Business and Society with Michigan Ross

Episode 407 — Michigan Model of Leadership with Gretchen Spreitzer, Monica Worline and Mike Barger

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:45 GMT

For business leaders, modern work often asks them to pull off a balancing act that can seem nearly impossible. Innovate while maintaining stability; drive for results while being empathic to your team. Researchers at the University of Michigan realized these aren't just frustrating contradictions—they are four essential 'gears' of management, which they named the Michigan Model of Leadership.

On this episode of Business and Society, Gretchen Spreitzer, Michigan Ross associate dean for executive and corporate relations, Monica Worline, lecturer in management and organizations, and Mike Barger, clinical assistant professor and area chair in business administration, discuss the Michigan Model of Leadership and its relevance, particularly in times of great change and volatility.

Based on 50 years of research and the Competing Values Framework—cited by the Financial Times as one of history's 40 most important business models—learn how this system helps leaders at all levels navigate the complexity of modern business.

Key Takeaways:

Leadership as a "Flex" Between Competing Values

Overcoming "Natural Hard-Wiring" and Blind Spots

The Enduring Need for Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI

Credits

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Gretchen Spreitzer, Monica Worline and Mike Barger
Executive Producers: Judi Melena Smelser and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Theme Music: “Lost Einsteins” by Jeff Karoub

Bonus Content

Learn more about the Michigan Model of Leadership.

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Episode 406 — Sports, Entertainment, and Culture with Marcus Collins and Gregg Latterman

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:29:08 GMT

Between the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, and this year’s Winter Olympics, this season has been buzzing with live entertainment.

On this episode of Business and Society, Michigan Ross professors Marcus Collins and Gregg Latterman sit down with Jeff Karoub to discuss the entertainment industry. Topics covered include the human connection that synchronous viewing experiences provide, the evolution of live production design for the sake of at-home audiences, and the ways music reflects the zeitgeist.

Collins and Latterman delve into the inner workings of the music industry and the impact of AI, exalting the power of novelty in successful music and discussing the artist’s crucial role in finding, building, and maintaining an audience.

Listen to Marcus Collins’s podcast From The Culture on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Marcus Collins and Gregg Latterman
Executive Producers: Jeff Karoub and Matt Trevor
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

Special thanks to Ashley Birch and Judi Melena Smelser.

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Episode 405 — "Big" Policy Changes, Big Impact on Healthcare

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:03:44 GMT

On this episode of Business and Society, Michigan Ross Professor Tom Buchmueller and Professor Anand Parekh from the School of Public Health sit down with Jeff Karoub to discuss healthcare changes taking effect. Topics covered include the introduction of work requirements for Medicaid starting in 2027, the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, the Healthcare Marketplace, and the damage dealt to the Affordable Care Act.

The guests speak to the link between health insurance coverage and decreased mortality, the importance of community health centers, and their experiences seeking bipartisan solutions to healthcare crises.

Relevant Links:

“The Impact of Health Insurance on Mortality” by Helen Levy and Thomas C. Buchmueller

“How Cuts to the Insurance Marketplaces Will Harm Entrepreneurs” by Vani Agarwal, Tom Buchmueller, Helen Levy, and Wesley Yin

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Tom Buchmueller and Anand Parekh
Executive Producers: Jeff Karoub and Matt Trevor
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 404 — Tariffs, Inflation, and the Holidays

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:05:10 GMT

This November, tariffs are in effect and in flux, the job market is unstable, and AI continues to impact the way business is done. Consumers and businesses alike are looking out for these trends in the economy as the holiday shopping season approaches.

On this episode of Business and Society, Ross professors Ari Shwayder and Michael Speigl discuss the current state of the economy, unpacking the macroeconomic data and the uncertainty surrounding it. Topics covered include the bifurcated nature of today’s economy, the ways tariffs are gradually being passed on to consumers, changes in the labor market, AI, and predictions for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

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Episode 403 — Thriving in the Gig Economy

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The rise of short-term contract work and freelance jobs has created a large percentage of workers who work on their own terms, outside of organizations. These freelancers find new ways to deal with autonomy in their work, walking a precarious tightrope between instability and independence.

On this episode of Business and Society, Ross Professor Sue Ashford discusses her award-winning research on the gig economy. Topics covered include the connection between productivity and identity for freelancers, how they gauge their own success, and the four main factors for thriving as an independent worker: connection to people, place, purpose, and routine.

The conversation ends with a discussion of how the gig economy has transformed in the five years since Ashford’s paper was published. She discusses algorithmic management, how a global pandemic brought society closer to independent work, and the future of her research.

