Should You Dump Your Adviser? (In the News)
[7/1/2009]
Reuters quotes Tom Potts, director of the financial services program at Baylor, on how to analyze your financial planner's effectiveness during a downturn. -- Just a couple of years ago, "financial planner" was showing up on lists as one of the best jobs in America.
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Send Us Your Memories of Hankamer to Help Celebrate 50 Years of Accreditation
[6/11/2009]
To celebrate 50 years of accreditation, the Hankamer School of Business wants to hear from you. Send us your memories of the business school to post on the 50th Anniversary website.
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Despite the Negative Press, Many MBA Students Remain a Force For Good (In the News)
[6/29/2009]
The Economist article that highlights the current Baylor class winning an award for their mentoring work with prison inmates in the Prison Entrepreneurship Programme. -- THERE is something about MBAs and the schools that train them which brings out the ire in otherwise mild-mannered people. Long before the economic crisis put them in the spotlight, students and providers were being held to account--and often found wanting--by self-appointed judges.
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Are Executive MBAs Worth the Money? (In the News)
[6/29/2009]
The last thing you'd probably want to do right now is write a check out to someone for $94,625. But, while most of us are busy refinancing mortgages and re-evaluating our 401(k)s, that's exactly what several hundred mid-level managers in Dallas-Fort Worth are doing.

The money's to pay for an advanced degree called the Executive MBA. The managers hope the EMBA will catapult them to the next level in their careers, saving them from the unemployment that has wiped out the jobs of thousands of their peers along the way.

In essence, an Executive MBA degree is not much different than the master's of business administration degree that one-third of today's CEOs hold. But instead of tabling your career for a year or two to pursue, as happens with a typical MBA, an EMBA allows full-time employees to take classes about four days a month over roughly 20 months.

The focus on basic business principles like finance and economics is the same as with the MBA, but there's also an emphasis on "soft skills"--the qualitative elements that make a manager good at what he or she does.

For many enrolled in EMBA programs locally, the steps toward obtaining the degree begin as a means to an end. Most of the students are deeply involved in their organizations--typically with 15 years of work experience, and eight years of managerial experience, under their belts. They want and need the degree in order to rise in rank within their companies.
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Can First-Time Home Buyers Save the Economy? (In the News)
[6/24/2009]
Live Science quotes Laura Indergard, associate director of the Keller Center at Baylor, in a story looking into whether first-time home buyers could help save the economy Last summer, many Americans stayed home. This summer, we might buy one, if the science of economics is better at predicting our emergence from this financial crisis than it was in predicting its onset.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - June (Audio)
[6/18/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders.

In this segment for June, McCormick explains Franklin's thoughts on healthcare and board games.
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Baylor MIS Program Wins Southwest Region Innovative Achievement Award
[6/15/2009]

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Personal Selling Is More Than a Transaction - It's A Cyclical Process (Audio)
[6/10/2009]
Chuck Fifield, who teaches and coaches professional selling and marketing at Baylor, says that personal selling is more than a transaction - it's a cyclical process. Professor Fifield writes about his findings in the most recent Keller Research Report, published by the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Today, he tells us the most important things those in personal selling should know.
(FULL STORY)

Love Flows in a Guatemalan Orphanage (In the News)
[6/9/2009]
Baptist Standard guest column by sophomore Baylor Business Fellows student Jared Brimberry about work with Go Now Missions in Zacapa, Guatemala. -- We spent a week in Zacapa, Guatemala, working in the orphanage there. I have thoroughly enjoyed speaking truth into these kids lives--by telling them they are loved by us and more importantly by God, by encouraging them to dream and study and play and live.
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Oklahoman's Estate Gift Supports Endowed Scholarship For Baylor's Hankamer School Of Business Students
[6/4/2009]
Baylor University announced today a significant gift from the estate of Lee and Millie Harris of Bartlesville, Okla., establishing the M. Lee and Millie Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund in the Hankamer School of Business. The scholarship honors the couple's three granddaughters who each earned degrees from Baylor's business school: Stacy Lessman (BBA '93) of Yukon, Okla., Lori Rodgers (BBA '97) of Frisco, Texas, and Kristi Blauser (BBA '00) of Rockwall, Texas.
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The Secret's Out - Websites for Referred Agent Selection (In the News)
[6/1/2009]
About.com blog article about "word-of-mouth" referrals that cites the research from Baylor's Keller Center that found consumers use social influences, market sources and reputation to select a real estate sales associate. -- The National Assn. of Realtors 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers indicated that the percentage of buyers who used a website to select their agents was up from last year's survey. It is the third down, with "referred by others" and "previously used the agent" first and second on the list.
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Foundation Realizes Dreams Despite Tough Economy (In the News)
[6/1/2009]
Fort Worth Business Press article about the success, despite the economy, of the I Have a Dream Foundation in Fort Worth; features recipient Monquie Baker, a Baylor junior double majoring in human resources management and nonprofit marketing. -- The class of 2009 is facing one of the meanest job markets in recent memory. College and vocational school graduates, as well as high school grads, are battling both a shrinking economy and diminishing employment opportunities. But rising jobless rates and today's tough economic environment should not keep nor deter students -- especially at-risk, disadvantaged youth -- from achieving their dreams of a higher education and promising careers.
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Home Building Low Point (In the News)
[5/31/2009]
Monroe (MI) News article about the dismal home-building market in Michigan cites a Baylor Keller Center survey of economists that showed 75 percent expected the housing market to bottom out no later than end of this year; quotes Laura Indergard, associate director of the Keller Center and a 2001 Baylor MBA graduate. -- The staccato of nail-guns resounds around the Arbor Creek project off Stewart Rd. as about a half-dozen homes are in some stage of construction. No one's suggesting this is the sound of a home-building rebound in Monroe County, but in various communities around the county, home building is perking up a bit.
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Baylor University Searching For Texas Family Business of the Year (In the News)
[5/29/2009]
Dallas Business Journal news release about the Texas Family Business of the Year Awards, a longtime program of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and Institute for Family Business; the release through PRNewswire was picked up by 61 additional news sites. -- Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is seeking nominations for the 20th Annual Texas Family Business of the Year program. The School's Institute for Family Business hosts the yearly awards program to recognize exceptional family firms from across the state.
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Determination Leads Senior to Top of the Class (In the News)
[5/29/2009]
Deer Park Broadcaster story about Whitney Williamson, Deer Park High School's valedictorian, who plans to attend Baylor as a Baylor Business Fellow. -- We profile Whitney Williamson, Deer Park High School's Class of 2009 valedictorian.
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Why the Big Gamble Could Pay Off (In the News)
[5/29/2009]
Long Island Business News article about the Shinnecock tribe possibly getting sovereign nation status and opening a casino in the Hamptons mentions a study about the effects of gambling that was co-authored by Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor. -- After decades of running a legal and bureaucratic gauntlet, the Shinnecock Indian Nation is set to claim their ultimate prize: opening a Suffolk County casino.
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Economists' Predictions on Housing Market Coming True
[5/28/2009]
No one is saying if they used a crystal ball - but predictions made by economists a year ago appear to be squarely on target today, and that indicates good news for American homebuyers and sellers. Findings from a survey of economists in July 2008 on issues related to the hard-hit U.S. housing market are on the verge of being realized, according to the Keller Center at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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Baylor Researchers Find Consumers' Expectations of Real Estate Agents Rely on Three Factors
[5/28/2009]
A Baylor University business study of recent home buyers and sellers found that most consumers rely on three basic factors when deciding on an individual real estate agent for buying or selling a home.
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New Features on the Baylor Business Site Celebrate 50th Year of Accreditation
[5/22/2009]
The Baylor accreditation site looks a little different these days. To help in celebrating the 50th year of accreditation, the site now features a timeline detailing the history of the business school and opportunities to share alumni memories of Hankamer.
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Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business Marks 50 years of Accreditation (In the News)
[5/21/2009]
Newsblaze article about Baylor's Hankamer School of Business marking 50 years of accreditation. -- Although the first class of students graduated from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business in 1925, this year the School celebrates 50 years of accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Late May (Audio)
[5/20/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders.

In this segment for late May, McCormick explains how Dr Pepper, Frosted Flakes and secret recipes apply to Franklin's family business.
