Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
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 Samantha Rullán, EMI Assistant Director Governments and business leaders are increasingly aware of the role that innovation plays in economic growth, development and competitiveness. There […]
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 Western culture. by Hye Jung Yoon, Johnson, Cornell University Social hierarchies are pervasive across societies and cultures. Status represents a primary dimension of social hierarchies, […]
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.
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 than 50 students and faculty were present during the event organized by BRASA Cornell in partnership with the Emerging Markets Institute, the III Brazilian Conference: […]
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 of the biggest challenges facing Beijing today. SOEs play an outsize role in the country’s economy, even though they are a major source of corruption […]
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.
The importance of employee engagement: Transforming the strategy for a new era
Kelly McGuire speaks with Michele Sarkisian, CHR fellow, about how hospitality companies can look at employee engagement in a new way.
New research reveals three customer service tips for using tabletop technology
What do restaurant patrons think of tabletop technology? According to one new study, customers are also embracing these technological changes.
Social Impact Bond in Emerging Markets: Funding Chinese Migrant Workers’ Children Digital Education
With budgets tightening worldwide, there is a need to channel limited government and international organization funding towards high-quality developmental projects. A new type of investment vehicle, social impact bond, carries the promise of bringing private capital to achieve important social objectives. Social impact bond is a contractual agreement where government (or international organization) promises to […]