Walton College is producing research that shapes how business is taught, practiced, and understood. Our faculty, PhD researchers, and undergraduate collaborators cover work that spans every discipline we teach, and through Research Insights we make that scholarship accessible to practitioners, partners, and the public.
New research examines when negative feedback may undermine employee effectiveness and how managers can give employees a clearer path toward performance improvement.
10/13/2026 | By Christopher C. Rosen
New Walton College research suggests negative news about peer audit firms can heighten reputational pressure, increase auditor attention and help limit the spread of low-quality audits.
10/06/2026 | By Caleb Rawson & Stephen Rowe
New research suggests delivery platforms can improve gig-driver engagement by designing more attractive tasks instead of relying exclusively on higher compensation.
09/29/2026 | By Brian Fugate
New Walton research finds that tighter credit following bank stress tests can temporarily reduce private-company hiring, especially for jobs not requiring a college degree.
09/22/2026 | By Raja Kali & Andrew Yizhou Liu
New Walton College research explains why IT disruptions can persist after systems recover and how leaders can better prepare their organizations for full business recovery.
09/15/2026 | By Varun Grover
