Research Highlights
Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has been ranked No. 6 in the world in the 2025 TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings, putting Baylor among the most productive universities globally in entrepreneurship research.
Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business hosted the third annual HSB Research Symposium on Friday, April 4. The focus of the event centered on effective research publishing and the use of AI in research.
PsyPost: This article centered on a recent study by James Roberts, PhD, the Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing, and Meredith David, associate professor of Marketing, quotes Roberts extensively to explore the results of their research which finds that social media is associated with a rise in loneliness.
Stanford database features 43 current or retired Baylor faculty and postdoctoral researchers on prestigious most-cited list.
The Last Show Podcast: Mentioned in this podcast about several timely subjects is research by professor of Marketing James A. Roberts.
PsyPost: Marketing professors James A. Roberts and Meredith E. David are quoted about their latest social media study that sheds light on the motivations behind social media use among self-centered individuals, who turn to social media more out of a fear of missing out (FOMO) rather than a desire to reinforce their self-importance.
Phys.org: Allison Alford, clinical associate professor of Business Communication, is quoted about her new research on “daughtering” during the pandemic and how social upheavals can both challenge and reinforce the essential work that daughters do in their families.
Zachary Ward discusses intergenerational mobility, how research has historically viewed the topic and where he hopes his study will position it moving forward.
NPR: James Roberts, The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing at Baylor and a noted smartphone addiction researcher, was interviewed by Northwestern University journalism student Brandon Kondritz for his entry in the NPR College Podcast Challenge.
Love to Know (Yahoo!): This article about cellphone usage and behavior references a study by marketing professors James Roberts and Meredith David.
At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, the concept of servant leadership is central to training MBA students to make a positive impact on the world around them. Following the example of Jesus, the ultimate servant leader, requires students to think intentionally and counterculturally about how they approach leadership.
Huffington Post: This article about phubbing (phone snubbing) and parallel scrolling (when couples are phone snubbing each other) cites 2017 research led by consumer behavior researchers and Marketing professors James A. Roberts and Meredith E. David who found that 70% of participants said that cellphones “sometimes,” “often,” “very often” or “all the time” interfered in their interactions with their partners.
Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) hosted the second annual HSB Research Symposium on Friday, April 5. The event featured discussions on impactful research, undergraduate research assistants and topical issues facing faculty at HSB.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) honored the 2024 recipients of the HSB Faculty Awards on Friday, April 5. Awards are given to faculty members who excelled in the categories of teaching, service and scholarship.
The New York Times: In this article about strategies to have a healthier relationship with your devices, consumer behavior expert James A. Roberts, The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing, suggests, controlling your environment instead of relying on sheer willpower alone.
The New York Times: Cited in this article is research by Marketing professor James Roberts for his research and expertise on smartphone addiction and behavioral impacts on relationships.
Purposeful research is a key initiative for the Hankamer School of Business, where a diverse stream of high-quality research provides thought leadership and a true impact in various fields.
MarketWatch: Featured in this article is research co-authored by professor of Finance Joshua Thornton on how friends influence financial well-being.
Innovative Business: Contractual incompleteness often leads to suboptimal investments and loss of value in supply-chain relationships. Finance professors Sophia Hu and Qinxi Wu discuss the use of blockchain technology to alleviate these concerns.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 4, 2024) – The United States began tracking poverty rates in the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty. Today, the U.S. Census Bureau reports two income-based measures of poverty each year: the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). However, an analysis by Baylor, Notre Dame and University of Chicago economists challenges common misconceptions about short- and long-run changes in poverty.
The New York Times: Cindy Wu, professor of human resource management, is quoted in this article about an energy challenge focusing on five science-backed ingredients for energy: rest, exercise, socializing, eating and finding enjoyment in your daily tasks. Wu talks about her research with Emily Hunter, department chair and professor of management, on how to feel more refreshed by taking better workday breaks.
Four Hankamer School of Business professors earned the Georgescu-Roegen Prize from the Southern Economic Association last month.
The Economist: Research on historic estimates of intergenerational mobility between 1850 and 1940 by Zachary Ward, associate professor of economics, is cited in this article about economists’ prognostications about the economy in 2024.