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Popping the Fraud Bubble (In the News)
[5/19/2009]
Christianity Today article about the use of faith as a sales hook in the marketplace that quotes Dr. Mitchell Neubert, associate professor of management at Baylor. -- As affinity fraud continues to victimize Christian churches and organizations, signs are emerging that more believers are demanding accountability and oversight.
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Baylor University Searching for Texas Family Business of the Year
[5/19/2009]
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is seeking nominations for the 20th Annual Texas Family Business of the Year program. The School's Institute for Family Business hosts the yearly awards program to recognize exceptional family firms from across the state.
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Finding a Job in Waco This Summer a Challenge but Not Impossible for Teens (In the News)
[5/14/2009]
Waco Tribune-Herald article about the summer job outlook for teens that quotes Dr. Jim Moshinskie, a lecturer in information systems who has taught performance improvement classes at Baylor. -- Teens looking for jobs this summer could face the double whammy of a poor economy and competition from older people who have been laid off from their jobs.
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Parents Mull Best Gifts for Grads in a Down Economy (In the News)
[5/12/2009]
AccountingWeb.com story about what to give jobless graduates quotes Chase McVicker, an information systems and economics major, who said Conoco/Phillips hired him before his graduation from Baylor. -- In the days following the U.S. Department of Labor's announcement that the unemployment rate had hit its highest point since September 1983, parents of graduating college students are probably wishing they could give their children the gift of a job.
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Growing an International Outlook at Area Universities (In the News)
[5/8/2009]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about Texas universities focusing on international experiences includes information on Baylor's Executive MBA program in Dallas and its hands-on focus on studies in Washington, D.C., and Asia; quotes Baylor EMBA Dallas co-director Sharon Mawet. -- Area universities are going global, with innovative degree plans and an international emphasis in both academic and student life programs. The result: students who are both intellectually and socially prepared to address the complicated issues facing them in today's marketplace -- issues like the eradication of poverty, the improvement of economics and healthcare in developing countries, the effectiveness of foreign aid, and the optimization of energy sources.
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The Experts: Ethics If You Have Integrity, Nothing Else Matters (In the News)
[5/11/2009]
InsideBiz.com article about the principles of business ethics cites research by Dr. Les Palich, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, who has studied surveys of large and small companies that show that smaller companies feel a great deal more pressure to be unethical than larger companies. -- We are constantly bombarded by news stories that cause us to question whether we are still functioning with high ethical standards. There are some good indications that ethical behavior is becoming more important.
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Waco-area Bankers React to Results of Stress Test (In the News)
[5/8/2009]
Waco Tribune Herald article about Waco-area bankers react to results of "stress test" on the nation's 19 largest banks that quotes Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of economics at Baylor. -- Several local bankers say they are glad the Obama administration imposed "stress tests" on the nation's 19 largest banks to determine their ability to weather tough economic times.
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Business Celebrates 60 Years (In the News)
[5/7/2009]
Wichita Falls Time Record article about Smith's Gardentown Farms celebrating its 60th year in business that mentions in 1999, Smith's Gardentown was named Texas Family Business of the Year by Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. -- Smith's Gardentown Farms is celebrating its 60th year in business here, according to Katherine Smith, one of the owners of the business.
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Happy 50th Accreditation Anniversary to Hankamer
[3/26/2009]
Although the first class of students graduated from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business in 1925, this year the School celebrates 50 years of accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Early May (Audio)
[5/6/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders.

In this segment for early May, Franklin has snakes on his mind and uses them as a symbolic call for unified effort as well as proposing them as a potential "gift" for the British.
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Market Watchers Not Optimistic that Tide of McLennan County Foreclosures Will Reverse Soon (In the News)
[5/5/2009]
Waco Tribune Herald article about foreclosures in McLennan County that quotes Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of economics at Baylor. -- For the fourth straight month, more than 100 properties have been posted for foreclosure in McLennan County. And market watchers say the trend likely won't turn soon.
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Five Baylor Students Selected For Fulbright Scholarships
[4/29/2009]
Five Baylor University students have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, bringing the number of Baylor students who have received the honor since 2001 to 19.
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Baylor Business Network Aids Alumni in a Slow Job Market
[4/28/2009]
The Baylor University Business Network (BBN) is doing its part to help alumni during the current economic downturn and slow job market by offering an extra edge with exclusive networking and job search opportunities.
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Consider the Facts: " Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home" (In the News)
[4/25/2009]
Northwest Indiana Times column about the market for first-time homebuyers cites research from the Keller Center at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business that surveyed more than 800 economists about matters related to the housing market. -- There's little doubt that the current state of our economy has us focused on conservative spending. When you combine that with the fact that the media continues to report on a general national housing downturn, it's no surprise that many people are a bit nervous about buying a home right now.
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Speaker Warns Fort Wayne of Gambling's Ill Effects (In the News)
[4/25/2009]
News-Sentinel article about a lecture on legalized gambling featuring Baylor Distinguished Professor of Economics Earl Grinols, who spoke on "Casinos, Crimes, and Community Costs". -- Earl Grinols, an economics professor who has studied the social costs of gambling, freely admits that most people wouldn't become problem gamblers if a casino opens in Fort Wayne. But a small percentage will become "problem" or "pathological" gamblers, and the costs they suffer are so great that all of us will pay the price.
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What Would A Casino Cost Fort Wayne? (In the News)
[4/24/2009]
WPTA-TV article about a lecture on legalized gambling featuring Baylor Distinguished Professor of Economics Earl Grinols, who spoke on "Casinos, Crimes, and Community Costs". -- That question was examined today at a free lecture at the downtown Allen County Public Library. Doctor Earl Grinols, Economics Professor at Baylor University, spoke on weighing the costs and benefits of legalized gambling in cities.
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Students of Insurance at Texas Universities Receive Scholarships (In the News)
[4/23/2009]
Insurance Journal article discusses the Insurance Council of Texas providing academic and achievement awards to students at seven universities, including Baylor. -- The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) has awarded academic scholarships to 12 students at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Huston-Tillotson University and the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg.
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TIAA-CREF Institute Brings Together Senior Academic Leaders to Discuss Managing Risk in Uncertain Times (In the News)
[4/23/2009]
PRSafeNewswire announcement mentions professor William Reichenstein of Baylor as one of the presenters at a symposium in New York. -- The TIAA-CREF Institute, helping those TIAA-CREF serves make informed decisions about lifelong financial security and the business of higher education, hosts its Spring Symposium April 24, 2009.
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Former WorldCom Controller Shares His Story with Baylor University Business Students
[4/22/2009]
David Myers is a name that has become synonymous with fraud. However, for the students, professors and professionals who heard Myers speak at an event hosted by the accounting department on Friday, March 27th his name now may trigger a different idea.
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Baylor University Student Places in International Competition
[4/22/2009]
Baylor Freshman Josh Hamit placed 5th in the Spring 2009 Capsim Foundation(R) International Challenge, a global online business simulation competition designed to teach the essential elements of running a business.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Late April (Audio)
[4/21/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for late April.
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Zamil Steel Vietnam Welcomed Visiting Delegation from Baylor University (In the News)
[4/20/2009]
Zamil Steel Vietnam (ZSV) Dong Nai Factory in Amata Industrial Park played host for a factory visit to a student delegation from Baylor University's EMBA program led by Program Director, Mr. Phil Sanchez. Other visitors included Associate Director, Ms Mary Abrahams; Senior Lecturer, Mr. Roger Davis as well as 23 students of various nationalities.
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Christian Economic Forum Under Way at Baylor (In the News)
[4/17/2009]
Waco Tribune Herald article discussing the economic forum, "Three Perspectives on Economics and Faith", taking place at Baylor. -- Dozens of scholars from around the nation will gather at Baylor University this weekend to discuss "Three Perspectives on Economics and Faith," with subjects ranging from the subprime lending crisis to charitable giving among churchgoers.
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UAB Master's Program Named Ninth Largest in Nation (In the News)
[4/17/2009]
Birmingham Business Journal brief article about Modern Healthcare magazine rankings that list the Baylor-U.S. healthcare administration master's degree program at No. 5 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham's health administration master's program has been ranked the ninth largest nationally.
