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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.
February 25, 2020
Love Your Work and Your Paycheck, Too? Don’t Tell the Hiring Manager
New research finds hiring managers are biased against job candidates who reveal interest in things like pay and benefits, not just the work itself. But being motivated by both is better for organizations and employees.
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Love Your Work and Your Paycheck, Too? Don’t Tell the Hiring Manager
February 19, 2020
The Trouble With Being Public in Emerging Markets
You'd think the world’s major multinational, publicly traded firms might have an advantage across the developing world over privately owned rivals. Not so, according to new research. And the reason why is a bit surprising.
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The Trouble With Being Public in Emerging Markets
February 19, 2020
How Coronavirus Is Hitting China Firms, Global Supply Chains
The coronavirus epidemic has disrupted social life and the day-to-day economy for China’s 1.4 billion residents. What will the impact be for China’s small-to-medium-size enterprises – including their global supply chain partners?
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How Coronavirus Is Hitting China Firms, Global Supply Chains
February 14, 2020
How To Show Off Your Soft Skills in the Job Search
You’ve know you’ve got the experience and the education to take your career to the next step. But you want to impress your next employer with how well you work with others as well. How can you show off your soft skills?
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How To Show Off Your Soft Skills in the Job Search
February 13, 2020
3 'Under the Radar' Stocks To Watch Amid Coronavirus
The outbreak of coronavirus is being felt around the world – including in the stock market. For some assets, the news won't be all bad.
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3 'Under the Radar' Stocks To Watch Amid Coronavirus
February 13, 2020
A Death in the Workplace
The death of a colleague – it’s one of the most emotionally disruptive dynamics that an organization encounters. How can leaders help their workplace and employees move forward?
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A Death in the Workplace
February 13, 2020
Is It Time To Refinance Your House?
With mortgage rates recently falling to a three-year low, maybe you’ve been wondering whether it might be time to refinance. Our expert has the math to help you decide.
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Is It Time To Refinance Your House?
February 6, 2020
Coronavirus and Misinformation
Contagious diseases can spread quickly, and misinformation can too. Here's how to find information from trustworthy sources during a public health crisis.
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Coronavirus and Misinformation
February 4, 2020
Which Were the Best Super Bowl Ads?
Companies that aired ads during Super Bowl LIV shelled out big money to grab an amplified audience’s attention through the clever, the emotional or the just plain weird. Our experts discuss which ads worked, and which didn't.
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Which Were the Best Super Bowl Ads?
February 3, 2020
How To Achieve a Deeper Level of Diversity
Teams thrive when they leverage deeper-level diversity in the viewpoints of their members. Here’s how to do it.
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How To Achieve a Deeper Level of Diversity