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The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
December 6, 2017
Why Are Plastic Lego Bricks So Pricey?
Ask anyone who loves those iconic building toys: Lego sets aren't cheap. And those plastic brick sets very rarely go on sale. The Smith School's P.K. Kannan says Lego is part of an elite club of brands that hold their ground on price and quality.
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Why Are Plastic Lego Bricks So Pricey?
December 4, 2017
More May Not Always Be Merrier
When two venture capital firms get together and collaborate, they can accomplish much more than either going solo. But when you throw more partners into the mix, something else also happens.
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More May Not Always Be Merrier
November 28, 2017
Out with the Old, In with the New
How do health care professionals decide when it’s time to ditch some innovation in medical technology in favor of the latest upgrade or advice from the medical community?
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Out with the Old, In with the New
November 28, 2017
How Gender Affects Work Outcomes
Retaining talent means understanding the work outcomes that are important to individuals across the professional pipeline.
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How Gender Affects Work Outcomes
November 27, 2017
Slow and Steady Avoids the Crash
Wall Street traders can keep the market from crashing by implementing a slow-and-steady trading strategy.
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Slow and Steady Avoids the Crash
November 27, 2017
Why Men Avoid Gender Parity Initiatives
According to new Smith School research, achieving gender parity in the workplace depends on men getting off the sidelines and getting involved.
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Why Men Avoid Gender Parity Initiatives
November 22, 2017
Business Solutions to Grow Global Learning
The Smith School's Rebecca Bellinger outlines a business strategy for reversing the recent decline of international student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities.
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Business Solutions to Grow Global Learning
November 22, 2017
The Trouble with Referrals from on High
Hiring managers invite harsh moral judgments when they give jobs to friends referred by high-powered individuals within their organizations.
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The Trouble with Referrals from on High
November 21, 2017
Beauty Pageant Lessons for Business Success
Beauty pageants draw criticism. But Smith School executive communication coach Tricia Homer, who competed in the Miss Universe 2005 pageant, says the competitions can elevate one's brand.
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Beauty Pageant Lessons for Business Success
November 20, 2017
Warding Off the Dark Side of Creativity
Creative employees are great at justifying deviant behavior. Smith School professor Hui Liao identifies a boundary condition that keeps them in line.
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Warding Off the Dark Side of Creativity