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.
March 23, 2018
Reassess Organizational (In)Justice
Smith School professor Debra L. Shapiro and her co-authors argue for the need to reassess the instrument that is dominantly used to assess employees' perception of organizational justice.
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Reassess Organizational (In)Justice
March 22, 2018
Dig Deep into Financial Supply Chains
To better understand the subprime mortgage debacle's role in the financial crisis of 2008, Smith School professor Louiqa Raschid says regulators must dissect the underlying financial supply chain.
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Dig Deep into Financial Supply Chains
March 22, 2018
Inside Spotify's Unconventional – And Risky – Stock Debut
What's the big deal about Spotify's unconventional IPO? The music-streaming giant is set to come to market without the help of some big investment bank. It's a known brand, and it's shown growth in its niche. So, why are investors so jittery?
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Inside Spotify's Unconventional – And Risky – Stock Debut
March 21, 2018
Get the Most From a Shared Experience
Have a social outing coming up? Take a minute at the outset to make sure you're on the same page about what you each hope to get out of the experience. You'll have a better time, according to new research from Smith School professor Rebecca Ratner.
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Get the Most From a Shared Experience
March 20, 2018
Overcome Crowdfunding Discrimination
People looking to raise money using crowdfunding sites are encouraged to be authentic in their profiles. But research from the Smith School's Jessica M. Clark finds that for some fundraisers, being authentic can hinder fundraising.
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Overcome Crowdfunding Discrimination
March 19, 2018
Advertise Smarter Online
For firms advertising online, is it better to target audiences with specific interests or aim for the widest possible reach? In new research, the Smith School's Courtney Paulson develops a method to compute how to optimize both goals.
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Advertise Smarter Online
March 18, 2018
Calculate the Value of Social Media Buzz
How much is social media buzz worth to your brand? A new working paper, co-authored by Smith School professor Wendy W. Moe, quantifies the value of word-of-mouth mentions in terms of equivalent advertising dollars spent to influence consumers.
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Calculate the Value of Social Media Buzz
March 17, 2018
Avoid Oversharing at Work
Self-disclosure in the workplace is becoming more popular and commonplace. But research by the Smith School's Jennifer Carson Marr indicates that sharing personal information is not always in an employee’s best interest.
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Avoid Oversharing at Work
March 16, 2018
Find Your Team Voice
Team performance improves when individuals speak up. But the type of progress made depends on what colleagues choose to emphasize when they find their collective voice. New research by Smith School professor Hui Liao suggests two possibilities.
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Find Your Team Voice
March 16, 2018
Is America's Pastime Dying?
Major League ballparks scored their lowest attendance in 15 years in 2017. A Gallup poll shows baseball dropping behind basketball in popularity. And fewer children are playing the game. Smith School professors Sean Barnes and David Kass analyze the state of America's pastime.
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Is America's Pastime Dying?