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How Mainstream Politicians Erode Norms
Full text linkHow does anti-immigrant rhetoric by mainstream politicians affect norms of tolerance? How does this compare to similar statements made by radical-right politicians? Drawing on experimental evidence, we find that statements by mainstream politicians lead to more norm erosion than similar statements by radical-right politicians. Subsample analyses suggest that this is because statements by mainstream-right politicians erode norm perceptions of right-wing individuals, while those by radical-right politicians induce backlash among left-wing individuals, who hold closer to the norm in place. The latter effect (backlash by the left) disappears when similar statements are made by mainstream right politicians. We argue that this difference occurs because mainstream politicians represent the views of a larger part of the population or have a higher status. Our results highlight the pivotal role of mainstream politicians in enforcing or eroding democratic norms, and that similar political statements can have different effects depending on their sender.YesPublishe
iTrash: Incentivized Token Rewards for Automated Sorting and Handling
Full text linkAs robotic systems (RS) become more autonomous, they are becoming increasingly used in small spaces and offices to automate tasks such as cleaning, infrastructure maintenance, or resource management. In this paper, we propose iTrash, an intelligent trashcan that aims to improve recycling rates in small office spaces. For that, we ran a 5 day experiment and found that iTrash can produce an efficiency increase of more than 30% compared to traditional trashcans. The findings derived from this work, point to the fact that using iTrash not only increase recyclying rates, but also provides valuable data such as users behaviour or bin usage patterns, which cannot be taken from a normal trashcan. This information can be used to predict and optimize some tasks in these spaces. Finally, we explored the potential of using blockchain technology to create economic incentives for recycling, following a Save-as-you-Throw (SAYT) model.yesPublishe
When do Firms with New CEOs Engage in M&A? Understanding the Timing of New CEOs' First M&A Announcements
No full textNew CEO appointments can create strategic uncertainty for stakeholders, potentially undermining the CEO's position. While the stakeholder uncertainty perspective suggests CEOs may act boldly to clarify their strategic intentions during early tenure, the CEO life cycle perspective proposes that CEOs avoid such moves during early tenure, as they still need to learn. This study integrates these views to examine whether and when new CEOs under high strategic uncertainty make bold strategic choices during early tenure. Focusing on first acquisitions – especially large and cross-border deals – we argue that new CEOs have a higher hazard of announcing an acquisition under high strategic uncertainty, namely, outsider CEOs and those whose appointments were more negatively received. Leveraging the time CEOs spend in their role as a conceptual bridge between the two perspectives, we argue that the acquisition hazard under high strategic uncertainty increases over early tenure, as CEOs gather information and learn. Analysing 873 new US CEOs (2004–2020) with an extended Cox hazard model, we find a generally higher hazard of first acquisition announcements for outsider CEOs and those with more negative appointment reactions, especially for bolder deals. Evidence on time dependence is mixed, but more pronounced for outsider CEOs and large acquisitions.We thank our editor, Mirko Benischke, and the anonymous JMS editor and reviewers for their insight and constructive guidance throughout the review process. This study was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) (430-2018-01123).YesPublishe
Editorial: Breakthroughs in Cryo-EM with machine learning and artificial intelligence
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Empowering or excluding? A cultural perspective on how the entrepreneurship industry reinforces privilege
Full text linkWhile the entrepreneurship industry presents itself as a supporter of entrepreneurial activity, mounting evidence shows it also fosters over-entry, disproportionately valorizes high-growth ventures, and contributes to declining venture quality. To illuminate how these unintended consequences arise, we draw on Bourdieu’s and Swidler’s cultural theories of action to develop a framework that explains how the entrepreneurship industry shapes the perceived opportunity space of prospective entrepreneurs and, in turn, their choices. We argue that the industry, together with the media, promotes a biased cultural register that elevates a narrow set of entrepreneurs and opportunities. This biased register aligns more closely with the habitus and reflexivity of privileged individuals, enabling them to mobilize cultural toolkits in pursuit of high-growth opportunities. In contrast, it resonates less with the experiences of non-privileged individuals, steering them toward lower-growth opportunities. Over time, these dynamics become self-reinforcing, as privileged individuals’ engagement with high-growth opportunities and non-privileged individuals’ pursuit of lower-growth opportunities reaffirm cultural biases. Our work contributes to research on the entrepreneurship industry and cultural entrepreneurship by outlining a cultural logic that sheds light on how entrepreneurs internalize biased industry norms and how such norms are perpetuated. It also calls on industry leaders, media, and policymakers to broaden the cultural milieu of entrepreneurship by fostering more inclusive and grounded understandings of what entrepreneurship is, who can succeed, and how.Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC agreement with Springer Nature. This work was supported by project PID2023-148894NB-I00, funded by MCIN/AEI, EU.YesPublishe