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Episode 402 — Factors of Success — Women in Executive Leadership

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:42:06 GMT

Between 1989 and 2009, fewer than 100 women became CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.

In 2014, Aparna Joshi, and her co-authors embarked on a deep dive into every one of these rare events. While the barriers to women’s success in senior roles and the negative industry reactions to their ascension have been long documented, Joshi felt these focuses failed to provide actionable knowledge. Her research thus highlights the “recipes” for women’s post-succession success, and points organizations towards a clearer path forward.

On this episode of Business and Society, Professor Aparna Joshi, Michigan Ross Professor of Management and Organizations and recent recipient of the 2025 Academy of Management’s Impact Award, sits down with host JT Godfrey to discuss her research, the factors of success for women in senior leadership, and ways of creating more supportive and thriving environments.

Host: JT Godfrey
Guest: Aparna Joshi
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 401 — BlueConduit and the Flint Water Project

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:03:20 GMT

In 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan, switched its drinking water supply from the Detroit system to the Flint River to save money, resulting in a decade-long public health crisis in which Flint’s residents faced lead contamination and other serious health issues. A major challenge for Flint and hundreds of cities looking to update their aging water infrastructure is efficiently and accurately predicting the location of lead pipes. Enter BlueConduit, a Ross School of Business start-up that originated the approach of using machine learning to do just that. Since the company's foundation in 2016, they've rapidly expanded, working with over 100 customer accounts spanning over 400 different towns and cities in more than 25 states.

On this episode of Business and Society, Professor Eric Schwartz, co-founder of BlueConduit and associate professor of marketing at Michigan Ross, sits down with host JT Godfrey to discuss his experience tackling the Flint Water Crisis. Schwartz explains how the company’s machine learning technology works, recounts BlueConduit’s journey from beginning as a community start-up to expanding and impacting public policy, gives insights into the businesses of public utility and infrastructure, and shares his optimism in data science and marketing being used as forces for good.

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.

Host: JT Godfrey
Guest: Eric Schwartz
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 310 — The Changing Media Landscape

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In the season finale of Business and Society, recorded live at the University of Michigan MaizeXBlue Conference, host Jeff Karoub sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the changing media landscape. Sarah Zimmerman, Lecturer of Business Communication at Michigan Ross and professors Yanna Krupnikov and John Barry Ryan from the College of Literature, Science, and Arts give their insights on the fragmentation of traditional mainstream media, the rise and evolving role of influencers, and the ways they expect the media landscape to continue to change in the coming years.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Sarah Zimmerman, Yanna Krupnikov, and John Barry Ryan
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 309 — AI Opportunities

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:21:15 GMT

Professor M.S. Krishnan of Michigan Ross and Professor Shobita Parthasarathy from the Ford School of Public Policy join this episode to discuss opportunities AI brings to the business world and some of the challenges and functions in which AI needs guardrails. Topics covered include the transformation of labor, developing technology in a way that centers and serves people, and the role of AI in education. The experts discuss interacting with AI critically and with personal responsibility, in a world where widespread adoption is well underway.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors M.S. Krishnan and Shobita Parthasarathy
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 308 — Corporate Governance

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:53:51 GMT

Michigan Ross Professors Andy Hoffman, Cindy Schipani, and Norm Bishara join this episode of Business and Society to discuss their research and expertise related to corporate governance — the systems and regulations that allow a company to operate with accountability, transparency, and fairness. The panel explores how businesses and public policy intersect to set these guardrails, and the importance of supporting innovative regulation for the sake of all stakeholders — shareholders, employees, community members, and the environment. The guests emphasize the importance of clear values and ethical decision-making in business, regulation, and corporate governance, particularly in the current political and economic moment.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Andy Hoffman, Cindy Schipani, and Norm Bishara
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 307 — Importance of Truth: Research, Financial Reporting, and AI W/ Professor Jerry Davis

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:10:15 GMT

On this episode of Business and Society, Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and faculty director of the Business+Impact initiative, returns to the podcast to discuss his research. He covers the impact generative AI has on scientific publishing and the ways corporate annual reports distort data to create an inadequate picture of today’s economy. The discussion closes with a plea for recognizing the importance of well-funded, nonpartisan, faithful information to better understand the economic world.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guest: Professor Jerry Davis
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 306 — AI Business Challenges

