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"Corporate Responsibility" named best book by Academy of Management
A landmark exploration of how ideas and practices evolved over 200 years in American business in response to the questions — “to whom, for what and how is the modern corporation responsible” was named “best book” from the Social Issues in Management division of the Academy of Management.
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Creative Solutions to Tackle Youth Unemployment
"I was amazed to see what the power of bringing together young entrepreneurs—those who are in the trenches—could do to come up with the most of course creative solutions to tackle youth unemployment," said Solome Tibebu ’12. -
Is it Leadership or Management?
Although the skill sets associated with these roles can seem quite similar, leadership and management tactics have different foundations, and recognizing ways to improve in these respective areas can help advance a company and a career. -
Take Note: Lessons from the Target Breach
As Target begins to emerge from crisis mode, yesterday the company named its new CEO. A recent graduate of UST’s Master of Business Communication (MBC) program working at Target shares her key takeaways from the retailer’s recent data breach. -
A Birdseye View to an Emerging Business
A St. Thomas MBA student and her husband are taking videography to new heights with their “unmanned” business. -
Foreclosure Crisis Fades in the Rearview
The housing market in the Twin Cities continues to try to make up for a slow start during the first half of the year, according to research from the Opus College of Business' Shenehon Center for Real Estate. But what's next? -
Put Down Your Smart Phone: 3 Reasons Unplugging Enhances Your Career
In an age of technology where refrigerators can talk to smart phones and cars can parallel park themselves, how are we supposed to unplug, asks guest blogger Chris Dardis. -
Avoid the Summer Slump: 4 Ways to Advance Your Career This Summer
It can be tempting to turn on the mental cruise control during the summer months. However, writes guest blogger Laura King, it’s up to you to decide to actively work to advance your career. Use this summer wisely, but don’t forget to enjoy the nice weather! (Networking is always better on a patio.) -
Alumna Represents U.S. at G20 Young Entrepreneurs Summit
Solome Tibebu '12 has been selected to represent Minnesota among 700 global leaders and young entrepreneurs at the G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance Summit in Sydney, Australia. Summit participants agreed to push for action in eight areas to create growth small and medium enterprises and reduce youth unemployment.