Smith Brain Trust
Why the Swiss Want a 1,000-Franc Note
March 13, 2019
Switzerland’s newest banknote begins circulating this week, and it’s an attention-grabber. It’s not because the new bills are loaded with futuristic security features, however. It’s because they are controversially large.
Why Do a Corporate Spinoff?
Why would a company with a portfolio of brands seek to do a corporate spinoff? And what does the move mean for shareholders?
How Do Banks Finance the Unproven Startup?
March 08, 2019
Banks are the largest source of external financing for startups. Yet banks lack the expertise to monitor startups the way venture capital firms and angel investors do.
Do You Have Your Moqi?
The Chinese construct of moqi (pronounced MO-chee) provides a useful framework for understanding and improving supervisor-subordinate relationships.
How Can Remote Teams Communicate Better?
March 12, 2019
Email, instant messages, video conferencing and Slack each have been touted as instrumental in improving communication for virtual work teams. But do these technologies really deserve the credit they get?
Who Wins and Loses with Daily Deals?
March 11, 2019
Are those daily promotions, like the ones from Groupon, a good deal or not? They can be, but it’s all a matter of perspective, says marketing professor Jie Zhang.
How Do We Drive Upward Mobility?
March 10, 2019
People who worry about income inequality “in and of itself” are focusing on the wrong question, professor Rajshree Agarwal argues in new resesarch.
How Can We Learn From Others?
March 09, 2019
On the road to success, it can be helpful to be shown a speedier route or be warned of a traffic jam just ahead. But how do we do it?
Who Has Clean Hands?
March 14, 2019
The unclean hands doctrine serves as a safety valve in the judicial system. “It protects the sanctity of the court,” says Maryland Smith professor T. Leigh Anenson.
How Kraft Heinz Reveals the Limits of 3G's Strategy
March 06, 2019
For a long time, it has seemed like 3G Capital was the batter who couldn’t help but hit home runs. A model of good management, the private equity firm seemed to just keep hitting them out of the park. But is it?
Can Marshalls Thrill Shoppers Online?
Marshalls has always been about the thrill of the hunt, even more so than it’s big-sister store, TJ Maxx. What happens when it goes online?
What Are the Risks of a Morally Murky Job Referral?
March 07, 2019
Hiring managers invite harsh moral judgments when they give jobs to friends and acquaintances referred by high-powered individuals within their organizations.
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