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Study Targets International Sourcing Issues to Improve Logistics Performance
Nov 23, 2009 03:10 PM
After examining issues surrounding sourcing from low-cost countries (LCCs), a group of researchers from Smeal determine the areas of greatest concern to logistics managers. Their results help firms understand which issues should be top priorities to improve logistics performance when dealing with suppliers in LCCs.
Choosing Between Eastern or Western Health Remedies
Nov 23, 2009 12:20 PM
Consumers' perceptions of health remedies play a part in which treatments they seek out: Western Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine? Smeal's Lisa Bolton uses lay theories of medicine to explain why consumers choose one remedy over another and what consequences that has for a healthy lifestyle.
Avoiding Risky Business
Nov 03, 2009 10:35 AM
For any company, being short on the supply of critical goods can be costly and disruptive. Smeal's Chris Craighead suggests that managers consider the risks involved with each supplier during the supplier selection process to avoid costly disruptions and potentially save millions of dollars.
Professor Testifies Before Senate on Pension Funding Crisis
Oct 30, 2009 08:50 AM
Ron Gebhardtsbauer, faculty-in-charge of the actuarial science program at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to discuss preserving retirement security.
Understanding the Bigger Picture
Oct 21, 2009 03:20 PM
After collaborating with companies like Xerox, Hewlett-Packard, and Kodak, Dan Guide is equipped with valuable industry experience and emphasizes its importance to his doctoral students as an associate professor of operations and supply chain management at Smeal. Stemming from his years in the field, his research interests lie in consumer perceptions of remanufactured products and studying sustainability from a business perspective.
Video: What Leads Firms to Engage in Illegal Actions?
Oct 19, 2009 02:30 PM
Tim Pollock discusses factors that affect the likelihood of firms engaging in illegal behavior, such as a firm’s internal aspirations, external expectations, and prominence. Pollock’s suggests ways investors and regulators can use this information to monitor firms and his results explain why even “good” firms do bad things.
Innovation Across Cultures
Oct 08, 2009 02:30 PM
In his award-winning study, Wayne DeSarbo looks at firms in the U.S., Japan, and China to determine which strategic capabilities are the greatest drivers of radical innovation. His research offers suggestions for managers to excel in radical innovation as a way to outperform competitors.
Video: Is Retail Therapy Strategic or Impulsive?
Oct 02, 2009 10:35 AM
Recent findings by Meg Meloy suggest retail therapy is a strategic activity undertaken to repair a person's bad mood. By conducting three separate studies, Meloy finds that being in a bad mood leads to greater purchase and consumption of unplanned treats, but individuals have the ability to restrain from consumption as a means to improve their mood.
Video: The Effect of CEO Charismatic Visions on Securities Analysts
Sep 17, 2009 04:15 PM
After examining the charismatic language CEOs use in their first letter to shareholders, Vilmos Misangyi looks at what effect the CEOs' word choice has on the accuracy of securities analysts' forecasts. His findings suggest analysts should be more cautious when considering CEO charisma in their projections.
Video: 11 Tactics For Achieving Work-Life Balance
Sep 09, 2009 12:10 PM
Glen Kreiner takes a closer look at Episcopal priests, who constantly juggle the demands of their work lives and their personal lives. From this research, he offers 11 tactics for anyone looking to achieve that delicate balance between work life and home life.
Videos: Smeal Professors Discuss Impact of G20 Summit
Sep 03, 2009 04:45 PM
Dr. Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, and Terrence Guay, clinical associate professor of international business, offer in-depth looks into the G20 summit. Dr. Ghadar talks about the rapid growth of emerging economies and countries' role in international financial institutions. Professor Guay addresses Europe's role in global economic issues and Pennsylvania's role within the global economy.
Common Investor Strategy May Not Be Smart Financial Move
Aug 27, 2009 02:35 PM
Steve Huddart explores volume and price patterns surrounding a stock’s 52-week highs and lows, explaining how a stock’s trading range, the size of the firm, and the degree to which investors are attentive and active in the market play a role in stock pricing and volume.
Video: Retail Professor Shares His Background, Industry Forecast
Aug 26, 2009 04:45 PM
Fred Hurvitz, the Kohl's Professor of Practice in Retail, reflects back on his background in retail and shares his thoughts on the future of retail.
Repatriates Feel Work Abroad Undervalued
Aug 21, 2009 11:15 AM
Smeal's David Harrison finds that employees returning from overseas assignments often feel underappreciated, and he offers suggestions for HR managers to help ease repatriations.
The Engines of Change
Aug 06, 2009 03:40 PM
Arvind Rangaswamy examines how search engines are transforming markets and business practices. His research looks at the relationship between branding and search, while offering suggestions for marketers to overcome the new opportunities and challenges created by search engines.
Does the Market React to Recommendations by TV Host?
Aug 03, 2009 04:05 PM
By studying after-hours trading data, Jared Williams analyzes the effects of Jim Cramer’s stock recommendations on the market. Williams considers the timing of the market’s response, the role of investor attention, and how Cramer’s advice impacts both investors and viewers.
Health Care Economics
Jul 22, 2009 04:20 PM
With President Obama pledging to reform the U.S. health care system this year, Smeal’s Keith Crocker, William Elliott Chaired Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, answers some questions about the current system, examines reform options, and looks at the president’s plan from an economist’s perspective.
Capes, Cars and Classrooms
Jul 22, 2009 03:25 PM
Denny Gioia, professor of organizational behavior at Smeal, brings both expertise and experience to his position at Penn State. His talents span across a wide array of industries, all of which have helped form his philosophy on organizations and how they should work.
Exploring Price Fairness Perceptions in China and U.S.
Jul 05, 2009 11:35 AM
Lisa Bolton takes a closer look at consumer's reactions to price differences across cultures in two dominant economies, China and the United States, by examining dynamic pricing and relationship marketing. Bolton studies how consumers react to these concepts and what that means for marketers.
Can Customers And Suppliers Enhance Their Joint Performance?
Jun 25, 2009 03:20 PM
Customers and suppliers can enhance their joint performance significantly by sharing unambiguous and reliable information regarding the status of products in the supply chain, according to Dawn Russell and Jun Shu.
