The Benefits of Social Class Transitions, Social Robots and Socially Responsible Investing — What to Read Now
A collection from the editors of Darden Ideas to Action:
What ‘Social Class Transitioners’ Bring to the Workplace
Connecting with diverse people to improve relationships, facilitating information flow, increasing coordination and reducing conflict — people who move between socioeconomic classes can offer a special skill set.
First: Do No Harm. Second: Strategize for Stakeholders After You Do.
When the actions of a firm are perceived as harmful by stakeholders, it destroys value for all involved. How then should firms respond? Here’s a stakeholder framework for analyzing potential strategies and factors to consider.
Get on Track: The Value of Global Market Diversification
At a time when markets are increasingly isolated globally and limit opportunities to invest abroad, new research examines what investors are willing to pay to gain access to investment in foreign markets.
Race and Leadership: The Black Experience in the Workplace
Authenticity tension, lack of engagement, contested authority: How do black leaders overcome challenges and effect change? Drawn from the book she co-edited, Laura Morgan Roberts discusses the reality of the black experience.
The Rise of Social Robots: How AI Can Help Us Flourish
Not us versus them: A new generation of social robots can encourage human flourishing. Read on for insights and examples shared at the Psychology of Technology Conference co-hosted by Darden’s Batten Institute.
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Sean Martin
Donald and Lauren Morel Associate Professor of Business Administration
Martin’s work focuses on leadership, social class and ethics. His research examines how leaders develop values and beliefs from their organizational and societal contexts, and how those values influence their behaviors and experiences.
Roshni Raveendhran
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Raveendhran’s research focuses on how new technologies influence business practices, the integration of novel technologies into the workplace and how organizations can improve HR management practices to address the changing nature of work.
Laura Morgan Roberts
Frank M. Sands Associate Professor of Business Administration
Roberts is an expert in diversity, authenticity and leadership development. Her research and consulting focuses on best self, strength-based development and the science of maximizing human potential in diverse organizations and communities.
Michael J. Schill
Sponsors Professor of Business Administration
Schill’s expertise spans international corporate finance, stock market anomalies and business valuation. The author of over 30 case studies, his research investigates the post-deal returns of acquiring firms and asset-growth effects in stock returns.