Lessons in Leadership from the Corner Office
From Breen to Zalaznick, from Lao Tzu to Lauder, there’s no substitute for learning from those with experience, writes Prof. of Management Michael Useem. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Lawton Burns in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Health Care Management Lawton Burns comments on the Obama administration’s accountable care program for hospitals and physician groups.
Prof. David Robertson in the Financial Times
“Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry,” a new book from Practice Prof. of Operations and Information Management David Robertson, is highlighted.
Prof. Barbara Kahn on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn is interviewed about the phenomenon of “upselling” and whether or not it’s helpful for customers.
Profs. Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Thomas Donaldson in Inc.
Adjunct Prof. of Marketing Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Thomas Donaldson co-author a piece on how business owners can defuse “ethical time bombs” within their companies.
Prof. Janice Bellace on WHYY’s “Newsworks”
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management Janice Bellace is interviewed about the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act.
Knowledge@Wharton High School Names Magic Johnson, Elon Musk, Joss Whedon Among “19 Trailblazers Who Are Changing Your World” in New No Cost eBook
Just in time for graduation season, Knowledge@Wharton High School (KWHS) has named 19 business leaders as “Trailblazers” in a new eBook available as a no cost download for registered KWHS users.
Prof. Mark Pauly in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly comments on jobs in the health care sector, noting the trend toward more outpatient care.
Prof. Wayne Guay in the San Diego Union-Tribune
Prof. of Accounting Wayne Guay offers commentary on whether CEOs tend to be overpaid.
Starting the ‘Change’ Conversation
The “Women Aspiring for Leadership” panel at Wharton MBA Reunion 2013 explored best practices in effecting important change. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Kartik Hosanagar in the Economic Times (India)
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Kartik Hosanagar comments on the excitement of early-stage investing.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in Bloomberg Businessweek
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is cited for her research on whether a lump sum payment for delaying Social Security benefits would incentivize people to work longer.
Prof. Philip Tetlock in the Wall Street Journal
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Philip Tetlock is noting for delivering a presentation on developing a risk-based compliance program.
Wharton Executive Education Introduces Program for Competing in a Knowledge-Based Economy
Wharton Executive Education announces a first-of-its-kind program that helps executives contend with increasingly knowledge-driven competition.
Prof. Jonah Berger on CNBC
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger, author of “Contagious: Why Things Catch On,” is interviewed about the phenomenon of viral videos.
Prof. Jennifer Blouin in Quartz
Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Jennifer Blouin offers commentary on a Cayman Islands fund.
Prof. David Bell on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing David Bell discusses the possibility of Amazon offering online grocery delivery to U.S. cities.
Prof. Patti Williams on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Patti Williams is interviewed about the use of profane language in advertising.
Prof. Luke Taylor in Yahoo! Finance
Asst. Prof. of Finance Luke Taylor is noted for his research on why underperforming CEOs are rarely fired.
Wharton Executive Education Launches Program to Improve Leaders’ Decision-Making Skills
Wharton Executive Education has developed a new program to address a critical challenge facing companies in every industry: how to make leadership decisions in the face of uncertainty, ambiguity, and complexity.
Prof. Kevin Volpp in the Atlantic
Prof. of Medicine and Health Care Management Kevin Volpp is noted for his research on the impact of financial incentives in workplace wellness programs.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in the New York Times
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel writes about why changing the packaging on Tylenol and other drugs could help prevent suicides.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in the Tampa Tribune
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn comments on Target’s new “Cartwheel” project, which allows shoppers to share in-store deals on Facebook.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in El País
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen discusses whether a tax cut could help Spain’s economy. (in Spanish)
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on CNBC
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel discusses why the Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track to reach 17,000 in 2013.
Prof. David Zaring in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of of Legal Studies and Business Ethics David Zaring writes about efforts to overhaul money market funds and what they tell us about the effectiveness of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.
Prof. Lorin Hitt in Les Echos (France)
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Lorin Hitt is featured for his research on how data-driven decision making affects firm performance. (in French)
Who Survived the Culture Quest?
After 10 days of intense cultural immersion and competition, Lauder Institute students have wrapped up the 2013 Culture Quest in Istanbul in the company of local alumni. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Mark Duggan on CNNMoney.com
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan explains why the Social Security Disability Insurance program needs to be reformed.
Prof. Susan Wachter in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is cited for her study on factors that impact neighborhood revitalization.
Prof. Eric Bradlow in Technology Review
Prof. of Marketing, Statistics, and Education Eric Bradlow is noted for developing a model that can predict the number of times a tweet will get retweeted.
Prof. Stephen Kobrin on paidContent.org
Prof. of Management Stephen Kobrin discusses Wharton Digital Press’ efforts to give away free ebooks.
Prof. Uri Simonsohn in Fast Company
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Uri Simonsohn is cited for his research on how the timing of a job interview impacts hiring decisions.
Prof. Catherine Schrand in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Accounting Catherine Schrand discusses the use of textual analysis in fraud detection.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on CNN
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel is interviewed about whether the U.S. stock rally will continue and the impact of low interest rates.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in El País
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen discusses the effects of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy. (in Spanish)
Prof. Katherine Klein in the New Times (Rwanda)
Prof. of Management and Vice Dean of Social Impact Katherine Klein is interviewed about the recent Global Modular Course she taught in Rwanda.
Prof. John Zhang in China Daily
Prof. of Marketing John Zhang offers commentary on the future of China’s luxury goods market.
Prof. Mark Duggan in the Washington Post
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan comments on how companies will be affected by the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate.
Prof. Robert Meyer on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing Robert Meyer is interviewed about the recent bridge collapse in Washington and why infrastructure repair is often neglected.
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Appoints Charles Tseng as Chair of the Executive Board for Asia
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Tseng as Chair of the Executive Board for Asia.
The Startup Survival Master Class
Asst. Prof. of Management Laura Huang led a master class called “Switching Into Entrepreneurship” during MBA Reunion 2013. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Franklin Allen in the Associated Press
Prof. of Finance and Economics Franklin Allen offers commentary on Japan’s financial markets, discussing the country’s long-term debt problem.
