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).
November 6, 2019
Can Juul Survive?
A series of e-cigarette bans has some experts wondering whether the industry will survive, or fizzle out.
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Can Juul Survive?
November 5, 2019
Who's the Worst at Negotiating?
Financially vulnerable individuals – those without a savings safety net – stifle their own economic advancement because they negotiate less effectively.
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Who's the Worst at Negotiating?
October 31, 2019
What China's Move Means for Blockchain
It's been a wild week in blockchain. China’s Xi Jinping called for a new focus on blockchain technology, the open-ledger system that cryptocurrencies rely on. Here's what happened next and what it all means.
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What China's Move Means for Blockchain
October 22, 2019
Five Steps To Clean Up Your Online Footprint
Resumes and cover letters are mainstays in the job hunting process. If you really want that position though, be prepared to add a social media cleanup to the list.
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Five Steps To Clean Up Your Online Footprint
October 22, 2019
An Underlying Lesson from Ellen and W
With icebergs, often what's visible above the water is just a fraction of the whole picture. The recent chatter about Ellen Degeneres and George W. Bush seemed a bit like that, a Maryland Smith expert says.
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An Underlying Lesson from Ellen and W
October 4, 2019
Does It Seem Like Everyone Hates Hot-Desking? (Yes)
Mention the concept of “hot-desking” to the modern office worker and you’re likely to be met with an eye roll and an exasperated sigh. Why is it so unpopular?
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Does It Seem Like Everyone Hates Hot-Desking? (Yes)
September 19, 2019
The Quiet Risk in California’s New Gig Worker Law
A new law in California mandating stricter employment rules for drivers and other gig-economy workers may pose a threat to Uber and Lyft. But the real risk is much bigger.
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The Quiet Risk in California’s New Gig Worker Law
September 17, 2019
Fashion Rental Startups Want To Save the Planet. There’s a Catch.
The growing crop of clothing rental companies wants you to imagine yourself never buying clothes again. But, can they actually reduce your environmental footprint and the footprint of the overall garment industry?
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Fashion Rental Startups Want To Save the Planet. There’s a Catch.
September 12, 2019
How Do You Build a Company? It Depends on Where You’re From
A popular video game reveals a clear connection between how much hierarchy founders create in their startups and where they hail from.
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How Do You Build a Company? It Depends on Where You’re From
September 11, 2019
99 Men and 1 Woman?
After the uproar over the Forbes list, Maryland Smith experts compile a quick list of their own, with just a few of the women that should make any list of innovators.
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99 Men and 1 Woman?