Can the private sector alone tackle climate change? No, says Dr. Jonathan Doh, associate dean of Research and Global Engagement at the Villanova School of Business, and the Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business. It will ta

How business must adapt to artificial intelligence, Part 2

May 23rd, 2023 15m 28s

In the first part of this conversation, Bernadette Goratowski talked with Dr. Steve Andriole, the Thomas G. Labrecque Endowed Chair in Business, about the role artificial intelligence could play in the business world. Here, they continue the co

How business must adapt to artificial intelligence, Part 1

May 23rd, 2023 22m 17s

It’s possible that some of the tasks that now take a business professional could soon be handed over to artificial intelligence systems, like Chat GPT. Dr. Steve Andriole, the Thomas G. Labrecque Endowed Chair in Business, talks about what that

Corporations want to be more socially responsible. Does that include how they pay taxes?

Mar 8th, 2022 12m 1s

This episode of Inspiring Minds is about corporate social responsibility, how companies pay taxes, and whether there’s any relationship between the two. But it’s also about the value of returning to a question long after the research papers hav

How economics research can shine a light on environmental and human rights

Mar 8th, 2022 17m 21s

Economics doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s also about human rights, environmental rights, and people’s expectations of living a safe and prosperous life. Chris Jeffords, PhD, associate teaching professor, Economics, studies how these areas overl

Addressing the Pandemic of Toxicity in Remote Work Environments

Apr 29th, 2021 12m 17s

Millions of people have been working from home for many months due to the pandemic. The shift has drastically altered commuting habits, spending patterns and --for many -- workplace communication. People feel disconnected from their colleagues

IRIS Social Stock App Creates Transparency in Trading

Apr 29th, 2021 12m 41s

In this episode of Inspiring Minds, alumni Chris Josephs '18 VSB and Ryan Mazzie '18 VSB talk with Assistant Professor of the Practice Keith Wright, Accounting & Information Systems, about their highly successful tech start-up and the mindset o

The Power of Mentorship with Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, Dean of the Villanova School of Business

Apr 16th, 2021 6m 29s

For many people, the path to success can seem hard to follow. Even high-achieving students and employees can find themselves unsure about which choice to make when they reach a fork in the road. Critical decisions can be easier to make with the

The Cost of Risk: A More Complete Understanding of Payday Lenders with Father Craig McMahon

Apr 14th, 2021 11m 22s

Payday lenders have few friends in the financial world. But without them, people who are unbanked would lose access to cash for necessary expenses. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Kelsea Wong ‘21 VSB talks with Father Craig McMahon, Assista

Labeling Our Journeys with Shelly Rathee, PhD

Apr 14th, 2021 10m 32s

When your flight arrives at gate K, how long will it take you to walk to gate C, where your connecting flight departs? What about a walk from your hotel on 37th street to a park on 45th? Cities and businesses label our journeys in myriad ways,

The Manager In The Mirror: How Abusive Bosses Hurt Themselves with Manuela Priesemuth, PhD

Feb 24th, 2020 8m 22s

Many researchers have studied how abusive managers negatively affect their employees but what are the personal implications of their toxic behavior? In a previous episode of Inspiring Minds, Manuela Priesemuth, PhD, The Megan ’07 and Matthew ’0

Are Short-term Incentives Driving Questionable IT Outsourcing Decisions? with Stephen Liedtka, PhD

Nov 8th, 2019 10m 11s

Many companies make the decision to outsource some of their IT systems, such as payroll, because outsourcing can improve efficiency and reduce costs. But outsourcing contracts can also be used as an accounting trick, to make a company seem to b

Insuring Effective Management Monitoring with Tina Yang, PhD

Aug 26th, 2019 9m 14s

Typically, a management team runs a company and a board of directors monitors that team. Directors need to act in the best interest of shareholders, even if their decisions go against the management team. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Jac

Closing the Gender Pay Gap Equitably with David Anderson, PhD

Aug 26th, 2019 8m 53s

Closing the gender pay gap has become a goal for many companies -- and many countries. But the process isn’t as simple as giving every woman a raise. So how can companies adjust pay disparities while boosting morale and making themselves attrac

Building Bridges Instead of Silos: How Govts, Businesses & Nonprofits Have Learned to Work Together

Mar 12th, 2019 11m 31s

In a globally connected world, societal challenges affect organizations across all sectors. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Nicole Anderson ‘19 VSB talks with Jonathan Doh, PhD, Associate Dean of Research, Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair

The Integrity of Numbers: Using Accountancy Practices to Understand Corporate Culture: Altamuro

Mar 12th, 2019 10m 17s

Can you understand a company’s culture by crunching the numbers? In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Emily Brown ‘19 VSB talks with Jennifer Altamuro, PhD, Associate Professor, Accounting about a recent paper she co-authored that focuses on cor

The True Costs of Tariffs with Michelle Casario, PhD

Mar 12th, 2019 10m 41s

The trade policies of the U.S. government has become a newsworthy issue in recent years. As the Trump administration renegotiate trade deals and levies tariffs on broad sectors of imports, how do those policy changes affect American producers a

Part-Time Work, Full-Time Fulfillment: Do Gigs Bring Happiness?: Carleton, Kelly

Oct 10th, 2018 10m 28s

It seems the “Gig Economy” is here to stay. More people are working in nontraditional arrangements with employers than ever before. But are those workers happier -- and better off -- than salaried employees? In this episode of Inspiring Minds,

The Department of Entrepreneurs: How Government Can Help Business: Miron Wolnicki

Oct 10th, 2018 10m 51s

Compared to the heyday of manufacturing, the annual growth of the U.S. economy has slowed. Individual corporations perform well, but that performance doesn’t seem to lift all boats. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Lauren Cooper ‘19 VSB talk

Transparency in Nonprofit Organizations with Erica Harris, PhD

Mar 26th, 2018 10m 24s

Nonprofit organizations do good work, but only if they can attract enough donors to support their mission. Donors crave information to help them make their donation decisions, and effective nonprofit organizations feed that craving with radical

Do Exchange Traded Funds Increase Volatility and Liquidity Risk?: Rabih Moussawi

Mar 26th, 2018 10m 51s

Among investors, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are gaining unprecedented popularity. Like mutual funds, they hold a portfolio of multiple securities in various asset classes providing more efficient long and short exposures. Additionally, becaus

Hailing Profits: How Ridesharing Impacts Taxi Companies with Sutirtha Bagchi, PhD

Mar 26th, 2018 10m 33s

It’s never been easier to catch a ride. Companies like Uber and Lyft have filled the gaps left by taxi services and mass transit, attracting customers with a streamlined user experience. But how have ridesharing companies affected the revenue o

Aggression in the Workplace with Manuela Priesemuth, PhD

Mar 20th, 2018 10m 24s

The days of the barking boss should be long behind us, but research shows that 65 percent of employees have witnessed derogatory behavior in the workplace within the past year. Workplace aggression is traumatic for its victims, but the negative

Building a Diverse Workforce with Quinetta Roberson, PhD

Mar 20th, 2018 11m 7s

A diverse workforce can be a competitive advantage for companies by developing dynamic capabilities and enhancing work processes. But in order to tap those advantages, it’s not enough to hire a diverse workforce. Managers and executives must ac