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When it comes to flight safety, U.S. airlines are pretty good at learning from accidents. But new research shows airlines should be learning more from accidents that never happen.
The national publication highlighted research by David Benson and Jim Brau on how firms cover up policies investors won't like.
Around the world in thirty days? Carolee Corbett checked that one off her bucketlist.
Once the lifeblood of campfires and living rooms, stories are redefining global communication, according to recent Marriott School research.
The Marriott School's Tom Foster has been appointed the new editor of the Quality Management Journal.
John Bingham doesn’t believe in balance.
You’re on the web, responding to an email or watching a YouTube video, when a message pops up on your browser. Do you read it, or do you close the window and get back to what you were doing?
Twenty million—that’s how many people read the Wall Street Journal every month and potentially how many sets of eyes saw a recent article highlighting the research of finance professor Jim Brau. What’s more impressive: this isn’t the first time.
When you think of the nation’s most prestigious business programs Harvard, Wharton, or Stanford come to mind. It’s time to add the Marriott School to that list. In the past five years, only faculty from two of these universities published more articles in Harvard Business Review (HBR) than those from Brigham Young University; BYU tied with MIT for third.
Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, there are still some who hope for ice instead of an early spring.
New doctor's orders: No earbuds, no music, and no watching TV while eating.
Jessi Valentine’s spirit animal is a chameleon.
Rex Facer, an MPA professor with an international reputation as an expert in human resources and public management, was awarded the 2015 Senator Peter B. Boorsma Award for his commitment and passion in public administration.
Stephen Liddle, academic director of the Kevin and Debra Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and professor of information systems, spoke on learning and agency.
School of Accountancy professor Douglas Prawitt headlined this year's honorees at the annual school luncheon.
Couples that play together stay together
Ever rubbed shoulders with a famous author? You probably have.
New research from Marriott School professors Kristen DeTienne, Bruce Money and Katie Liljenquist turns the system of customer feedback surveys on its head.
Oh, general education classes.
“Career goals are worthless.”
After growing up in Kingsburg, California, new BYU School of Accountancy professor Melissa Western completed her undergraduate studies in neighboring Fresno. She wasn’t sure what she wanted to major in, but many of her track teammates were business students. They encouraged her to try out an accounting class, which she did—and she fell in love.
The School of Accountancy's Douglas Prawitt has been honored by the American Accounting Association for his work in the classroom.
Department of Recreation Management professor elected for his leadership and participation in professional organizations, contribution to research and scholarly literature, and long-term engagement in the leisure science profession.
Software developers listen up: if you want people to pay attention to your security warnings on their computers or mobile devices, you need to make them pop up at better times.