Penn President Amy Gutmann to Speak at Wharton Global Alumni Forum
University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann will visit Tokyo to meet with Wharton alumni at its Global Alumni Forum, presenting a keynote address on May 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Palace Hotel.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in U.S. News & World Report
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is cited for her research on how the framing of information impacts Social Security claiming behavior.
Prof. George Day in European Business Review
An excerpt from “Innovation Prowess,” a Wharton Digital Press book authored by Prof. of Marketing George Day, is featured.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is noted for her research on exchanging delayed Social Security benefits for lump sums.
Prof. Jennifer Blouin in the Guardian (UK)
Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Jennifer Blouin offers commentary on a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing on Apple Inc.’s taxes.
Wharton Alumni in Bloomberg Businessweek
Ryan Frankel (WG’12) and Kunal Sarda (WG’11), co-founders of the translation service VerbalizeIt, discuss their appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and the impact it’s had on their business.
Prof. Keith Weigelt in the Huffington Post
Prof. of Management Keith Weigelt writes about the Building Bridges to Wealth Program, an initiative he founded to help reduce the wealth gap in the U.S.
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn is interviewed about an app designed to stop teenagers from texting while driving.
Wharton Alumna on CNBC.com
Roberta Giassetti (WG’02) shares her experiences participating in the Wharton International Volunteer Program and describes how it shaped her career path.
Prof. Ethan Mollick on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Asst. Prof. of Management Ethan Mollick comments on why “coolness” is becoming increasingly important in the tech industry.
Prof. Scott Armstrong in the Financial Times
Prof. of Marketing Scott Armstrong is cited for his research on why financial incentives for top executives can harm productivity and performance.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in Faro de Vigo (Spain)
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen is interviewed about European economic policy and the performance of Spanish companies in international markets. (in Spanish)
Prof. Matthew Bidwell in Inc.
Asst. Prof. of Management Matthew Bidwell is interviewed about the trouble with traditional measures of workplace productivity.
Wharton MBA Reunion: Feeling the Impact
In her keynote presentation at Wharton MBA Reunion 2013, Vice Dean Katherine Klein explored the intersection between Wharton and social impact. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Katherine Klein in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Prof. of Management and Vice Dean of Social Impact Katherine Klein discusses the challenges leaders face in today’s society.
Prof. Kevin Werbach on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach discusses his experiences teaching a Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) through Coursera.
Prof. Janice Bellace in the Washington Post
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management Janice Bellace comments on why many U.S. retail companies did not sign an international pact on Bangladesh factory reforms.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in the New York Times
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell comments on factors people must consider before working abroad, such as international tax issues.
Post-Doctoral Fellow Jessica Kennedy on CNN.com
Post-Doctoral Fellow Jessica Kennedy is cited for her study of how women’s ethical values impact their decision to pursue business careers.
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire in Sports Quotient
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire is interviewed about diversity in the National Football League.
Prof. Ethan Mollick in Inc.
Asst. Prof. of Management Ethan Mollick is cited for his research, which finds that venture capitalists and crowdfunders assess entrepreneurial quality in similar ways.
Wharton Alumna Lisa Lovallo in Bloomberg Businessweek
Lisa Lovallo (WG’13, G’13) is interviewed about “Gastronomy & Global Cities,” a research project carried out by Lauder Institute students.
Prof. David Reibstein on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing David Reibstein discusses “America’s Funniest Home Videos” producers’ decision to license out their video clips to advertisers.
Vice Dean Karl Ulrich on the Wall Street Journal’s “The Experts”
Prof. of Operations and Information Management and Vice Dean of Innovation Karl Ulrich is interviewed about whether office technology limits privacy.
Prof. Kartik Hosanagar in YourStory (India)
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Kartik Hosanagar discusses the current e-commerce scene in India.
Monica Medina, executive director of the Wharton Public Policy Initiative, in the Financial Times
Monica Medina, executive director of the Wharton Public Policy Initiative, is interviewed about her business and public policy influences, career achievements, and advice to women in business.
Prof. Kevin Werbach in Men’s Health
Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach offers tips for “gamifying” everyday activities.
Inside the Boondoggle of Pennsylvania’s CHIP Program
University of Pennsylvania and Wharton health economics graduate student Ari Friedman and his graduate student wife Tara Mendola document a maze of obstructions. (via Penn LDI Health Economist)
Prof. David Bell in Forbes India
Prof. of Marketing David Bell is interviewed about his research on consumer behavior and the Chinese e-commerce market.
Prof. Mark Pauly in Forbes
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly is noted for proposing person-centered health care reform along with several other health experts.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in Dow Jones Business News
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn discusses how weather conditions impacted same-store sales in April.
Prof. Todd Sinai on WHYY
Assoc. Prof. of Real Estate and Business Economics and Public Policy Todd Sinai is interviewed about U.S. housing market recovery and what it means for the broader economy.
Wharton’s Lauder Institute Welcomes New Class of Global Business Leaders
The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies announced their new class of future global leaders with 72 new students joining their Class of 2015 who will be integrating a Wharton MBA or a JD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law with an MA in International Studies.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in Entrepreneur
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn, author of the Wharton Digital Press book “Global Brand Power,” offers strategies to help entrepreneurs launch global brands.
Prof. Adam Grant on Bloomberg Television
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant, author of “Give and Take,” is interviewed about his research on introverted leaders.
Lizann Rode, executive director of alumni relations, in BizEd
Lizann Rode, executive director of alumni relations, discusses Wharton’s alumni engagement efforts, including the Lifelong Learning tour, mobile app, and power dinners.
Prof. Eric Clemons on NBC News
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Eric Clemons comments on the Marketplace Fairness Act and its implications for online retailers.
Prof. Americus Reed in Postmedia News
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Americus Reed discusses whether brands should go public with their values.
Profs. Christopher Armstrong and Daniel Taylor in the Wall Street Journal
Asst. Profs. of Accouting Christopher Armstrong and Daniel Taylor are cited for their research on the role of risk-taking incentives in financial misreporting.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in the Wall Street Journal
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel writes an op-ed about the rollout of the Affordable Care Act’s online insurance exchanges.
