Research With Impact

Part of a renowned research institution, SC Johnson College is home to innovators and experts who produce and share original knowledge. Here are some of those stories.

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Federal laws push food safety stragglers to move forward

Strengthening federal food safety laws keep producers – and those along the supply chain – from lagging behind industry standards to protect consumers.

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Use business research and expertise to start the year off right

Expert tips from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty to help you enter 2022 with your best foot forward

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Driving more accurate reviews in hospitality

Research examines the relationship between customer satisfaction and reporting motivation in online review platforms.

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Study examines if US firms are becoming more short-term oriented

Yuan Shi has found intriguing data that provides new details around the active debate among managers, investors, researchers, and policymakers.

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Lessons for managers in the exploration for breakthrough innovation

Study highlights important implications for managers who wish to encourage a more exploratory search for breakthrough innovation.

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A Second Quarter Rebound: Are We There Yet?

Are hotel prices signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels? Professor Crocker Liu weighs in.

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How much? Knowing appetizer, entrée calories impacts food choices

A study found calorie labels on menus resulted in a reduction in calories ordered, but with a catch.

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Amid competing priorities, business can be a force for good

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson draws on his storied company’s values to navigate between business pragmatism and doing good.

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Meet Andrew Karolyi, new dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Andrew Karolyi answers questions about himself as a leader, scholar, and teacher, as well as his outlook on the college and his own life in this Q&A.