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April 17, 2019
David Mayer was recently interviewed by a Phoenix, AZ-based NPR station, KJZZ. The interview is titled “Are Rich People Less Likely To Be Ethical?” The discussion focuses on topics of unethical behavior by the wealthy and powerful, in comparison to lower income people. In addition status as an underlying motivator is examined. Mayer is part […]
April 8, 2019
Efforts at the Ross School of Business to promote diversity and inclusion were recently highlighted by U.S. News & World Report in an article about MBA programs increasing recruitment of women and minorities, and diversifying faculty. The U.S. News article, titled “What to consider about business school diversity before applying,” mentions how Ross introduces the […]
April 4, 2019
Research by Professor David Mayer finds when leadership does the right thing, employees are less likely to rationalize bad behavior. Business researchers have noted that when an organization’s leaders behave in an ethical manner, their employees follow suit. What’s never been clear is why that happens: Is it simple imitation? Fear of being caught? Or […]
March 29, 2019
The University of Michigan Athletic Department and the Executive Education program at Michigan Ross have teamed up to produce a new podcast, “Beyond the Wins and Losses.” Each Thursday for the next eight weeks, host Bruce Madej, senior advisor to U-M Athletics Director Warde Manuel, will be joined by industry experts such as Kim Cameron, […]
March 29, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer’s energy management research was cited in a Coshocton Tribune article titled, “Reduce stress by managing energy over time.” The article explains the four parts of energy (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and how people can improve them. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration, professor of management […]
March 26, 2019
Julia Lee’s co-authored research on commutes was featured in the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge article, “Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive.” The article explores the link between commutes and job satisfaction and, ultimately, employee turnover. The content is based on a working paper written by Lee, Jon Jachimowicz, Bradley Staats, Jochen […]
March 22, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer was quoted in a Financial Times article titled, “Flexible working’s unforeseen tensions.” The article explores the practical application of “remote work and fluid hours,” especially for women who more often manage home (i.e., family) care. In the article, Spreitzer helps to identify one unintended obstacle in offering a flexible work environment: an existing […]
March 22, 2019
On the heels of a powerful and inclusive set of events for the annual Diversity Week at Michigan Ross, students planned the first-ever Wellness Week at Michigan Ross — a suite of events and initiatives focused on helping students build healthy and balanced lives. Organized by The Comfort Zone, a new, student-developed well-being community at Ross, programming was designed to […]
March 20, 2019
“Why rich parents are more likely to be unethical,” an article that David M. Mayer wrote for The Conversation, has been republished by regional and national media outlets. In the aftermath of the recent college admissions scam, Mayer used his background in psychology to help explain why wealthy individuals behave unethically. He walks readers through […]
March 20, 2019
Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Associate Edward C. Chang has been awarded the Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA). As described by the APA, the “award honors psychologists who have made remarkable contributions to the understanding of human diversity and whose contributions have significant […]
March 18, 2019
Professor Gretchen Spreitzer shares some nuggets from recent research on the changing workplace. The world of work continues to evolve, and Michigan Ross Professor and Center for Positive Organizations Core Faculty Member Gretchen Spreitzer keeps a close eye on the changes. She has studied three global trends in particular: the nature of work contracts, shifting […]
March 18, 2019
Laura Morgan Roberts wrote (along with co-author Zuhairah Washington) a Harvard Business Review article titled, “Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That.” The article cites findings from a “Women in the Workplace” report that in 2018 only 4% of C-Level positions were held by women of color. There […]