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A Meeting of Minds to Help the Poor
The Investing for the Poor Conference, held at the Vatican, brought together over 100 global business and faith leaders to tackle the pressing issue of income disparity highlighted by Pope Francis. The event focused on impact investing, a strategy aimed at generating both financial returns and social benefits, aligning with Mendoza College of Business's mission to merge profit with purpose. Dean Roger Huang emphasized the transformative potential of this approach in addressing critical global challenges like poverty and inequality.
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College News Briefs
Notre Dame's Executive MBA program surged 11 spots to rank No. 15 in Poets&Quants' latest global EMBA rankings, thanks to strong performances in surveys by Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist. Meanwhile, the undergraduate and graduate accountancy programs secured the No. 4 spot in the Public Accounting Report Annual Professors Survey. Additionally, a robust alumni network contributed to Mendoza's ranking of No. 3 on GraduatePrograms.com for networking opportunities. On the leadership front, Gianna Bern has been appointed director of the new Master of Science in Finance program, while Don N. Klein
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Faculty News Briefs
Timothy A. Judge has been honored with the 2014 Scholarly Achievement Award from the Human Resource Division of the Academy of Management for his influential research on personality and job performance. In another notable recognition, John F. Sherry Jr. received the Sheth Foundation/Journal of Marketing Award for his long-term contributions to understanding market orientation. Ken Kelley garnered three significant research accolades this summer, including a best paper award and the Anastasi Early Career Award, underscoring his impactful work in measurement and evaluation.
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New Faculty Profile: Meet Charlice Hurst
Charlice Hurst, a new assistant professor at Mendoza College of Business, discusses the common mistakes new employees make and the impact of workplace relationships on job adaptation. With insights from her research on employee behavior, she emphasizes the significance of workplace norms and psychological safety, noting how they affect new hires' confidence and productivity. Hurst also explores the dynamics of employee voice, highlighting the challenges managers face in responding to feedback, and shares findings on how virtual work environments can support team performance when properly managed.
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Business With a Latin Eye
Luis Gomez-Mejia joins the Mendoza College faculty after an impressive career marked by over 250 research papers and 20 books on diverse business topics. He discusses the importance of networking between scholars from Latin America and the U.S., the unique dynamics of family firms, and insights into executive compensation, revealing that company size, rather than performance, is the main driver of pay decisions. Gomez-Mejia also introduces the concept of "socioemotional wealth," reflecting on how family-owned businesses prioritize social values alongside financial outcomes.
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Emerging Answers
Finance Professor K.J. Martijn Cremers has earned a prestigious research award from the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) for his paper titled "Emerging Market Outperformance: Publicly Traded Affiliates of Multinational Corporations." The paper, which identifies improving corporate governance and the stabilizing influence of parent companies as key drivers of outperformance in emerging markets, was chosen for its quality and relevance to investment management.
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Faculty Insights
Marketing professionals and business students alike will find value in "Marketing and the Common Good," a collaborative work featuring insights from 22 co-authors that examines marketing's societal impact through various lenses, including ethical challenges and advertising practices. Rev. Oliver F. Williams presents a compelling case for the role of business in promoting sustainability and world peace in his book on corporate social responsibility, while Brett T. Robinson explores Steve Jobs' visionary legacy in creating a cultural phenomenon around Apple. Additionally, "Resurgence: The Four Stages of Market-Focused Reinvention" draws on case studies to offer strategies for businesses facing
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First Class
Kyle Smith faced the challenge of statistics as part of Mendoza's Master of Science in Business, where he joined a diverse cohort of students from various academic backgrounds. With support from patient professors and real-life examples, Smith quickly adapted to the quantitative demands of the curriculum, which covers essential business fundamentals over three semesters. As one of the inaugural students in this accelerated program for non-business majors, Smith and his classmates are building a strong foundation in areas like accounting, finance, and management.
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Good Recall
As teams prepare for the upcoming season, discussions around player dynamics and coaching strategies take center stage. Recent insights reveal how adjustments in training and team culture will be crucial for success. Analyzing the latest recruitment efforts, the piece considers the potential impact of new roster additions on overall performance.
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Have We Created Frankendodd?
The Conference on Dodd-Frank and the Future of Finance brought together economists, regulators, and academicians to discuss the sweeping implications of the Dodd-Frank Act, born from the 2008 financial crisis. Speakers emphasized the law's aim to enhance stability and transparency within the financial system, while also noting the complexity and extensive regulations it introduces. Conversations underscored how the historical pattern of crises often leads to a surge in regulatory measures, questioning the effectiveness and relevance of some of Dodd-Frank's provisions.