Prof. Eric Bradlow in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Marketing, Statistics, and Education Eric Bradlow comments on the goals of daily-deal campaigns.
Prof. Robert Meyer in AdvisorOne
Prof. of Marketing Robert Meyer is noted for his research on why people often have difficulty preparing for low-probability, high-consequence events, such as hurricanes.
Penn Experts Respond to Oregon Medicaid Study
Wharton Professors Dan Polsky, Mark Pauly, and Scott Harrington comment on a newly-released two-year study of Medicaid outcomes in Oregon. (via Penn LDI Health Economist)
Prof. Susan Wachter on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about companies that are buying up foreclosed homes and turning them into rental properties.
Graduation 2013
Wharton’s graduation website offers detailed information about this year’s commencement ceremonies and featured speakers.
A Prof Unlike Any Other
The third annual Wharton Iron Prof gave faculty a chance to shine and students the chance to vote them “off the show.” (via Wharton Magazine)
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Appoints William L. Mack as Chair of the Board of Overseers
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the appointment of William L. Mack as Chair of the Board of Overseers.
Prof. Peter Fader in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Prof. of Marketing Peter Fader discusses how airlines’ use of Big Data-style analysis might impact consumers.
Prof. Nancy Rothbard in the Economist
Assoc. Prof. of Management Nancy Rothbard is noted for her research on why workplace social events do not always help racially diverse groups of co-workers form close relationships.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dena Gromet and Prof. Howard Kunreuther in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dena Gromet and Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther are noted for their research on liberal and conservative perceptions of energy efficiency.
Prof. Susan Wachter in the Associated Press
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter discusses how a shortage of homes in the U.S. is impacting housing market recovery.
Prof. Jennifer Blouin in Wired
Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Jennifer Blouin comments on Apple’s issuing of around $17 billion in bonds.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on CNBC
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel is interviewed about stock prices and year-end predictions on the Dow.
The Wharton Executive MBA iPad Project named Apple Distinguished Program
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that its Wharton Executive MBA iPad initiative has been named an Apple Distinguished Program for 2012-2013, recognizing Wharton’s “iPad Project” which leverages iPad to complement and support the learning experiences of students.
Prof. Adam Grant in the Atlantic
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant is cited for his new book, “Give and Take,” which focuses on generosity in the workplace.
Vice Dean Karl Ulrich in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Operations and Information Management and Vice Dean of Innovation Karl Ulrich writes about the best way to test a new business idea.
Prof. Jonah Berger on CBS
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger, author of the new book “Contagious,” is interviewed about what causes new products to “flop.”
Prof. Howard Kunreuther in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther discusses how the Boston Marathon bombings might impact the terrorism-insurance market.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in U.S. News and World Report
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is noted for her research on the benefits of improving consumer financial literacy.
Public Policy Initiative Gets ‘Defensive’
At a recent lecture presented by the Wharton Public Policy Initiative, Wes Bush, president and CEO of Northrop Grumman, spoke to a packed room about the business behind defense and how public policy shapes the nature of his market. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire is interviewed about the science behind the NFL draft.
Prof. George Day in Inc.
“Innovation Prowess,” a Wharton Digital Press book authored by Prof. of Marketing George Day, is cited in an article about assessing customers’ needs.
Prof. Jonathan Kolstad on ABC News
Asst. Prof. of Health Care Management Jonathan Kolstad comments on health care costs for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
ZenKars Wins Wharton Business Plan Competition Perlman Grand Prize Offering a Peaceful Buying Experience for Used Car Buyers
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced that student team ZenKars won the $30,000 Perlman Prize at the 2013 Wharton Business Plan Competition (BPC).
Prof. Martine Haas in the Financial Post
Assoc. Prof. of Management Martine Haas is noted for her study on how peripheral knowledge can lead to breakthrough innovation.
READ Global Wins the $100,000 Lipman Family Prize of the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced today the winner of the second annual Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize is – READ Global, an international non-profit bringing together education, enterprise, and community development through libraries that create lasting social change in rural South Asia.
Prof. Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan, managing director of Wharton’s Risk Center, in USA Today
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjann, managing director of Wharton’s Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, discuss whether the Boston Marathon bombings will affect terrorism insurance legislation.
Prof. Jessie Handbury in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Real Estate Jessie Handbury is featured for her research on why living in New York is a “relative bargain” for high-income residents.
My Wharton Experience Through the Lens of Launching a Startup
Lisa Lovallo, a dual-degree student with the Lauder International Studies Masters degree program (WG’13, G’13), writes about her experiences founding Hemishare, which helps US-based young professionals find jobs in Brazil. (via the Wharton Entrepreneurship Blog)
Prof. Nancy Rothbard in Business News Daily
Assoc. Prof. of Management Nancy Rothbard is cited for her research on why workplace social events do not always unite racially diverse colleagues.
Lecturer and Associate Director June Kinney is Namesake and Winner of New National Educator Award
Lecturer and Associate Director in Health Care Management June Kinney is announced as the namesake and inaugural winner of the BAHM June Kinney Achievement Award, which honors business school health management department educators.
Prof. Joseph Gyourko in Forbes
Prof. of Real Estate Joseph Gyourko is noted for his paper on Federal Housing Authority foreclosures, which cites unemployment as a significant risk factor.
Prof. Susan Wachter on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter discusses new housing trends, such as smaller homes in urban areas.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on Bloomberg Television
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel is interviewed about gold prices and the outlook for U.S. financial markets.
Prof. Kevin Werbach in Pando Daily
Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach writes about his experiences teaching a massively open online course (MOOC) through Coursera.
The Doctor Is In: 1DocWay Wins First-Ever Wharton Social Venture Business Plan Competition with Telepsychiatry Service that Reaches Underserved Communities
The Wharton School’s Social Impact and Private Equity/Venture Capital student clubs announced that the student team 1DocWay won the $3,000 Grand Prize of the inaugural Wharton Social Venture Business Plan Competition.
