Burak Kazaz Elected President-Elect of MSOM and Continues Sharing his Research on COVID-19 Vaccines and Wine Analytics Burak Kazaz has been an exceptional member of the Whitman School faculty since 2007. Much of his research includes mitigating risk in global…
Ph.D. Profile: Fabian Diaz ’21
Fabian Diaz ’21 Ph.D. has focused much of his research on the legitimacy regulations provided to working-class industries’ “low-tech” services, where firms tend to experience slow growth and where founders tend to be less educated. “Low-tech entrepreneurs are, by far,…
Whitman Research Magazine Spring 2019
Research and innovation are integral components of the strategy of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read the Spring 2019 Research Report to learn more about what Whitman School’s talented and renowned faculty are researching. Extending Entrepreneurship Research…
Underperforming Companies Lose Focus on Innovation
Research findings show that the length of time a firm has been underperforming contributes to shaping that firm’s innovative search patterns and its expenditure in research and development. Over time, the relationship between the two variables is nonlinear. Maria Minniti,…
Higher Levels of Disclosure Could Reduce Risk-taking and Diminish Long-term Value
Susan Albring, associate professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, teamed with Xiaolu Xu ’13 Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts-Boston), to examine the relationship between the amount of voluntary disclosure and a firm’s level of risk-taking…
Solutions to the Problem of Sales Spilling over to Unprofitable Customers
Marketing textbooks recommend that firms target profitable customers and induce greater selling efforts as a way of charging higher prices and earning superior profits. However, according to a recent publication by Alex Thevaranjan, associate professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s…
How Best to Dole Out Supplies in Wake of Humanitarian Crisis
According to UNICEF, hunger affects approximately 20 million children around the globe. During a humanitarian crisis, such as child hunger, the focus is on making sure people receive the necessary supplies they need. It’s critical that organizations, such as UNICEF…
Too Much Collaboration Can be Harmful to New Ventures
Collaboration is commonly encouraged throughout the world of entrepreneurship especially for entrepreneurs with new ventures. There are many benefits to collaboration, such as gaining different perspectives on problems or obtaining resources not readily available. However, research conducted by Johan Wiklund,…
Manufacturers Decide When to “Scrap or Sell”
Several production processes not only produce quality, high-end products but also generate what are known as Not-Quite-Perfect Products (NQPPs) that do not fully meet quality standards. Manufacturers then have a decision to make – get rid of all the NQPPs…
State Pension Accounting Estimates and Strong Public Unions
Recently, there has been an increase in concern over the substantial pension benefits that strong public unions are able to obtain from state governments and the level of reported funding. Joe Comprix, chair of the Martin J. Whitman School of…
Whitman’s Commitment to Building and Supporting the Faculty of the Future
Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently committed nearly one million dollars to an intramural grant initiative, providing seed funding for one-and two-year research programs in core areas that will enhance the school’s scholarly impact and reputation. Those…
Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society Explores Macro-Level Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship doesn’t happen in a vacuum. That’s the idea fueling the work of Maria Minniti, Louis A. Bantle Chair in Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, and her team at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society…
Leading Researcher Focuses on Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
Johan Wiklund, the Al Berg Endowed Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has been studying entrepreneurship as it relates to mental health and well-being. He recently completed his appointment as a Fulbright…
Extending Entrepreneurship Research into New Frontiers
“We are asking the relevant and challenging questions that people don’t even know they should be asking. We’re driving the bus in discussions on a number of important topics,” said Alexander McKelvie, professor and chair of the entrepreneurship and emerging…
Research Explores Impacts of Consumer Attitude on GMO Food Labelling and Pricing
With Genetically Modified (GM) food increasing in diversity and volume, these products have become a growing topic of interest for policymakers and consumers. The Martin J. Whitman School of Management‘s Rong Li, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Amiya Basu,…
David Lucas Testifies Before U.S. Congress to Address Homelessness in America
David Lucas, a postdoctoral research fellow with the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, offered a testimony before U.S. Congress during a hearing entitled, “Homeless in America: Examining the Crisis and Solutions…
Study is One of First to Examine Effectiveness of Native Advertising
There is now research to prove a correlation between the serial position of a native advertisement and the ad’s effectiveness. This study is among the first to examine native ads in this way. Serial position is a term used to…
69th Annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program Features Top Supply Chain Scholar
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, hosted its annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program Oct. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Marvin and Helaine Lender…
Narcissistic Leaders Alienate Their Employees, Threaten Their Self-Esteem
Having a narcissistic leader can frustrate and demotivate employees, but can their demeaning and self-interested tendencies be controlled? A new study finds that narcissistic leaders can deviate from their trait tendencies to achieve their goals, challenging the idea that narcissists…
Study Reveals How Human Nature Affects A Firm’s Approach to Risk Management
Managers who avoid risk tend to seek out firms that engage in risk management, according to a first-of-its-kind study that examined the “human element” in corporate risk management. What’s more, hedging happens even more when managers are compensated by equity…