Written by Mary Mawritz, PhD, an associate professor of Management at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, the following opinion piece discusses why bottom line success is important and should be considered in decision-making, but […]
Category: Business & Law
How Can Hospitals Shorten Post-Surgery Stays?
Anyone who has ever had surgery knows that the most important question for a patient, after the reassurance of a successful inpatient procedure, is how long it will take before returning home. While the performance […]
Q+A: Will it Be Difficult to Dismantle Trump’s Immigration Legacy?
It is not unusual for an incoming administration to take immediate steps to dismantle its predecessor’s policies. Steps to rescind economic and public support for issues that were once the driving force of the former […]
Marketing and Political Polarization: What Does It Mean for Consumers?
As the nation’s political divide continues to widen, companies that have traditionally confined themselves to neutral positions are becoming increasingly outspoken. In many cases these companies are taking political stands for or against elected officials […]
Q+A: Natural Hair Discrimination is Race Discrimination
Did you know that under federal law, employers can discriminate against Black employees who don natural hairstyles except when they wear afros? According to Kline School of Law professor Wendy Greene, JD, LLM, an expert […]
Big Ideas for Small Businesses Hit by COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is on course to be the greatest economic shock since the Great Depression. Experts have identified significant challenges, sparked by the pandemic, for small businesses, which are often the heart of local […]
Philadelphia Region Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with World Innovators
Written by Drexel University President John Fry, this opinion piece focuses on how Philadelphia has emerged as a hotbed for entrepreneurship and innovation and the role universities play in creating this environment. Fry also makes […]
How COVID-19 Disrupted Supply Chains
From its onset, the coronavirus pandemic caused major disruptions to supply chains that led to nationwide shortages for many essential products. Consumers witnessed empty shelves when shopping for items like toilet paper, paper towels and […]
Q+A: Will They or Won’t They Play Ball in 2020?
Joel Maxcy, PhD, of LeBow College of Business, explains the struggle for MLB and its players union to agree on conditions of playing the 2020 season.
Tips for Entrepreneurs Looking to Run a Startup During COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak, lockdowns and socials distancing measures have had an unprecedented impact on the economy and have forced many business, including startups, to restructure their models and move to a more robust online structure. […]