Category: Business
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Debby Thomas, George Fox University – The Classroom as an Organization
On George Fox University Week: Should the students run the classroom? Debby Thomas, assistant professor of management, looks at one way of divvying up responsibility so everyone benefits. Debby Thomas, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management as well as a corporate leadership trainer who teaches leadership, management and organizational behavior courses. She facilitates the…
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Chun Zhang, University of Dayton – Beauty Premium in Business
A beautiful employee may not always get the best marks from customers. Chun Zhang, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton, explores how the “beauty premium” may not be the boost it was thought to be. Chun Zhang is an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton. She holds a Ph.D.…
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Ben Graham, University of Southern California Dornsife – Migrants Bring Value to Businesses They Own or Manage
Immigrants could be the key to staying ahead of China. Ben Graham, associate professor in the school of international relations at the University of Southern California Dornsife, discusses why. Benjamin A.T. Graham is an associate professor of international relations whose work focuses on migration, foreign investment, and the relationship between economics and conflict. He also…
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Wonhyung Lee, University at Albany – Helping the Homeless through Business Improvement Districts
On University at Albany Week: Can businesses work together to help the homeless? Wonhyung Lee, assistant professor in the school of social welfare, discusses BIDs and how they can foster a long-term approach to helping the homeless. Wonhyung Lee is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Welfare of the University at Albany, State…
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Michelle Dunlap, Connecticut College – Minority Experiences in Consumer Marketplaces
On Connecticut College Week: Shopping isn’t always a fun activity for everyone. Michelle Dunlap, professor of human development, explores minority marketplace experience. Professor Dunlap graduated from Wayne State University with high distinction and with honors in psychology. She was awarded a McKnight Doctoral Fellowship from the Florida Education Fund. She earned her master of science…
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Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Shopper Psychological Ownership and Territoriality
How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant professor of marketing at New York Institute of Technology, examines the territorial behavior shoppers display when a product or place feels special to them. Colleen P. Kirk’s research centers around consumer behavior, especially in the areas of psychological ownership, emotions,…
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Bharath Ramkumar, SUNY Oneonta – Fast Fashion
Food isn’t the only product treatable as disposable in our society. Bharath Ramkumar, professor of human ecology at SUNY Oneonta, explores fast fashion. Bharath Ramkumar is a professor of Human Ecology at SUNY Oneonta. He instructs on quality analysis of apparel products and retail management. His specialties include fashion merchandising, consumer behavior, e-commerce, and structural…
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Kenn Tacchino, Widener University – Rethinking The 4% Retirement Rule
On Widener University Week: The 4% rule of retirement withdrawal might need a re-write. Kenn Tacchino, professor of taxation and financial planning, explains why it may not work for all situations. Kenn Tacchino is a professor of taxation and financial planning and chair of the department of economics, finance and taxation at Widener University. He…
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Megan Gerhardt, Miami University – Managing Generation Differences in the Workplace
Diversity in an organization doesn’t just mean race or gender. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at Miami University, examines how a wide variety of ages can also provide benefits. Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of…
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Neil Reid, University of Toledo – Craft Breweries Increase Residential Property Values
On University of Toledo Week: The rise of craft breweries may float all boats. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, determines that having a successful brewery in the neighborhood might be good news for homeowners. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, is a regional scientist and industrial geographer with research interests in the…