Management expert maps brain signatures of ‘bad’ bosses

Many of us have a boss horror story. If we’re lucky, we also have a story about the best boss ever. In an article by ASU Now, Professor of Management David Waldman observed the brain activity of 104 people who were military or business leaders to learn what’s going on inside their heads that would make them think and behave the way they do.

How anxiety affects CEO decision making

In a Harvard Business Review article, Professor of Management Luis Gomez-Mejia and his research team reported on the impact of anxiety on decision-making.

When the boss leaves, should I stay, or should I go?

When good leaders leave for new opportunities, they might walk out the door with more than best wishes and the last slices of farewell cake. Some subordinates might follow the leader to his or her new venture. How can companies prevent one leader’s departure from turning into a full-fledged flight?

Why you need to avoid the office bully

When new employees come on board, the boss wants them to identify with co-workers so they form a strong team. But new research by Professor of Management Blake Ashforth has found that personal identification in the office isn’t always positive, especially if the team includes an office bully.

Do aggressive goals drive unethical behavior?

Research on goal setting and pay for performance can inspire not only higher performance, but higher malfeasance. And thinking “outside of the box” can cause trouble when misapplied. Even the smallest moral transgressions can evolve into problems of significant size.