BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Merger announcements often lead to concerns about whether competition will be reduced, which can lead to higher prices and reduced service quality for consumers. But a new research study co-authored by an Indiana University Kelley School of Business economist is attracting attention for highlighting important differences between two types of mergers and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Six years ago, Carvana made a startling admission, reporting in a prospectus that it might be subject to the effects of “so-called ‘fake news.’” The online car seller went on to say that while using “all available tools to defend the company,” there was little they could do to control it, “making… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Launching a rideshare app and hailing a lift to your destination may seem convenient and sometimes affordable. But you may be overlooking hidden personal costs arising from potential abuse of your private data, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence. “Apps like Uber and Lyft can quietly gather enormous amounts of personal… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Gamification is being widely adopted, engaging consumers to earn points toward a free beverage, employees to be more efficient and online learners studying another language. Although seemingly promising, the success of this online marketing technology doesn’t always lead to successful engagement with a product, service or program. Sometimes, the reason relates to… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Two accomplished retired marketing faculty at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business – Dan Smith and Rockney Walters — were honored on Sept. 26 with the Jack R. Wentworth Lifetime Impact Award. Between them, Walters and Smith had a combined 70 years of service to the Kelley School. Walters retired after… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Kelley School of Business professor George Ball will testify before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging during the hearing titled “Prescription for Trouble: Drug Safety, Supply Chains, and the Risk to Aging Americans.” The hearing will explore the threats presented by generic drug quality and supply chain issues and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Dan R. Dalton, a management professor who led the Indiana University Kelley School of Business as dean during a period of extraordinary transformation, from from 1997 to 2004, died on July 24. Below is a message from Pat Hopkins, dean and the James R. Hodge Chair of Excellence, to Kelley faculty and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – As artificial intelligence applications continue to evolve and become more integral as a tool for individuals, governments, and businesses to make decisions more quickly and efficiently, the potential for its misuse and the need for its security and privacy also grow. Sagar Samtani, associate professor of information systems and Weimer Faculty Fellow… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Clark Barwick, teaching professor of communications at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, recently received IU’s highest university-wide teaching award. IU President Pamela Whitten presented Barwick with the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. He was one of eight IU faculty members from four campuses to be recognized for their teaching and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – For the third straight year, Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business is among the top 10 business schools worldwide in terms of productivity and impact, according to the leading measure of published research contributions. The Kelley School was ranked ninth in the University of Texas at Dallas’ rankings of top research schools in… Read more »