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  • James Dean

    Impact of the Fed’s Inflation Strategies on Policy

    James Dean
    April 24

    A recent study led by a faculty member in the College of Business at ĢƵ provides potential strategies for destination managers and policymakers to implement to help increase the economic impact resulting from the positive experiences of previous visitors.

  • Kia Rokni

    Characteristics of Tourist Destinations Impact Visitor Behavior

    Kia Rokni
    April 1

    A recent study led by a faculty member in the College of Business at ĢƵ provides potential strategies for destination managers and policymakers to implement to help increase the economic impact resulting from the positive experiences of previous visitors.

  • Jason Ross

    Study Examines Multiple Types of Organizational, Employee Fit in HR Practice

    Jason Ross
    February 5

    A recent study by two faculty members in ĢƵ’s College of Business takes a multi-faceted look at the different meanings of “fit” within the human resources practices of a business or organization.

  • Sarah Steiner

    Library, Marketing Project Shows Value of Effective Interviewing Skills for Students

    Sara Steiner
    January 21

    A recent collaboration between an instruction librarian and a marketing faculty member at ĢƵ sheds new light on the value of teaching effective interviewing skills to students across a wide expanse of academic disciplines. The project demonstrates how the tactics used in gathering oral history can strengthen students’ abilities to conduct meaningful interviews.

  • B.B. Penny-Darden

    Political Process Participation Fosters Entrepreneurial Goals

    B.B. Penny-Darden
    January 6

    Participation in election campaigns and similar political activities can have a positive impact on the entrepreneurial and business aspirations of individuals by increasing their access to social capital, expanding networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and cultivating mentorship possibilities.

  • Joseph Hashem

    How Regulations Affect Emerging Crypto Markets

    Joseph Hashem
    November 25

    How do investors and publicly traded firms in the fledgling cryptocurrency market react when government officials or regulatory agencies propose new protocols, procedures and guidelines designed to monitor the emerging digital assets industry?

  • Brian Whelan

    Childhood Socioeconomic Status Can Shape Shopping Habits as Adults

    Brian Whelan
    November 4

    Memories of family economic conditions during childhood can have a significant influence on purchasing behaviors later in life, including whether adult consumers are likely to prefer private labels or generic products over popular big-name brands.

  • kids at camp

    ĢƵInstructor, Local Nonprofit Partner on Entrepreneurship Camp for Underserved Youth

    Tonya Snider
    August 6

    A ĢƵ instructor of management will be leading a weeklong entrepreneurship and leadership camp for underserved youth in Western North Carolina to help them get an early jump on learning some of the steps necessary for starting a business.

  • Bryan Schaffer

    Study examines diversity of workplace spirituality

    Bryan Schaffer
    March 8

    Although the word “diversity” has become somewhat controversial in the current political climate, a recent study by a faculty member in the College of Business at ĢƵ indicates that diversity of levels of workplace spirituality can have a positive impact on the productivity of businesses and organizations.

  • Vittal Anantatmula

    The Intersection of Knowledge Management and Managing Projects

    Vittal Anantatmula
    February 5

    A new book written by a professor of project management in the College of Business at ĢƵ is designed to help members of business organizations improve their skills in both project management skills and knowledge management.

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