Thought Leadership
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.
January 20, 2021
Job Seeking? How to Have an A+ Reference
Job hunting is never easy. But with a little help from others, it can be. Here's what you should know when reaching out to members of your network for a job reference.
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Job Seeking? How to Have an A+ Reference
January 13, 2021
Why Brands Are Rethinking Their Political Giving
Several corporations say they're halting or suspending donations to the 147 lawmakers who voted against certifying the election.
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Why Brands Are Rethinking Their Political Giving
January 13, 2021
Why Did Stocks Surge After the Capitol Violence?
Markets abhor uncertainty. So why were investors buying stocks after a day of violence and chaos at the U.S. Capitol?
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Why Did Stocks Surge After the Capitol Violence?
January 8, 2021
The Trends That Will Shape Marketing in 2021
What are the major trends that will affect business and marketing in 2021?
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The Trends That Will Shape Marketing in 2021
January 8, 2021
Americans Are Moving Less, And Not Because of COVID
It's a trend that's decades in the making. Americans aren't changing jobs as much as they used to.
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Americans Are Moving Less, And Not Because of COVID
January 8, 2021
Are Your Colleagues Influencing Your Investment Decisions?
When and how employees choose to participate their company's employee stock purchase plans might depend on what their colleagues do.
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Are Your Colleagues Influencing Your Investment Decisions?
January 6, 2021
Q&A: What’s Next, After Europe’s Deal With China?
The European Union and China have a new trade deal. What are the impliations of the agreement, including for the United States?
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Q&A: What’s Next, After Europe’s Deal With China?
January 5, 2021
How Sellers Can Better Understand Demand
For B2B sellers, knowing how much the buyer is willing to pay is difficult. New research from Maryland Smith is helping to figure it out.
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How Sellers Can Better Understand Demand
January 5, 2021
How to Find the Right Influencers
Influence is happening at all levels across social networks online and marketers are scrambling to figure out the best people to target to spread their messages. New research has a better way to find them.
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How to Find the Right Influencers
December 23, 2020
Cold Chain
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine must stay super cold – between -112° and -76°F. Here's what that means for the vaccine supply chain.
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Cold Chain