Research @ Schulich

“I”. “We”. “You”.  First and second-person pronouns are some ofthe smallest building blocks of language – they’re also among the mostimportant and impactful. When we speak, when we write, when we sing,when we sign, we’re not just conveying information. We’re managing impressions,expressing ourselves, and, most importantly, shaping how people interpret whatwe say. Think about it - Why does saying “...

Season 2 of the Research @ Schulich podcastopens with a question that’s probably never been asked before: “How is atraffic jam like a MRI”? Both are complex systems moving peoplethrough bottlenecks—where small breakdowns can cause major delays. Inhealthcare, those delays can mean the difference between reassurance and urgenttreatment. In our season premiere, host Cameron Grahamspeaks to AdamDiaman...

When you think of "Scotland", what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the rugged Highlands of the north. Maybe you think of golf courses next to serene lochs (including one with a very famous monster). Maybe you think of kilt-clad heroes like William Wallace, walking next to those serene lochs or rugged Highlands while the sound of bagpipes plays faintly in the distance. But what about pe...

A teacher assures a student that their low mark on a test isn’t the end of their academic career. A flight attendant makes small talk with passengers on a delayed flight. A security guard calmly escorts a trespasser from a building. A server puts on a smile and offers free entrees to a table of angry diners who have “been waiting for hours” for service. You’ve probably seen situations like this in...

When you hear the words “self-care” what comes to mind? A quiet walk along a lake? A luxurious bubble bath? A strict diet and workout regime? A day’s worth of retail therapy? Self-care – which refers to actions we undertake to sustain and improve our lives, health and well-being- is a concept with a variety of meanings and interpretations. But self-care isn’t just some random set of activities tha...

The idea of “Authenticity” refers to the quality of being seen as real or genuine. Consumers crave authenticity, especially when it comes to hand-crafted or luxury products. Imagine being presented with the choice of two plates of sushi – one that comes from a Florida supermarket, and one that’s made by a skilled sushi chef who has trained for years in Japan. Which would you perceive as a more “au...

Join Schulich Professor Kiridaran (Giri) Kanagaretnam ( Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean, Students; Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance) for Episode 4 of the Research @ Schulich podcast! We’re all familiar with the process by which governments provide tax and financial incentives to encourage businesses to adopt or change behavior. In recent years, many government...

A large part of Canada’s economy is dependent on the extraction of fossil fuels. While some may associate the oil and gas industry with healthy financial returns and profitability, the resource extraction industry is facing risks. Risks that can come the in the form of climate change, carbon pricing, changing government regulations and stranded assets. In addition to environmental and social conse...

Canada prides itself on being a nation which promotes and encourages entrepreneurship and innovation. Businesses started by Canadian entrepreneurs – and the small and medium sized businesses that they create and operate – account for the vast majority of all Canadian jobs. Yet one segment of the population has, traditionally, been ignored by (and in some cases, prevented from becoming) entrepreneu...

Most people have probably had a bad boss at some point in their career. Be they rude and uncaring or the type of boss who yells, screams and belittles employees. But do most “bad bosses” set out to act that way? Or is something else at play? Schulich professor Winny Shen talks about her research on what emotions, feelings and mindsets might contribute to someone turning into a “bad boss” – and how...