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Undergraduate Business Specialties: The Best of the Best (In the News)
[4/17/2009]
BusinessWeek article about BusinessWeek's 2009 ranking of top undergraduate business schools that ranks Baylor No. 45 overall and in the top 10 in Accounting, Corporate Strategy and Quantitative Methods. -- As part of BusinessWeek's 2009 ranking of top undergraduate business schools, we surveyed thousands of business majors at more than 100 schools about how well their schools teach standard academic specialties.
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Top College Business Programs by Specialty (In the News)
[4/14/2009]
Yahoo! Finance article about the top business programs by specialty that mentions Baylor ranks 45th in accounting and prepares students well for finding a job. -- If you're looking for the best undergraduate business program in the areas of marketing, or financial management, or even macroeconomics, head for the state of Virginia.
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Del. Too Reliant on Revenue From Gaming, Critics Charge (In the News)
[4/13/2009]
News Journal (DE) article about the economic and social implications of expanding gambling in Delaware quotes Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor and author of "Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits". -- Delaware is hooked on gambling. The government could not pay its bills without the money legalized gambling pours into the state treasury, about $203 million this year. The state has become so dependent on money from slots that, facing the largest budget deficit in its history, Gov. Jack Markell wants to cash in even more.
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TCU Students Win Real Estate Challenge (In the News)
[4/10/2009]
MSN Money article about a recent university real estate challenge mentions that a Baylor team finished second in the competition. -- Five graduate students from Texas Christian University took home the grand prize from the Fourth Annual Texas Shoot-Out Real Estate Challenge after turning in the most effective plans for a prime piece of land in a town center.
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Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business a Sponsor for The Economist's John Micklethwait in Dallas
[4/9/2009]
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, will appear in Dallas as part of the World Affairs Council Speaker Programs. The event is Tuesday, April 28, 2009, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
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Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business a Sponsor for Newsweek's Fareed Zakaria in Dallas
[4/9/2009]
Fareed Zakaria, Editor of Newsweek International, host of "Fareed Zakaria GPS" on CNN and author of The Post-American World, will appear in Dallas as part of the World Affairs Council Speaker Programs. The event is Friday, April 17, 2009, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Baylor University MBA and Executive MBA Students Continue to Win Big
[4/9/2009]
A team of four Baylor EMBA and MBA students competed at the Fourth Annual Texas Shoot-Out Real Estate Challenge hosted by the North Texas chapter of NAIOP, at The Dallas Country Club Thursday, April 2nd and walked away with a second place finish.
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Expert: Gambling Fails Cost-benefit Analysis (In the News)
[4/9/2009]
Florida Baptist Witness article about casino gambling under consideration in Florida quotes Earl Grinols, distinguished professor of economics at Baylor who has independently researched the social costs of gaming -- Casino-style gambling under consideration by the Florida Legislature to balance the state budget actually creates more governmental costs than tax benefits an expert in gambling economics told a House panel March 27.
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Increased Gambling is a Losing Bet (In the News)
[4/8/2009]
Citizen Link Daily editorial on the pros and cons of casino gambling quotes Earl Grinols, distinguished professor of economics at Baylor who has independently researched the social costs of gaming. -- Imagine a product that costs a lot, but gives nothing in return. Imagine if that product had harmed nearly 8 million children and 7 million adults.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Early April (Audio)
[4/8/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for early April.
(FULL STORY)

Local Restaurants Serve Up More Value in Tough Economy (In the News)
[4/7/2009]
Temple Daily Telegram article about restaurants and eating out in a tight economy that quotes Dr. James Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor. -- To eat out or to not eat out? That seems to be the question many face as they watch the clock near the lunch hour Monday through Friday.
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Big 12 MBA Programs Vie in Case Competition at Baylor University
[4/6/2009]
Students from universities within the Big 12 Conference competed in the 3rd annual Big 12 MBA Case Competition over the weekend, hosted by Baylor University. Oklahoma State University earned first place honors. Kansas State University placed second.
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Is This a Buyer's Market? That Depends on Buyer's Situation (In the News)
[4/5/2009]
St. Augustine (FL) Record real estate column about home-buying, especially for first-time home buyers, mentions a recent survey by the Keller Center for Research at Baylor that found that 8 of 10 economists agreed home prices will rise in the next 5 years. -- Is now a good time to buy real estate? If I had a dollar for every time I've been asked that question this year, I would have exactly $172. Hey, don't laugh, that's more than most Realtors made in 2008. To this question of the year, there is only one acceptable answer: "Maybe." I would also accept, "It depends" or "Perhaps."
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Baylor University Hosts IS Summit
[4/3/2009]
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business' Management Information Systems Department hosted its third annual IS Summit on Thursday, March 26. As the nation faces an economic recession and a growing unemployment rate, the IS Summit highlighted a career field that is going against this trend with a growing demand for new hires.
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Baylor University MBAs Represent at Wake Forest Competition
[4/2/2009]
The Baylor University Hankamer School of Business MBA program was well represented this past weekend at Wake Forest's "Elevator Competition." Baylor's team "Energress" placed in the top 10 in the social entrepreneurship track of the competition. Team members included Kurt Flor, Gaurav Gupta, Tiffanie Harrison Benson, and Qiuping Yu.
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These Students Are in the Business of Giving Back (In the News)
[4/2/2009]
PR Newswire article about MBA students participating in community service projects that mentions Baylor's group will mentor in a prison entrepreneurship program. -- From coast to coast across the U.S., more than 1,500 MBA students, faculty and supporters will participate in dozens of community service projects as part of TeamMBA Month in April.
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Baylor University MBA Student Places in Sony Competition
[4/1/2009]
This past weekend two Baylor MBA students competed in the TCU Neeley School of Business Neeley Sales & Marketing Strategy Competition, sponsored by Sony Electronics, and one walked away a winner.
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Baylor University to Host the Association of Christian Economists 25th Anniversary Conference
[3/30/2009]
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business and the Baylor Institute on Faith and Learning will host the Association of Christian Economists 25th Anniversary Conference April 16th-18th at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the association of more than 400 members will host its first stand alone conference separate from the annual meeting of the American Association of Economists.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Late March (Audio)
[3/27/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for late March.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor University Graduate Students to Compete in Texas Shoot-Out Real Estate Challenge
[3/24/2009]
Greg Fuller, President of NAIOP North Texas, announced the Fourth Annual Texas Shoot-Out Real Estate Challenge to be held on April 2, 2009, at The Dallas Country Club. This year's competition will include graduate-level teams from seven Texas schools: University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, Rice University and Texas Christian University. The teams will compete for $10,000 and $7,500 cash prizes, to be split between the students and colleges.
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Baylor University Hosts Big 12 MBA Case Competition
[3/24/2009]
Many valuable lessons and skills can be taught from inside the walls of the classroom, but perhaps the most valuable lessons are those learned when students move outside the walls of the classroom and apply what they have learned to real-world situations. Such is the case with the third annual Big 12 MBA Case Competition hosted by Baylor's Hankamer School of Business April 2-4th.
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Hankamer Earns Nine Awards in Local Competition
[3/23/2009]
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business earned nine Addy awards from the Waco chapter of the American Advertising Federation, with the Baylor Business Review magazine sweeping in five categories.
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Online Attackers Feed Off Norton Forum Purge (In the News)
[3/11/2009]
The Register (UK) story about how quickly and easily scammers find a hole in anti-virus systems quotes Dr. Randall Vaughn, professor of information systems at Baylor and a cyber-security expert. -- Quick-moving attackers took advantage of a glitch in an update for Symantec anti-virus software, using an information vacuum that followed as an opportunity to lure panic-stricken users to websites that tried to install malware on their computers.
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The Best Entrepreneurship Courses in America (In the News)
[3/11/2009]
Inc. slide show on the Best Entrepreneurship Courses in America features Baylor's Hankamer School of Business Entrepreneurship program and focuses on the classroom teaching of Baylor Management Professor and Ben Franklin expert Blaine McCormick. -- Affectionately nicknamed "Prof Daddy" by his students, Blaine McCormick puts a new spin on the 250-year old teachings of Benjamin Franklin in his introductory business class at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Early March (Audio)
[3/10/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for early March.
(FULL STORY)

Seven Price Tags That Are Falling (In the News)
[3/5/2009]
CNBC article on seven categories of consumer goods and services in which prices have actually declined over the past decade quotes Dr. Tom Kelly, professor of economics and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Baylor. -- Ready for some good news? Preposterous though it may seem, we have identified seven islands of relief in this dark sea of economic uncertainty.
