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This research examines how driver ranking systems can boost or reduce fuel efficiency depending on how that feedback is delivered, indicating the importance of feedback design and delivery for logistics leaders.
02/10/2026 | By Christian Hofer & Ha Lam
NEW RESEARCH POSTS
On January 30, the Sam M. Walton College of Business’s Center for Business & Economics Research hosted the 32nd Annual Business Forecast Luncheon, where presenters discussed what may be on the horizon for the global, national, and local economies in 2026.
02/06/2026 | By Jenni Wiltz
This research investigates why many neurodiversity hiring programs struggle to produce lasting, organization-wide impact, as well as how treating these initiatives as catalysts for broader workplace change — rather than stand-alone programs — may lead to more effective and sustainable outcomes.
02/03/2026 | By Lauren Simon
This study uses the rollout of Apple's HealthKit to analyze how data-sharing participation on mobile platforms shapes app innovation, competitive dynamics, and ultimately, user demand.
01/27/2026 | By Varun Grover
RESEARCH NEWS
The research investigates how audit firms reassign and reward engagement partners after they issue adverse internal control opinions under SOX 404(b), revealing potential disincentives that may discourage accurate reporting of material weaknesses.
01/20/2026 | By Ashleigh Bakke & Stephen Rowe
This research shows that retailer-imposed purchase limits before natural disasters can unintentionally increase consumer stockpiling, highlighting how behavioral responses like anchoring can undermine well-intended supply chain policies.
01/13/2026 | By Adriana Rossiter Hofer
This research shows how subtle cues in online chat conversations can help firms distinguish high-intent buyers from casual browsers, enabling more effective real-time engagement and sales responses.
01/06/2026 | By Valerie Good
Retail media networks (RMNs) are reshaping how retailers and suppliers collaborate. This research explores what drives RMN success — from managing first-party data and reporting transparency to maintaining trust between retailers and suppliers.
12/30/2025 | By Rodney Thomas, Stephanie Thomas, Molly Rapert, Brent Williams & Andy Murray
This research analyzes whether active bond fund managers truly create value for investors or if apparent success reflects chance and market dynamics.
12/23/2025 | By Lifa Huang, Wayne Y. Lee and Craig G Rennie
This research shows how brief, intentional digital delays can enhance user decision making, strengthen cybersecurity behaviors, and improve overall performance by encouraging deeper cognitive processing.
12/16/2025 | By Kevin Harmon
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