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:39:48 GMT

Professors Nigel Melville from the Ross School of Business and Yousif Hassan from the Ford School of Public Policy join this episode of Business and Society to discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence. They explore the varied and emergent nature of risk associated with AI, the challenges of governing a rapidly developing technology, layoffs, human agency, systemic biases, and the environmental toll of data centers. The panel focuses on the desire for transparency surrounding AI’s implementation and the importance of coming to a shared understanding and vision as a society for AI’s positive integration into the business world.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Nigel Melville and Yousif Hassan
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 305 – Could AI Help Teachers in 2025?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:38:34 GMT

Professor Sam Keppler joins this episode of Business and Society to discuss her most recent research on the use of AI in K-12 classrooms. In her research, Keppler explores how technological advancements and operational strategies can improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of K-12 education. In a recent paper, Keppler and her co-authors studied how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used in K-12 classrooms throughout the United States. In following 24 teachers over the 2023-2024 school year, involving multiple observations, interviews, and surveys, the team found that teachers who used AI for advice in addition to material creation reported feeling more productive, effective, and creative. In the episode, Keppler explores her most recent research and shares her insights on artificial intelligence, K-12 education, and more.

Host: JT Godfrey
Guest: Professor Sam Keppler
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 304 – Business of the Holidays

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:08 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, host Jeff Karoub sits down with Michigan Ross professors Scott Rick and Ari Shwayder to discuss the business of the holidays. The panel explores retail therapy as a response to the election, a return to pre-pandemic spending levels on the macroeconomic scale, the holiday shopping habits of “tightwads” vs. “spendthrifts,” and “Amazonification” in conjunction with the rise of online spending.

One key topic of discussion was retailers’ ability to fill their workforce in the current labor market and the potential benefits and drawbacks of automation as a partial solution to staffing. They closed the discussion by addressing consumers’ desire for sustainability and the strategy of painting higher-quality luxury items as the sustainable choice.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Scott Rick and Ari Shwayder
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 303 – Michelin Stars, Expert Influence, and Customer Expectations

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:39:43 GMT

The Michelin Guide and its infamous star rating system have incredible influence in the culinary world. Many chefs spend their entire careers chasing a star, and financiers see a high rating as the pinnace for a successful investment. But how do the changing tastes of the ultimate culinary tastemakers affect customer satisfaction? In a new paper, Puneet Manchanda, Isadore and Leon Winkelman Professor of Marketing, and collaborators explore the impact of reduced Michelin ratings on consumer sentiment and review content.

Host: JT Godfrey
Guests: Professor Puneet Manchanda
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 302 — Business on the Ballot

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:01:35 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Brian Connolly, Jerry Davis, and Erik Gordon discuss the Ross Financial Times poll, what economic issues matter to voters, and how these issues may impact the 2024 election. Key topics include housing, inflation, the role of partisanship in processing information, and the new tools and algorithms being used to raise prices.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Brian Connolly, Jerry Davis, and Erik Gordon
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 301 — Inside the Minds of Voters

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:15:48 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the University of Michigan share their research on the 2024 presidential election. The panel discusses the findings of the polls, surveys, and studies they participate in and provides insights into the unique elements of the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns. Particularly what is important to voters in this ever-changing election cycle.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Erik Gordon, Joanne Hsu, and Nicholas Valentino
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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Episode 207 – What is Causing the Housing Crisis?

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Brian Connolly, assistant professor of business law, and Jennifer Erb-Downward, director of housing stability programs and policy initiatives at the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions, join to discuss their research and thoughts on the housing crisis. Connolly and Erb-Downward explore topics like rising rent, home pricing, gentrification, and more. Throughout the discussion, the panel explores research and insights on the causes of the housing crisis, some adverse effects on the average American, and its implications for the upcoming presidential election.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Brian Connolly and Jennifer Erb-Downward
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 206 – How Equitable is the Sports Business?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski join to discuss their research and thoughts on recent trends in the sports industry. Both Rider and Szymanski study sports from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective. In the episode, they share insights on social responsibility, equitable practices, changing demographics, and economic impact.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 205 – Reality vs. Perception: 2023 in Review and a Look Ahead to 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss notable trends from 2023 and the current challenges of 2024 from an economic, behavioral, and political perspective. The major topic of discussion is the friction between the real economy – lowering interest rates, low unemployment rates, and inflation reduction – and consumers perceived experience. The panel shares insights on the discord between the perception and reality of the economy and what it means coming into a U.S. presidential election year.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Sarah Miller, Marcus Collins, and Erik Gordon
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Introducing: Down to Business With Dean Sharon Matusik

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:10:00 GMT

In this new podcast, Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Ross School of Business, invites alums in the C-Suite to discuss their path to business leadership. Listen to the first episode with Robert Isom, MBA ’91, CEO and President of American Airlines: https://myumi.ch/GkmEp.

