Oliver Rutz wins O’Dell Award for influential research in search engine marketing
Oliver Rutz, the Marion B. Ingersoll Professor and an associate professor of marketing at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has received the... Read More
Coercing employees to be “good soldiers” can trigger deviant behaviors
Convincing employees to go above and beyond the call of duty may be the epitome of personnel management. But pushing too hard to motivate “good... Read More
Value vs. growth: an investor’s perspective
Why do value stocks consistently outperform growth stocks in markets around the world? The debate over what causes this “value premium” has raged in finance... Read More
Christmas cheer? The hidden toll of friendly customer service
“Service with a smile” has become an almost sacrosanct feature of the American consumer experience. It’s a fundamental expectation of customers at restaurants, in retail... Read More
The Horror! Feelings of fear enhance attachment to brands
Seen any scary movies lately? What you probably didn’t see, amid the spine-chilling gasps and blood-curdling screams, were a bunch of product placements. While any... Read More
The unburdening lightness of forgiving
We often think of forgiveness as a metaphorical unburdening, a “weight being lifted from our shoulders.” But forgiving also results in a literal unburdening, according... Read More
Feelings of gratitude increase the consumption of sweets
Gratitude is universally considered a social good, the warm feeling that results from a kindness received. But gratitude has a dark side. Namely, it can... Read More
Hunger drives unethical acts, but only in the quest for food
Ever been so hungry that you can’t think of anything but finding food? New research from the University of Washington Foster School of Business finds... Read More
When are you most vulnerable to unethical behavior? Check your chronotype
Even the most ethical people have their moments of weakness. When energy wanes, willpower is depleted, and the temptation to act unethically becomes more difficult... Read More
Lee honored for career achievement by Academy of Management HR Division
Thomas W. Lee, the Hughes M. Blake Professor of Management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has received the 2015 Herbert Heneman... Read More