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Sportsmanship - It's How You play - and Watch - and Play - the Game (In the News)
[3/2/2009]
Atlanta Journal-Constitution article about the 19th National Sportsmanship Day quotes Dr. Kirk Wakefield, professor of marketing at Baylor who teaches in sports, sponsorship and sales, about his research on dysfunctional fans. -- During last week's mostly forgettable Georgia Tech-Clemson basketball game, some of the most uplifting action took place after the whistle stopped play.
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Baylor University's Student-Managed Investment Fund Provides $1 Million in Scholarships
[2/27/2009]
For the sixth straight year, the Baylor University Athletic Department has received a generous financial contribution from the Philip M. Dorr Alumni & Friends Endowed Investment Fund, bringing the total amount of scholarships from the student-managed investment fund to $1 million.
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U.S. Accounting Practices Shift to International Standards (Audio)
[2/26/2009]
The accounting profession is about to be faced with an interesting challenge, as it transitions away from traditional U.S. accounting practice to adopt international accounting standards.Dr. Gia Chevis, assistant professor of Accounting and Business Law, is an expert on this issue, which is very important in the accounting and finance industries. She provides a a quick rundown of what changes accountants can expect and what the impact on a typical CPA's job will be.
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This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin - Late February (Audio)
[2/26/2009]
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin", Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders.
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Delegation: How Do You Know if You're Doing it Right? (Audio)
[2/26/2009]
Attorney-Mediator and Lecturer of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Baylor's MBA Program Rachel Woods is also founder of Leadership Trek' Corporation. She discusses delegation. How do you know if you're doing it right?
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Why Delegate? (Audio)
[2/26/2009]
Attorney-Mediator and Lecturer of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Baylor's MBA Program Rachel Woods is also founder of Leadership Trek' Corporation. She discusses delegation. Why do some find it so difficult? Why is it important?
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Leadership and Trust (Audio)
[2/26/2009]
Attorney-Mediator and Lecturer of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Baylor's MBA Program Rachel Woods is also founder of Leadership Trek' Corporation. She discusses the link between effective leadership and trust.
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Should We Risk It? (In the News)
[2/23/2009]
Opinion column from the Sunday Paper about the possibility of adding casino gambling to downtown Atlanta cites the research of Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor and the author of "Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits". -- Developers propose a casino for Downtown. But it would come at a cost. Underground Atlanta used to be the place you could go to get something you couldn't get at most other places.
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Baylor University Hosts Global Business Forum
[2/20/2009]
Baylor University's McBride Center for International Business will host its annual Global Business Forum on February 23-27, 2009, focusing on "Rebuilding the Global Financial System."
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New Lessons From the Crash (In the News)
[2/18/2009]
Money Magazine article with advice from several experts on investment opportunities in the current market quotes Dr. Bill Reichenstein, professor of finance and The Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair in Investment Management at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. -- Every major market crash is considered a teachable moment.
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Gambling Vultures Circling Overhead (In the News)
[2/18/2009]
Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor, whose books include "Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits" is quoted in an article about the debate in New Hampshire on expanding their current gambling operations. -- Gov. John Lynch was wise to not look to expanded gambling in his proposed budget, but the vultures are circling.
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Scholarships Available for ENT Majors
[2/16/2009]

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Beloved Big Man (In the News)
[2/11/2009]
Baylor professor Kirk Wakefield, a Sports and Sponsorship expert, quoted in an article about a theory that really big men aren't readily accepted as pitchmen. -- It was Wilt Chamberlain who once bemoaned his fate as the NBA's most hated big man by surmising that, "No one roots for Goliath."
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New-age Cyber-attack Inflicts Major Damage with Modest Means (In the News)
[2/10/2009]
Article from The Register about new-age cyber-attacks that quotes Dr. Randall Vaughn, professor of information systems at Baylor. -- A sustained cyber-attack against a handful of niche pornography sites has demonstrated a novel way to inflict major damage on hardened targets using a modest amount of data, a security researcher has warned.
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Meet Your New Neighbor (In the News)
[2/10/2009]
Article from the Philadelphia City Paper about casinos and slot machines coming into the Philadelphia area that quotes Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics) -- A couple of weeks ago, I went to Harrisburg to take a tour of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's brand-new, state-of-the-art gaming laboratory.
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Baylor Team Wins National xTax Competition
[2/6/2009]
Last weekend Baylor sent a team of students to compete in the national xTAX competition in Washington D.C. sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers and they returned as national champions.
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Professors Release Textbook with a New Management Approach
[2/6/2009]
Professor Dr. Mitchell Neubert and University of Manitoba Professor Dr. Bruno Dyck have delivered a compelling and revolutionary management textbook "Management: Current Practices and New Directions."
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Baylor Accounting Students Garner National Rankings on CPA Exam
[2/4/2009]
Baylor Business students are continuing to prove themselves outside the classroom and the national rankings for the 2007 Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam released by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) proves this yet again.
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Baylor Launches Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Center
[2/2/2009]
Baylor University soon will have students participating in its ninth Living-Learning Center, as the department of management and entrepreneurship at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and Campus Living and Learning launch a living-learning community for entrepreneurially-minded students from all fields of study, beginning in fall 2009.
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A Wager We Can't Win (In the News)
[2/1/2009]
Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor and author of "Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits" cited in an editorial about the possibility of legalized gambling in South Carolina.
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'Good Intentions' explores options for daily obstacles (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Medina Gazette (OH) review of "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith" by Baylor economics professor Charles North and Tennessean religion writer Bob Smietana, who reflect on Christians and current issues The "justice bra" is not among hot topics for 2009. Or is it? As readers take a longer look at Charles M. North and Bob Smietana's book, "Good Intentions, Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," they realize the "justice bra" legitimately belongs on the list. With good humor, at first, it slips into serious conversations about globalization and exploiting the poor.
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Uncertainty reigns - Financial experts are all over the lot in their ideas on how to invest $10,000 (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Newsday (NY) asks experts, including Baylor finance professor Tom Potts, who also is president-elect of Financial Planning Association, for their investment recommendations for 2009 -- How would you invest $10,000 in the coming year? We pose that question annually to a panel of investment experts. Not surprisingly, the returns of their selections for 2008 mirrored an abysmal financial landscape.
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Will Gambling Continue to Grow? All Bets Are Off (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Wall Street Journal article about the "formidable resistance to the [gambling] industry's future growth economic quotes Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and author of Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits -- Late last month, at a house in West Philadelphia, there was a party that had little to do with the holidays. More than 100 members of Casino-Free Philadelphia observed the group's second anniversary with live folk music, food and the sale of T-shirts that read "We the People Reject Casinos in Our City."
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9 retirement resolutions for 2009 (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Associated Press national article on nine financial resolutions for the new year includes advice on No. 7 from Dr. Bill Reichenstein, professor of finance and The Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair in Investment Management at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business; the article has been picked up more than 100 times by newspapers throughout the country -- CHICAGO (AP) -- Exercise more, stop smoking, lose weight -- all are excellent ideas for 2009 for those who need to prod themselves in those areas. But instead of making the traditional New Year's effort to shed 15 pounds, usually in vain, how about aiming to trim your spending by 15 percent?
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Your Firm Has a Story to Tell. It's Your Job to Sell It! (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
eArticlesOnline.com article about brands that engage people emotionally uses findings from a research project by Dr. Chris Pullig, assistant professor of marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business that found when employees fully understanding their firm's story, they are ever more committed to deliver the brand's promise -- A business without a face will only serve to immerse your firm further in the deep sea of competition! We live in an experience economy. Firms are charged with creating an entirely memorable experience that customers wish to return to again and again. Your passion and purpose for being must be told to your customers and the world.
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What Does The Future Hold For Residential Real Estate? (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
ActiveRain Real Estate blog -- Baylor University's Keller Center has just released the second edition of the Keller Center Research Report. Published tri-annually, the Report brings market-leading insights to bridge the gap between academic research and real-life application.