Regulating Reverse Psychology
Do government-mandated disclaimers in advertisements help consumers? Wharton Marketing Professor J. Scott Armstrong weighs in. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Mauro Guillen on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen offers commentary on the state of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo since the financial crisis of 2008.
Prof. Mark Pauly in the New York Times
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly comments on whether the model of coordinated care in Oregon could work in other parts of the country.
Prof. Patti Williams in the Financial Times
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Patti Williams comments on perceptions of babies in advertisements (subscription required).
Prof. Adam Grant on Bloomberg Television
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant is interviewed about his new book, “Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success.”
Wharton San Francisco in Inhabitat
Wharton | San Francisco is noted for earning LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors certification.
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn is interviewed about legal protection built into Silicon Valley’s products.
Prof. Jonah Berger in the Huffington Post
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger writes about what makes products and ideas go viral, which is the subject of his new book “Contagious: Why Things Catch On.”
Prof. Adam Grant on NBC’s “Today Show”
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant, author of the new book “Give and Take,” discusses the importance of generosity in the workplace.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in USA Today
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn comments on the pricing strategy of former J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in the Associated Press
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli discusses why employers are posting more jobs but still filling few positions.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on CNBC
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel explains why the Dow Jones Industrial Average could go as high as 18,000 by the end of next year.
Social Impact Millionaires: Penn’s Wharton School Advances With Mayor’s Challenge
As one of five winners in the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, the Wharton Social Impact Initiative helped to design the Philadelphia Social Enterprise Partnership, a proposal that will stimulate creative ideas to improve city life and address some of its biggest issues like poverty, housing and education.
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire in NJBiz
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire comments on the investigation of Rutgers men’s basketball head coach Mike Rice.
Prof. Mark Duggan in Forbes
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan is noted for his research on why the number of people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits has risen significantly over the last two decades.
Prof. Joseph Gyourko on AEI.org
Prof. of Real Estate Joseph Gyourko writes about the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s fiscal troubles.
Prof. David Bell on Bloomberg Television
Prof. of Marketing David Bell is interviewed about the recent departure of J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson.
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn in CBS Philly
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn is interviewed about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new social media guidelines.
Prof. Kevin Volpp in Barron’s
Prof. of Medicine and Health Care Management Kevin Volpp is noted for his research on how monetary incentives impact weight loss.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in the New York Times
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen discusses the current state of Mexico’s financial services industry.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell offers commentary on President Obama’s proposal to slow payments to Social Security.
Profs. Ezekiel Emanuel and David Asch in the Wall Street Journal
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel and Prof. of Medicine and Health Care Management David Asch are cited for their academic papers on the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s decision to no longer hire smokers.
Solving Problems Beyond Their Years
Wharton alumna Sarah Ryan (WG’05) writes about the undergraduate Wharton International Program immersion trip to Portugal and Morocco. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn in PC World
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn comments on Microsoft’s transition to a continuous development cycle.
Prof. Alex Edmans in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Finance Alex Edmans discusses the relationship between C.E.O. pay and company performance.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli offers commentary on the difficulties of using computer algorithms to screen job applicants.
Post-Doctoral Fellow Jessica Kennedy in Slate
Post-Doctoral Fellow Jessica Kennedy is noted for her research on how gender differences in reactions to ethical compromises affect interest in business careers.
Prof. Barbara Kahn on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn is interviewed about the reputation of notebook maker Moleskine.
Profs. David Asch and Kevin Volpp in Science Daily
Profs. of Medicine and Health Care Management Kevin Volpp and David Asch are noted for their research on the effectiveness of tying financial incentives to group weight loss.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in Global Trade
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen discusses his new book, “Emerging Markets Rule: Growth Strategies of the New Global Giants.”
Prof. Pinar Yildirim in the Oregonian
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Pinar Yildirim comments on the challenges of monitoring brand messages in online communities.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in the Korea Times
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen co-authors and op-ed on knowledge creation in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Korea.
Student-Run Social Impact
Wharton student Raghavan Anand writes about the upcoming student-run social impact conference at Wharton | San Francisco. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Maurice Schweitzer in the Globe and Mail
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Maurice Schweitzer is cited for his study on how anxiety impacts the extent to which people seek and take advice.
Wharton Social Impact Conference in the Huffington Post
Wharton student Raghavan Anand writes about the student-run Social Impact Conference held at Wharton | San Francisco.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel in the Financial Times
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel writes an op-ed on why raising reserve requirements would benefit banks and the economy. (subscription required)
Prof. Sigal Barsade in U.S. News & World Report
Prof. of Management Sigal Barsade discusses ways of dealing with a passive boss.
Prof. Adam Grant in New York Times Magazine
In a cover story, Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant discusses his new book, “Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach To Success,” which focuses on generosity in the workplace.
Dean Thomas Robertson on CNN
Dean Thomas Robertson is interviewed about the power of emerging markets and how Wharton’s curriculum reflects the changing business world.
Prof. Keith Weigelt in the Philadelphia Tribune
Prof. of Management Keith Weigelt is noted for his involvement in Building Bridges to Wealth, a program that offers free financial literacy classes to underserved communities.
Prof. Jonah Berger in the Financial Times
“Contagious: Why Things Catch On,” a new book from Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger, is featured. (subscription required)
Prof. Mark Pauly on WHYY’s Newsworks
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly is interviewed about U.S. health care reform and the urgent care model.
Prof. Judd Kessler in the Washington Post
Asst. Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Judd Kessler is noted for his research on how the articulation of government policy affects behavior.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in the New York Times
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel writes about the need to improve cancer care in the U.S. and proposes five major changes to the current care system.
Prof. Cassie Mogilner in the Economic Times of India
Asst. Prof. Cassie Mogilner is noted for her research on how timing impacts consumer decision making.
Prof. Mark Duggan on NPR
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan is interviewed about the growing number of Americans who have received payments from the federal government for disability.
Profs. Philip Tetlock and Barbara Mellers in the New York Times
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Profs. Philip Tetlock and Barbara Mellers are cited for their research on improving forecasting accuracy.
