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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.
August 20, 2024
Research Shows Flatter Hierarchies’ Hidden Cost
The Smith School's Reuben Hurst finds that flatter hierarchies, though promoting collaboration, may reduce gender diversity in job applicants. His study shows such structures lead to fewer women applying for jobs.
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Research Shows Flatter Hierarchies’ Hidden Cost
August 8, 2024
Boeing’s New CEO Amid Persisting Turbulence: What it Means Marketwise
Boeing's outlook improves with new CEO Robert Ortberg, despite ongoing National Transportation Safety Board hearings and labor negotiations. Ortberg's proven leadership in aerospace offers optimism for shareholders, while the company faces significant internal and external challenges.
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Boeing’s New CEO Amid Persisting Turbulence: What it Means Marketwise
July 31, 2024
Marketing Professor Provides Keys to Successful Endorsement Deals at 2024 Paris Olympics
With the 2024 Summer Olympics underway, brands vie for top endorsements, despite past low ratings. The games, expected to generate $1.3 billion in sponsorship revenue, mark the first unrestricted post-COVID Olympics. Successful campaigns connect athletes' stories authentically with brands.
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Marketing Professor Provides Keys to Successful Endorsement Deals at 2024 Paris Olympics
July 24, 2024
Who Is More Successful at Advocating for Social Justice on the Job?
Debra Shapiro's research examines social justice advocacy in workplaces. The study finds support varies based on whether the advocate is an ally or a disadvantaged group advocate, influenced by the appeal receiver's identification with the group.
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Who Is More Successful at Advocating for Social Justice on the Job?
July 19, 2024
Women Make History at the Paris 2024 Olympics
For the first time, equal numbers of male and female athletes will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Celebrating gender parity, this milestone highlights the progress in women's sports since Paris 1924, where only 4.4% of athletes were women.
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Women Make History at the Paris 2024 Olympics
July 11, 2024
How Are Airlines Handling the Busiest Summer Travel Season Ever?
Record-breaking summer air travel is underway, with U.S. airlines expected to carry 271 million passengers. Professor Suresh Acharya cites challenges like air traffic controller shortages and Boeing issues but believes airlines are reasonably prepared.
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How Are Airlines Handling the Busiest Summer Travel Season Ever?
July 9, 2024
What’s the Best Escalator Etiquette: Stand or Walk?
The Smith School's Michael C. Fu explores efficient escalator use in crowded transit hubs, challenging conventional "walk left, stand right" etiquette with findings favoring flexible lane access to balance passenger flow.
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What’s the Best Escalator Etiquette: Stand or Walk?
July 9, 2024
Seductive Language for Narcissists in Job Postings
Associate Professor Nick Seybert’s research highlights the impact of “rule-bender” language in job postings on applicant quality. Employers using keywords like “ambitious” and “thinks outside the box” may attract narcissistic applicants prone to unethical behavior, especially in accounting.
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Seductive Language for Narcissists in Job Postings
July 8, 2024
The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets
NPR's Marketplace spotlighted an accountant shortage, leading Professor Rebecca Hann to study its impact. The study highlights how prolonged vacancies increase financial reporting errors, stressing the critical role of accountants in maintaining robust internal controls.
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The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets
July 2, 2024
When Groups Lack Diversity, Size Matters for Whether People Notice
Diversity enhances business innovation, yet homogeneity persists, especially at the top. Aneesh Rai of the Smith School and colleagues found larger homogeneous groups more likely to diversify, highlighting the need to address diversity gaps in smaller teams.
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When Groups Lack Diversity, Size Matters for Whether People Notice