Edwards Research Stories and Media Mentions
Research seeks to decode the complex world of finance and social dynamics
Dr. Min Maung (PhD) is a Professor of Finance and Management Science at the Edwards School of Business whose research explores topics such as dividend signaling, asymmetric information, corporate governance, and venture capital.
Research hopes to help developing countries conquer financial roadblocks to infrastructure
As part of her Master of Science in Finance research, University of Saskatchewan Edwards School of Business graduate student Qiongfang (Joan) Lu decided to investigate the realities of obtaining financing for developing countries to support their growth - particularly in the vast landscape of Africa.
Understanding Stakeholder Reactions to Socially and Environmentally Responsible Practices
Dr. Chelsea Willness is a Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour whose research explores how stakeholders (job seekers, employees, or consumers) respond to organizations' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives from environmental practices to community involvement.
Research finds principles of dharma as a basis for developing sustainable and responsible business
Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam (PhD) is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business whose research explores management accounting and control, particularly with respect to two main streams of responsible business and the social return on investment, and spirituality in organizations.
Life-mapping in the classroom and beyond: Lee Swanson receives Master Teacher Award
Dr. Lee Swanson was honoured at the University of Saskatchewan’s 2021 Spring Convocation with the Master Teacher Award, the university’s highest level of recognition for teaching excellence.
USask professor recognized with prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship
University of Saskatchewan (USask) associate professor Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has received a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, the most prestigious national teaching award in Canada.
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2022: The Summer of Revenge Travel
The phrase revenge travel has been thrown around, especially with the lifting of restrictions on travel. Revenge travel refers to the lengths that consumers are willing to go to travel post-covid. This includes prices, destinations, or accommodations. Edwards Associate Professor, Dr. Monica Sarghie (PhD), shares her perspective on this phenomenon. -
Research Investigating Accounting Standards and Practices is Breaking New Ground
Dr. Hamilton Elkins (PhD), is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business whose research examines the creation and use of accounting information, a broad and diverse area of research that covers many topics. His research covers two complimentary streams in accounting regulation including standard setting and financial reporting, and auditor behaviour. -
USask research videos in Cree, Dene highlight ideas to build capacity in North
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have produced four videos. Two each in Cree and Dene, to present the results of a project that partnered with seven Indigenous communities to study ways to build social and economic capacity for living well in the provinces North. -
USask researcher awarded SSHRC funding to build more engaging online learning platforms
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Shan Wang (PhD) has been awarded funding by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to investigate how to improve online discussion forums for students on e-learning platforms. -
U of S researcher says flexibility is key to effective pandemic response for sports industry
Master of Science in Marketing alumni Jill Wolkowski investigated crisis response strategies behind professional sports leagues. -
Taxation research offers practical outcomes that matter for Canadian businesses and society
Dr. Devan Mescall shares his research insights on multinational taxation and how accounting research can make an impact for Canadians, local communities, and Indigenous community development. -
Research investigates how new mothers navigate the complexity of science during health care services
Master of Science in Marketing alumni Natalie Bolen aims to build a pathway for patients when navigating science conversations. -
Research examines the role of respect in marketspaces
Dr. Maureen Bourassa, Associate Professor of Marketing, examines how customers and organizations can engage in respectful interactions in marketspaces. -
Research examines how blockchain technology improves financial market efficiencies for economic development
Fan Yang, Associate Professor of Finance and Management Science at Edwards investigates emerging blockchain technologies for their potential to improve the efficiency of financial markets to reduce trade costs and increase engagement in international trade and assist in economic development for less developed countries. -
Research sheds light on work and inequality during the pandemic and beyond
Introducing Dr. Dionne Pohler (PhD), Associate Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, who recently joined the Edwards School of Business. Her research covers topics in labour and employment, organizational governance, human resource management, co-operative development and strategy, and public policy implementation. -
Research examines how online social networking and social media improve business performance
Dr. Shan Wang explores the relationship between online social networking and business performance in the areas of electronic and social commerce, and digital innovation and transformation. -
Research collaboration aims to build capacity for Northern and Indigenous communities
Professors Lee Swanson and Vince Bruni-Bossio explain the importance of community engagement and capacity building for researching the Northern entrepreneurial ecosystem, undocumented economy, and conflicts of interest. -
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Series: Edwards Mitacs research intern assists local property management company to develop a resident benefit package
Madison Guran, a third year finance major, interning with Real Property Management Professionals Inc. is researching innovative solutions to improve maintenance processes, communications, marketing and health and safety for owners and tenants. -
