Recent Research Online offers a glimpse at the most relevant academic thinking about business and management. It cuts straight to the bottom line, allowing busy executives and decision makers to stay informed.

Recent Research Archives by Year:

2008 | 2009

Recent Updates:

July 2, 2009 In Search of the Ideal Supply Chain By weighing the advantages of pricing discounts against the costs of a supplier failure, companies can determine how many suppliers they need.

June 25, 2009 Rethinking the Software Development Cycle By embracing the principles of lean manufacturing, Wipro Technologies learned how best to complete software projects.

June 18, 2009 The Importance of Being Trusting Employees who feel trusted by their managers are more productive than those who do not.

June 11, 2009 China’s Path to Success In just a few decades, Chinese companies have evolved into international conglomerates capable of competing at the highest levels.

June 4, 2009 Motivating Far-flung Teams Inspirational leaders can foster commitment and enthusiasm among employees who are spread across the globe.

May 28, 2009 A Guide to Building Corporate Social Responsibility Want to increase social value and your bottom line? Here’s what your company will need to know.

May 21, 2009 Benefiting from the Wisdom of Crowds Why people contribute to collaborative projects and what companies stand to gain from understanding their motivations.

May 14, 2009 The Domestic Benefits of Overseas Investment Investing abroad can lead to an increase in domestic spending on R&D and salaries.

May 7, 2009 The Limitations of Videoconferencing Videoconferencing technology can affect the way employees interpret information and make judgments.

April 30, 2009 Gender Inequality: How False Perceptions Affect Promotions Assumptions about family and work conflicts can reduce the likelihood of advancement for women in the workplace.