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Book: Process, not epiphany, is the engine of creativity

May 23, 2018 8:45 am597 views

A new book co-written by University of Illinois Gies College of Business professor Jeffrey Loewenstein aims to demystify the creative process.
Paper: Workload affects operational risk at commercial banks

May 21, 2018 8:45 am873 views

Under a low-workload scenario, bank employees tend to take performance-enhancing risks. But in a high-workload scenario, employees make more errors due to multitasking, said Yuqian Xu, a professor of business administration at the Gies College of Business at Illinois.
Expert: Legal sports gambling will have a destabilizing effect on economy, sports

May 15, 2018 12:00 pm3719 views

The decision in Murphy v. NCAA will likely usher in an era of unregulated, readily available sports gambling on smartphones, said John W. Kindt, a professor emeritus of business administration at the University of Illinois and a leading national gambling critic.
Paper: Four service features impact demand for physicians’ online bookings

May 15, 2018 8:30 am695 views

In health care, four service-quality proxies – bedside manner, diagnosis accuracy, waiting time and service time – disproportionately affect demand for patient care, said Yuqian Xu, a professor of business administration at the Gies College of Business at Illinois.
For nurses in Illinois, expectation of violence ‘a fundamental part of the job,’ study says

May 7, 2018 9:00 am1036 views

Workplace violence is an endemic problem for front-line health care workers in Illinois, says new research from U. of I. labor and employment relations professor Emily E. LB. Twarog.
How will upcoming Supreme Court case, teacher strikes affect organized labor?

Apr 25, 2018 8:00 am1393 views

A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could lead to the most significant changes in labor relations since the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, says Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at Illinois.
Paper: Surprise can be an agent of social change

Apr 3, 2018 8:30 am661 views

Surprising someone – whether it’s by a joke or via a gasp-inducing plot twist – can be a memorable experience, but a less heralded effect is that it can provide an avenue to influence people, said Jeffrey Loewenstein, a professor of business administration at the Gies College of Business at Illinois.
Paper: Changes in NFL mirror changes in modern workplace

Mar 14, 2018 9:00 am840 views

The NFL has reflected the changing dynamics of the modern U.S. workplace due to the football-workplace connection that was forged during the sport’s early years, said Daniel A. Gilbert, a professor of labor and employment relations at Illinois and an expert who studies the cultural and labor history of sports.
Would replacing food stamps with food boxes reduce hunger?

Feb 22, 2018 8:30 am1756 views

Swapping food stamps for food boxes would mean scrapping 'the most successful government program we have going today,' said U. of I. professor Craig Gundersen
Social media as good a barometer of public health attitudes as traditional phone polling

Feb 15, 2018 10:00 am992 views

Social media data can be used as an additional source of information to gauge public opinion about health issues alongside traditional data sources like phone-based polling, says new research co-written by U. of I. psychology professor Dolores Albarracin.
In impoverished communities, health care awareness as important as access, affordability

Jan 30, 2018 9:00 am1035 views

New research co-written by Gies College of Business professor Ujjal Kumar Mukherjee studies the interdependence of affordability, awareness and access for health care delivery by nonprofits in underserved countries.
Product recall decisions need balance to prevent overreacting

Jan 29, 2018 9:00 am340 views

Managing the downside risks of technology in a health care setting poses a serious challenge to firms, doctors and patients, said Ujjal Kumar Mukherjee, a professor of business administration at the Gies College of Business at Illinois.
New book tackles challenges of strategic brand management in global markets

Jan 8, 2018 9:15 am519 views

A new book co-written by U. of I. business professor and branding expert Carlos J. Torelli offers a concise, flexible and modern take on global brand management.
New book explores housewives, food and consumer protests in 20th-century America

Dec 4, 2017 9:00 am711 views

The rising cost of meat and the power of housewives to agitate for a more equitable standard of living is the focus of a new book by U. of I. labor and employment relations professor Emily E. LB. Twarog.
Scientists: Expanding Brazilian sugarcane could dent global CO2 emissions

Oct 23, 2017 9:45 am3685 views

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 5.6 percent, researchers report in the journal Nature Climate Change.
To kick-start creativity, offer money, not plaudits, study finds

Oct 4, 2017 10:15 am917 views

The best way to reward creativity is not with social-recognition awards such as plaques or other plaudits. According to published research co-written by Ravi Mehta, a professor of business administration at Illinois, it’s all about the money.
Paper: Don’t rely on mixed messages to change health behaviors

Sep 27, 2017 9:00 am632 views

Self-improvement messages to lose weight, quit smoking or eat more fruits and vegetables can fall on deaf ears if the intervention message is mixed, says new research from U. of I. psychology professor Dolores Albarracin.
Paper: Even after debunking, misinformation and ‘fake news’ persist

Sep 20, 2017 8:45 am1488 views

Even in the face of evidence to the contrary, the effects of misinformation persist and can’t be wholly erased, says a new paper co-written by U. of I. psychology professor Dolores Albarracin.
Is our flood insurance model broken?

