Cheryl Wakslak’s research focuses on how people interact with others across various forms of distance. Much of her recent research looks at communication, exploring when people use more big-picture, abstract language versus more specific language, and how this influences the way they are perceived by others. Projects here focus especially on the role of gender, power, diversity, and perceptions of leadership and future potential. Cheryl is further interested in how these dynamics -- and other communication signals -- play out in the entrepreneurial space. She explores these interests using a variety of approaches, including experiments, field studies, and archival data analysis.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Cited: Nan Jia and Cheryl Wakslak in Mint.
In an article about the capability of using AI in mental healthcare, MINT cites recent research from JIA, Dean's Associate Professor in Business Administration, and WAKSLAK, associate professor of management and organization, finding AI-generated responses hold the potential for designing inexpensive scalable solutions for social support. (Paywall)
Article: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
CHERYL WAKSLAK, Associate Professor of Management and Organization, presents research with co-author Priyanka Joshi in the HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW.
NEWS + EVENTS
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: August 2024
We are proud to recognize the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty, including recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help People Feel Heard
New research from the USC Marshall School of Business reveals AI-generated responses can make humans “feel heard” but an underlying bias toward AI devalues its effectiveness.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: February 2024
We extend our congratulations to Marshall’s esteemed faculty for their recently accepted and published research and awards.
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