By Daniel Korschun, PhD It’s been over a year since New Englanders got their favorite supermarket back. On Aug. 27, 2014, Arthur T. Demoulas, and others on his side of the family, reached the deal […]
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Quick Take: When Social Responsibility Goes Wrong
“Social and environmental responsibility should not be a competitive sport. Not every company can have the smallest carbon footprint or donate the most to charity.” —Daniel Korschun, PhD A recent New York Times article focused […]
Drexel Snapshot: MBA Students Complete International Residency Program
As Drexel University MBA students recently found out, there’s no better way to study international business and practices than to actually experience them in person abroad. This past August, 45 students from the LeBow College […]
Sex, Lies and Their Impact on a Corporate Reputation
New research shows that when arrests, lies or extramarital affairs of CEOs and other top executives are disclosed, their companies will lose lots of money in the short- and long-term. The study—by Ralph Walkling, a […]
Why Clothing Advertisements Should Feature Average-Sized Models
Using average-sized models in clothing advertisements could create a “win-win” situation for both clothing manufacturers and women’s health, according to research by a Drexel PhD candidate. Hoori Rafieian, a doctoral student in the LeBow College […]
Quick Take: How Scrapping the $45 Billion Merger with Time Warner Will Benefit Comcast
Comcast formally withdrew from its pending $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable on April 24 after the two companies failed to convince regulators the deal would be good for consumers. “Scrapping the merger at […]
Drexel’s Million-Dollar Scholar Gets Sharks to Bite on ABC’s “Shark Tank”
Drexel University’s “million-dollar scholar” Christopher Gray—who secured $1.3 million from 34 scholarships and created the Scholly app to help other students apply for scholarships—made a pitch to investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Feb. 20. […]
Greece’s Anti-Austerity Government and the Future of the Eurozone
With the recent election in Greece, the country’s radical left Syriza party became the first anti-austerity party to win elections in Europe. The victory of Syriza prime minister candidate Alexis Tsipras has already cast doubts […]
Gas Prices Continue to Drop But How Low Will They Go?
With gas prices already at an all-time low, consumers are enjoying spending less at the pump to fill their gas tanks. The national average for mid-grade gas in the U.S. has decreased at least 50 […]
The 2015 Holiday Shopping Season Is Here, Now What?
With multiple Thanksgiving sales events adding an extra week to this year’s holiday shopping season, it’s likely we will see an increase in sales over previous years, according to Drexel University’s Rajneesh Suri, PhD, a […]