Prof. Matthew Bidwell on Minnesota Public Radio
Asst. Prof. of Management Matthew Bidwell is interviewed about the difficulties of determining whether a worker should be classified as a “contractor.”
Prof. Marshall Meyer on FoxBusiness.com
Prof. of Management Marshall Meyer discusses potential issues with manufacturing abroad.
To ‘SIRE’ Innovative Social Impact Research
Undergraduate student Michael Feblowitz (W’13) writes about his Wharton Social Impact Research Experience (SIRE) project, which explored the impact for London of hosting the Summer Olympics. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Olivia Mitchell on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell comments on the challenges of saving for retirement.
Profs. Jonah Berger and Katherine Milkman in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger and Asst. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Katherine Milkman are cited for their research on what makes a story likely to go “viral.”
Prof. Matthew Bidwell in This Day (Nigeria)
Asst. Prof. of Management Matthew Bidwell is cited for his research on why external hires tend to receive higher pay but perform worse than internal hires.
Wharton Economic Summit 2013 Roundup: Part 1
During a panel discussion at the recent Wharton Economic Summit, experts proposed ways to improve the U.S. health care system. (via Wharton Magazine)
Monica Medina Named Executive Director of the Wharton Public Policy Initiative
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Monica Medina has been named Executive Director of the Wharton Public Policy Initiative.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in Customer Think
“Global Brand Power,” a new Wharton Digital Press book authored by Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn, is featured.
Profs. Jonah Berger and Eric Bradlow in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger and Prof. of Marketing, Statistics, and Education Eric Bradlow are noted for their study on factors that influence car purchases, such as frequent exposure to particular vehicles.
Announcing the Wharton Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalists
Wharton Entrepreneurship announces this year’s 26 semi-finalists advancing to the next round of the Wharton Business Plan Competition. (via Wharton Magazine)
Andrea Mitchell, NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, to Keynote 2013 Wharton School MBA Graduation
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that University of Pennsylvania alumna and Trustee Andrea Mitchell will be the featured speaker at the School’s MBA graduation in Philadelphia.
Inder Sidhu, Cisco Senior Vice President of Strategy for Worldwide Operations, to Keynote 2013 Wharton MBA Program for Executives Graduation at Wharton | San Francisco
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that Inder Sidhu, Cisco Senior Vice President of Strategy for Worldwide Operations, will be the featured speaker at the School’s 2013 graduation ceremony for the MBA Program for Executives at Wharton | San Francisco.
Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson, to Keynote 2013 Wharton School MBA for Executives | Philadelphia Graduation
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that Wharton MBA for Executives alumnus Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson, will be the featured speaker at the School’s first-ever MBA for Executives graduation ceremony in Philadelphia.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in the Philadelphia Inquirer
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel and others are noted for discussing health care policy at the recent Wharton Economic Summit.
Prof. Uri Simonsohn on NPR
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Uri Simonsohn is interviewed about his research on how the timing of a job interview impacts hiring decisions.
Prof. Patti Williams in ScienceDaily
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Patti Williams is featured for co-authoring a study on why emotional appeals are often more effective than celebrity endorsements.
Wharton Wins Top Prize Against 15 Global MBA Programs at 13th Annual MBA Buyout Case Competition
Twenty-three teams of MBA students analyzed an investment opportunity in Staples for senior Private Equity professionals. A team from The Wharton School placed in 1st, with teams from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Columbia Business School in 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
Change the World Drip by Drip
Wharton alumna Arlin Tao (WG’09) writes about the determination and strategic approach of Kulandei Francis, founder of the Integrated Village Development Project. (via Wharton Magazine)
Vice Dean Karl Ulrich on WHYY/Newsworks
Vice Dean of Innovation Karl Ulrich is interviewed about Wharton’s new “Cisco Connected Classrooms” in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Wharton School Launches New Advancing Business Acumen Program
To meet the increasing demand of managers in need of a business basics primer, Wharton Executive Education has launched its newest program, Advancing Business Acumen.
Prof. Susan Wachter on CNBC
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about whether the U.S. housing market’s recovery will continue in 2013.
Prof. Howard Kunreuther on WHYY
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther discusses the role of federal disaster aid in rebuilding after a storm.
Wharton Undergraduate Division in Bloomberg Businessweek
Wharton’s undergraduate division is noted for introducing Alternative Pathways, a new advising program that allows students greater flexibility in selecting courses.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in AdvisorOne
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is cited for her research on the role of financial literacy programs in making informed economic decisions.
Wharton & Cisco Connected Classroom in Fast Company
Wharton is noted for using of Cisco telepresence technology to virtually connect classrooms in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Prof. Sigal Barsade in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Management Sigal Barsade comments on the benefits of face-to-face communication among co-workers.
Prof. David Reibstein on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing David Reibstein offers commentary on product line strategy at JC Penney.
Cisco and Wharton School Unveil the Learning Experience of the Future
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Cisco today unveiled the learning experience of the future — one that blends life-size visual communication via telepresence with collaboration technologies that significantly enhance the way faculty, students and alumni interact and learn, no matter how distant they may be from physical classrooms.
Prof. Harbir Singh and Wharton Digital Press on CNBC.com
A study co-authored by Prof. of Management Harbir Singh is cited in a piece about “Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys to Making Change Work,” a new book from Wharton Digital Press.
Wharton Executive Education to Host 2013 CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention
Wharton Executive Education announced that it will be the host of the 2013 CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention, which will be held Oct. 21 through Oct. 24, 2013, on the Wharton School’s University of Pennsylvania campus.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in El Pais (Spain)
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen offers commentary on the state of Europe’s economy. (in Spanish)
Prof. Jerry Wind in Forbes
Prof. of Marketing Jerry Wind discusses Wharton’s Advertising 2020 Project, a new initiative that examines thought leaders’ insights into the future of marketing.
Choosing Your Own Educational Adventure
Georgette Chapman Phillips, Vice Dean, Wharton Undergraduate Division, discusses a new program to help Wharton undergraduate students navigate the School’s fundamental coursework. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Eric Clemons in the Huffington Post
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Eric Clemons writes about targeted online ads and the “myth of anonymization.”
