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.
February 5, 2019
Art of the Supply Chain Deal
A bargaining model developed at Maryland Smith helps buyers and sellers find balance in complex negotiations.
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Art of the Supply Chain Deal
February 4, 2019
Echoes of the Financial Crisis, in Drug Manufacturing
The crisis over tainted heart drugs made in China and sold in the U.S. had an oddly familiar ring to it for Maryland Smith’s Clifford Rossi. But it wasn’t a previous medical drug crisis that crept to mind for him.
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Echoes of the Financial Crisis, in Drug Manufacturing
February 4, 2019
A Smarter Way to Advertise Online
A new algorithm adds transparency to the process, while helping campaign managers optimize results.
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A Smarter Way to Advertise Online
February 1, 2019
Neutralizing Speedy New Entry Threats
Incumbent IT firms could respond with higher investment in research and development, but most don’t.
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Neutralizing Speedy New Entry Threats
February 1, 2019
Why India Is Becoming Mission Critical for Global Businesses
'If you are in India, deepen your commitment and your market penetration. And, if you are not currently in India, figure out a strategy to be in India.'
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Why India Is Becoming Mission Critical for Global Businesses
January 30, 2019
A Guide for Turbulent Times
A quarterly announcement from one firm can reduce risk and uncertainty across the industry, research from Rebecca Hann shows.
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A Guide for Turbulent Times
January 30, 2019
Welcome to Globalization 4.0
Welcome to the new era of Globalization 4.0. Should you be encouraged, or worried? Maryland Smith’s Anil K. Gupta shares his insights.
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Welcome to Globalization 4.0
January 30, 2019
Why Walmart Is Buying Everything
Walmart has been buying up ecommerce businesses, as it seeks to better position itself against the only other retailer in its weight class, Amazon.com. It seems to be working.
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Why Walmart Is Buying Everything
January 29, 2019
Is This Job Too Good To Be True?
Often the standout job description will include signals that suggest you should steer clear – or at least temper your excitement while you do some digging.
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Is This Job Too Good To Be True?
January 29, 2019
Facebook’s Friendly Fraud
Apple got caught in 2013. Now it’s Facebook’s turn. A new report accuses the social media giant of knowingly duping children out of money to boost online game revenue.
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Facebook’s Friendly Fraud