Wildfires in the U.S., especially in Western states, increasingly pose a significant risk. Yet, according to new research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin, only 6.1% of U.S. firms with wildfires in their headquarters county mention wildfire
Research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin shows 6.1% of U.S. publicly traded firms and 7.9% of California’s 5,377 companies with headquarters in counties prone to wildfires report the level of risk as required by the SEC. Investors seek out
Our UC Davis research: winemaking pomace can make food tastier, healthier and more sustainable
Senior Scholar Harold Schmitz blogs about a "Eureka" moment appropriate for California. Except this time around it was golden Chardonnay rather than gold in the Sierra foothills.
Professor Greta Hsu and Associate Professor Elizabeth Pontikes showed effects a U.K. law mandating disclosure of gender pay gaps were more limited than might have been expected—with a short-lived boost for firms reporting near-equal pay, and no detectable change for firms with high pay gaps.
We are facing a climate emergency. What role do accounting and investment play in a sustainable world that ensures an economic green recovery? The Climate Action: Accountability in a Sustainable World conference in September 2022 aimed to meet this need by focusing on those four key pillars to a sustainable future.
Professor Hemant Bhargava and his co-authors developed a model of platform economics and show that a small-business oriented (SBO) differential revenue sharing design can increase total welfare and outputs on digital platforms.
To help people make informed decisions on choosing a wireless phone and plan, WalletHub's editors reached out to Professor Hemant Bhargava to talk about consumer choice, the smartphone market and differences among carriers.
Professor Emerita Kimberly Elsbach says facetime can make a difference in promotions—and more
Dean H. Rao Unnava previews Elsbach's research cited by the Freedom Forum on the impact of ‘proximity bias’, where people physically present at work enjoy career benefits compared to remote workers.
Professor Emerita Kimberly Elsbach discusses the workplace effects of proximity bias, the unconscious tendency to favor the people we’re physically closer to, ultimately heightening the risk that in-office workers will receive preferential treatment.
The importance of bringing your whole self to work
Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach—the first UC Davis faculty member inducted into the Academy of Management's Fellows Group—shares the impact of her organizational behavior research.
In a co-authored article on "The Conversation," Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin says the record-breaking heatwaves that caused train tracks to bend in the United Kingdom last month will cause business performance to suffer.
In an interview on the UC Davis podcast, “The Backdrop,” Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin shares new research that finds the economy could be plunged into recession—or a series of recessions—because financial markets don’t account for climate
Teaming up on business and management-related research and teaching
A new boundary-spanning interdisciplinary faculty group will further connect the School to the university by partnering with UC Davis scholars who have complementary interests.
‘Category Innovation’ a Strategy
Using language to signal that something is “new and different” is an important tool for success, University of California, Davis, research suggests.
How AI can enable better health via food and make us better bosses of our bodies
Similar to how AI can help business leaders make better decisions about their operations and investments for better growth, AI can help consumers make better decisions about their food choices for better health and performance. AI can teach us how to be the bosses of our own bodies.
How does consumer engagement evolve when brands post across multiple social media?
Mastering the complex social media world is a lot like trying to get your footing in constantly shifting sand. It seems like a new social media channel makes a big splash every six months; meanwhile, algorithms intended to boost your exposure keep changing and becoming increasingly monetized.
In an interview with the Washington Post, Professor Stephen Garcia says, “One of the dangers of a competitive personality is that even non-competitiveness situations can become competitive, and that ruins your experience."
Professor Don Palmer explains how financial and performance pressures on startup leaders—like Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes—can make them susceptible to misconduct, until their "fake it till you make it" mantra goes wrong.
“A fundamental shift in the way they worked towards their environmental goals.”
Associate Professor Elizabeth Pontikes and her co-authors found organizations backed away from collaborative tactics on eco-friendly policies after the spill.
Exposure to electric vehicle technology at home and work can fuel market growth
Car makers claim to be “all in” on electric vehicles, and California pledges 5 mil. zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Professor David Bunch examines factors driving consumers to adopt the new tech.