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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.
June 20, 2019
Will You Friend Facebook's Cryptocurrency?
Who will “friend” the new Facebook cryptocurrency? Maryland Smith experts weigh in, after the social media giant’s announcement that it would launch a new blockchain-based payment service, called Libra.
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Will You Friend Facebook's Cryptocurrency?
June 17, 2019
2019’s (Midyear) Stocks To Watch
David Kass’s six stocks to watch in 2019 have been on a hot streak. Now, he recommends keeping your eye on four others, as well.
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2019’s (Midyear) Stocks To Watch
June 17, 2019
What the Trade War Means for Tech
As the U.S.-China trade war enters its second year, companies that depend on Chinese manufacturing are looking elsewhere for production needs. It's 'a wake-up call for companies,' our expert says. Here is what they should do next.
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What the Trade War Means for Tech
June 14, 2019
Could Renting a Sofa Save the Planet?
There's a growing number of retailers jumping into the rental biz, as part of a sustainability push aimed at keeping furniture and clothing out of landfills. Here's what's behind the trend and what they should do instead.
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Could Renting a Sofa Save the Planet?
June 14, 2019
The Cost Of Keeping Up With Consumers
Consumers don’t like when products they want are unavailable, and neither do retailers. Independent sellers need to fulfill orders on time and manage inventory effectively.
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The Cost Of Keeping Up With Consumers
June 10, 2019
Making Information Technology Sustainable
Companies should push to implement green IT initiatives that promote environmental sustainability — not just for the good of the planet, but also for the financial reward.
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Making Information Technology Sustainable
June 10, 2019
Why Active Investors Matter in an ETF Era
With passively managed funds and ETFs surging in popularity in recent years, it might seem like active investment managers would soon be a relic of the past. Here's why they won't be sidelined.
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Why Active Investors Matter in an ETF Era
June 10, 2019
VW Says Hello to the Light
You’d think by now, four years after its diesel emissions scandal broke, Volkswagen would be keen to change the subject. That’s what makes its latest ad campaign so surprising – and so compelling.
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VW Says Hello to the Light
June 8, 2019
Rumors, Open Secrets and Tesla's Blind Spot
Open secrets abound on Blind, a social media app for workplace gossip. Most companies look the other way, but Tesla Motors took a different approach.
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Rumors, Open Secrets and Tesla's Blind Spot
June 6, 2019
Identifying High Influencers in Social Networks
Those with high levels of influence on social media networks are prime targets of marketing practitioners and researchers. But what, exactly, defines a strong influencer?
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Identifying High Influencers in Social Networks