Host: Sharon Matusik
Guest: Robert Isom
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey, Tedra White
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 204 - 100 Years of Impact at Ross

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors emeritus from the Ross School of Business, George Siedel, Thomas Kinnear, and B. Joseph White discuss the Michigan Ross centennial and the impact they witnessed in their historic careers. Through stories of their tenure, the panel explores Ross’ impact on business school curriculum, research, industry, and society.

Host: JT Godfrey
Guests: Professors George Siedel, Thomas Kinnear, and B. Joseph White
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 203 — Retail in the Age of Amazon and Machine Learning

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss the state of retail from a technological, industry, and trending strategy perspective. With the recent technological boom in retail via machine learning, the panel explores how retail has changed in the world of Amazon.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Professors Jun Li, Lennart Baardman, and Joline Uichanco
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 202 — The Labor Movement

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, two professors from the Ross School of Business discuss the state of labor from an economic, industry, and organizational development perspective. With the recent UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strikes, they explore the factors of modern labor, advice for future leaders, CEO pay, and more.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Cindy Schipani and Jerry Davis
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Episode 201 – The State of Banking

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, faculty from the Ross School of Business and Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan discuss the state of banking from an economic, policy, and consumer perspective. They explore mergers, rising inflation, consumer trust in banks, the 2023 bank failures, and more.

Host: Jeff Karoub
Guests: Jeremy Kress and Joanne Hsu
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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#108 - The Rise of AI

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:06:32 GMT

AI discussion: 01:05-32:52

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Study: What's in the Chatterbox? by Johanna Okerlund, Evan Klasky, Aditya Middha, Sujin Kim, Hannah Rosenfeld, Molly Kleinman and Shobita Parthasarathy.

Study: Putting humans back in the loop: An affordance conceptualization of the 4th industrial revolution by Nigel Melville, Lionel Robert and Xiao Xiao.

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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#107 - What’s Wrong with Taxes? / Spouses and Spending

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:18:04 GMT

In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “What’s wrong with taxes?” They discuss a brief history of taxes in the U.S., why income taxes are so complicated, ideas for reform, and more. Then, Professor Scott Rick talks about his research into the ways that spouses shape each other’s spending habits.

Contents of this episode:

Taxes discussion: 01:01-33:56

Spending interview: 33:59-38:40

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Book: Taxes in America: What Everyone Needs to Know by Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod

Book: Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom through the Ages by Michael Keen and Joel Slemrod

Paper: “The Lifecycle of the 47 Percent” by Don Fullerton and Nirupama Rao

Paper: “You Spent How Much? Toward an Understanding of How Romantic Partners Respond to Each Other’s Financial Decisions” by Jenny G. Olson and Scott Rick

Paper: “Common Cents: Bank Account Structure and Couples’ Relationship Dynamics” by Jenny G. Olson, Scott Rick, Deborah J. Small, and Eli J. Finkel

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Jeff Karoub and Bob Needham.
Guests: Nirupama Rao, Joel Slemrod, Scott Rick.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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#106 - Is a Crackdown Coming on Corporate Crime? / The Practical Value of Self-Reflection

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “Is a crackdown coming on corporate crime?” They discuss how widespread corporate crime is, what the Department of Justice is doing to prosecute offenders, and the effectiveness of various remedies. Then, Professor Sue Ashford discusses her recent research into the value of self-reflection for people who are functioning as leaders but don’t necessarily have a formal leadership role.

Contents of this episode:

Corporate crime discussion: 01:00-33:02

Self-reflection interview: 33:05-45:40

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Research paper: “Out of Sight, Out of Mind? The Role of the Government-Appointed Corporate Monitor”

Research paper: “The Power of Reflection for Would-Be Leaders”

Book by Sue Ashford: The Power of Flexing

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.
Guests: Lindsey Gallo, David Hess, Will Thomas, Sue Ashford.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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#105 - How Can We Thrive at Work This Year? / The Costs of Anti-Asian Bias

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “How can we thrive at work in the new year?” They discuss what we mean by thriving at work, trends and changes facing the workplace in 2023, actionable tips for managers and individuals to encourage thriving, and potential pitfalls that can get in the way of thriving. Then, Professor Justin Huang shares some critical research into the economic effects of anti-Asian bias on small independent businesses.

