Thought in Action

Greasing the Way

The Great Divide

James Westphal

Robert G. Rodkey Collegiate Professor of Business Administration James Westphal's research frequently focuses on management practices and social relations among corporate leaders. Since joining the Ross School as professor of strategy in 2006, he has looked closely at the culture of flattery and favors that influences corporate boards and Wall Street securities analysts. His findings are examined in a Q&A.

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Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks

In his research, Professor of Management and Organizations Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks documents unique American work ways and investigates the special challenges to intercultural business relations in the new global economy. His findings, discussed in a Q&A, provide an understanding of how culture shapes fundamental assumptions about business relationships, and the implications for intercultural organizational behavior.

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Note to IT Professionals: Get an MBA!

Financial Bailouts and the Fed

M.S. Krishnan

An IT professional with an MBA degree earns 37 percent more on average than one with any other master's degree, according to a study by M.S. Krishnan, professor of business information technology at the Ross School of Business. In addition, IT professionals holding MBAs earn 46 percent more than those with just a bachelor's degree.

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Amiyatosh Purnanandam

Amiyatosh Purnanandam, assistant professor of finance at the Ross School, explains why the Federal Reserve ultimately intervened in the Bear Stearns financial crisis and what it takes to restore confidence in our banking system.

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