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HOI research | Mastering the digital age: the unique resources of family-owned Mittelstand firms
08 November 2023
Family-owned Mittelstand firms, often seen as the backbone of global economic growth, face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Recent research investigates how these firms can leverage their unique resources, including family historical capital, family venture capital, and family collaborative capital, to successfully navigate the digital landscape.
HOI research | Navigating the digital transformation: the ambidexterity challenge in law firms
07 November 2023
In an era of rapid digitalization, established law firms are grappling with the challenge of embracing new technologies while maintaining their traditional practices. This article explores a recent study that investigates the barriers preventing law firms from fully leveraging digitalization and the concept of ambidexterity, which involves balancing the exploration of new digital opportunities with the exploitation of existing business models.
HOI research | Bridging the digital divide: overcoming barriers to digital health platforms for the elderly
25 October 2023
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the elderly often find themselves left behind, struggling to navigate the complexities of digital health platforms. This article explores a recent study that identifies the key barriers preventing the elderly from adopting and using digital health platforms and suggests ways to overcome these obstacles.
HOI research | Data sustainability: navigating the future of data governance across generations
25 October 2023
In the era of big data, the concept of data sustainability is emerging as a critical aspect of data governance. This article explores a recent academic paper that delves into the concept of data sustainability, its importance in data infrastructures, and its implications for long-term knowledge discoveries.
New publication | Pre-electoral coalitions and the distribution of political power
12 October 2023
Pre-electoral coalitions in Finland often form between parties of similar size and ideology, strategically influencing power distribution and potentially broadening the representation of citizen preferences through increased leadership opportunities for smaller parties and a more dispersed seat distribution. Jaakko Meriläinen, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at SSE, and co-authors publish new article in Public Choice.
New publication | Catholic Censorship and the Demise of Knowledge Production in Early Modern Italy
15 August 2023
Censorship hampers new ideas, affects knowledge growth, and redirects talents toward compliant activities, resulting in a 43% decrease in scholarly publication. Fabio Blasutto, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at SSE, and co-author publish new article in The Economic Journal.
HOI research | Blinded by the person? Unveiling the truth about biases in idea evaluation
14 July 2023
In the world of innovation, the evaluation of ideas is often influenced by the identity of the proposer. A recent study, however, challenges this notion, revealing that biases in idea evaluation may not be as prevalent as previously believed. This article explores the findings of this groundbreaking research, which could potentially reshape our understanding of idea evaluation in the corporate world.
HOI research | Closing the gender gap: how simple interventions can influence salary negotiations
13 July 2023
Recent research explores gender disparities in salary negotiations, revealing that simple interventions can influence intended salary requests of both men and women. This research provides both valuable insights into the dynamics of gender inequality in the workplace and offers potential solutions to address this persistent issue.
HOI research | How digital healthcare platforms gain acceptance in traditional sectors
01 July 2023
New research reveals the complex process by which digital healthcare platforms gain legitimacy and acceptance in highly regulated sectors like healthcare. The study, published in Technovation, examines how digital health platforms in Sweden redesigned their business models to address evolving legitimacy debates over a period from 2013 to 2020.
HOI research | Social and moral psychology of COVID-19 across 69 countries
14 June 2023
How did people around the world respond to public health guidelines during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic? A study published in Scientific Data explores this by analyzing data from over 51,000 individuals across 69 countries. This research aims to understand the social and moral psychology behind public health behavior during the pandemic.