Faculty Impact Articles
College Park, Md. – October 14, 2009 — The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced the recipients of the first Gordon Prize in Managing Cybersecurity Resources, an essay contest that had competitors offering innovative solutions for how to allocate resources to protect personal and sensitive data on computers and online.
Developing Managerial Talent through Stretch Assignmentsv
Those with a strong learning orientation benefit most from stretch assignments.
How Peer Groups Comparisons Affect Executive Compensation When benchmarking executive pay, compensation committees choose peer companies whose CEOs receive bigger compensation packages.
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business launched its new Center for Social Value Creation on Sept. 25 with a one-day event in Washington, D.C., that explored how leaders create, lead and sustain organizations for social impact while meeting business goals.
In 1980, the average CEO’s compensation was about 42 times what the average worker was paid, and by 2007, CEOs received about 344 times the average worker salary.
College Park, Md. – September 29, 2009 — The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will offer the Directors’ Institute, an intensive two-day program to be held annually to address critical issues facing corporate boards. Stephen Wallenstein joined the Smith School to lead the institute. The inaugural program will be held April 7-9, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
Chicago – Sept. 21, 2009 – A new book, to be released in early 2010 by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Sterling Commerce and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), gives supply chain managers an innovative tool set for managing risk in today’s dynamic global marketplace.
“This is the problem at hand, and it does need a solution,” said Sam Germaine, an associate at ETF Venture Funds who traveled from Philadelphia to attend the Robert H. Smith School of Business ThoughtLeadership@Smith series event on Executive Compensation and Public Policy on September 18.
Smart corporations are looking for ways to incorporate sustainable operations and have a positive impact on society while carrying out their operations. This paradigm shift has some corporations re-evaluating how they do business – and is giving a competitive edge to others.
College Park, Md. – September 17, 2009 — The University of Maryland’s Robert H.
“This is the problem at hand, and it does need a solution,” said Sam Germaine, an associate at ETF Venture Funds who traveled from Philadelphia to attend the Robert H. Smith School of BusinessThoughtLeadership@Smith series event on Executive Compensation and Public Policy on September 18.