Centers & Institutes

Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

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Johnson School

Long-distance collaboration: Some keys to more productive teams

Recent Cornell research suggests that smaller groups accomplish more because fewer connections allow members to interact more frequently and intimately.

The New Food Entrepreneurs

The New Food Entrepreneurs

At these startups, pursuit of profit pairs well with good nutrition, delicious flavor, and a healthy respect for the environment.

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The Impact of Entrepreneurship and Interorganizational Networks on Global Innovations Development: The Evidence of Foreign Subsidiaries Operating in the Country

Throughout the last decade, the focus of international business studies guided by the theory of networks has highlighted the role of integration of subsidiaries in the host country business networks […]

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A review of the Mexican National Innovation System

Innovations are emerging from a country that is experiencing important social and political problems. by Lourdes Casanova, Senior Lecturer of Management and Academic Director of the Emerging Markets Institute and […]

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Competence and motivation

Those who sacrifice their self-interests for collective goals would gain status from others more effectively in Asian cultures, which emphasized more team-oriented atmosphere and appreciate group harmony more than the […]

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Johnson School

Free for guests, but not for hotels: How to pick the right amenities for your property

A new study shows that companies must take a close look at the return on investment from each “free” product or service before deciding to offer it.

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Discussing Brazil’s current political and economic crisis at Cornell

III Brazilian Conference: Is Brazil’s Democracy in Crisis? organized by BRASA Cornell in partnership with the Emerging Markets Institute by Samantha Rullán, EMI Assistant Director (06/28/2016) On April 25th, 2016 more […]

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Ownership Is Key to Fixing China’s SOEs — Eswar Prasad

Increasing competition and private ownership would help spur the changes needed to reform the country’s state-owned enterprises. By Eswar Prasad via The Wall Street Journal China’s state-owned enterprises remain one […]

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Here’s what online hotel shoppers are looking for…and at

Stephani Robson’s research shows company-generated information can influence booking decisions as much as user-generated content, like reviews.