Category: Business
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Andrew Gaudes, Brock University – Beyond the Bottom Line: How Business Schools are Shaping a Better World
Can business program graduates be a force for good in the world? Andrew Gaudes, professor of entrepreneurship at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, says yes. Andrew Gaudes is an academic professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles in the field of business education. He has held positions as Dean of the…
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Zach Kowaleski, University of Texas at Austin – Regulation Can Have Benefits Along with Burdens
Regulation can have benefits and burdens for businesses. Zach Kowaleski, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into both. Zach studies the effect of institutional settings on behavior using the audit and broker-dealer professions. Zach was formerly on faculty at the University of Notre Dame, an Economic Research Fellow at…
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Michele Williams, University of Iowa – Does Your Organization Suffer From ODID?
Adding new leadership can be challenging for organizations. Michele Williams, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, explores one reason why this might be. Michele Williams, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, conducts interdisciplinary research on the micro-foundations of collaboration and innovation…
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Timothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social Profit Orientation
What if businesses could make a profit while also doing good for society? Timothy Keiningham, professor of marketing at the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, examines how to do so. Timothy Keiningham, Ph.D., is the J. Donald Kennedy Endowed Chair in E-Commerce at St. John’s University’s Tobin College of Business. He is…
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Ravi Radhakrishnan, Centre College – Rent-Seeking Activities
On Centre College Week: Why is more money going to lobbying in politics than before? Ravi Radhakrishnan, associate professor of economics and business, says it’s a pressing issue. Ravi Radhakrishnan joined Centre College in 2012 as an Assistant Professor of Economics. His area of specialization is growth theory with a focus on the role of…
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Beth Livingston, University of Iowa – When A Worker Is Harassed During Their Commute
Harassment of workers doesn’t just happen at work, but also on the way in. Beth Livingston, Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, explains more. Beth A. Livingston is the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s…
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Kylie King, SUNY Plattsburgh – The Role of Informal Networks in Business Ownership
How do we solve the patriarch problem when it comes to networking for business owners? Kylie King, director of institutional effectiveness and research faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh, says we must support those who might be blocked from having the social capital needed to move forward. Dr. Kylie King is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at…
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Ann Melissa Campbell, University of Iowa – Making Delivery Driver Parking More Efficient
Delivery drivers don’t have it easy when it comes to parking, so how can we improve this? Ann Melissa Campbell, Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair in Manufacturing productivity and professor of business analytics at the University of Iowa, looks into it. Ann Melissa Campbell’s research focuses on freight transportation, especially on problems related to new…
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Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas – Work Worth Loving
On University of St. Thomas Week: Do humans need to work? Christopher Wong Michaelson, Opus distinguished professor of principled leadership, looks into this. Christopher Wong Michaelson is a philosopher with 25 years of experience advising business leaders pursuing meaning and providing work with a purpose and he is the coauthor of Is Your Work Worth…
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Danielle Ailts Campeau, University of St. Thomas – Entrepreneurship Across American: Supporting Rural Startup Ecosystems
On University of St. Thomas Week: Entrepreneurs don’t just live in bustling cities and sip chai lattes. Danielle Ailts Campeau, associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and a clinical professor of entrepreneurship, considers rural areas for innovation. Danielle Campeau is the Associate Dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and a Clinical Professor…