Prof. Jerry Wind on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Marketing Jerry Wind is interviewed about the outlook for Barnes & Noble and its Nook e-reader.
Prof. Alex Edmans in Business Spectator
Asst. Prof. of Finance Alex Edmans co-authors an op-ed on the effects of liquidity on corporate governance.
Prof. Maisy Wong in the Oxford University Press Blog
Asst. Prof. of Real Estate Maisy Wong is cited for her research on whether people tend to live near members of their own ethnic group.
Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri on Reuters Television
Asst. Prof. of Management Saikat Chaudhuri is interviewed about the increase in U.S. mergers and acquisitions activity.
A New Level of Group Engagement
How have new team-based discussions during the interview process helped applicants come to life for Wharton MBA Admissions? Ankur Kumar, Wharton’s director of MBA admissions and financial aid, explains. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn in PC World
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn comments on whether Microsoft’s cross-platform plan for Windows 8 is viable.
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in Bloomberg Businessweek
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell discusses her research on the U.S. mortgage interest deduction and the importance of financial literacy.
Prof. David Reibstein in the New York Times
Prof. of Marketing David Reibstein comments on whether the Livestrong Foundation will continue to receive support.
Prof. Jessie Handbury in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Real Estate Jessie Handbury is noted for her research on how grocery costs vary by location and income level.
Wharton Executive Education Launches Advanced Program for Financial Professionals
The Aresty Institute for Executive Education at the Wharton School announces a first-of-its-kind MBA-level program for financial professionals called Raising Capital to Fund Growth.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in the New York Times
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel writes an op-ed about health care spending in the U.S.
Prof. Michael Useem in the Economist
Prof. of Management Michael Useem is noted for incorporating lessons from the military into his leadership curriculum.
Prof. Mark Duggan in Reason
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan is cited for his research on whether gun availability affects suicide rates.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in Forbes
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli offers commentary on the merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
Prof. Stewart Friedman in the Atlantic
Practice Prof. of Management Stewart Friedman is featured for his longitudinal study on work/life integration, which has examined the family and career goals of Wharton graduates.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in the Globe and Mail
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli discusses how a company can attract experienced employees while maintaining a “young” startup culture.
Prof. Cassie Mogilner in Forbes
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Cassie Mogilner is noted for her study on why helping others can make us feel more “time affluent” and less time constrained.
Profs. Howard Kunreuther and Mark Pauly in Forbes
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly and Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther, authors of the new book, “Insurance & Behavioral Economics,” write an op-ed on why the insurance industry is widely misunderstood by consumers, regulators, and others.
Prof. Jagmohan Raju in YourStory (India)
Prof. of Marketing Jagmohan Raju is interviewed about opportunities for entrepreneurs in India.
Wharton Executive Education Launches Global Strategy Program for Indian Executives
Wharton’s Aresty Institute for Executive Education today announced a new global strategy program designed to help Indian executives navigate the complexities of growth in foreign markets.
Prof. Uri Simonsohn in HealthDay
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Department Uri Simonsohn is cited for his study on how the timing of an interview impacts hiring decisions.
Prof. J. Scott Armstrong in U.S. News & World Report
Prof. of Marketing J. Scott Armstrong discusses his research on how health-related disclaimers impact perceptions of a brand.
Prof. Jonah Berger in Fast Company
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger is interviewed about his new book, “Contagious: Why Things Catch On,” and discusses what makes products, ideas, and behaviors “go viral.”
Profs. Peter Fader and Eric Bradlow in the Financial Times
Profs. of Marketing Peter Fader and Eric Bradlow, co-academic directors of the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative, are noted as leaders in the field of “big data” analysis.
Prof. David Zaring in the New York Times
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics David Zaring writes an op-ed about the significance of the U.S. government’s lawsuit against Standard & Poor’s.
Prof. Thomas Donaldson in the Philippine Daily Inquirer
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Thomas Donaldson is interviewed about corporate governance in Asia.
Mastering Disaster Resilience With Professor Meyer
Wharton alumnus Sami Karam (WG’91) writes about his experiences attending Professor Robert Meyer’s presentation on disaster preparedness, which was part of Wharton’s Lifelong Learning Knowledge for Action Tour.
Prof. Americus Reed in the New York Times
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Americus Reed discusses the popularity of “social impact branding” and its impact on consumer decision-making.
Prof. Michael Useem in the Washington Post
Prof. of Management Michael Useem comments on decisions made by leaders of the Boy Scouts of America organization.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel on CNBC.com
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel discusses pressure on firms to pay back investors.
First Annual University of Pennsylvania Y-Prize Competition Grand Prize Winner is “IDENTIFIED” as Best of Penn-Owned Robot Concepts
The University of Pennsylvania announced that student team IDENTIFIED won the $5,000 Grand Prize of the 2012 Y-Prize Competition (yprize.upenn.edu), which includes rights to commercialize their application of Penn-owned robotics technology.
Prof. Alex Edmans on CNN.com
Asst. Prof. of Finance Alex Edmans is cited for his research on the relationship between employee satisfaction and stock returns.
Profs. Kunreuther, Klein, Useem, Cappelli, and Michel-Kerjan in Bloomberg Businessweek
Profs. Peter Cappelli, Katherine Klein, Howard Kunreuther, Erwann Michel-Kerjan, and Michael Useem are featured for their contributions to the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Prof. Deborah Small in the Daily Mail (UK)
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Deborah Small is featured for her study on pursuing self-interest while avoiding feelings of guilt.
Prof. Mark Duggan in the New York Times
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan is noted for his research on the federal disability insurance program.
Prof. David Musto in Sify (India)
Prof. of Finance David Musto is cited for his research on how broker fees affect investments into mutual funds.
Prof. Susan Wachter on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about the state of the housing market, noting that home prices are starting to rise in many U.S. cities.
Prof. Peter Cappelli on PBS
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli, author of “Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs” from Wharton Digital Press, explains how unrealistic employer expectations impact hiring rates.
