When Firms Internalize Political Stigma
The Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 stigmatized local employers by creating the impression that strongly anti-diversity attitudes put on display by white supremacists were widespread in the community. Employers sought to counteract this “stigma by association” by dramatically increasing the extent to which they included pro-diversity language in their job advertisements. This is according to research by Assistant Professor of Management and Organization Reuben Hurst at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
December 18, 2023
Progressive Groups Target Asset Managers After Their ESG Support Wanes
“Progressive Groups Target Asset Managers After Their ESG Support Wanes” quotes Professor of the Practice and Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium Director Clifford Rossi
Smith Experts Assess Artificial Intelligence, Weigh in on the Biden Executive Order
The recent White House Executive Order on AI aims to enhance government efficiency and foster innovation, impacting sectors from healthcare to education. Experts like Prabhudev Konana emphasize embracing AI's potential, while Balaji Padmanabhan highlights the order's focus on improving services and mitigating risks. Academia, including programs at Smith, addresses AI's complexities and future implications.
Social Impact at Smith is a dean’s initiative advancing the values of businesses to serve a social purpose. We achieve this by equipping students and the greater University of Maryland community with the skills and resources needed to both maximize shareholder value and positively impact society and the planet. This initiative aims to create the next generation of business leaders ready to tackle the grand challenges of our time.