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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.
February 1, 2019
Neutralizing Speedy New Entry Threats
Incumbent IT firms could respond with higher investment in research and development, but most don’t.
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Neutralizing Speedy New Entry Threats
January 30, 2019
Why Walmart Is Buying Everything
Walmart has been buying up ecommerce businesses, as it seeks to better position itself against the only other retailer in its weight class, Amazon.com. It seems to be working.
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Why Walmart Is Buying Everything
January 30, 2019
A Guide for Turbulent Times
A quarterly announcement from one firm can reduce risk and uncertainty across the industry, research from Rebecca Hann shows.
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A Guide for Turbulent Times
January 30, 2019
Welcome to Globalization 4.0
Welcome to the new era of Globalization 4.0. Should you be encouraged, or worried? Maryland Smith’s Anil K. Gupta shares his insights.
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Welcome to Globalization 4.0
January 29, 2019
Is This Job Too Good To Be True?
Often the standout job description will include signals that suggest you should steer clear – or at least temper your excitement while you do some digging.
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Is This Job Too Good To Be True?
January 29, 2019
Facebook’s Friendly Fraud
Apple got caught in 2013. Now it’s Facebook’s turn. A new report accuses the social media giant of knowingly duping children out of money to boost online game revenue.
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Facebook’s Friendly Fraud
January 24, 2019
The Widening Effects of the Federal Shutdown
As the federal shutdown continues, now well past 30 days, its effects are spreading ever wider, Maryland Smith's Elinda F. Kiss writes. Here is what it looks like now.
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The Widening Effects of the Federal Shutdown
January 23, 2019
Ingredients for a Great Super Bowl Ad
The really good Super Bowl commercials have it all. There’s story arc, memorable characters and emotion. Here's what to expect this year.
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Ingredients for a Great Super Bowl Ad
January 23, 2019
This Is the Car You’ll Wish You Bought at Tax Time
In the market for a new car in 2019? Hoping to buy a plug-in hybrid or full electric vehicle for the tax credit? They don't all qualify, warns Maryland Smith's Samuel Handwerger.
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This Is the Car You’ll Wish You Bought at Tax Time
January 18, 2019
Schedule Your (Mini)Vacations Now
Does the start of the year have you dreaming of your next vacation? There’s no time like January to plan out your vacation strategy for the year.
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Schedule Your (Mini)Vacations Now