Bridging Toward a Better Future
The Wharton Public Policy Initiative will connect Washington, academia and business in unprecedented ways, and seeks to provide solutions to some of society’s toughest challenges, including partisan gridlock. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Francis X. Diebold in the New York Times
Prof. of Economics and Statistics Francis X. Diebold is noted for his paper on economic-modeling, which was one of the first studies to examine “Big Data.”
Prof. Robert Inman in the Associated Press
Prof. of Finance Robert Inman discusses the impact of gas drilling royalties paid to private landowners.
Profs. Katherine Klein and Peter Cappelli in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Profs. of Management Katherine Klein and Peter Cappelli offer insights on employment and economic growth at the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Prof. Robert Meyer in Risk Management Monitor
Prof. of Marketing Robert Meyer is noted for speaking about disaster resilience as part of Wharton’s Lifelong Learning Knowledge for Action Tour.
Prof. Barbara Kahn in Bloomberg Businessweek
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn comments on J.C. Penney’s strategy of displaying competitors’ prices.
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Announces $1.65 Million Contribution from Ellen Hanson Perlman and Richard E. Perlman
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a $1.65 million contribution from Ellen Hanson Perlman and Richard E. Perlman to name The Perlman Prize to be awarded through the annual Wharton Business Plan Competition managed by Wharton Entrepreneurship.
Profs. Mark Pauly and Howard Kunreuther in Best’s Review
A preview of “Insurance & Behavioral Economics,” a book co-authored by Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly and Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther, is featured.
Prof. Patti Williams in the New York Times
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Patti Williams comments on Birds Eye’s recent “healthy eating” marketing campaign.
Prof. Adam Grant in the Washington Post
Author Daniel H. Pink writes about Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant’s research on why “ambiverts” tend to make the most successful salespeople.
Prof. Mauro Guillen on CCTV (China)
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen is interviewed about the global economy and the potential for lasting worldwide recovery.
Weaving the Next Warby Parker?
Wharton alumna Sasibai Kimis (W’00) sets her sights on a purposeful life that also provides a precious commodity to her customers at Earth Heir. (via Wharton Magazine)
Wharton Risk Center in Fortune
Wharton’s Risk Management and Decision Processes Center is noted for contributing to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2013 report.
Erwann Michel-Kerjann, managing director of Wharton’s Risk Center, in Bloomberg News
At the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Erwann Michel-Kerjann, managing director of Wharton’s Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, discusses the banking industry.
First Annual University of Pennsylvania Y-Prize Competition: Four Finalists Battle for the Rights to Commercialize Penn-Owned Robots
Co-sponsored by Penn Engineering, the Weiss Tech House, the Center for Technology Transfer, and the Wharton School, the Y-Prize is a brand new competition in which student teams propose innovative commercial applications for technology invented by University of Pennsylvania researchers.
Prof. Keith Weigelt and Student Shlomo Klapper in the Daily Pennsylvanian
Prof. of Management Keith Weigelt, Wharton undergraduate student Shlomo Klapper, and others discuss Consult for America, a campus organization that works pro bono in West Philadelphia.
Prof. Michael Useem in Bloomberg Businessweek
Prof. of Management Michael Useem comments on decisions facing Boeing CEO Jim McNerney.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in USA Today
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli discusses topics explored at the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn in U.S. News & World Report
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn comments on the anonymity offered by the newly redesigned Myspace site.
Prof. Ethan Mollick in Freakonomics
Asst. Prof. of Management Ethan Mollick is cited for his study on how individual team members impact the success of video games.
Prof. Uri Simonsohn in the Daily Mail (UK)
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Department Uri Simonsohn is noted for his research on how the timing of an interview can influence employers’ perceptions of a job candidate.
Prof. Jeremy Siegel in Kiplinger
Prof. of Finance Jeremy Siegel authors an op-ed on tax reform, discussing the effects of keeping marginal rates low.
Develop Employees and Leadership for Free
Wharton alumnus David Shedd (WG’90) presents three ways that managers can help employees learn and grow into greater responsibility without touching the budget. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Christian Terwiesch in the New York Times
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Christian Terwiesch’s “Introduction to Operations Management” Coursera course is recommended.
Prof. Adam Grant in Inc.
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant is noted for his research on motivating employees by bringing them in contact with people who benefit from their work.
Prof. Kent Smetters in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Kent Smetters discusses methods of saving for retirement.
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel on Minnesota Public Radio
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel is interviewed about options for planning end-of-life care.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli comments on perks offered to employees hired at new startup companies.
Prof. Cassie Mogilner in Business Insider
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Cassie Mogilner is cited for her research on how the timing of options affects decision making.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in the Financial Times
A review of “Emerging Markets Rule,” a new book co-authored by Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen, is featured
Prof. Olivia Mitchell in AdvisorOne
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell is interviewed about what the U.S. can learn from international retirement systems.
The Relevant Scorecard
Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire writes about a new report from Penn that illuminates racial inequalities in major college basketball and football programs. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Susan Wachter on NPR
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new mortgage rules.
Prof. Maurice Schweitzer in Detroit Free Press
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Maurice Schweitzer is noted for his research on how anxiety impacts people’s advice-seeking behaviors.
Wharton Student Lindsay Stewart in Poets & Quants
Lindsay Stewart, a student in Wharton’s MBA for Executives program at Wharton | San Francisco, writes about why she chose to attend Wharton.
Prof. Mauro Guillen in the Daily Pennsylvanian
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen discusses the Joseph H. Lauder Institute’s new Global Program, which combines a Wharton MBA and a master’s degree from Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences.
Prof. Jonah Berger in the Deseret News
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger is cited for his study on the relationship between arousal and information sharing.
Prof. Howard Kunreuther in Institutional Investor
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther is cited for his contributions to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2013 report.
Prof. Michael Sinkinson in the Economist
Asst. Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Michael Sinkinson is noted for his research on the relationship between economic competition and ideological diversity in the media.
Prof. Sigal Barsade in Fast Company
Prof. of Management Sigal Barsade is cited for her research on how positive moods impact workplace behavior.
