haws explains the effects of the "Any Size, Same Price” strategies on soft drink consumption. Read MoreJul 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Chris Rowe selected for prestigious Harvard program to boost Nashville’s biomedical sector collaboration
Chris Rowe, executive director for industry collaborations within Vanderbilt's Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and professor of the practice of engineering management, has been chosen for the 2023 Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School. He’ll join a task force focused on enhancing Nashville's biomedical sector, using cluster models to drive economic growth and innovation. Read MoreJun 5, 2023
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Gender Dynamics in the Workplace
Gender in organizations expert, Jessica Kennedy, investigates how women can retain femininity while recognizing its worth and power. Read MoreMar 30, 2023
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How Written Product Reviews Influence Consumer Impressions of Star Ratings
New research from Hallie Cho investigates the relationship between quantitative star ratings, qualitative text reviews, and product demand. Read MoreMar 16, 2023
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New Antitrust Study Shows Reigning in Big Tech Doesn’t Spur Rival Profits
Vanderbilt professor Sruthi Thatchenkery addresses the complexity of competition and innovation in platform ecosystems with new research. Read MoreFeb 20, 2023
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Does Hoodwinking Others Pay?
New research from Jessica Kennedy explores the relationship between deception in negotiations and negotiators’ satisfaction with their deals. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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The Worth of Cringe
Vanderbilt consumer behavior expert Brianna Escoe explains cringe, its implications on brands, and ways brands can avoid ‘cringeworthy’ campaigns. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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Stop and Wond’ry: Vanderbilt business professor and bestselling author to explain the ‘12 Year Gap’ on Oct. 24
Learn how to harness the power of stories, the importance of perspective and the freedom found in discipline with the Wond’ry on Monday, Oct. 24. Read MoreOct 7, 2022
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Bridging the Gap: Clear Expectations Are Instrumental for Employees with Autism
New research from Vanderbilt Business identifies ways that managers can set up autistic employees for success. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Learning by doing: How large firms transfer knowledge
Amid COVID-19, businesses will have to implement new procedures and training methods; Vanderbilt researcher Megan Lawrence examines what practices work best, and why. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Finding the right emotional ‘match’ makes for better business relationships
When it comes to creating successful business interactions, exchanges between buyers and sellers with similar emotional abilities may lead to more lucrative outcomes than an animated or ambitious employee alone. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Economics senior Sasha Pines creates business sisterhood
Sasha Pines, a senior majoring in economics, believes combining solid business strategy with a sense of empathy can change lives. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Beyond Politics: Private industry needs to step up on climate change
Two Vanderbilt experts say evidence shows that progress can continue to be made on environmental issues regardless of what the government is doing. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Super Bowl advertising: Vanderbilt marketing experts available
Everyone knows that the second biggest competition on Super Bowl Sunday is the battle over advertising. Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management experts are available to talk about trends in Super Bowl advertising. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools are being honored with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 11. Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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What fourth-down decisions in pro football tell us about deadlines and risky decision making
Try asking any Monday morning quarterback about blown fourth-down play calls in the NFL and you are guaranteed passionate opinions. In most fourth-down plays, an NFL team will punt or try for a field goal. But, occasionally, teams decide to do something that is viewed as risky – attempt a… Read MoreFeb 2, 2011
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Vanderbilt business school ranks No. 25 in U.S., according to Financial Times
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management ranked 25th in the U.S. and 51st worldwide, according to the 2011 Global MBA survey published today by Financial Times. Read MoreJan 31, 2011