Branding tied to core values attracts talented work force
Companies know that finding the right people to take care of business is critical for success. But how to attract and hold onto those people? A W. P. Carey School of Business management professor has identified a new use for the branding concept: focusing on human resource management.
Toward a smarter model of performance management
Donald Trump's weekly pronouncement "You're fired!" makes for blockbuster TV ratings, but as a model for performance evaluation it leaves much to be desired. That's the opinion of W. P. Carey School of Business management professor Robert L. Cardy.
Corporate culture as a roadmap to success
Everyone knows the legendary success stories of corporate culture — Southwest Airlines comes immediately to mind — but research has not been able to pin down exactly how culture influences financial performance. Researchers at the W. P. Carey School of Business set out to find the link.
Somebody has to do it: Workers in 'dirty jobs' cope with stigma
What could an undertaker, a welfare counselor and a prostitute possibly have in common? All three are employed in occupations deemed undesirable by most people.
Who's on first? Decision-making in the midst of disaster
Experts say the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort arguably represents one of the great natural disaster recovery and redevelopment challenges in U.S. history — perhaps exceeding even the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Study links entrepreneurial success with higher education
There is a significant correlation between higher education and small-business success, according to a recent study by Behavior Research Center of Phoenix conducted in partnership with the Spirit of Enterprise Center at the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Roles, not tasks, may be key to workplace performance measurement
At the most basic level, the performance of individuals allows organizations to realize their strategic goals. But what is performance?
Executive role models crucial in building ethical workplace culture
Building an ethical culture has become increasingly important for boards and CEOs, but the task is not as simple as instituting policies and procedures. Employees are looking for consistent role models, according to a researcher at the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Workplace relationships set the tone for job performance
Your workplace relationships with co-workers as well as bosses have a huge impact on how you view the organization, and whether you perceive your work as being worthwhile.
E-tailers must win trust to gain ground over bricks and mortar
Lacking chic surroundings or cordial salespeople, e-tailers must work harder at gaining the trust, respect and ultimately loyalty of their customers.