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When Appraisers Lie
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The inaccuracies of real estate appraisers, whether accidental or purposeful, harm financial institutions, those seeking to buy properties, and even taxpayers. A study coauthored by Purdue University Professor Mike Eriksen suggests that a national database of property transactions and reported attributes should be created.
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Are ‘Best Places to Work’ and Related Rankings Good for Organizations and their Employees?
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Research touts the benefits of organizational rankings and certifications, particularly those recognizing “best employers,” “best places to work,” and the like. Yet, there are reasons to consider a more balanced view of employee-related ranking and certification effects, says Daniels School Professor Brian Dineen
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Training Reduces Burnout in Employees Who Have Little Control of When or Where They Work
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
From a best practice perspective, flexibility is valuable for fostering boundary control to help employees meet simultaneous work and home demands. However, according to a study led by Purdue University’s Ellen Ernst Kossek, the successful implementation of a work-life balance policy in organizations has been affected by two key issues.
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Data Shows Political Connections Cause Resource Misallocation
Friday, May 10, 2024
A new study by finance professors Mara Faccio and John McConnell at Purdue's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business looks at the fall of fascism in 1940s Italy and the connection between corporate interests and political power.
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