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December grads finding much tougher job market (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Waco Tribune-Herald article about the job search for college graduates and its effect on business recruiting on campus includes quotes from Baylor MBA student Tommy Gordon, career service director John Boyd, senior accounting major Jonathan Aclin, MBA graduate Chris Zane and Baylor economics professor Kent Gilbreath
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Cyber Monday Follows Black Friday (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
KWTX-TV article about Cyber Monday quotes Baylor economics professor Kent Gilbreath -- Now that Black Friday has come and gone and consumers are heading back to work after the long holiday weekend, retailers are gearing up for what is known as Cyber Monday.
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Preparing for a growing global economy (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about how business students will benefit from an international outlook quotes Baylor economics professor Pham Hoang Van about how knowledge of language and culture can help students succeed in international business -- Since early routes were established to trade Chinese silk for Indian spices, since ancient times when ships from Israel sailed East to trade for gold, silver and ivory, the world has been moving ever closer to a single economy, fueled by an unprecedented growth in technology and the ever-increasing speed of electronic communication.
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Executive education can be a wise strategy for self-investment (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about EMBA programs mentions that Baylor University also has an EMBA program housed at the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas -- In these uncertain economic times, up-and-coming managers and executives need to make wise choices when it comes to investing their resources. One option to consider is an investment in themselves through executive education.
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Back to class (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Dallas Business Journal article about how the changing economy and job market could affect North Texas MBA programs quotes Laurie Wilson, director of graduate business degree programs at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, about the significant upturn in applications for Baylor's full-time MBA program -- With Texas' unemployment rate up by nearly a third in the past year, leading Wall Street indicators down by 40% or more since Jan. 1 and financing woes still wreaking havoc for many companies, an increasing number of would-be executives are heading back to school to ride out the current economic storm from the relative comfort of area universities' MBA programs.
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7 price tags that are falling (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Bankrate.com article about thes even categories of consumer goods and services in which prices have actually declined over the past decade quotes Dr. Tom Kelly, professor of finance at Baylor -- Your financial ship is taking on water from all sides: a plunging stock market, alarming spikes in food costs and a home value that's headed in the wrong direction. Now, Congress is enlisting your help to bail out Wall Street as well.
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Cash In: Vote Approves Slot Machines (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Baltimore Press Box article on the passage of a bill to legalize slot machines weighs pros and cons and quotes Earl Grinols, an economics professor at Baylor, who wrote a book on the subject -- The voting public has spoken.
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Casino foes greet visiting gaming officials (In the News)
[1/27/2009]
Investment News article about Tom Potts, professor of finance and director of the financial services program for Baylor, being named the next president of the Financial Planning Association -- The Financial Planning Association has named Tom Potts president-elect for 2009.
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From Baylor Proud: Study finds Baylor entrepreneurship journal most widely respected in the field
[1/6/2009]
The November/December issue of Biz Ed, a magazine about business education, included an article called "Judging the Journals" that explained how schools measure just which academic journals qualify as "scholarly" -- an important determination when looking at a faculty member's publications.
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Research & Publishing Update
[12/10/2008]
Recent research and publishing from the Hankamer School of Business.
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Leidner Paper One of Best Information Systems Publications of 2007
[12/4/2008]
A paper written by Dorothy Leidner, professor of Management Information Systems at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, was selected as one of the best in 2007 by the Senior Scholars Best Publication Committee.
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Overcoming Materialism During the Holidays
[12/3/2008]
An upcoming book by a Baylor University business professor focuses on ways Americans can hop off the materialism bandwagon and improve their sense of self, the quality of their interactions with others, and their willingness to get involved in community affairs and social issues.
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Board Games' Use of 'Digital Money' Worries Some Educators
[12/3/2008]
While electronic banking versions of popular board games, such as MONOPOLY and The Game of Life, can simulate "real life" monetary transactions, two Baylor University professors wonder if it could be potentially problematic for younger children, from basic counting to money management.
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Executives Discuss Corporate Social Responsibilities at the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum (Video)
[11/20/2008]
Executives from FairTrade Sports, Accenture, Green Mountain Energy and ConocoPhillips gathered to discuss corporate social responsibilities.
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Dan Sanders, Built to Serve (Video)
[11/20/2008]
Dan J. Sanders is the Chief Executive Officer of United Supermarkets L.L.C., the first supermarket chain to win the Better Business Bureau's National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, and the author of The New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Built to Serve. He spoke at the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum, in conjunction with the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speaker Series.
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Stress: It is Your Business!
[11/18/2008]
Are you stressed? Are the people you work with stressed? How does stress impact your business?
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Housing Prices Likely to Turn Around in 2009, Survey Finds
[11/18/2008]
Housing prices are likely to stop falling by the end of 2009, say nearly three-fourths of economists in a recent survey.
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Real Estate Agents - Lead Conversion: Adaptation, Influence, and Customer Value
[11/18/2008]
A national study was conducted to explore the approaches that real estate agents use to influence their clients in face-to-face meetings.
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Real Estate Agents - DISC Behavioral Styles and Sales Performance
[11/17/2008]
Does a real estate agent's behavioral style influence performance? Do groups or offices work better if there is an appropriate mix of individuals with different behavioral styles? What is a behavioral style in the first place?
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What Do Consumers Expect from Real Estate Agents?
[11/17/2008]
How do home buyers or sellers decide on an individual agent? We conducted a focus group among recent home buyers and sellers asking just that question. Would being with one of the five best known national brands matter? What source of information dominates the decision? How does the brand's website factor into the decision?
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Tom Potts Named President-elect of FPA
[11/11/2008]
The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) named Tom Potts, Ph.D., CFP®, as president-elect for 2009.
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Wilkinson Receives Outstanding Educator Award from Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
[11/10/2008]
Brett Wilkinson, CPA and accounting professor at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, was honored recently with the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants' (TSCPA) 2008 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award.
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MBA Teams from Nine Universities Vie in Baylor University's National Case Competition in Ethical Leadership
[11/10/2008]
Understanding professional ethics is an important lesson in the classroom. But in today's business world, ethics is broadened to include the role of corporate social responsibility, the theme of this year's competition. Students from across the country had a chance to put their training to the test this week at the second annual Ethical Leadership Case Competition hosted by Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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For One Alumnus, Taste of Success is a Cup of Frozen Yogurt
[11/10/2008]
Kevin Lee, a 2005 graduate of Baylor University's Executive MBA program, wants to create the next great American lifestyle brand and he plans to do it with a cup of frozen yogurt.
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"It's All in the Family" at the Texas Family Business of the Year Awards
[10/30/2008]
The Institute for Family Business at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business recently announced the 2008 Texas Family Business Of The Year Award recipients.
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Baylor Mourns Death of Longtime Baylor Supporter
[10/29/2008]
Baylor University Alumnus Honoris Causa Harry Chavanne passed away Oct. 24 in Houston at the age of 96. Along with his wife, Baylor alumna Hazel Prince Chavanne, who preceded him in death, the couple was committed to serving students and promoting Christian ethics education at Baylor.
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Baylor University to Host Business Ethics Forum
[10/24/2008]
The Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum: The Responsibilities of Business - Doing Well and Doing Good, hosted by Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, will challenge current and future leaders to thoughtfully explore the significant opportunities and profound responsibilities businesses have in this constantly changing business environment.
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Made in China: Baylor University Professor Releases New Research on Rising Consumer Goods Imports
[10/24/2008]
Dr. Pham Hoang Van of Baylor University and Dr. Emek Basker of the University of Missouri have recently released new research on the relationship between the rise of mega-chains, such as Wal-Mart and Target, with the increase in imports from developing countries.
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Book melds economic realities, Christianity (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Chicago Tribune story about the book "Good Intentions" authored by Bob Smietana, a religion writer at The Tennessean, and Charles North, an associate professor of economics at Baylor University. The book studies Christian principles mixed with economic tools and comments on the results -- Investors are groaning. Taxpayers are wringing their hands. Economists and presidential candidates are offering solutions.
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Jesus Freakonomics (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Chicago Tribune story about the book "Good Intentions" authored by Bob Smietana, a religion writer at The Tennessean, and Charles North, an associate professor of economics at Baylor University. The book studies Christian principles mixed with economic tools and comments on the results -- Investors are groaning. Taxpayers are wringing their hands. Economists and presidential candidates are offering solutions. Does anyone really know how to reinvigorate the American economy? Some suggest looking to Scripture.
