Foster climbs 15 places in Academic Ranking of World Universities
Movin’ on up. In the past two years, the University of Washington Foster School of Business has advanced 15 places in the Finance and Business... Read More
2018 Management & Organization Department Publications
In 2017, the Foster School of Business Management and Organization Department was named the most productive management research faculty in North America. In 2018, the... Read More
Why everyday investors trade on past trends over new accounting info
“Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” This familiar disclaimer—a cautionary mantra of every mutual fund prospectus and investment disclosure—often goes unheeded by casual... Read More
Machine learning could help firms select more effective board directors
A growing chorus of institutional investors and economics critics is finding flaws in the way that corporate boards of directors advise and monitor senior management.... Read More
Creating a ‘just right’ online shopping experience boosts sales
Amazon has become the undisputed superstore of the internet, an essential platform for most every brand—in every category—to peddle its wares. Yet many brands treat... Read More
The hidden cost of just-in-time scheduling
Do you know your work schedule for tomorrow? How about today? For millions of Americans in the service industry, the answer is no. Employers are... Read More
Management & Organization ranked #2 in the nation for five-year research record
The UW Foster School of Business has the #2 most-productive management research faculty in the nation over the past five years, according to an annual... Read More
When setting goals, one style does not fit all purposes
Have you ever resolved to lose weight or exercise more? To learn piano or become conversant in Spanish? To declutter your home or boost productivity... Read More
Amid technological turbulence, teams willing to learn and reorganize innovate best
These are turbulent times for anyone attempting to innovate, as fast-emerging technologies disrupt every aspect of modern life. So, it’s no surprise that corporations are... Read More
Thought leader: Financial Times ranks Foster #7 in the world for research productivity
The Financial Times has ranked the UW Foster School of Business faculty #7 in the world and #1 among public business schools for research productivity... Read More