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 Walton research finds that people interpret common survey response categories differently than analysts may assume, raising questions about how organizations measure and predict behavioral intentions.
09/01/2026 | By Andy Brownback
New research suggests that investors respond differently when companies pair transparent discussions of supply chain risks with credible efforts to manage them.
08/25/2026 | By Christian Hofer
New research suggests that strategic sonic branding may help organizations build trust, strengthen customer relationships, and connect with consumers in an increasingly brand-agnostic marketplace.
08/18/2026 | By Steven W. Kopp
New research suggests that self-awareness and the ability to positively influence others may play a larger role in software team performance and knowledge sharing than emotional self-control alone.
08/11/2026 | By Rajiv Sabherwal
New research from Walton College suggests political uncertainty may increase demand for skilled workers by encouraging innovation investment and shifting hiring activity to nearby states with more stable policy environments.
08/04/2026 | By Andrew Yizhou Liu
