Social media is the new equivalent of “word of mouth” advertising, and in the United States alone, corporate social media spending is projected to exceed $17 billion by 2019.Continue Reading
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Articles about activities within the academic departments
In Connecticut, We’re on the Cusp of a Transit Renaissance
History can tell us a lot about the future. Think back to the late 1800s, when many U.S. cities began to grow around train stations. Marketplaces developed as locations where merchants could sell their products, and this attracted customers from all around Connecticut to live and work near the marketplaces.Continue Reading
Aaron McLean ’19: Persistence, Determination Key
School of Business senior Aaron McLean from Southborough, Mass., is enjoying his last year on the UConn football team while simultaneously preparing for a career in business. In a recent interview he shared his dedication to hard work, his love of movies, and insight into the person who is his biggest sideline fan. Continue Reading
OPIM – Research Connections Expo 2018
OPIM – CIMBA Panel Discussion
Information Management Association – On October 16th the OPIM Department hosted an event to get more people involved in Management Information Systems (MIS).
Goldman Sachs Partner Leads New SMF in Stamford
The UConn School of Business has established a Student Managed Fund (SMF) program in Stamford, allowing students to learn about investment strategies and then invest a $500,000 endowment under the watchful eye of investment advisers. The original program was established in Storrs in 2000, and has launched the careers of many investment professionals.Continue Reading
OPIM – MIS Case Competition 2018
Information Management Association – On Friday October 5th, the Operations and Information Management (OPIM) Department held its annual Management Information Systems (MIS) Case Competition.
MGMT Doctoral Student Publishes in Top Tier Journal
UConn Ph.D. candidate Semin Park recently had a manuscript based on her qualifying paper accepted by the Academy of Management Review, titled, “A Network Conceptualization of Team Conflict.” Continue Reading
‘Do I Really Know You—And Does It Matter?’ Professional Familiarity Strengthens Virtual Work Teams
Knowing that your project partner used to own a business, earned a specialized degree, or is a technology genius can foster improved working partnerships.
But the fact that she likes chocolate ice cream, fast cars, and Major League Baseball isn’t essential to a productive business collaboration, and can even be detrimental to productivity.Continue Reading
Creativity or Status Quo: Do Companies Really Have to Choose?
All companies, whether a Fortune 100 firm or a family business, face a trade-off when it comes to deciding whether to focus on creativity or standardization. Continue Reading