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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ESG pressure takes center stage at the 2021 Emerging Markets Institute conference

Emerging markets are making progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts but also face hurdles, including metrics and governance.

Research says that food can sometimes be a distraction
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Presence of food may decrease enjoyment of customer experiences, study

Research by Associate Professor Emily Garbinsky presents a lesson for marketers: food and experiences don’t mix.

Donating blood or plasma
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Left, right agree selling bodies is wrong – but reasons differ

Both liberals and conservatives consider bodily markets morally wrong, but they do so for different reasons, according to new research.

Watching videos on your devices
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Pictures, videos can send viewers down a ‘rabbit hole’

How many cat videos can you watch in one sitting? Associate Professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, says they’re like potato chips: You can’t consume just one.

The gears of a watch
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Structured management protocols help firms thrive

Companies with highly structured management practices attract, keep top workers, and those with structured operations attract top-flight managers.

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The future of money

Professor Eswar Prasad examines the implications of the rise of digital currencies in newest book.

Online reviews, happy, satisfied, unhappy
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Driving more accurate reviews in hospitality

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

chess pieces on a board
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Lateral moves may ultimately benefit career trajectory, study

Professor Michael Waldman has found important links between lateral job moves in relation to promotions, wage dynamics, and education.

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Meet Jinhua Zhao, Dyson’s new dean

Dean Zhao believes Dyson is positioned to push the frontiers of business education to address 21st century challenges. Learn why and more in this Q&A.