Latest news from University of Michigan Ross School of Business on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-study-of-rotc-cadets-provides-unique-leadership-insights/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-of-rotc-cadets-provides-unique-leadership-insights/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:14 EST Military leaders excel and succeed by being decisive, intelligent, and charismatic. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/how-is-ai-shaping-business-practices-and-decision-making/?sc=rsin /articles/how-is-ai-shaping-business-practices-and-decision-making/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:10:49 EST Artificial intelligence is only in its infancy in terms of application and implementation in the business world. However, it is already revolutionizing business practices across industries. Compani... University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/influencing-without-authority-the-currency-of-collaboration/?sc=rsin /articles/influencing-without-authority-the-currency-of-collaboration/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:30:49 EST The ability to influence others can often mean the difference between success and missed opportunity. But, in contemporary organizations that are flatter and more cross-functional today, the reach of formal job ranks and titles becomes increasingly limited and less receptive to incoming generations. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/episode-307-importance-of-truth-research-financial-reporting-and-ai-with-professor-jerry-davis/?sc=rsin /articles/episode-307-importance-of-truth-research-financial-reporting-and-ai-with-professor-jerry-davis/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:55:16 EST On this episode of Business and Society, Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and faculty director of the Business+Impact initiative returns to the podcast to discuss his research. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/new-research-finds-china-s-one-child-policy-boosted-female-entrepreneurship/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-finds-china-s-one-child-policy-boosted-female-entrepreneurship/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:50:20 EST In new research, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, and collaborators explore how China's one-child policy boosted female entrepreneurship. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/new-research-explores-executive-financial-accountability-for-banking-crisis/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-explores-executive-financial-accountability-for-banking-crisis/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:30:27 EST In new research, Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law, and collaborators from the University of Michigan Law School explore how negligence of bank executives leads to bank failures or bailouts and justification for civil monetary penalties for these executives. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/new-research-explores-financial-accountability-for-negligent-bank-executives/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-explores-financial-accountability-for-negligent-bank-executives/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:45:17 EST In new research, Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law, and collaborators from the University of Michigan Law School explore how negligence of bank executives leads to bank failures or bailouts and justification for civil monetary penalties for these executives. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/is-retail-changing-for-better-or-worse-q-amp-a-with-professor-joline-uichanco/?sc=rsin /articles/is-retail-changing-for-better-or-worse-q-amp-a-with-professor-joline-uichanco/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:14 EST The U.S. retail market is an approximately 8-trillion-dollar industry and growing. One reason for this growth is the industry's increasingly innovative business practices. Technological innovations... University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/episode-306-ai-business-challenges/?sc=rsin /articles/episode-306-ai-business-challenges/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:17 EST Professors Nigel Melville from the Ross School of Business and Yousif Hassan from the Ford School of Public Policy join this episode of Business and Society to discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence. They explore the varied and emergent nature of risk associated with AI, the challenges of governing a rapidly developing technology, layoffs, human agency, systemic biases, and the environmental toll of data centers. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/episode-305-could-ai-help-teachers-in-2025/?sc=rsin /articles/episode-305-could-ai-help-teachers-in-2025/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:40:27 EST Episode 305 - Could AI Help Teachers in 2025? University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/trump-returns-to-office-as-the-first-criminal-president-but-for-how-long/?sc=rsin /articles/trump-returns-to-office-as-the-first-criminal-president-but-for-how-long/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:05:48 EST University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/tiktok-ban-enforced-by-supreme-court-what-happens-now-timely-insights-from-michigan-ross-professor-justin-huang/?sc=rsin /articles/tiktok-ban-enforced-by-supreme-court-what-happens-now-timely-insights-from-michigan-ross-professor-justin-huang/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:55:34 EST TikTok will officially be banned in the United States starting January 19, 2025. Despite its popularity, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to ban the app in a bill that was reinforced by the Supreme Court today, citing concerns about U.S. user data safety. In his research, Justin Huang, assistant professor of marketing, studies how digital platform design affects user behavior and incentives. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/episode-304-business-of-the-holidays/?sc=rsin /articles/episode-304-business-of-the-holidays/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:10:24 EST On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, host Jeff Karoub sits down with Scott Rick, associate professor of marketing, and Ari Shwayder, lecturer of business economics and public policy, to discuss the business of the holidays. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/how-do-companies-grow-a-new-economics-study-shows-surprising-findings-on-growth-strategies/?sc=rsin /articles/how-do-companies-grow-a-new-economics-study-shows-surprising-findings-on-growth-strategies/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:25:24 EST Firm growth drives job creation and allocation of resources. The importance of particular modes of growth, their inter-relationships, and their relation to future performance is vital for understanding how firms and industries evolve. In a new study, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, provides an in-depth analysis of firm growth and offers new insights into the relative importance and impact of organic and transactional modes of growth. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/exploring-ai-s-transformational-potential-to-make-strategic-decisions/?sc=rsin /articles/exploring-ai-s-transformational-potential-to-make-strategic-decisions/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:30:54 EST The recent boom in artificial intelligence technology, such as ChatGPT, has raised many questions about the potential of these tools in the business world. In a new study, Felipe Csaszar, professor of strategy at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, explores several ways AI can be used to make critical strategic decisions. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/how-can-organizations-support-women-to-identify-as-leaders/?sc=rsin /articles/how-can-organizations-support-women-to-identify-as-leaders/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:10:26 EST Leadership is an identity as much as it is a set of skills. However, despite having many of the skills to reach leadership positions, studies have shown that women view themselves as leaders less often than men. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/ai-s-transformational-potential-to-make-strategic-decisions/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-s-transformational-potential-to-make-strategic-decisions/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:35:56 EST The recent boom in artificial intelligence technology, such as ChatGPT, has raised many questions about the real potential of these tools in the business world. In a new paper, Felipe Csaszar, professor of strategy, explores several ways AI can be used to make critical strategic decisions. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/episode-303-michelin-stars-expert-influence-and-customer-expectations/?sc=rsin /articles/episode-303-michelin-stars-expert-influence-and-customer-expectations/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:10:56 EST The Michelin Guide and its infamous star rating system have incredible influence in the culinary world. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/new-research-explores-the-impact-of-managerial-perceptions-of-success-on-operating-decisions/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-explores-the-impact-of-managerial-perceptions-of-success-on-operating-decisions/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:50:25 EST In this study, published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Kama and Lehavy focus on understanding how managerial perception of future demand uncertainty and the price they can charge for products impact their choices of the type of resources they plan to use in the business. University of Michigan Ross School of Business /articles/professor-jagadeesh-sivadasan-explores-impact-of-international-trade-tensions-in-new-research/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-jagadeesh-sivadasan-explores-impact-of-international-trade-tensions-in-new-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:45:59 EST With U.S. tariffs rising and trade relations becoming strained, these firms are seeking leaders who can provide the strategic insight necessary to adapt to a shifting global landscape and pursue alternative markets for growth.The research, which examined 3,440 Chinese public firms, shows that with exports to the U.S. declining, Chinese firms appear to be focusing on the European markets as a primary alternative. After trade war-related tariff increases, exports to non-U.S. countries--especially the European Union--saw moderate increases. University of Michigan Ross School of Business