Faculty Research News

Wartime economics

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The Tippie College of Business is helping a Ukrainian economist continue his research during the country's war with Russia.

What can employees who left their jobs as part of the Great Resignation expect if they return to their old jobs? Chad Van Iddekinge studies these so-called boomerang employees and says employees and employers can largely expect more of the same.

Helping nurses cope when patients bring them down

Friday, February 10, 2023

Nurses work for the good of society, and a new study from the University of Iowa finds they are more likely to feel better about their jobs when hospitals remind them of that, according to a new study from the Tippie College of Business.

Why shareholder lawsuits are bad news for competitors

Friday, February 3, 2023

When a company is sued by shareholders, other companies in the same industry often see a drop in their own stock price and start to behave more transparently, presumably to avoid similar lawsuits.

Faculty recognized for research impact

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A number of Tippie faculty were recognized in a recent study published by Stanford University as among the top 100,000 most impactful scientific researchers in their fields.

Nahrgang appointed SIOP fellow

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Jennifer Nahrgang, professor of management and entrepreneurship, has been elected a fellow in the Society of Industrial Organization and Psychology (SIOP).

Burer honored for long-term impact of paper

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Sam Burer, professor of business analytics, received the inaugural Activity Group on Optimization Test of Time Award from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

5 thoughts on business leadership, corporate social responsibility

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Emily Barske | Des Moines Business Record

While visiting the University of Iowa for the Des Moines Business Record's Fearless initiative, Editor Emily Barske sat down with Tippie Associate Professor Beth Livingston. Here are a few takeaways for business leaders related to management strategy from that interview.

Do nice guys always finish last in the workplace? A University of Iowa study has an answer

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Kate Perez | Iowa City Press-Citizen

A University of Iowa researcher set out to discover whether the old adage is true, that "nice guys finish last." Her finding, after years of research? Niceness can actually help put someone ahead in the workplace.

Want a part-time job? Here's why Corporate America won't hire you

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Rebecca Knight | Business Insider

Working part-time would give workers more flexibility, but many employers are reluctant to offer it. Jennifer Nahrgang, professor of management and entrepreneurship, says too many organizations see part-timers as not fully committed. “It’s not necessarily fair and it’s not right, but there’s a stigma,” she says.

Report shows Iowans are suffering badly from low wages

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Samantha Bielema | The Daily Iowan

A Common Good report found that multiple types of working Iowa households are struggling to make ends meet. The most basic budget is not attainable for some in the state because of low wages and high living expenses.

Burnout is bad for business

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Charity Nebbe and Matthew Alvarez | Iowa Public Radio

Burnout is bad for individuals and for the companies they work for and it seems to be at an all-time high right now. In this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with Tippie researchers to learn about burnout, some of the organizational problems that lead to burnout and how organizations can do better.

UI accounting doctoral student wins $25K Deloitte Foundation Fellowship

Friday, April 1, 2022

The Deloitte Foundation has awarded Cory Hinds, a University of Iowa accounting Ph.D. candidate, a 2022 Doctoral Fellowship in Accounting.

Shining a light into a dark market

Sunday, March 13, 2022

By Tom Snee

Foreign exchange is the largest financial market in the world, trading close to $7 trillion every day. That’s more than every other market combined, including stocks, bonds, commodities, metals, and oil. Yet few know much about how it works. Tippie’s Petra Sinagl aims to change that.

Nahrgang studies show side gigs help full-time jobs

Thursday, February 17, 2022

KCRG

Studies by Jennifer Nahrgang show that people who have a side hustle--or second job that they work because they're interested in it--often perform better at their main job.

Colbert receives Board of Regents faculty excellence honor

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Amy Colbert, professor of management & entrepreneurship, was one of six UI faculty who were honored by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, for their exceptional contributions and sustained record of excellence.

It’s not what you said, it’s the way that you said it

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Jeff Cossette | IR Magazine , It’s not what you said, it’s the way that you said it

Investors and analysts can glean information from tone of voice and what’s left unsaid, according to Jeff Cossette's latest roundup of the academic literature, including research from Tippie's Scott Asay and Michael Durney.

Tippie expert: spark dialogues, not debates this holiday season

Monday, December 20, 2021

Valeree Dunn | KGAN, Local expert: spark dialogues, not debates this holiday season

Relationship expert Michele Williams is urging families to start having conversations about your get-togethers now to avoid in-fighting over the holidays. She says the key is to make sure those discussions are dialogues—not debates.

The power of touch is no joke—even if it’s through a screen

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Andrea Luangrath, The power of touch is no joke—even if it’s through a screen

Digital ads showing someone’s hand touching a product had higher engagement and were seen as more valuable by consumers.

Consumers value a product viewed online more if they see it being virtually touched

Monday, December 6, 2021

Andrea Luangrath, Consumers value a product viewed online more if they see it being virtually touched

Consumers who see a product on sale being virtually touched are more engaged and willing to pay more than if the item is displayed on its own, according to a recent research paper by Tippie's Andrea Luangrath.

What makes Spotify's Wrapped such a popular end-of-year tradition? FOMO

Monday, December 6, 2021

Nina Mandell | USA Today, What makes Spotify's Wrapped such a popular end-of-year tradition? FOMO

This week marked what has been an increasingly high-profile tradition for Spotify users: Wrapped release day. It was a trending topic on social media as everyone revealed the new social cards showing off listening choices of the past year. No matter how weird or—let's be honest a little embarrassing—they were. So why do so many people do it?

Where's My Stuff? Understanding global supply chain disruptions

Friday, December 3, 2021

By Emily Halonen Bratcher

Back in spring 2020, consumers had trouble finding toilet paper and hand sanitizer while trampolines and exercise equipment became scarce. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, some of the shortages of supplies and delays on certain goods seemed reasonable. But now, nearly two years into the pandemic, there is still lag time on getting everything from new cars to new furniture.

UI research finds employees less likely to work with politically-opposed companies

Monday, November 29, 2021

Ryan Hansen | The Daily Iowan, UI research finds employees less likely to work with politically-opposed companies

New research from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business' Chad Van Iddekinge shows prospective employees’ political beliefs factor into their job applications, including a reluctance to work with companies who have different political opinions from their own.

New research shows side hustles can boost full-time job performance

Monday, November 29, 2021

Ryan Hansen | The Daily Iowan, New research shows side hustles can boost full-time job performance

The study, co-authored by a University of Iowa professor, finds those engaging in gig work on the side such as Uber, Airbnb, or Etsy are likely to see a positive increase in performance at their full-time jobs.

Black Friday shoppers may see higher prices and emptier shelves this year

Monday, November 29, 2021

Kassidy Arena | Iowa Public Radio, Black Friday shoppers may see higher prices and emptier shelves this year

Black Friday may not have as many saving opportunities as in years past, according to University of Iowa Tippie College of Business professor Jennifer Blackhurst.