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Retiree Tax Heaven (and Hell) (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine article about retirement financing that quotes Paul Erickson, professor of accounting at Baylor -- Some states are more tax-friendly for retirees than others. And how much you pay in taxes -- particularly if you are living on a fixed income -- can have a big impact on how much you have left over to spend.
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What the Financial Crisis Means for You (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
KWTX-TV VIDEO LINK: story on the current financial crisis and its local impact includes an interview with Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business -- Local economists say by pumping money into the struggling financial industry, lawmakers are hoping to pump new life into the U.S. economy, and Central Texas bankers say along with the government bailout will come more rules that will trickle down to lending at the local level.
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Larceny is the downside of 'fun' (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Portland (ME) Press-Herald article about the correlation between casino gambling and crime cites research by Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business -- Slot-machine gambling is addictive, and we all have to pay when an addict turns to crime.
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The End of Reserve Requirements? (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Portfolio.com article on the possible elimination of reserve requirements cites a Networks Financial Institute Policy Brief from May 2008 by Dr. David VanHoose, professor of economics and The Herman W. Lay Professor of Private Enterprise at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, on "Interest on Reserves: Implications for Banking and Policymaking" -- According to the Congressional Budget Office, as part of the bailout package the Fed will be allowed to pay interest on reserves banks keep at the Fed. The CBO says the Fed can start as soon as October 1, but since the bailout won't be signed into law until the end of this week at the earliest, interest payments won't be legal until after the 1st.
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Late Teens And Credit Cards: Don't Try This At Home (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Kiplinger's Personal Finance/Washington Post -- Janet Bodnar's personal finance column focusing on ages how parents with kids ages 16-18 and into college should handle credit cards quotes Dr. James Roberts, professor of marketing and The W.A. Mays Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and an expert in compulsive buying -- There's a school of thought that says teenagers should get credit cards when they're still at home so they can learn to manage credit responsibly. I disagree -- strongly. In fact, I'm on record as saying that giving teens credit cards makes as much sense as letting them use drugs so they won't turn into addicts.
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Q&A: Baylor economics professor answers questions about failed bailout effort, economy (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Waco Tribune Herald -- Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of economics at Baylor, answers questions about the financial crisis and the economy -- Question: Is government intervention necessary at this time? Answer: It's certainly not the end of the world that this legislation didn't pass. In fact, it's questionable whether it was needed at all.The evidence of whether it is needed or was needed will become clearer in the first two or three weeks of October, when we see to what extent credit availability to businesses and consumers has dried up.
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FEELING THE CRUNCH - Credit tightening for some, but business still strong in Waco (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Waco Tribune-Herald article about the effects of the credit crunch on local businesses quotes Dr. Bill Petty, professor of finance and The W.W. Caruth Chair of Entrepreneurship -- It's a scary time for small business. Once-mighty banks are on their knees begging for government rescue. Spooked lenders are tightening credit from Wall Street all the way down to the corner bank on Main Street. So how's business in Waco? That depends on who you ask.
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Amid dark economic clouds, lower gas prices come to Waco (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Waco Tribune Herald article about the current economic conditions that quotes Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of economics at Baylor -- Mohammed Azam prepared to lower the price of regular unleaded gasoline by 6 cents at RaceWay on South Valley Mills Drive on Monday morning, and he spoke about the law of supply and demand.
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The State of Your Retirement Can Be Taxing (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
NBC26 article about how residing in different geographic areas will affect retirement taxes quotes Paul Erickson, a professor of taxation at Baylor -- Some states are more tax-friendly for retirees than others. And how much you pay in taxes -- particularly if you are living on a fixed income -- can have a big impact on how much you have left over to spend.
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Economic worries cross generations (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
Idaho Statesman (Boise) (also picked up by McClatchy newspapers and the for Worth Star-Telegram) article that focuses on the effect of the economic downturn on older workers and how college-age students are approaching the crisis quotes Baylor finance professor Tom Potts -- Whether they're Baby Boomers who've lost jobs, cash-strapped retirees or college graduates who are maxing out credit cards and trying to pay off loans, many people are being troubled by economic hard times.
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Retailers, banks still trying to put credit cards in Central Texans' hands (In the News)
[10/28/2008]
The Waco Tribune Herald article about retailers and banks offering credit cards quotes Bill Reichenstein, finance professor at Baylor -- A shaky economy that is featuring tightening credit has some people wondering about that bastion of spending: the credit card.
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Professors lead campus discussion of Wall Street woes
[10/24/2008]
Earlier this month, amidst the beginnings of the stock market’s most recent roller coaster ride and shortly after the announcement of the bailout plan, Baylor students and faculty flocked to Kaiser Auditorium hear a panel of professors from the Hankamer School of Business address our nation’s growing financial crisis.
In front of a completely packed house [...]
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Panel of Experts to Discuss Financial and Mortgage Crisis (Video Now Online)
[10/7/2008]
Five professors from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business will provide perspectives and advice about the current financial and mortgage crisis facing the United States. The panel discussion will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in Kayser Auditorium.
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Gilbreath Explains "Potentially the Greatest Economic Challenge our Nation has Faced Since the 1930's" (Video)
[9/25/2008]
Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, held an impromptu seminar Sept. 19 at the Hankamer School of Business. "The current financial crisis in the U.S. (and global economies) is potentially the greatest economic challenge our nation has faced since the 1930's," said Gilbreath."It is a crisis whose roots are deep and a crisis that has been unfolding over the past several years.Its full impact is not yet known and things will get worse, perhaps much worse, before they get better."
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Call for Students: Ethical Leadership Case Competition
[9/24/2008]
Announcing the third annual Baylor University Hankamer School of Business Ethical Leadership Internal Case Competition, a dual competition at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This competition is in conjunction with the Dale P. Jones Baylor Business Ethics Forum.
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Company Recruiting Tactics Determine Employees' Perception of Workplace Justice
[9/22/2008]
Dr. Merideth Ferguson, assistant professor of management at Baylor, just published the results of her research on justice in the workplace. Ferguson looked specifically at the implications of companies' hiring behaviors on employee perceptions of justice.
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Gilbreath Holds Impromptu Seminar on Current U.S. Financial Crisis
[9/18/2008]
Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, held an impromptu seminar on Sept. 19 at the Hankamer School of Business.
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The Top 50 Schools That Get Down to Business (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
eMediaWorld.com: Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review rank the top 25 undergraduate entrepreneur programs with Baylor at No. 12. -- Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review released today the sixth annual ranking of the top graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs in the nation.
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Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
Moody Broadcasting radio interviews with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on "good intentions" and consequences of actions in the book, "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," co-authored by Tennessean reporter Bob Smietana -- In Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith, a university economics professor and a journalist examine both sides of issues like immigration, gas prices, poverty, and the environment from a biblical perspective.
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Alliance Symposium Explores Family Business Issues (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
New Mexico Business Weekly article: Christopher J. Meyer from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor will be one of the speakers at the symposium on family business in Albuquerque this month. -- The New Mexico Family Business Alliance will hold its second annual symposium on Sept. 12.
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What can be done to rejuvenate the state's economy? (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
The Dayton (OH) Daily News article about Ohio's economic priorities focusing on education and retraining quotes Dr. Joseph McKinney, a professor of international economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, about how some of the consumer benefits from free trade also should reach displaced workers, like portable health insurance and pension plans workers can take to their next job -- DAYTON -- Ask Anthony Lewis what needs to be done to help Ohio's lagging economy, and he has a ready answer: "Job training programs, and a way to pay for college for low-income families," the 30-year-old Dayton resident said.
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The Last Word on Kids and Cash (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
Kiplinger.com article about kids and money quotes Dr. James Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor, about college-age young adults and credit cards -- Not long ago I got a phone call from my 25-year-old son, who sounded a bit testy. John had just read a story in Kiplinger's about a young investor named Deirdre, also 25, who had amassed more than $100,000 in Vanguard index mutual funds. "You write about kids and money," John said accusingly. "How come you never told me about mutual funds?"
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Tackling the Spend-Down (In the News)
[9/15/2008]
FinancialPlanning.com article about a withdrawal strategy in retirement in terms of tax efficiency that cites a method developed by Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance at Baylor -- The message that you need to save for retirement is loud and clear. It's hard to escape, in fact. The message that retirees with 401(k)s will have to make a decision about how to structure their assets in retirement to avoid running out of money is also loud, if a bit less clear.