La cooperación empresarial en el ámbito jurídico europeo de la sostenibilidad
Full text linkSUMARIO: I. Sostenibilidad en el ámbito de la Unión Europea : los parámetros ESG. 1. La diligencia debida en el marco de la sostenibilidad y su situación normativa actual. II. diligencia debida y cooperación. 1. La negociación empresarial como vía para alcanzar la gobernanza en sostenibilidad: el conflicto empresarial y su tratamiento. 2. La cooperación empresarial desde el punto de vista de la metodología: mecanismos adecuados. A. La negociación y la mediación mercantil como medios aglutinadores de conductas en aras a conseguir la diligencia debida. B. Los códigos de conducta como vehículos que propician la negociación. C. Las cláusulas contractuales que favorecen el cumplimiento de los códigos de conducta. 3. La responsabilidad en materia de diligencia debida al amparo de la Directiva CS3D. 4. Un paso más allá: la negociación como vía para dar cumplimiento al sustrato ético de la sostenibilidad y de la diligencia debida. III. Conclusiones . IV. Bibliografía.YesPublishe
Appearing Authentic: How Dress Formality Influences Perceived Authenticity in Investment Evaluations
Full text linkThis article explores the important but understudied topic of authenticity in investment evaluations. Building on research in authenticity and signaling theory, we theorize how visual first impressions, such as clothing, can generate perceptions of authenticity that lead investors to overlook later quality signals, including a lack of prior experience. We found support for our theory in two field studies and a randomized experiment: investors tend to perceive entrepreneurs who are casually dressed as more authentic than those formally dressed, which is associated with higher investor evaluations. Moreover, perceptions of authenticity generated by casual clothes crowd out later signals: Casually dressed entrepreneurs are evaluated highly regardless of their entrepreneurial experience, but formally dressed entrepreneurs are penalized for perceived inexperience. We discuss the implications of our findings for authenticity research, the temporal order of signals, and early-stage investments.We would like to thank Julio De Castro, Rachida Justo, Cristina Cruz, and Benedikt Seigner for their feedback on an earlier version of this article. Henrik Wesemann Lekkas acknowledges support from Project PID2024-155788OA-I00 funded by MICIU /AEI /10.13039/501100011033 / FEDER, UE. There are no competing interests for any of the authors. *The first two authors contributed equally.YesPublishe
When Sainthood Is Not Enough—Biblical Legitimization of Dynastic Power in Kyivan Rus’
Full text linkEarly hagiography in Kyivan Rus’ shows a characteristic typology of saints. Aside from the relevant lives of monastic fgures, whose exemplary deeds were the inspiration to members of the many monastic communities, and placed them closer to the traditional startsy, all other saints lives are connected to the ruling dynasty. While the Rus’ imported all hagiographic literature from Byzantium after its Christianisation, the literary genre soon fourished and local saints’ lives were produced in the newly created monasteries. Moreover, particular developments of the wider genre of the vita permitted the recategorization of princely lives as hagio-biographies. This specifc local form of princely hagiographies betrays a coherent adoption of Orthodox ideas on sainthood and on political theology, as formulated by the Eastern Fathers. This chapter focuses on the theological, textual and sociopolitical aspects that contributed decisively to the specifc fourishing of a genre in Kyivan Rus’ aimed at legitimizing the sacrality of the ruling dynasty.YesPublishe
Certainty improves the predictive validity of Honesty-Humility and Dark Triad traits on cheating behavior
Full text linkThis research examined the extent to which certainty can strengthen the relationship between individual differences and cheating behavior. In the first two studies, participants completed the Honesty-Humility or the Dark Triad scales. Then, they rated the certainty they had in their responses to each of those two inventories. In the third study, participants completed both scales within the same experimental design and were randomly assigned to a certainty vs. doubt condition. As the dependent variables, we used different cheating outcomes across studies. As predicted, the link between these two traits and cheating behavior was greater for participants with higher levels of certainty in their responses to the inventories (Studies 1 and 2) or for those assigned to the certainty (vs. doubt) condition (Study 3). Incorporating the certainty with which individuals hold their traits contributes to enhancing the predictive validity of personality measures relevant to cheating.This paper was funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, UE Grants No PID2022-139380NA-I00 (granted to David Santos), PID2020-119622GA-I00 (granted to Dilney Gonçalves), PID2020- 116651GB-C31 and PID2023-148146NB-I00 (both granted to Pablo Brinol); ˜ and by the Templeton World Charity Foundation under Grant TWCF-2023-32571 (granted to Richard Petty)YesPublishe
Knowledge Shapes Decisions: The Evolving EU Experience with Tech Giant Mergers
Full text linkThis paper analyzes the European Commission's evolving approach to mergers in digital markets, as reflected in its decision to block Booking's acquisition of eTraveli. The case exemplifies a shift toward assessing mergers within digital ecosystems, where long-term risks of dominance may outweigh short-term efficiencies. By situating this decision within two decades of cases involving tech giants, the paper shows how the Commission has progressively refined its understanding of digital market dynamics. It argues that Booking/eTraveli is not a rupture but a continuation of a broader, deliberate evolution in merger enforcement.YesPublishe