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In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business professor doesn’t have night vision cameras or ultrasensitive recording equipment, he’s found a bunch of ghosts — including several here at BYU.
Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. BYU researchers and their colleagues have figured out at least one way to change that.
Management professor Peter Madsen has always loved learning. With a 2-million-dollar NSF grant, Madsen is researching train traffic controllers’ use of algorithms.
Study reveals racial bias, discrimination in financial services, but also identifies actions minority small business owners can take
Those who feel unappreciated engage in unhealthy recovery behaviors
When work meetings shifted online this spring, some may have noticed new leaders on their teams. According to recent research from BYU, members of virtual teams identify leaders in different ways compared to members of in-person teams.
A new study from researchers at BYU reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the the best — and worst — ways to cope with such feelings.
Many business schools are not teaching MBAs to create new businesses, according to two of BYU's innovation gurus.
Eating free samples at big box stores like Costco has become a weekend tradition for many shoppers. But just how effective are free samples when it comes to actually attracting purchases and loyalty?
Ever tried to sell something you've owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no one is willing to pony up what you're asking?
New research finds the type of sensory experience an advertisement conjures up in our mind taste and touch vs. sight and sound has a fascinating effect on when we make purchases.
When a person types “Mercedes” into a Google search bar, does it mean they are likely to buy one, or does it simply mean they want to print off photos and hang them on the wall?
New doctor's orders: No earbuds, no music, and no watching TV while eating.
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.
BYU assistant professor Ryan Elder's research found that people react significantly faster to warning signs that depict greater movement.
A BYU business professor reveals that discrimination is still tainting the American Dream for minorities.
Warning Instagrammers: Marriott School research suggests you might want to stop taking so many pictures of your food.
A study by Marriott School professors found that tottering consumers were more likely to select budget-friendly items.
New research is tweaking an old competitive workplace adage: It's not just who you know, but what you believe in.
Study Measures Impact of Cronyism in Malaysia
The National Communication Association honored a Brigham Young University business communications professor with a five-year Best Paper award at the association’s 88th annual convention in New Orleans.
Setting a price limit when shopping often backfires, says new research from BYU and Emory marketing professors.
What do you do when your company is comfortably selling a product, and then suddenly a competitor offers a similar one for free?