Sep 8, 2017 8:30 am1030 views

Craig Lemoine, the director of the Financial Planning Program at the College of ACES, discusses the flood insurance market in light of Hurricane Harvey losses.
Paper: Decision to claim Social Security benefits influenced by ‘framing’

Sep 6, 2017 8:00 am980 views

Retirees are more likely to delay claiming Social Security benefits by as many as 15 months due to how the decision is “framed” to them, says a new paper co-written by Jeffrey R. Brown, the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business and dean of the College of Business at Illinois.
Should states be in the lottery business?

Sep 5, 2017 1:00 pm671 views

A major downside to record-breaking lottery jackpots is that money flows from poorer communities into the hands of one incredibly lucky person, said Craig Lemoine, the director of the Financial Planning Program at the College of ACES.
How do employers combat a resurgent white supremacy movement?

Aug 15, 2017 9:30 am1617 views

Labor and employment relations professor Michael LeRoy discusses his research about confronting a resurgent white supremacy movement.
States find rewards from high-tech investments, given time and patience

Jul 31, 2017 10:15 am382 views

State investments in high-tech development generally pay off, given time, patience and modest expections, according to a University of Illinois study.
Political ideology and social norms can play a role in donation decisions, study says

Jul 20, 2017 9:15 am1114 views

New research from U. of I. business professor and branding expert Carlos J. Torelli provides a more nuanced understanding of the role of political ideology and social norms on donation decisions.
Research suggests sexual appeals in ads don’t sell brands, products

Jun 22, 2017 10:30 am40873 views

Sexy ads stick in the memory more but don’t sell the brand or product, according to research that analyzed nearly 80 advertising studies published over three decades.
Fracturing social networks among business elites empower shareholder activism

Jun 12, 2017 10:30 am471 views

Activist investors have become increasingly successful in agitating for change in publicly held companies, and there’s little that business elites can do to rebuff their influence, says research from U. of I. labor professor Richard Benton.
Increased number of female engineers in managerial roles brings unintended consequences

Jun 5, 2017 12:45 pm2397 views

Increased female representation in the managerial ranks of engineering organizations may add another layer of sex segregation on top of the one it’s intended to mitigate, says a new paper from U. of I. labor professor M. Teresa Cardador.
Paper: State of Illinois’ middle class shrinking

May 22, 2017 9:30 am1058 views

The state of Illinois’ sizable middle class has experienced a consistent but multifaceted squeeze since roughly 1980, according to Robert Habans, a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois.
Study: Consumers see much greater risk than reward in online ads

May 18, 2017 12:00 pm702 views

The risks far outweigh the benefits for most consumers in their response to personalized online ads, and they may avoid them as a result, suggests a University of Illinois study.
Would a laptop and tablet ban enhance air travel security?

May 17, 2017 9:30 am976 views

Computer science professor Sheldon H. Jacobson discusses the proposed Department of Homeland Security ban of laptop and tablet computers in the passenger cabins of certain flights.
New book gives voice to people who grew up in poverty in India

May 10, 2017 8:45 am612 views

A new book co-written by a University of Illinois professor who studies subsistence marketplaces chronicles the daily struggles of 13 ordinary people living in India who grew up in poverty.
Paper: Nutrition label readers favor food quality over quantity

Apr 18, 2017 8:45 am1464 views

Although nutrition-label users eat roughly the same amount of food as less-discerning diners, the two groups diverge when it comes to the quality of the food they eat, says a new paper co-written by Brenna Ellison, a professor of agriculture and consumer economics at Illinois and an expert in consumer food preferences and behaviors.
Paper: Experienced auditors better at fraud detection after a simple cue

Apr 4, 2017 8:00 am777 views

A simple cue can trigger a marked increase in fraud detection among veteran auditors, says a new study co-written by business professors Jessen L. Hobson and Mark Peecher.
Online master’s degree in accountancy coming to U. of I.’s College of Business

Mar 29, 2017 8:45 am1778 views

The new iMSA degree will be for working professionals who want access to quality education from a top-three accounting program with unmatched ties to the accounting field, as well as students new to the accounting profession, said W. Brooke Elliott, the EY Distinguished Professor in Accounting at Illinois.
Study: Medicare prescription drug benefit reduced elderly mortality by more than 2 percent