Canadian Mortgage Trends: A report from researchers with the Keller Center for Research acknowledged the importance of effective listening as it relates to empathy and trust between a mortgage broker and clients.
The Skimm: Alison Alford, clinical associate professor of business communication, is quoted in this article about the role of eldest daughters within a family unit. Alford actively researches adult daughters and their “invisible labor” in maintaining the unity of a family.
The New York Times: Cited in this article is research by department chair of management Emily Hunter and professor of management Cindy Wu who found that people feel refreshed after taking a handful of longer workday breaks or several mini breaks.
There can be a lot of anxiety when shopping this time of year, whether that be getting the right gift for a loved one or finding the best deal. Associate Professor of Marketing Ashley Otto discusses her research on consumer decision making and factors influencing a particular set of shoppers who are less likely to make a decision.
Finding Genius Podcast: Mitch Neubert, professor of Management and senior associate dean of Research and Faculty Development for the Hankamer School of Business and The Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business, shares how his faith plays into his research and teaching, as well as how faith holds a connection to resilience.
Innovative Business: In this episode, Kellen Mrkva discusses how small changes in app design might just be the reason an app is or is not adopted.
Business Review: Jessica Stillman delves into the complexities of nonverbal communication, shedding light on psychologist Jeff Beatty's research that challenges common interpretations of body language.
The HR Digest: Offering guidance to worried pregnant employees, this article references research led by Management professor Kaylee Hackney about the negative effects of perceived pregnancy discrimination on expectant parents.
Innovative Business: Finance professor Brian Kim explores how, as a business owner, you want to ensure your bills are paid and your employees are cared for. After the 2008 recession, you have made sure that you have enough savings to take any hit the market throws at you. However, is there a point where you can save too much money? Find out on this month's episode of Innovative Business!
First for Women: This article about simple, effective ways to beat burnout cites research by Management professors Emily Hunter and Cindy Wu, who studied the benefits of taking a 10-minute workday break between 10 and 11 a.m., found that such breaks help you experience less on-the-job stress, fatigue and burnout than if you wait till lunch to take your first break of the day.
KWBU (NPR): Craig Gundersen, Economics professor and The Jim and Tammy Snee Family Chair in Food Security, is an agricultural economist whose game-changing research examines the causes and effects of food insecurity. In this Baylor Connections, he examines approaches to the fight against food insecurity and shares the path that brought him to Baylor.
Phys.org: Paul Mason, associate professor of Accounting and Business Law, is a co-author on a new paper "Understanding Private Equity Funds: A Guide to Private Equity Research in Accounting" in the Journal of Financial Reporting that is intended to guide scholars through the institutional features that set private equity apart from other asset classes, and the novel research opportunities that arise from those differences.
Baylor Business Review: Brian Kim surveys how government regulation influences a corporation’s handling of their cash holdings.
Baylor Business Review: Kellen Mrkva researches how the smallest of details impact the potential of consumers adopting apps.
Baylor Business Review: Peter Klein lays the foundation for understanding the impact of ownership competency on company performance.
Baylor Business Review: Robin and Kirk Wakefield investigate the motivations and responses to identity groups on social media.
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance: This summary piece discusses the findings of published research co-authored by Finance professor Hwanki Brian Kim on whether corporations retain too much cash.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) announced the 2023 recipients of the HSB Faculty Awards this month.
A study by Michael Mowchan takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality.
Baylor Business Review: Michael Mowchan takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality.
Baylor Business Review: Claudio Alvarez identifies "relational tensions" between consumers and the brands they hold dear.
Baylor Business Review: Sara Perry studies the relationship between supervisor biases and workplace safety enforcement.
Baylor Business Review: David Dicks models the correlation between new innovation and investors’ attitudes about uncertainty.
Baylor researcher David Dicks models the correlation between new innovation and investors' attitudes about uncertainty.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) at Baylor University will launch a new podcast to promote top-tier research conducted by Hankamer faculty and students. The podcast, “Innovative Business,” will feature Business School faculty and students discussing their research on a foundational level.
Management professor Sara Perry discusses her recent research on the challenges for remote workers looking for a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.
Baylor Business Review: Ashley Otto explores how exposure to multiple brands makes consumers' purchasing choices easier.