Contents of this episode:

Thriving discussion: 01:00-35:10

Anti-Asian bias interview: 35:17-53:42

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Journal article: To Thrive or Not to Thrive: Pathways for Sustaining Thriving at Work

Center for Positive Organizations

CPO Resources on Thriving

Adam Grant TED talk on languishing

Job crafting exercise

Sue Ashford book: The Power of Flexing

Journal article: “From Anti-China Rhetoric to Anti-Asian Behavior”

Misuse of photos in coronavirus reporting

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.
Guests: Lindy Greer, Gretchen Spreitzer, Monica Worline, Justin Huang.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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#104 - How Can Business Shape the Future of DEI?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:24:08 GMT

In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “How can business shape the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” They discuss why business should concern itself with big social change, areas ripe for improvement, and roadblocks that get in the way of true progress. Then, Professor Samantha Keppler describes her eye-opening research into the value of crowdfunding small projects in schools — and some broader implications of the results.

Contents of this episode:

DEI discussion: 01:00-28:15

Crowdfunding interview: 28:20-38:40

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Course: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business and Beyond

Course: Legal Aspects of DEI in the Workplace

Course: Equity Analytics

Paper: "Crowdfunding the Front Lines"

Paper: "Stopping the Revolving Door"

Donors Choose

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.
Guests: Tamika Curry Smith, Dana Muir, Chris Rider, Samantha Keppler.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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#103 - In the War on Regulation, Who Are the Casualties?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “In the war on business regulation, who are the casualties?” They discuss the effects of a recent Supreme Court decision limiting the EPA’s ability to regulate emissions, including what it means for the fight against climate change, as well as for regulations on the financial industry. Then, Professor Andy Hoffman explains his thoughts on the idea of approaching a business career as a higher calling.

Contents of this episode:

Supreme Court discussion: 01:00-35:45

Management as a calling interview: 35:50-52:02

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

The New York Times: EPA Ruling is Milestone in Long Push to Deregulate Business

Jeremy Kress: The Latest Danger from Deregulation: Community Banks

Tom Lyon: How a Sustainability Index Can Keep Exxon But Drop Tesla

Andy Hoffman book: Management as a Calling

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.
Guests: Jeremy Kress, Tom Lyon, Andy Hoffman.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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#102 - Is Social Media Bad for Democracy?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT

In this election-themed episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “Is social media bad for democracy?” They discuss why social media is such an important influence, the spread of misinformation, and how the industry could be improved. Then, Professor Julia Lee Cunningham explains her new research into why some people are reluctant to take on leadership roles.

More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:

Paper: “Learning in a Post-Truth World”

Paper: “Social Inequality and the Spread of Misinformation”

Paper: “Social Media and Well Being: Pitfalls, Progress, and Next Steps”

Forthcoming book: For the Culture

Paper: “Do I Dare? The Psychodynamics of Anticipated Image Risk, Leader Identity Endorsement, and Leader Emergence”

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.

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#101 - Is the American Corporation Doomed?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:51:53 GMT

Welcome to Business and Society with Michigan Ross. In this podcast, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan share their insights about the ways that the business world interacts with our broader society. Each episode features a small panel discussion addressing a current issue or problem facing our world, followed by a one-on-one interview with another professor about some of their vital research.

For our very first episode, our panel tackles the question “Is the American corporation doomed?” They discuss the decline in the number of U.S. public corporations, the effects of this shift, and how corporations need to evolve to remain relevant. Then, Professor Sarah Miller discusses her research into the financial impacts on women who have been denied an abortion.

More information about some topics discussed on today’s episode:

Book: The Vanishing American Corporation

Paper: “The Role of Gender Diversity in Corporate Governance”

The William Davidson Institute

Paper: “The Economic Consequences of Being Denied an Abortion”

And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.

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Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Bob Needham.
Guests: Paul Clyde, Jerry Davis, Cindy Schipani, Sarah Miller.
Audio Engineer and Editor: Jonah Brockman.

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Coming Soon: Business and Society with Michigan Ross

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:12:38 GMT

Coming soon from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, in the Business and Society podcast, professors from Michigan Ross share their insights and opinions about the various ways that the business world interacts with our broader society, for better and, sometimes, for worse.

Each episode features a small panel discussion addressing a current issue or problem facing our world, followed by a one-on-one interview with another professor about some of their vital research. We’ll tackle subjects like the dying public corporation, the financial impact of being denied an abortion, government regulation and climate change, and misinformation on social media. Please join us by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode!

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