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Extreme Weather Could Push Food Prices Even Higher
(CNN) - Extreme weather also can negatively affect companies’ bottom lines, according to research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin. Griffin’s research of heat effect found that every degree over 77F translates into an annualized loss of sales
Jayce Smalley Named to Poets&Quants' 2022 MBAs to Watch
After playing Division I football for UCLA, recent Full-Time MBA alum Jayce Smalley transferred to UC Davis to compete on the field and earn his MBA. Smalley was recently recognized among Poets&Quants' MBAs to Watch: Class of 2022.
Does Proximity Bias Give You an Edge at Work?
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.
What is Proximity Bias?
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.
Clarification or Confusion: A Textual Analysis of ASC 842 Lease Transition Disclosures
Prof. Paul Griffin’s recent study states U.S. company operating leases in SEC financial disclosures are more likely to confuse than clarify by favoring those investors most able to benefit from technical and complex information.
Fending Off Critics of Platform Power with Differential Revenue Sharing: Doing Well by Doing Good?
Under mounting societal pressure, prominent players in the platform industry, such as Apple, have initiated alterations to their platform policies and design strategies. One notable adjustment involves the implementation of revenue-sharing models
Instagram Takeovers: Full-Time MBA Summer Interns Share a Week-in-the-Life at Work
Posts from A(WS) to Z(S Associates)
Throughout the summer, Full-Time MBA summer interns posted about experiences at Abbott, AWS, Blue Shield of California, Intel, Gilead and more.
Destination Davis: Executives, Alumni, Peers Welcome New Full-Time MBAs
Class of 2024 hear tips, advice and learn “the ropes”
Full-Time MBA students hit the ground running in a three-day intensive—and fun—onboarding experience in Davis and at the ropes course in Sonoma.
Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Lessons learned in networking as an extroverted introvert and UC Davis MBA student
Esther Muriithi shares her experience juggling being a Sacramento MBA student, nurse and parent, and how she’s spreading her wings to become a better networking professional.
MPAc Alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum Readies to Join EY
2022 Master of Professional Accountancy grad shares her path to Big 4 firm
Recent MPAc alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum shares the value of UC Davis’ accounting program and her tips and advice for prospective students.
Unlocking the Value of Our Alumni Community
Our new Director of Alumni Relations and Network Strategy Christopher Marshall details his journey to the School, exciting new opportunities for alumni and more.
How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career
International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.