Tag: business
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Nicholas Kacher, Scripps College – Rising Home Prices
On Scripps College Week: Is there a catch to rising home prices? Nicholas Kacher, assistant professor of economics, determines the unintended consequences of this usually good economic development. Nicholas Kacher is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Scripps College. Originally from Waltham, Massachusetts, he earned a BA in Economics at Wheaton College (MA) in 2011.…
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Rob K. Larson, Luther College – Student Debt and Cost of Attendance as a Predictor of College Enrollment
Is student loan debt taking a toll on college admissions? Rob K. Larson, associate professor of management at Luther College, looks into this question. Rob Larson is an Associate Professor of Management at Luther College in Decorah Iowa where has been since 2003. His teaching assignments focus on marketing, finance-investments and accounting. From 2008 through…
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Laurie Grobman, Penn State University – Humanities
The humanities and soft skills might be more important than ever. Laurie Grobman, professor of English and women’s studies at Penn State University, says these skills will become more important for businesses in our changing world. She and coauthor E. Michele Ramsey recently published Major Decisions: College, Career, and the Case for the Humanities (University…
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Doug Bosse, University of Richmond – Shareholders and Stakeholders
Businesses that shift focus from transactions to relationships with stakeholders could be better off. Doug Bosse, professor of business at the University of Richmond, explores why. Doug Bosse is Professor of Strategic Management and the David Meade White Jr. Chair in Business at the Robins School of Business at University of Richmond. Doug is also…
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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,…