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Good spirits: ND MBA grad shifts distillery production to hand sanitizer
Barely a week after federal regulators gave distilleries the green light to begin production in the wake of the shortage caused by coronavirus, the first bottles of Indiana Whiskey hand sanitizer rolled out for distribution to essential workers in the region.
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Pandemic prayer
Every day of the week, in the small chapel on the second floor of Mendoza College of Business, MBA candidate Father Arthur Joseph Ssembajja prays alone.
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Aloha, e-learning: Notre Dame professor tackles online teaching with style
Associate teaching professor of management Chad Harms is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities presented by online learning. So when the coronavirus pandemic shifted courses online in March Harms donned a floral patterned button-up shirt and got to work.
Business Ethics
How to prioritize ethical leadership amid the pandemic
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A Leap of Faith
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The Key to a Successful MSBA Career: Know Thyself
Lindsey McIntyre MNA ‘16, Associate Director of Graduate Business Career Services, is helping MSBA students discover who they are, what they want, and how to create targeted pathways to success.
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FAITH, FLOURISHING & FINANCE
Martijn Cremers, the Martin J. Gillen Dean, shares his journey from an academic perspective shaped by the global financial crisis to his current vision for Mendoza College of Business. He explores how integrating faith with finance can promote human flourishing by emphasizing the responsibilities financial professionals have towards all stakeholders, especially the most vulnerable. Cremers reflects on the challenges of balancing competitive market practices with a commitment to the well-being of society, advocating for a financial landscape that prioritizes intrinsic dignity and collective benefit.
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NO SAFETY IN NUMBERS
The misuse of Social Security numbers has raised significant concerns about identity theft and cybercrime as personal data breaches continue to affect many. A personal account illustrates the feelings of powerlessness that individuals experience when their information is compromised, especially considering that these numbers were never intended for use as identity verification. Understanding the problem requires examining the principles of identification and authentication in cybersecurity, as well as the historical context of Social Security numbers and their application in our current digital landscape.
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THE ESOP EFFECT
When employees also become shareholders, their connection to a company deepens, leading to increased engagement and commitment. Paul Purcell, chairman of Baird, shares how employee ownership helped foster a culture where everyone, from mailroom staff to executives, feels invested in the company's success. This approach not only enhances workplace satisfaction but has proven beneficial during challenging times, as Baird demonstrated by avoiding layoffs during the 2008 financial crisis while remaining profitable. Baird's unique journey to employee ownership illustrates how firms can address issues like low engagement and income inequality while building a resilient business model.
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Hoop dreams do come true
Through his internship with the Indiana Pacers, Peter Zanca MBA/MSBA ’20, took the first step toward realizing his dream of working in analytics with an NBA franchise.