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The paper from Columbia Business School, “Learning or Playing? The Effect of Gamified Training On Employee Performance,” explores the impact of gamified learning on business outcomes. The study was co-authored by Ryan W. Buell of Harvard Business School, Wei Cai of Columbia Business School, and Tatiana Sandino of Harvard Business School.

Globally, there is a massive gap between concern for climate change and the support needed to address these concerns, including to meet important sustainability goals. Participation in a climate prediction market—where individuals forecast future climate outcomes and have the opportunity to place bets and earn money along the way—shows promise as a way to change attitudes, knowledge, and behavior related to climate change.

The paper from Columbia Business School, “Rise of New Conglomerates,” explores the unique strategies of internet-enabled conglomerates and why and how these approaches differ from the traditional conglomerate. The study was authored by Kathryn Harrigan of Columbia Business School.

The paper from Columbia Business School's Shivaram Rajgopal, “Corporate culture: Evidence from the Field,” explores how corporate culture can be one of the most important drivers of a company’s performance, even as it’s often considered a lower priority.

The paper “Behind the EEO Curtain” examines diversity at U.S. firms and how granular data reflects an ongoing lack of diversity at America’s largest public companies and most companies’ resistance to voluntary release of unflattering diversity information.

Our curriculum includes new and updated courses, including gateway courses in areas of student interest, such as climate and private equity.

Columbia Business School Study Highlights Shift in Consumer Preferences from Conventional Luxury Goods

Columbia Business School Research Suggests a First-of-its-Kind Private Employer-Employee Arrangement

CBS Professor Angela Lee explores the benefits of improved due diligence.

Looking for a modern twist on a classic? Try Pineapple Street: A Novel by Jenny Jackson! Set in Brooklyn, this story is a wonderful fusion of Fitzgerald's The Beautiful and the Damned and HBO's Succession with a hefty dose of humor.  

Navigating Family Business: Emotional Insights and Guidance from a Psychodynamic Perspective

These Columbia-affiliated founders discuss how their innovations are shaping a more water-conscious world.

Why do dominant incumbents fail? Professor Kathryn Rudie Harrigan digs into the declines of industry leaders with lessons for today.

CBS Professor Thomas Bourveau reveals how diverse our largest corporations are — and which ones are hiding that information from investors