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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Nolan School

Rating Platforms Drive Sales at Tourist-Area NYC Eateries

Ratings impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by “locals.”

What's Your Story?
Johnson School

To stand out on LinkedIn, focus on journey, not achievements

In new research, Ovul Sezer, assistant professor at the Nolan Hotel School, and her co-authors, wanted to understand how people can introduce themselves on the networking platform LinkedIn with a high level of effectiveness and success.

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Nolan School

Trust in online content moderation depends on moderator

Both the type of online content moderator and the “temperature” of the harassing content influenced people’s perception of the moderation decision, new research finds.

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Johnson School

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.

2022
Dyson School

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

Online reviews, happy, satisfied, unhappy
Johnson School

Driving more accurate reviews in hospitality

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

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Johnson School

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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Johnson School

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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Johnson School

A Second Quarter Rebound: Are We There Yet?

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