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Decades of research on organisational behaviour have shown that it is strongly influenced by the socio-economic environments in which firms operate. Little is known, however, about how organisations…

Leaders and those in positions of power call the shots as to how resources are allocated. Past research have shown that leaders tend to behave selfishly, keeping more resources for themselves rather…

Assistant Professor and Lee Kong Chian Fellow Sterling Huang from SMU’s School of Accountancy holds a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Management from INSEAD Business School. Prior to his…

As the rate of urbanisation and technology adoption increases, our urban environments are becoming rapidly inter-connected and embedded with intelligent agents. Such agents can sense their…

The Public Cleanliness Satisfaction Survey was led by Professor Paulin Tay Straughan, Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology at the Singapore Management University to measure and track the level…

Crowdfunding, a disruptive force in the traditional finance sector, is changing how entrepreneurs finance their creative endeavours and bring products to market. It has allowed thousands of…

nvestment management has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, and is often noted for its machismo and aggressive competitiveness. So how does testosterone levels shape trading behaviour and…

Renewable energy sources – such as wind and solar power, have made it possible for us to generate electricity in more environmentally-friendly ways. With the substantial decline in the costs…

The advent of social media has seen large volumes of information generated on social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook every day. Such information presents potentially useful data for…

The advent of financial technology, or fintech, has created new opportunities, business models, products and services. Fintech innovations have disrupted the financial industry, leading to novel ways…

Sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex and intense; and by the readiness to take physical, social, legal, and…

The SMU Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insight Area of Excellence explores practical and smarter ways to make sense of data at scale, and to leverage data analytics for improved…

As computing services play an ever bigger role in our lives, the design of compelling applications require deeper insight into people’s thinking, behaviour and motivation. It would be ideal if…

Sustainable agriculture aims at growing food in an ecologically and ethically responsible manner by using practices that enhance environmental quality and natural resource base, while maintaining the…

Most people are aware of the importance of having a secure password. However, many still tend to pick simple, easy-to-crack passwords, such as their date of birth or home address. These are not…

The concept of mindfulness – the purposeful, open-minded, and present-centred attention and awareness – is moving from a largely contemplative practice to a mainstream organisational…