Ankur Kumar, director of MBA admissions, in Forbes
Deputy Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Ankur Kumar discusses Wharton’s new team-based interview process.
World Seen as More at Risk from Markets and Mother Nature – World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2013
Wharton School professors contribute to a study showing persistent economic malaise coupled with frequent extreme weather events are an increasingly dangerous mix.
Prof. Jonah Berger in the Financial Times
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger offers advice on how to stretch a brand without losing authority.
Profs. Jonathan Kolstad, Mark Pauly and Robert Town in Forbes
Asst. Prof. of Health Care Management Jonathan Kolstad, Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly, and Assoc. Prof. of Health Care Management Robert Town co-author an op-ed on how small businesses might manage the costs of the employer requirements for health insurance next year.
Prof. Susan Wachter on Fox Business Network
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about the banking sector’s role in housing market recovery.
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire comments on a futures market for college football tickets.
Prof. Mark Duggan in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan is noted for his research on the cost of private disability insurance.
Prof. Howard Kunreuther in the Financial Times
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Howard Kunreuther explains what the fallout from Hurricane Sandy can teach businesspeople about risk management.
Prof. John Zhang in MarketWatch
Prof. of Marketing John Zhang comments on companies’ attempts to encourage customers to contribute to the greater good.
Prof. Kevin Werbach in New York Times
Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach comments on lessons Google learned from Microsoft’s antitrust case.
The Eurozone Showdown
The Wharton School Global Summit proved to be a successful experiment in business education, about the perhaps not-so-successful eurozone experiment. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Barbara Kahn in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn comments on U.S. retail sales for December 2012, discussing the impact of economic and weather events on consumer spending. (subscription required)
Prof. Shawndra Hill in the Examiner
Asst. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Shawndra Hill is noted for her research on the integration of social media and television programming.
Prof. Maurice Schweitzer in Forbes
Prof. of Operations and Information Management Maurice Schweitzer is cited for co-authoring a study which examines the potential negative side effects of setting goals.
Prof. Jeremy Tobacman in Wired
Asst. Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Jeremy Tobacman discusses his research on how payday loans impact borrowers.
Stepping out of the Bubble
As a Social Impact Summer Associate, Wharton undergraduate student Afnaan Moharram (C’14, W’14) learned the importance of giving back to and getting involved with the local community.
Prof. Adam Grant in Scientific American
Assoc. Prof. of Management Adam Grant is noted for his research on why successful salespeople tend to be “ambiverts” rather than extroverts.
Prof. Ethan Mollick on CNNMoney.com
Asst. Prof. of Management Ethan Mollick discusses his study on the dynamics of crowdfunding and explores whether Kickstarter is a viable option for entrepreneurs.
Prof. Jennifer Blouin in CFO Magazine
Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Jennifer Blouin is cited for her research on U.S. multinational corporations’ use of permanently reinvested earnings (PRE).
Volunteering in the Public Interest
A pro-bono experience for Alex Smorczewski, a Wharton JD/MBA student, was an eye-opener and changed his opinion about election laws. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire in the Philadelphia Tribune
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire comments on a study of racial inequities in college sports.
Prof. Peter Fader in the New York Times
Prof. of Marketing Peter Fader, author of Customer Centricity, explains how e-commerce tools can help retailers analyze data.
Prof. Richard Shell on NPR
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management Richard Shell is interviewed about negotiations surrounding the U.S. “fiscal cliff.”
Prof. Bulent Gultekin in SME Advisor Middle East
Assoc. Prof. of Finance Bulent Gultekin is noted for taking part in a global entrepreneurship conference in Dubai.
Prof. Kartik Hosanagar on WBUR’s “On Point”
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Kartik Hosanagar comments on factors slowing the transition from cable television to web-streamed television.
Prof. Americus Reed in the Business Standard (India)
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Americus Reed is noted for his research on why consumers are able to justify supporting celebrities who act immorally.
Wharton Digital Press in the Economist
The Immigrant Exodus, a book published by Wharton Digital Press, is featured as one of the Economist‘s “best books of 2012.”
Prof. Stephen Hoch in the Detroit Free Press
Prof. of Marketing Stephen Hoch discusses seasonal promotions offered by retailers.
Prof. Jonah Berger on FoxBusiness.com
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger comments on changing one’s name as a form of marketing.
Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri in Mint (India)
Asst. Prof. of Management Saikat Chaudhuri offers commentary on Air India’s turnaround plan.
Prof. Kent Smetters in the Huffington Post
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Kent Smetters offers commentary on the latest U.S. jobs report.
Earning the Ultimate White House Tour
Veterans of the White House Fellows Program, including Wharton Professor William F. Hamilton and former Dean Patrick Harker, make the case for more business-minded applicants. (via Wharton Magazine)
Prof. Susan Wachter on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter is interviewed about the relationship between new home construction and job creation.
Wharton | San Francisco in the Wall Street Journal
Wharton | San Francisco is highlighted in a story about west coast business school campuses, featuring commentary from Bernadette Birt, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Wharton | San Francisco, and current Wharton MBA students.
Prof. Andrea Matwyshyn on BBC Online
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Andrea Matwyshyn discusses the reconsideration of the Apple v Samsung verdict.
Prof. Mark Pauly on Minnesota Public Radio
Prof. of Health Care Management Mark Pauly is interviewed about the future of concierge medicine in the U.S.
The Wharton School and Zacks Investment Research Provide Zacks Data via WRDS
Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), the leading comprehensive, internet-based data research service, is pleased to announce its partnership with Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Prof. Philip Tetlock in the Wall Street Journal
“Penn Integrates Knowledge” Prof. Philip Tetlock is cited for his research on why expert political predictions are often inaccurate.
Prof. Peter Cappelli in the New York Times
Prof. of Management Peter Cappelli explains how cuts to human resources departments have impacted companies’ hiring and training processes.
Prof. Katherine Milkman in USA Today
Asst. Prof. of Operations and Information Management Katherine Milkman is noted for her research on bias in mentoring and hiring decisions.
Prof. Deborah Small in the Columbus Dispatch
Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Deborah Small is cited for her research on motivations for charitable giving.