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The High Five: October 2024
World Class Faculty & Research
Risk Matters
Smith’s Center for Global Business Earns Top Honors from the State of Maryland
Alumni
September 19, 2024
A Military Police Officer’s Route to Business Consulting
C.J. Morgenweck, Online MBA ’22, built on his U.S. Marine Corps experience to enter the business world, guided by the Online MBA program and Career Services. Their support helped him secure roles at Thermo Fisher and North Rock Consulting through key connections and resources.
September 06, 2024
MBA Alumnus Says Journey As A Smith Terp Continues After Graduation
Paul C. Lee, MBA ’09, Co-Founder & Partner at North Rock Consulting talks about his experience in the Robert H. Smith School of Business Part-Time MBA program and how he continues to stay engaged with the school.
August 19, 2024
Smith Alumnus Takes on New CFO Role With West Monroe
Dan Freiman, a Smith School alumnus with degrees in accounting and finance, serves as CFO at West Monroe. With 30 years of finance experience, he leverages his Smith education to drive financial strategy, build relationships, and support the firm's growth.
October 08, 2024
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Clifford Rossi argues that the homeowners insurance market is unraveling due to rising natural disaster risks. He proposes a government-sponsored entity to centralize hazard insurance, improving risk management and financial stability.
October 07, 2024
The Center for Global Business received the Maryland Secretary’s Citation and the Governor’s Citation, honoring its contributions to international trade and its President’s “E” Award for Export Service. The awards highlight CGB’s role in expanding Maryland exports and promoting economic growth.
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Marketing
October 04, 2024
Small Businesses Take Big Hit from Apple’s Privacy Regulation
Smith marketing professor Daniel McCarthy's research found that Apple's 2021 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) significantly impacted small direct-to-consumer businesses. ATT caused a 37% drop in ad click-through rates and up to a 60% revenue decline for smaller firms reliant on Facebook ads.
Decision, Operations and Information Technologies, Finance, Marketing
September 11, 2024
Smith Experts Explain Google Antitrust Implications
Google faces major antitrust cases for monopolizing digital advertising and search. Research Professor Kislaya Prasad suggests that ending exclusive agreements could increase competition, while Associate Professor Bobby Zhou emphasizes breaking up business units like Google’s search could benefit competitors, advertisers, and consumers.
September 10, 2024
Smith Experts Discuss how Apple’s AI-enhanced iPhones will Affect Users, Market Position
Smith School marketing professor P.K. Kannan says Apple's iPhone 16, powered by “Apple Intelligence,” marks a significant upgrade, particularly in privacy-focused AI and computational photography, aiding both user experience and market competitiveness.
Accounting and Information Assurance
Why Man + Machine Adds Up to Better Stock Picks
New research from Sean Cao at the University of Maryland’s Smith School shows that AI and human stock analysts complement each other. AI excels in processing large data, while humans outperform in complex, intangible contexts. Combining both reduces errors and improves predictions.
Decision, Operations and Information Technologies
September 17, 2024
Solving the Urban Air Mobility Problem
Smith professors Raghu Raghavan and Bruce Golden's research on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) explores routing and scheduling challenges for electric flying taxis. Their study addresses passenger demand, battery management, and real-world logistics, aiming to maximize transport efficiency in future smart cities.
Management and Organization
September 13, 2024
How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation
New research by Hui Liao at the Smith School reveals that obsessive passion in teams can stifle innovation by hindering reflection and flexibility. In contrast, harmonious passion promotes team reflexivity and fosters greater innovation.