Research uncovers the importance of metaphors and patient influencers in healthcare marketing
Dr. Marjorie Delbaere (PhD) investigates communication and persuasion about complex and controversial topics, primarily in the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing context. -
Research finds impacts of mindfulness and leadership style on employees' well-being
Explore how mindfulness can intensify the relationship between leadership style and employee well-being in relation to their leaders' leadership style. -
Research shows the importance of personality and impression management on interview performance
Dr. Schmidt (PhD), Edwards Human Resources and Behaviour professor recently collaborated on a study examining personality traits in job interviews and interview performance. -
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Series: Edwards Mitacs research intern develops process improvement for employee onboarding and orientation
Edwards Mitacs research intern develops process improvement for employee onboarding and orientation -
Research collaborations on persuasion in marketing
Dr. Phillips, Edwards Marketing Professor and Rawlco Editor, has been collaborating with Edwards students and faculty on several research projects on persuasive marketing -
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Series: Edwards Mitacs research intern supports local organization in modernizing their member management system
Edwards Mitacs research intern is supporting a local organization in modernizing their management system -
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Series: Edwards Mitacs research intern develops customer experience strategy
Edwards Mitacs research intern develops customer experience strategy to help local business -
Risk management during COVID-19
Dr. Norman Sheehan, Professor and CPA Scholar in the Department of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business and Co-Academic Director of the SK Director Education Program, recently published an article on revisiting risk management in a time of crisis. -
COVID-19 economic recovery: Nation building through developing business professionals, research, and business capacity
The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan is playing a key role in developing business capacity during COVID-19 -
Company strategies and performance impacts in the Canadian oil and gas industry
Dr. Han-Up Park is collaborating with colleagues to examine how company performance is impacted by the different strategies that companies use to minimize the effects of dropping oil prices on their bottom line. -
Expanded retail pharmacy services can lead to increased consumer health outcomes and business profits
Collaborators Grant Wilson and David Zhang explore strategies employed by retail pharmacies to understand health outcomes and business profits. -
Collaboration aims to improve representation of women in leadership
Assistant Professors Erica Carleton and Megan Walsh explore mindfulness. -
Strategy shift: a new approach for integrating innovation into organizations' strategic processes
Dr. C. Brooke Dobni is a Professor of Management and Marketing whose research expertise is in the area of strategy and innovation. His interest in innovation research was inspired by wanting to understand how an organization's performance is impacted by strategy and innovation. -
Understanding consumer acceptance of genetically modified foods in Canada and beyond
David Zhang is an Associate Professor of Management and Marketing whose research focuses on marketing strategy, international marketing, and entrepreneurship. His most recent research examines consumer attitudes and purchase intentions of Genetically Modified (GM) foods and GM applications in the agri-food industry. -
Healthcare optimization research seeks to minimize clinic wait-times for maximum patient satisfaction
Dr. Hamed Samarghandi is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Management Science whose research focuses on optimization and operations management. -
Professional judgment: examining how auditors, accountants and professional committees make decisions
Regan Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Accounting whose research focuses on accounting professionals' judgment and decision making using experimental methods. -
Healthy Leaders, Healthy Workers: Examining the Relationship between Sleep and Work
Dr. Erica Carleton is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour whose primary research focus is on leadership and intersecting interests in employee health and well-being, sleep, and gender. -
Research on Board Governance Examines Informal Dynamics Affecting Decisions that Impact Peoples' Lives
Vince Bruni-Bossio is the Director of the Edwards Experiential Learning Initiative (EELI), Grandey scholar and an Associate Professor of Management and Marketing at the Edwards School of Business. His research focuses on board strategies and decision-making on regional and corporate boards. -
Research on Mindfulness and Leadership
Dr. Megan Walsh is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour whose research focuses on leadership, well-being, gender and mindfulness. -
Curious and interesting: Research that captures how pictures persuade people
Dr. Barbara Phillips, Marketing Professor and Rawlco Editor, researches visual images in advertising and how they communicate with the consumer. -
Marketing as dance: Changing the rhetoric of war in marketing through critical research on persuasion and metaphors
Dr. Marjorie Delbaere is exploring the interplay between the persuasive use of language and images, and consumer knowledge transfer in the marketing of controversial products such as prescription drugs. -
Research into the effects of personality on job and life satisfaction reveal important implications for workplaces
Dr. Joseph Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour at the Edwards School of Business whose research is comprised of two main streams. -
Building Northern Capacity Through Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
The "Building Northern Capacity through Aboriginal Entrepreneurship: A Canadian Scandinavian Comparative Study" is a community-based, five-year project initiated in 2012 funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).