There has been some hand-wringing recently over the fate of the MBA. As Fortune magazine reported last summer, former dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management Roger Martin is predicting a major shake-up for the top 50 U.S. business schools akin to the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler. These and other…Continue Reading The future of MBA programs in Oregon.
Category: Humans of PSOB
Our Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on “The Pink Tax”
Women, who statistically already make less money than men on average, may pay a premium for items marketed to them simply because they aren’t aware of this so-called “pink” tax. “Manufacturers can find some consumers who are not aware of price differences or are willing to pay for something that’s really the same as the…Continue Reading Our Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on “The Pink Tax”
Our favorite Prof. Mark Meckler talks about inequality and its possible contributions.
“…Meckler talks of an attitude change, he’s not just thinking about corporate titans; he’s including all of us. “We have an efficiency addiction,” Meckler says. “That’s America. Save as much time as possible. Save as much money as possible. Take the shortest shortcut.” That change in attitude, in the view of Meckler and…Continue Reading Our favorite Prof. Mark Meckler talks about inequality and its possible contributions.
Greetings from Galway!
Dia dhuit! (Pronounced: Dee-a Hoitz; Means: Hello) Alright, alright, I’ll admit it. Gaelic isn’t the prettiest of languages. If you recognize the greeting above, then you were probably born in the Gaeltacht which simply means a part of Ireland that uses Gaelic as their primary spoken language. I had the pleasure this last weekend to…Continue Reading Greetings from Galway!
Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Our very own Prof. Sam Holloway talks to the Portland Tribune and explains how the complex world of craft brewing may or may not be affected by the influx of big money. Take a look! “…Holloway has been speaking around the country about the impact of craft breweries. His message? “If you’re a civic leader…Continue Reading Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Katie Twineham ’17 | Operation and Technology Management & Spanish
“I want to change the world but that’s really hard to do. But you can change a person’s life one day at a time and I think you can do that with business. So, I want to be part of a social enterprise where they are helping other people while doing business and generating profit.”…Continue Reading Katie Twineham ’17 | Operation and Technology Management & Spanish