Who's Really in Charge? Locus of Control and the Integrity Gap
How we assign blame or credit for an outcome — whether on external forces or personal choices — plays a role in ethical decision making.
07/31/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
FEATURED
RESEARCH
It's Not (All) About the Money: Why Executives Switch Jobs
Geography impacts executive compensation packages more than previously believed, revealing that top talent might prioritize a desirable location over money.
07/22/2025 | By Victoria Hernandez; John Delery
Boardroom Differences Fuel IT Value Generation, Better Governance
Corporate board diversity in knowledge and expertise maximizes IT investment value generation, while demographic differences show no meaningful impact.
07/15/2025 | By Ryan Sheets; Rajiv Sabherwal
Stronger Together? How Social Networks Shape Global M&A Success
CEO networks and bilateral ties increase shareholder value in global mergers and acquisitions when paired with strong formal financial institutions.
07/08/2025 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Dobrina Jandik and Tomas Jandik
Applying Advanced Machine Learning Techniques to Healthcare Research
Walton College grad student Rafid Zaman Pranto uses the innovative approach of causal forests to analyze how people make decisions regarding healthcare.
07/01/2025 | By Meghan Perry
PERSPECTIVES
The Hidden Cost of Integrity in Systems that Reward Compliance
How do we create a workplace culture that supports integrity? Nurture an environment where speaking up is rewarded and encouraged.
06/24/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
The Quiet Damage of Conflicts of Interest: What They Erode Inside a Business
Conflicts of interest undermine cultures of integrity, harming individual and organizational performance, sustainability and reputation.
05/27/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
Good People, Bad Systems: When Performance Incentives Undermine Ethics
The road to unethical behavior is paved with good intentions, but systems that encourage values-based action can help build ethical workplace cultures.
04/22/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
Navigating Tough Choices: How to Act on Your Values
Strengthen workplace integrity with the Giving Voice to Values framework, transforming ethical principles into daily practices that shape company culture.
03/25/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
No Check Swings: Walton College Goes Big on AI and Supply Chain
Walton College's Daniel Stanton and Janeth Gabaldon discuss how their course equips students with the skills and mindset to thrive in an AI-enhanced world.
03/18/2025 | By Meghan Perry; Daniel Stanton and Janeth Gabaldon
Knowing Your Values: Stay True to Yourself
Engaging in a process in which you critically examine your personal and organizational values can help you make decisions that are both ethical and authentic.
02/25/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
Highlights from the 2025 Business Forecast Luncheon
Nobody knows just how 2025 will unfold: downside risks could sink everyone’s forecasts or events could prove these economists' forecasts (mostly) true.
02/11/2025
How Understanding Cognitive Biases Protects Us Against Deepfakes
Deepfakes are created to exploit our vulnerabilities, but understanding psychological and moral frameworks can help us critically evaluate online content.
01/28/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
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