Mar 9, 2017 8:45 am980 views

The implementation of Medicare’s prescription drug benefit program has reduced elderly mortality by 2.2 percent annually since 2006, says a new study by Julian Reif, a professor of finance and of economics at Illinois.
New online master’s degree in strategic brand communication to prepare future brand leaders

Jan 5, 2017 9:00 am3620 views

The online master’s degree in strategic brand communication, a unique joint program between the College of Business and College of Media, aims to prepare the strategic leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing global digital-media environment.
‘Cultural distinctiveness’ can influence consumer preferences for certain products, study says

Dec 15, 2016 9:15 am1679 views

The concept of “cultural distinctiveness” prompts consumers to fulfill a need to connect with home by favoring brands or products associated with a related cultural group, says U. of I. business professor and branding expert Carlos J. Torelli.
Paper: Credit status not a good predictor of worker productivity

Dec 15, 2016 9:15 am290 views

Credit screening as a condition of employment is a flawed practice that can result in discrimination against low-income and minority applicants, says research from Andrew Weaver, a professor of labor and employment relations at Illinois.
New book explores forces behind Chicago Teachers Union strike of 2012

Dec 14, 2016 8:45 am915 views

A new book co-written by University of Illinois labor professors Steven K. Ashby and Robert Bruno chronicles the seven-day strike by the Chicago Teachers Union in 2012.
‘Cadillac tax’ may precipitate wholesale changes to employer-provided health care insurance

Dec 12, 2016 9:00 am1262 views

Even if the Affordable Care Act is ultimately repealed, the law’s so-called “Cadillac tax” on high-cost health care plans has already affected employers’ health insurance offerings, says Richard L. Kaplan, the Peer and Sarah Pedersen Professor of Law at Illinois.
TSA could save money by waiving PreCheck fees for frequent travelers, study finds

Dec 5, 2016 8:45 am10087 views

There could be an easy way to reduce lines at the airport, increase security, and save the Transportation Security Administration money, according to a new study by University of Illinois researchers: waive the $85 fee for frequent fliers to enroll in the TSA PreCheck program, which allows pre-screened, verified travelers to go through expedited security at airports.
Paper: Corporate board ‘interlocks’ lead to managerial entrenchment

Dec 1, 2016 9:15 am602 views

The Rolodexes of the business elite help account for the surprising resilience of managerial control of publicly held corporations, leading to an entrenched management structure that comes at the expense of shareholder value, says research from U. of I. labor professor Richard Benton.
‘Nudges’ an inexpensive, effective way to increase completion of health promotion programs

Dec 1, 2016 9:15 am454 views

Keeping your message brief and simple – on the level of a gentle reminder, as opposed to constant nagging – can produce gains when trying to increase engagement with health care programs, says new research from U. of I. professor and social psychology expert Dolores Albarracin.
What’s in a name? For young Chinese consumers and foreign brands, it’s about culture mixing

Oct 3, 2016 9:15 am1435 views

Younger, more cosmopolitan Chinese consumers tend to favor brand translations that keep both the sound and the meaning of the original name, says U. of I. business professor and branding expert Carlos J. Torelli.
‘Sleeper effect’ accounts for durability of weak messages from credible sources

Sep 13, 2016 8:45 am2222 views

The least convincing arguments can reverberate in the public consciousness over time – provided they’re delivered by a credible source, says new research from U. of I. psychology professor Dolores Albarracin.
Expert: Abolish partisan elections for Illinois judges

Aug 22, 2016 9:30 am960 views

With popularly elected judges, political influence pervades and taints Illinois courts, said U. of I. legal expert Michael LeRoy.
For sensation-seekers, the color red can elicit rebelliousness, study finds

Aug 17, 2016 8:45 am476 views

The widespread use of the color red to signal danger can actually be counterproductive for certain people, says research co-written by Ravi Mehta, a professor of business administration at Illinois.
Skills gap for U.S. manufacturing workers mostly a myth, paper says

Aug 15, 2016 10:15 am3616 views

Despite the outcry from employers over the dearth of job-ready workers, three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing plants show no sign of hiring difficulties for job vacancies, says new research from Andrew Weaver, a professor of labor and employment relations at Illinois.
Paper: Strategic trade-offs in automobile design affect market-share value

Aug 3, 2016 8:45 am2046 views

Car companies can either “design for satisfaction” by investing in function and ergonomics or “design for delight” by investing in form, says new research from Raj Echambadi, a professor of business administration at Illinois.
New book explores lessons learned from the ‘bottom up’ in subsistence marketplaces

Jul 28, 2016 9:15 am851 views

A new book by Madhu Viswanathan, the Diane and Steven N. Miller Professor in Business at Illinois, explores the author’s personal journey as a scholar studying people living in poverty as well as how the impoverished function in the marketplace as consumers and entrepreneurs.

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