When employers and the courts consistently keep promises, workers keep the economy on an even keel. Based on the research of William Fuchs In good economic times, workers trust their employer will pay them. …

Long-time faculty member will take the reins of the department that oversees the nation’s No. 1-ranked accounting programs. — Steven Kachelmeier has been named chair of The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business Department of Accounting, effective Sept. 1. Kachelmeier joined the McCombs faculty directly after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1988. He holds the Randal B. …

McCombs is No. 6 in the U.S. for programs customized to meet company needs. — McCombs Texas Executive Education is ranked No. 6 in the nation in Financial Times’ survey of customized executive education programs. The top three contenders in the annual global ranking were HEC Paris, Duke Corporate Education, and IESE in Spain. International programs are heavily represented with all Financial Times business school…

Shifting member influence benefits diverse teams’ problem solving, but not among homogeneous groups, according to new research. — Based on the research of Steven Gray Some groups of co-workers have much in common: similar academic degrees, work histories, and job skills. But for teams made up of less homogeneous workers, standard hierarchical work structures may prove less effective in producing optimal work outcomes.

A Wall Street powerhouse who now leads a global think tank, Lanaya Irvin, MBA ’08, will address graduates at The University of Texas McCombs School of Business MBA Convocation, May 20, 3–5 p.m. at Gregory Gym. The event marks the first in-person convocation since 2019. “My MBA experience at UT…

New research shows marketing specialists drive growth for small businesses and early-stage ventures. — Based on the research of Stephen J. Anderson At some point, an entrepreneur can’t do everything necessary for a growing business. As a business expands, its founder eventually doesn’t have the knowledge, skills, or time to take on every task — a limit that Stephen J. Anderson, marketing assistant professor at Texas McCombs, and David McKenzie, World Bank…

Those who lose out as chief executive often move on — and up — with another company, new research shows. — Based on the research of Eric Chan Toward the end of 2019 at The Walt Disney Co., a behind-the-scenes contest raged for its top corporate prize: succeeding Bob Iger as CEO. …

Research on scrolling with skepticism finds asking yourself key questions activates the critical thinking centers of the brain. — Based on the research of Tricia Moravec Stopping misinformation on social media involves asking ourselves a question: How do I know this news headline is true? Tricia Moravec, Texas McCombs assistant professor of information, risk, and operations management, discovered that asking people to reflect on their experiences while scrolling through…

A pair of MPA students appointed to a prestigious program by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. — Two Texas McCombs MPA students were among the students selected to participate as postgraduate technical assistants in a prestigious program sponsored by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Each year, six students are chosen for each of the organization’s summer and winter cohorts. Lindsey Hoyer, BBA ’21, MPA ’22, begins…