Keith Murnighan
Member of the Department of Management & Organizations from 1996 to 2016
Take 5: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the World of Sports
Specialists and scrappy underdogs can be just as indispensable in the office as they are on the playing field.
Researchers: Brayden King, Rima Touré-Tillery, Brian Uzzi, Noshir Contractor, J. Keith Murnighan and Daryl Morey
March 2, 2020
Take 5: How to Build a Collaborative Workplace
Simple strategies for reaping the benefits of collaboration.
Researchers: Benjamin F. Jones, J. Keith Murnighan, Leigh Thompson, Brian Uzzi, Jan A. Van Mieghem and Dashun Wang
March 13, 2019
Take 5: How to Build Trust in the Workplace
Trust is a powerful motivator. Here’s how to foster it among employees in your organization.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer, Karen Cates, Paola Sapienza, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, J. Keith Murnighan and Kent Grayson
February 12, 2019
Take 5: Tips for Widening—and Improving—Your Candidate Pool
Common biases can cause companies to overlook a wealth of top talent.
Researchers: Lauren Rivera, Paola Sapienza, J. Keith Murnighan, Michael J. Mazzeo, Efraim Benmelech, Carola Frydman and Nicola Persico
September 7, 2018
Take 5: How Leaders Can Stamp Out Bad Behavior and Create a Culture of Integrity
Practical tips to reign in an unethical boss and encourage employees to do the right thing.
Researchers: Maryam Kouchaki, Derek D. Rucker, J. Keith Murnighan, Paola Sapienza, Dylan Minor and Nicola Persico
March 6, 2017
Employees Are More Likely to Cheat on Their Way out the Door
The temptation to act unethically is plentiful in the gig economy.
Researchers: Daniel J. Effron, Christopher J. Bryan and J. Keith Murnighan
February 8, 2016
Podcast: Mining NBA Data for Leadership Lessons
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Kellogg School faculty talk data analytics and team composition.
Researchers: J. Keith Murnighan and Edward (Ned) Smith
February 2, 2015
Are Bean Counters More Selfish?
Emphasizing a “calculative mindset” encourages people to act more selfishly and less ethically when making decisions.
Researchers: Long Wang, Chen-Bo Zhong and J. Keith Murnighan
July 7, 2014
Rich and Unhappy—and Fine with Unethical Behavior?
Ethics, income, and feelings of well-being influence each other in unpredictable ways
Researchers: Long Wang and J. Keith Murnighan
December 9, 2013
Everyone Loves a Generalist
Specialists are undervalued, on sports teams and in the workplace
Researchers: Long Wang and J. Keith Murnighan
August 5, 2013
Do Less
Why managers should stop micromanaging and trust their employees
Researchers: J. Keith Murnighan
July 2, 2012
June 1, 2011
Consistent Contributors
Putting the team first helps solve the “cooperation problem”
Researchers: Mark Weber and J. Keith Murnighan
January 1, 2010
When Does One Good Deed Deserve Another?
The calculus of reciprocity
Researchers: Madan M. Pillutla, Deepak Malhotra and J. Keith Murnighan
January 1, 2009
Place Your Bids
Strategies for selling and buying in auctions
Researchers: Gillian Ku, Adam D. Galinsky and J. Keith Murnighan
November 1, 2007
Tough Calls Under Pressure
Professor Keith Murnighan’s new book shows readers how to make choices they won’t regret
Researchers: J. Keith Murnighan and John C. Mowen
April 4, 2007