Advancing knowledge, driving practice
Clark’s School of Business faculty are actively engaged in conducting, presenting, and publishing research that advances our knowledge of important financial, social, economic, and environmental issues relevant to management best practices. Our faculty includes investment market experts, portfolio managers, analysts, applied researchers, and executives whose research aims to advance management theory and practice.
The School of Business faculty have recently presented or published numerous works on such topics as alternative investments; factors influencing purchasing decisions; strengthening health care organizations; managing workplace diversity; protecting employee rights and enhancing employee well-being; strengthening corporate environmental sustainability practices; improving government effectiveness; and enhancing linkages between universities and their communities.
Recent research highlights
Faculty Research
The School of Business Faculty Research Seminar Series is an interdisciplinary vehicle for the discussion of academic research. The goal of the seminar series is to provide a local forum for interaction that supports the development of research-in-progress into high-quality papers and presentations that contribute to the theory, practice, and teaching of management and related fields.
If you are interested in attending or presenting, please contact the seminar organizer, Dr. Jin Fang at jinfang@clarku.edu.
Research by discipline
If you are interested in connecting with a faculty member doing research in a specific area, please contact us.
- Finance
- Management
- Business Analytics
- Accounting
- Marketing
Alternative Investments & Portfolio Management
Examining performance drivers, risk factors, and portfolio construction strategies in alternative asset classes, including private equity and hedge funds.
ESG & Climate Finance
Investigating how environmental and political events shape mutual fund flows, investor behavior, and firm-level capital allocation.
Corporate Governance & Insider Trading
Exploring executive incentive structures, insider trading behavior, and stock option alignment with long-term corporate investment horizons.
Emerging Market Finance
Studying the relationship between provincial economic growth and firm-level excess investment in developing economies, with a focus on China.
Dr. David Tang
Dr. Fei Fang
Dr. Siti Parida
Dr. Ruixiang Wang
Dr. Hong Zhou
Organizational Learning & Healthcare
Examining the combined impact of various learning processes to enhance patient care, promote best practices, and improve outcomes in healthcare organizations.
Microfoundations of Strategy
Investigating individual-level drivers of strategic decision-making and their aggregate effects on firm-level performance and competitive advantage.
Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
Research on competitive strategy, organization theory, and entrepreneurial ventures, with a focus on technology management and innovation.
Environmental Sustainability
Strengthening corporate environmental sustainability practices and building the business case for responsible enterprise management.
Healthcare Analytics & AI
Utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms to facilitate healthcare decision-making, creating patient-specific risk categories and developing decision support system tools.
Model-Based Clustering & Hidden Markov Models
Advancing applications of model-based clustering and hidden Markov models for complex pattern recognition in business and healthcare data.
Multi-Criteria Decision Making & Ranking
Developing ranking methodologies and multi-criteria decision-making frameworks for sustainable strategies and social network analysis.
Finance & Blockchain Analytics
Investigating the long-term financial well-being of companies and their association with the adoption of blockchain technology using data-driven approaches.
Audit Quality & Technology
Investigating how remote working arrangements and technology competency affect audit quality and assurance outcomes.
Information Systems & Reporting
Examining the intersection of accounting information systems and corporate reporting quality in digital environments.
Tax Planning & Corporate Policy
Studying how DEI hiring mandates and other regulatory changes interact with corporate tax planning strategies.
Consumer Behavior & Decision-Making
Factors influencing purchasing decisions, brand perception, and behavioral responses to advertising and promotions.
Health Marketing & Advertising
Examining the effects of weight-loss product advertising on nutritional choices and physical activity behavior among consumers.
Digital & Social Marketing
Research on how digital media channels shape consumer engagement and the effectiveness of social marketing campaigns.
Research-related activities and events
CUSB is proud to offer students meaningful opportunities to engage with research and apply business knowledge in competitive, real-world settings.
