Research
Our faculty members are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Their teaching and research equip our students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
Find out more about the latest research by browsing current working papers online at Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
August 28, 2018
Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
What do the early days of auto racing near the turn of the 20th century have to do with determining firm survival? It all comes down to how society shapes market reputation.
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Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
August 14, 2018
Pitching Novel Ideas to the Boss
Have an amazing idea that could have a big impact for your organization? Now it’s up to you to really sell it to your boss. Maryland Smith professors explain how to make that happen.
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Pitching Novel Ideas to the Boss
August 9, 2018
Speed Dating Your Way to Your Dream Job
If you have your sights set on a dream job or you’re considering a career switch, make sure you talk to a lot of people before you’re married to a particular path.
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Speed Dating Your Way to Your Dream Job
August 2, 2018
Surviving the Open Floor Plan Office
Open floor plans invite collaboration, but they also leave everyone with less privacy and more distractions. Here's how to cope if you prefer walls and doors.
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Surviving the Open Floor Plan Office
July 31, 2018
How a 4-Day Workweek Story Went Viral
A recent four-day workweek trial program at a small New Zealand company drew a disproportionately large amount of outside interest. This is why.
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How a 4-Day Workweek Story Went Viral
July 26, 2018
Facebook's Day of Reckoning
You know you're having a bad day when you lose $150 billion in two hours. That's what happened to Facebook. Maryland Smith professor David A. Kirsch explains what went wrong.
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Facebook's Day of Reckoning
July 25, 2018
Thinking of Ghosting the Job Interview? Don’t.
Ghosting is risky – and unnecessary. Instead, be upfront. It might be awkward, but life is full of awkward conversations. Here are some tips to follow.
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Thinking of Ghosting the Job Interview? Don’t.
July 19, 2018
Your Unfair Boss Might Just Be Overworked
Think your boss is a jerk because he or she treated you unfairly? New Maryland Smith research reveals that having too much to do can affect a manager's ability to be fair.
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Your Unfair Boss Might Just Be Overworked
July 19, 2018
Trapped But Not Lost With Limited Mobility
Nobody likes to feel trapped. But employees benefit in some ways when two factors combine to pin them in place, making it harder for them to exit their organizations with valuable knowledge.
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Trapped But Not Lost With Limited Mobility
July 18, 2018
How To Answer This Important Interview Question
It might seem like an offhand, even throwaway, question, coming as it often does at the end of a job interview. It’s the moment when the hiring team asks, “Do you have any questions for us?”
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How To Answer This Important Interview Question