Shaping the Future of Accounting at UC Davis
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Shaping the Future of Accounting at UC Davis

Senior researchers give emerging scholars valuable feedback at conference

Assistant Professor Xinlei Li explores the cutting-edge research insights from emerging scholars on SEC regulation, financial reporting, private lending, auditor behavior and more.

To Increase Drug Savings, Show the Cost of Drugs and Try a Female Doctor
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To Increase Drug Savings, Show the Cost of Drugs and Try a Female Doctor

UC Davis’ Hemant Bhargava offers solutions to rising drug prices

Source: Fierce Healthcare

New research from Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava finds female doctors pick lower-cost drugs more often—and offers four ways to cut costs: transparency, decision tools, targeting expensive drugs, and smart prescribing.

Davis Conference on Qualitative Research Draws Top Scholars
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Davis Conference on Qualitative Research Draws Top Scholars

25th annual conference includes presentations on entrepreneurism, diversity and occupational challenges

Now considered the premier event of the year for qualitative researchers in management, the academic summit featured presentations from thought leaders from around the globe.

Doing Science in a Time of Algorithmic Management and Generative AI
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Doing Science in a Time of Algorithmic Management and Generative AI

Professor Beth Bechky: "We are at a crossroads in the field of organizational studies"

Source: Administrative Science Quarterly

Writing in Administrative Science Quarterly, Professor Beth Bechky worries about the craft and community around organizational scholarship and warns that "generative AI will not be implemented to improve our work and deepen our insights."

Can You Go Home Again? New Study Looks at the Workplace Effects of Boomerangs
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Can You Go Home Again? New Study Looks at the Workplace Effects of Boomerangs

Professor Gina Dokko says impact of returning workers not always positive

Source: UC Davis

Boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer—can be beneficial to the company, however existing workers often are not as helpful to the boomerangs as they are to true newcomers to the organization, according to a new UC Davis study.

The Digital Undertow: How Technology Quietly Reshapes Our Social Worlds*
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The Digital Undertow: How Technology Quietly Reshapes Our Social Worlds*

Risks and rewards of generative AI in creative industries like film and TV

Professors Greta Hsu and Beth Bechky explore generative AI’s impact on creative industries, looking at both the immediate, surface-level benefits, as well as the deeper, less visible consequences—the digital undertow—and the implications for business leaders.

Carbon Tech Versus the Accounting Profession: The Race for Leadership
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Carbon Tech Versus the Accounting Profession: The Race for Leadership

Source: Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference

Video of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin presenting on “Carbon Tech Versus the Accounting Profession: The Race for Leadership” at the 2024 Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference, a virtual forum on Sept 25-26, 2024.

Game Over? How Customers Respond When Mobile Banking App Rewards Go Dark
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Game Over? How Customers Respond When Mobile Banking App Rewards Go Dark

Digital incentives in financial services boost engagement, not a gimmick

Does gamification in banking really work? Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo blogs about the impact of rewards on app usage, bill payments and loan repayments when a Latin American bank paused its program.

The State of Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the U.S.
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The State of Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the U.S.

Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and UC Davis undergraduates advocate for greater AI regulation

Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains how the rapid rise of AI has sparked urgent calls for regulation, with state governments in the U.S. taking the lead, as revealed by recent data.

The Impact of Climate Change on Financial Markets: Lack of Consensus Perils Investors
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The Impact of Climate Change on Financial Markets: Lack of Consensus Perils Investors

Professor Paul Griffin say 30+ years of academic research falls short

Despite three decades of research, academia lacks consensus on climate-related financial risk. Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin co-wrote a study that identified key papers, highlighting ongoing uncertainties that disadvantage investors and hinder policymakers.

Tesla Fires Its Supercharger Team. Crazy? But Why?
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Tesla Fires Its Supercharger Team. Crazy? But Why?

Elon Musk shocks by axing Tesla's 500-strong Supercharger team. Why? Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains if it’s Musk's bold vision, strategic imperative or another whim like Twitter layoffs.

UC Davis MBA Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion - Executive Guest Speaker Video
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UC Davis MBA Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion - Executive Guest Speaker Video

Live case studies presented by Katie Sloan, Southern California Edison

The Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion explores the latest trends and challenges shaping an industry at the forefront of global development, environmental conservation, national security and financial markets.

Comstock's Startup of the Month: Soar Optics
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Comstock's Startup of the Month: Soar Optics

Alumnus Steve Barnett: "Technology can be modified to detect microplastics in wastewater, soil and food."

Source: Comstock's Magazine

Soar Optics CEO Steve Barnett MBA 10 featured in Comstock's for the start-up's pioneering and patented microplastic detection tech. Positive reviews drive plans for advancement and prototype funding.

Does It Really Matter Who Delivers Your Online Orders?
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Does It Really Matter Who Delivers Your Online Orders?

UC Davis study shows e-tailers with their own fleets boost trust and sales

Online retailers like Amazon and JD.com in China have invested billions on their own fleets of vehicles, planes and even drones to ensure smooth deliveries. Is it worth it? Marketing Professor Prasad Naik took a deep dive into the data to find out.

 
Decoding Illicit Networks: Fintech Apps are New Frontier for Illegal Drug Trafficking
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Decoding Illicit Networks: Fintech Apps are New Frontier for Illegal Drug Trafficking

Drug dealers go digital, deeply embedded in Venmo

Assistant Professor Pantelis Loupos blogs about his research using sophisticated machine learning to uncover how illegal drug dealers have co-opted Venmo—and the need for more regulatory measures and innovations in crime prevention.

Navigating the Sticky Terrain of Creative Shifts
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Navigating the Sticky Terrain of Creative Shifts

The challenges of market repositioning for authors, artists and career switchers

In a world that seeks innovation and celebrates reinvention, our research findings invite us to reflect on the perceptual biases that may hold these endeavors back, says Professor Greta Hsu.

From Authors to Career Switchers: Professor Greta Hsu on Market Category Constraints
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From Authors to Career Switchers: Professor Greta Hsu on Market Category Constraints

Poets&Quants: UC Davis Thought Leadership Video Series

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In the latest UC Davis Thought Leadership Series, John Byrne interviews Professor Greta Hsu, whose pioneering research on “categorical stickiness” explains how moviemakers, tobacco companies and book authors position themselves in the market.

From Apple to Academia: Professor Andrew Hargadon on Innovation
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From Apple to Academia: Professor Andrew Hargadon on Innovation

Poets&Quants: UC Davis Thought Leadership Video Series

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Catch the first in our series of UC Davis Thought Leadership spotlights with Poets&Quants. Professor Andrew Hargadon is at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship. 

Machine Learning Algos vs. Wall Street Stock Analysts
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Machine Learning Algos vs. Wall Street Stock Analysts

Our research on forecasting and overreacting predictions breaks new ground

Are robots better stock analysts than humans? Assistant Professor Keer Yang explains his latest research that shows the use of machine learning methods offers certain advantages, but it doesn't strictly outperform human analysts.

The War Over Work From Home: The Data CEOs And Workers Need To Know
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The War Over Work From Home: The Data CEOs And Workers Need To Know

Source: Source: Forbes

In Forbes, Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach says her research has found that when people are seen in the office, even when nothing is known about the quality of their work, they are perceived as more reliable and dependable than remote workers.