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Data Shows Political Connections Cause Resource Misallocation
Friday, May 10, 2024
A new study by finance professors Mara Faccio and John McConnell at Purdue's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business looks at the fall of fascism in 1940s Italy and the connection between corporate interests and political power.
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Driving Traffic: New Interpretable AI Model Aims to Improve Mall Performance
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Many malls are closing, affecting rent revenue. However, those that incorporate new technologies and AI tools are growing and opening branches in new cities, says Yu Jeffrey Hu, the Accenture Professorship of Information Technology at Purdue’s Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business.
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How Witnessing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Creates Feelings of Fear and Anger
Monday, January 29, 2024
Allison Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management at the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business and director of Purdue's Center for Working Well, explores how witnessing sexual harassment can influence employees’ willingness to speak up, bring up a concern or offer a suggestion.
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Home or Office? New Research Examines Attendance in Hybrid Work Environments
Monday, January 8, 2024
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the workforce has transitioned to hybrid work arrangements, working from home on some days and in the office on others. While hybrid work seeks to combine the benefits of in-office and remote work, it also presents challenges, says Yuan Yuan, an assistant professor at Purdue’s Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business.
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