Study finds moral costs in over-pricing for essentials
A study led by UC Riverside School of Business professor Margaret C. Campbell found that when companies hike prices on essentials like food, medicine, or medical devices, the financial rewards may be immediate—but the reputational damage may linger and ultimately cost more in the long run.
Private equity takes airports to new heights
Equity investors improved airport operating and customer service, finds a global study that spanned two decades and four continents.
Nostalgia is an asset in company acquisitions
A study by UCR School of Business scholars found that nostalgia serves as a comforting and stabilizing force during company acquisition periods when employees feel vulnerable, fear losing their jobs, status, or advancement opportunities, and are thus inclined to send out résumés.
Campus shatters previous fall admissions record
UC Riverside admitted a total of 71,069 first-year and transfer students for fall 2025, a new record. It far exceeded the previous record of 51,345, set last year. "Offering admission to more students this year reflects our deep commitment to expanding opportunities for students who aspire to attend a world-class...
Is it good to know how much your co-workers make?
Many companies keep employee pay shrouded in secrecy while other employers make such information known to their workers. So, what are the impacts of compensation transparency? A study led by UC Riverside School of Business professor Boris Maciejovsky published in the Journal of Business Ethics found that revealing employee pay...
New method predicts optimal prices in uncertain times
Setting the right price for goods or services is essential for just about any business. Prices that are too low can reduce profits. Prices that are too high can drive away customers and lead to losses. Artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning models can help businesses find the elusive sweet spot...
Industry experience pays off in corporate audits, study finds
Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company’s industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, while auditors who “low-ball” their fees to compensate for a lack of experience by hiking their fees in subsequent years and produce lower-quality audits, a new study has...
Manliness concerns impede forgiveness of coworkers
The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker for a transgression such as missing an important meeting, a study led by UCR business professor Michael Haselhuhn has found. What’s more, such men are also more likely seek revenge or avoid the transgressor...
Moderate goals let workers adapt to turbulent marketplaces
Challenging performance goals for employees work well when the marketplace is stable, but moderate goals are more effective when workers need to adapt to turbulent times, UCR business school study finds.