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In Tough Real Estate Market, Seeking Prospects Requires Creativity (Audio)
[9/15/2008]
It's no surprise to anyone who pays attention to the news that the U.S. housing market is depressed, which means real estate agents face some serious challenges. Dr. Chris Pullig, professor of marketing and director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing at Baylor. In a tougher market, the best return for investment is to be more proactive and creative to seek out prospects.
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ConocoPhillips Awards Baylor Business Professors 40K Grants
[9/10/2008]
In step with its position to support universities committed to outstanding education, ConocoPhillips has awarded Gia Chevis, assistant professor of Accounting and Business Law; and Hope Koch, assistant professor of Information Systems; $40,000 grants to enhance university programs in their respective fields.
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Market Conditions Determine Lead Generation Techniques (Audio)
[9/8/2008]
It's no surprise to anyone who pays attention to the news that the U.S. housing market is depressed, which means real estate agents face some serious challenges. Dr. Chris Pullig, professor of Marketing and director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing, talks about the results of his research in this area. What should real estate agents do in a market like this to continue to generate leads and convert them to sales?
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How Effective is Company Advertising in Professional Sports? (Audio)
[8/29/2008]
An expert in sports marketing, Dr. Kirk Wakefield, professor of Marketing and director of the Sports Sponsorship and Sales program at Baylor, recently completed a research study measuring the effectiveness of advertising and sponsorships for the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League seasons.
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Baylor University Opens Curb Learning Lab for Music & Entertainment Marketing
[8/28/2008]
Christian music industry giants were on hand today for a dedication ceremony marking the official opening of the new Curb Learning Lab for Music & Entertainment Marketing at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Mike Curb, Terry Hemmings and Mark Funderburg took part in the activities to dedicate the new learning facility, which primarily provides a home for the Music & Entertainment Marketing program at the Business School.
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Servant Leader or Task Master: How do Leaders' Styles Impact Employee Performance? (Audio)
[8/22/2008]
How much influence does a supervisor's behavior have on their employees' performance? Dr. Mitchell Neubert, Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business and professor of Management researched this question with colleagues recently, the results of which will be published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
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The State of Your Retirement Can Be Taxing (In the News)
[8/20/2008]
WWSB-TV, Sarasota, FL article about tax-friendly retirement locations quotes Dr. Paul Erickson, professor of accounting at Baylor -- Some states are more tax-friendly for retirees than others. And how much you pay in taxes -- particularly if you are living on a fixed income -- can have a big impact on how much you have left over to spend.
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Who is Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia? (In the News)
[8/20/2008]
Ghana News - Bawumia is a former professor of economics at Baylor, where he received the Young Researcher Award in 1998 -- Mahamudu Bawumia is an economist and banker of international distinction and repute. His political pedigree in the Danquah-Busia tradition goes back to the very foundations of the United Party from which the New Patriotic Party draws inspiration.
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Retiring Into The Bear (In the News)
[8/20/2008]
Forbes article about retiring during a "bear market" quotes Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance at Baylor -- When Steve Leder imagined his retirement, he pictured spending time with his 1-year-old grandson, Benjamin. He wanted to do a little traveling and spend more hours out in the garage, fine-tuning his wood-working skills.
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Symposium about Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to be Held at Baylor University
[8/18/2008]
Sept. 18-19, Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business will be conducting the fourth annual symposium "RFID Integrated Supply Chains," about the use of Radio Frequency Identification in business applications.
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The Last Word on Kids and Cash (In the News)
[8/14/2008]
CNBC article about college students and credit cards that quotes Dr. James Roberts, associate professor of marketing and W.A. Mays Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor -- Not long ago I got a phone call from my 25-year-old son, who sounded a bit testy. John had just read a story in Kiplinger's about a young investor named Deirdre, also 25, who had amassed more than $100,000 in Vanguard index mutual funds.
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Credit Cards 101: Tips For Parents And Students (In the News)
[8/14/2008]
CNBC article about college students and credit cards that quotes Dr. James Roberts, associate professor of marketing and W.A. Mays Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor -- Credit cards and college students are a dangerous combination.
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Jesus Freakonomics: Will the Poor Always Be with Us? (Audio)
[8/14/2008]
This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book: "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Will the poor always be with us? Can we ever eradicate poverty?
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Lead Generation: What Really Works! (In the News)
[8/11/2008]
Active Rain Real Estate Network blog post on a study by Dr. Chris Pullig, director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, that revealed that varying market conditions call for different approaches to lead generation for realtors; Active Rain is a Bellevue, Wash.-based technology/media company hybrid that operates the largest and most active social network in the real estate -- "What lead generation activities are most productive? Are you following up on leads quickly enough? What lead generation strategy is best for your market? Find out in Lead Generation: What Really Works?"
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Jesus Freakonomics: Are CEOs Paid Too Much? (Audio)
[8/7/2008]
This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book: "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In 1990 CEOs earned 107 times as much as an average production worker. By 2005, CEOs earned 411 times as much. Are CEOs being paid too much?
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Jesus Freakonomics: Is Greed Good, Evil, or Something Else? (Audio)
[7/31/2008]
This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Dr. North talks about capitalism. Is greed good? Is it evil? Or is it something else?
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Understand your outsourcer: ISACA (In the News)
[7/31/2008]
ITWorldCanada.com article quotes presenter Patricia Milligan, associate professor with Baylor's information systems department, during a conference of information security professionals at the ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association conference in Toronto.
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Restoring Pride and Purpose to the Sales Profession (In the News)
[7/30/2008]
Small Business Digest article on soft-selling, based on the book "The Hard Truth About Soft-Selling" co-authored by Dr. Jeff Tanner, associate dean for faculty development and professor of marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business -- The argument is growing that sales professionals are now becoming more consultative in their approach. This has drawn cries of dismay from some experts who lament "Whatever happened to the sales profession?"
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Lead Generation Tactics Should Reflect Market Conditions (In the News)
[7/30/2008]
National Association of Realtors InfoCentral Blog post on a study by Dr. Chris Pullig, director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, that revealed that varying market conditions call for different approaches to lead generation for realtors; NAR's InfoCentral Blog provides information on research studies, Web sites, books, news, tips and other resources of interest to the real estate community -- According to a new study published by the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales & Marketing at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business lead generation tactics need to reflect market conditions.
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Jesus Freakonomics: How to Give a Million Bucks to a Poor Kid (Audio)
[7/24/2008]
This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietna in their new book, "Good Intentions: Nine Hot Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North reveals how we can give a poor child a million dollars. He also explains the biggest difference between the middle class and those in poverty: human capital.
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Change Your Lead Generation Technique, Study Suggests (In the News)
[7/23/2008]
Florida Association of Realtors article about the research of Dr. Chris Pullig, associate professor of marketing at Baylor -- Dr. Chris Pullig of Baylor University Hankamer School of Business' Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales & Marketing shows the relationship between housing market strength and lead conversion strategy in the July issue of the Keller Center Research Report.
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Lifting Those Sports Dollars (In the News)
[7/21/2008]
Forbes article about a Forbes.com analysis of a study by Dallas-based market researcher iThink and the sports marketing department at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business that measured the effectiveness of advertising and sponsorships for the just completed NBA and NHL seasons -- Are professional sports a good place to put your ad dollars, at least during winter? Depends.
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Before Moving, Study Whole Financial Picture (In the News)
[7/21/2008]
Deseret Morning News and Kiplinger's Money Power ran this article on retiree taxation differences between and within states, especially when it comes to homeownership. The article quotes Dr. Paul Erickson, professor of accounting and holder of The R.E. and Marilyn Reamer Professorship in Accounting at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business -- If you're thinking about relocating permanently or buying a second home to live in for part of the year -- and where you may be taxed on part of your income -- don't make a move until you've scrutinized the whole financial picture in your potential new home.
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Retiree Tax Heaven - and Hell (In the News)
[7/21/2008]
Kiplinger Magazine article on retiree taxation differences between and within states quotes Paul Erickson, professor of taxation at Baylor. -- Some states are more tax-friendly for retirees than others. And how much you pay in taxes -- particularly if you are living on a fixed income -- can have a big impact on how much you have left over to spend.
