Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Linguistic analysis of S&P 500 earnings calls shows that executive “growth talk” piques analyst curiosity and intensity, directly influencing stock ratings—though success depends heavily on aligning with market expectations and subsequent investment actions.
While some scholars see corruption as “sand in the wheels” that stifles innovation and firm performance, others argue it can “grease the wheels” by helping firms bypass bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Technology startups still lack diversity across race and gender. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal highlights an important way to support black women in founding their own startups—working as startup employees.
There’s clearly no ‘safe’ public position to take on such a visible and contentious topic, but is corporate neutrality on social issues possible?
Men continue to dominate the technology industry, with female entrepreneurs in the field continuing to pace far behind. But how are women entrepreneurs faring with other necessary resources for their firms?
While social influence is a powerful, positive force for financial markets under most circumstances, under crisis conditions, it can have unanticipated, adverse consequences.
SMS is proud to announce our partnership with The PhD Project! The PhD Project was founded upon the premise that advancements in workplace diversity could be propelled forward by increasing…
Studies have explored the importance of ties in the labor market and how connections between people affect the chances of getting hired. But what effect does hiring a connection have on the firm itself?
In today’s business landscape, there’s a noticeable trend towards inclusion in organizational strategy, referred to as open strategy. Companies are encouraging input from employees at all levels, recognizing the value…
Decades of entrepreneurship research has depicted women CEOs as poorer performers, citing statistics that female-led businesses have slower growth rates and lower profits. Many experts criticize this interpretation—arguing that growth…