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"Same Data, Different Findings"
August 24, 2021 | AACSB Blog
Research findings are influenced by the scholar’s analytical approach, finds Martin Schweinsberg, assistant professor of organizational behavior at ESMT Berlin, in his latest research.
"Dunkle Wolken über Chinas Wirtschaft"
August 19, 2021 | Handelsblatt
Beijing's recent interventions in the high-tech sector show: The model of state capitalism also has dark sides, says Jörg Rocholl, president at ESMT Berlin.
"Top 10 Executive Courses in Psychology"
August 18, 2021 | Executive Courses
The "Leading with Psychological Intelligence" program at ESMT Berlin is listed as one of the top 10 executive courses in psychology.
David Ronayne's research now published in International Economic Review
August 16, 2021 | ESMT News
The paper "Price Comparison Websites" by David Ronayne, assistant professor of economics at ESMT Berlin, has been published in the International Economic Review. The paper investigates how price comparison websites (PCWs) work, and whether they benefit consumers as many assume.
PCWs are thought to benefit consumers by increasing competitive pricing pressure on firms while allowing consumers to compare options. However, these websites charge firms for sales which feeds back into raised prices. David’s research shows that PCWs can increase the prices for all consumers, including even those who do not use them.
"Could random selection in recruitment improve workforce diversity?"
August 12, 2021 | HR Magazine
Most workplaces widely advocate for the benefits of diversity. But, simply recruiting what’s considered a diverse workforce will not necessarily improve performance – it’s just not that simple, says Chengwei Liu, associate professor at ESMT Beriln.
"Die geheimen Meinungsmacher"
August 9, 2021 | Das Erste
Sandro Gaycken was quoted by Das Erste in a documentary about misinformation and cybersecurity, and how the former can become potentially dangerous for Germany’s government.
"How My MBA Fellowship Prepared Me For The Start-Up Scene"
August 9, 2021 | QS TopMBA
As part of the MBA program at ESMT Berlin, graduates can participate in the Responsible Leaders Fellowship which involves gaining real-world business experience. Beverly Dodard-Guillaume talks about her experiences at the Huru Foundation in Kenya.
New paper by Eric Quintane accepted for publication
August 5, 2021 | ESMT News
The paper “Protecting Their Turf: When and Why Supervisors Undermine Employee Boundary Spanning”, co-written by ESMT's professor Eric Quintane, has recently been accepted and will be published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
While seeking advice outside of one’s supervisor zone of influence can provide benefits in terms of problem-solving, creativity, or more generally institutional knowledge, this article demonstrates that some supervisors may react negatively and engage in undermining behavior. Importantly, the article shows that when employees seek advice from the supervisor him- or herself, it reduced the likelihood of a negative reaction. The researchers discuss how these insights contribute to boundary-spanning literature, territoriality theory, and leadership literature.