Transformative Research & Thought Leadership
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The deadly cost of workplace rudeness
New research reveals that rudeness in the workplace is far more than just unpleasant — it can be downright dangerous. INDIANAPOLIS — Teams from the University of Florida, Indiana University, and other universities across the U.S. and Israel recently conducted five eye-opening studies about rudeness, uncovering that even mild instances of this behavior can…… Read more »
Research shows smart utility meters drive down manufacturing costs if data is used to drive operations
INDIANAPOLIS – A new study detailing how the use of smart utility meters can improve energy efficiency in manufacturing finds that the willingness of managers to make use of the technology is a key driver in reducing energy consumption and related costs. The research serves as a proof-of-concept for using event system theory, which has historically…… Read more »
Indiana Manufacturers hope to see growth, prepare for possible 2024 recession
INDIANAPOLIS — Inflation and the corresponding high interest rates are causing the state’s manufacturing industry to shift operations and future plans, according to the findings of the “2023 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Sailing in Troubled Waters.” Conducted by Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Indianapolis and the Indiana Manufacturers…… Read more »
Research reveals subtlety is key when aiming to show gender identity support in a medical care setting
Wearing a button or pin signaling physician’s own pronouns proved to be well-received by trans and non-cisgender patients INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis shows physicians or providers who wear a pin signaling their own pronouns and don’t verbally provide or request them are more well-received by trans…… Read more »
New study: Cobots, cybersecurity, sensor technology and Internet of Things defining Indiana’s Factory of the Future
Manufacturers seek to increase production flexibility and data security, reduce production costs INDIANAPOLIS – Conexus Indiana today announced results of its annual Industry 4.0 technology adoption survey that, for the first time, shows a continuous and measurable trend in the technologies that are defining Indiana’s Factory of the Future. Conducted in collaboration with Indiana University…… Read more »
Kelley prof: Doctors should rely less on ‘mental shortcuts’ when deciding patient care
Heading back to work in the office? Not all interruptions are bad for business
A new study from the Kelley School of Business shows interruptions from coworkers can be good – if they’re conversations related to work.
Learn what you live? New research shows watching others can reduce decision bias
New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows watching and learning from others can help reduce bias and improve decision-making.