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).
January 20, 2021
Job Seeking? How to Have an A+ Reference
Job hunting is never easy. But with a little help from others, it can be. Here's what you should know when reaching out to members of your network for a job reference.
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Job Seeking? How to Have an A+ Reference
January 8, 2021
Americans Are Moving Less, And Not Because of COVID
It's a trend that's decades in the making. Americans aren't changing jobs as much as they used to.
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Americans Are Moving Less, And Not Because of COVID
December 15, 2020
Not Making New Year’s Resolutions This Year?
Although this is a moment, if ever there was one, to give yourself a pass on a full-scale, full new year resolution, you can still set meaningful goals that can help you in the year ahead.
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Not Making New Year’s Resolutions This Year?
December 10, 2020
Think Your Team Feels Appreciated? Think Again
A lot of managers think they do a great job recognizing the efforts of their team members. Most don’t.
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Think Your Team Feels Appreciated? Think Again
December 3, 2020
Show Your Work: A Plea For Better Research Methods
A new paper says management researchers should show more data and use a simple graphical tool.
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Show Your Work: A Plea For Better Research Methods
December 3, 2020
How Noncompete Agreements Stifle Workers
Maryland Smith’s Evan Starr has extensively studied noncompetes, with the same conclusion: the agreements hurt workers.
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How Noncompete Agreements Stifle Workers
December 3, 2020
A Survivalist’s Guide to Future-Proofing a Business
Surviving extreme life situations requires dealing with the most pressing life-or-death needs first, then building on incremental success at critical intervals and battling unforeseen challenges to make it through. Business leaders can apply the same strategies to guide their organizations through…
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A Survivalist’s Guide to Future-Proofing a Business
November 12, 2020
Four Things We Miss When Working Remotely
Companies can be as productive remotely as they are in the office. But they need to strategize how to replicate the four things that teams miss most.
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Four Things We Miss When Working Remotely
November 10, 2020
Leadership Lessons from Japan’s Cotton Spinning Industry
When it comes to a company’s success, is it better to have one strong leader at the top or several leaders sharing responsibilities? The early Japanese cotton spinning industry might have the answer.
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Leadership Lessons from Japan’s Cotton Spinning Industry
November 9, 2020
How To Job Hunt Now
With a pandemic and a struggling economy, it’s not the easiest time to be job-hunting. These tips may help.
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How To Job Hunt Now