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US Firms a Role Model for Fair Hiring Standards, Study Says (In the News)
[7/21/2008]
The Economic Times article about a new study on gender and age discrimination co-written by Dr. Cindy Wu, assistant professor of management at Baylor -- American-based firms tend to follow U.S. hiring laws, even when they do business in countries with no anti-discrimination standards on the books, based on findings that will appear in the Journal of International Business Studies.
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Consider How One Person Can Make a Difference (In the News)
[7/21/2008]
The Tennessean article about good intentions and consequences of actions using the parable of the Good Samaritan based on the book, "Good Intentions, Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," written by Dr. Charles M. North, associate professor of economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, and Bob Smietana, religion writer for The Tennessean -- In the tenth chapter of Luke, Jesus tells one of his most famous parables.
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Pollution isn't Sin, But it Leaves a Stain (In the News)
[7/18/2008]
The Tennessean article about how American Christians and economists view pollution and what can be done about it based on the book, "Good Intentions, Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," written by Dr. Charles M. North, associate professor of economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, and Bob Smietana, religion writer for The Tennessean -- Matthew Sleeth is haunted by the memory of a little girl named Etta. Eight years old and wearing a green bathing suit with a smiling whale on it, Etta had been running through a sprinkler with her brother on a hot, hazy and humid day when she suffered a severe asthma attack. An ambulance took her to the emergency room, where Sleeth was working as a young doctor in the 1990s.
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Jesus Freakonomics: A Living Wage with Unintended Consequences (Audio)
[7/17/2008]
This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Many faith-based organizations advocate a "living wage." What are the effects of increasing minimum wage? In this segment, Dr. North discusses the unintended consequences that can result from an increase in the minimum wage.
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Follow Baylor_Business on Twitter
[7/16/2008]
Do you Twitter? Now you can follow the Business School on Twitter. Follow Baylor_Business to receive up-to-the moment tweets on all of the news items from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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Study Shows Depressed Housing Market Demands Change in Lead Generation Techniques
[7/16/2008]
A down housing market calls on real estate agents to change their tactics, according to Dr. Chris Pullig, Director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales & Marketing at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. His recent study of lead conversion rates revealed that varying market conditions call for different approaches to lead generation.
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David McArthur on Scholarships, Relationships with Professors in Baylor's MBA Program (Video)
[7/15/2008]
David McArthur talks about attending Baylor's MBA program on a scholarship and the impact of his relationships with professors.
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George Terrazas on the Residency/Internship in Baylor's MBA with Healthcare Administration Specialization (Video)
[7/15/2008]
George Terrazas says the required residency/internship, which is part of Baylor's MBA program with Healthcare Administration specialization, is the best way for students to learn about the healthcare industry.
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Kara Borgmeyer on Baylor's MBA with Healthcare Administration (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Kara Borgmeyer discusses her experiences in the MBA program, specializing in Healthcare Administration.
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Shawn Ball: The Collaborative Nature of Baylor's Executive MBA Program (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Shawn Ball discusses the collaborative nature of Baylor's Executive MBA program.
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Justin Brasell on Faculty and Environment of Baylor's MBA Program (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Justin Brasell talks about faculty and the collaborative environment of Baylor's MBA program.
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Mark Clayton: Why He Seeks Out Students from Baylor's MBA Healthcare Administration Program (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Mark Clayton tells why he seeks out students from Baylor's MBA program that specialize in Healthcare Administration.
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Gerry Mecca on the Baylor Business Network (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Gerry Mecca talks about the ready-made, pre-qualified, trusted network of colleagues he enjoys as a Baylor grad.
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Henk Kool: Baylor's Executive MBA Program Provides Broad International Perspective (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Henk Kool says Baylor's Executive MBA program gave him a broader international perspective.
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Melinda DeLaisla Ran a Company, Enjoyed Family Time, While in Baylor's Executive MBA Program (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Melinda DeLaisla found time to run a company and enjoy her family at the same time as earning her degree from Baylor's Executive MBA program.
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Naman Mahajan: Why Healthcare Administration Professionals Need the MBA (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Naman Mahajan says he thinks Healthcare Administration professionals need the MBA and his experiences in the 7-month paid residency that is part of Baylor's MBA program with Healthcare Administration specialization.
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Matt Rogers: Baylor's Executive MBA Program a Collaborative Experience (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Matt Rogers says the Baylor Executive MBA program was a group of competitive people, but a collaborative experience. He also discusses the rigorous nature of the course work.
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Bryan Saylor: Baylor's Top-Quality Faculty Accessible (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Bryan Saylor appreciated the accessibility and quality of the professors in Baylor's Executive MBA program.
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Karen Turnquest Earned Other Degrees, Says 'This One is Special' (Video)
[7/15/2008]
Karen Turnquest has degrees from MIT and Polytechnic, but says her MBA from Baylor's Executive MBA program is the one that completely changed her perspective.
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Making the Most of Website Advertising
[7/14/2008]
Are you using your website to its maximum potential? How do you know if your marketing initiatives are really bringing in sales leads? In A Two-Stage Model of the Promotional Performance of Pure Online Firms (Information Systems Research, 2006) Jianan Wu, Victor J. Cook, Jr., and Edward C. Strong examine the relationship between a two-stage process of advertising to bring customers to a website and then using the website to generate leads or transactions.
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Effective Use of Your Marketing Budget
[7/14/2008]
How did you spend your marketing dollars this year? Do you really know how effective they were? In A Three-Stage Model of Integrated Marketing Communications at the Marketing-Sales Interface (Journal of Marketing Research, 2006) T.M. Smith, S. Gopalakrishna, & R. Chatterjee analyze the impact of marketing media distribution, timing, and the consideration of sales force capacity in the marketing mix planning process.
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Current Trends in Web Data Analysis
[7/14/2008]
Is it possible that you could be using web data analysis more extensively? In Current Trends in Web Data Analysis, Arun Sen, Peter A. Dacin, and Christos Pattichis discuss the current trends in web data analysis. They look in detail at why clickstream data is underutilized and make suggestions to employ it more effectively. This research offers insight into ways real-estate agents can get better customer information from their websites.
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Want to Convert More Leads into Clients? Dig Deeper into What Customers Value
[7/14/2008]
Today's consumers are demanding and more sophisticated than ever. They have a world of information at their fingertips - and in a crowded real estate market they know they have choices when picking a real estate agent. Buying or selling a home also carries high stakes for consumers, so expectations rise and emotions can get involved as they start to meet with real estate agents.
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Selling the Lean Way
[7/14/2008]
To achieve increased productivity, competitive advantage, and profitability, high value-creating businesses around the world have consistently turned to "lean thinking" for solutions. Manufacturing processes have widely adopted lean production systems to gain improved operational effectiveness and the lowering of costs. Most recently, the "lean thinking" wave has been advanced to better identify and understand the expectations of consumers, i.e. lean consumption.
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A Strategy for Referrals Pays Big Dividends
[7/14/2008]
Location, location, location - three critical words in real estate! But there are three other words that perhaps are even more important: referrals, referrals, referrals. There is no more valuable source for clients than that of asking for referrals - the real estate agent's lifeblood.
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Lessons From the Top: Strategies for Building Your Business Game
[7/14/2008]
Real estate professionals looking for a winning business strategy should take a hint from high performers in sales who responded to a recent national study - called "Top of Her Game" - that focused on success factors among top saleswomen. Although gender differences arose, the findings and insights are applicable to all who seek to build their business game.
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Lead Generation: What Really Works?
[7/14/2008]
As a way of beginning to understand what really works in the area of lead generation, a survey was created and conducted with a large group of real estate professionals from across North America.
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How Consumers Respond to Commissions
[7/14/2008]
The traditional real estate commission structure is under fire. Commissions used to average six or seven percent, but with the escalation in housing prices over the past decade many local markets are seeing four or five percent as the norm. And many sellers are tempted to seek lower commissions.
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What is Brand Equity and What Does the Branding Concept Mean to You?
[7/14/2008]
Brand equity is a term most of us are familiar with and probably even use from time to time. But, as with many business concepts we may have a less than perfect understanding of what the term really means. This limits our ability to effectively develop marketing plans to create the kind of brand we want to project. So, exactly what is brand equity? What does it mean to create an effective brand? Why does any of this matter to an individual agent?
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Jesus Freakonomics: Pollution and the Environment (Audio)
[7/10/2008]
Many Christians care about the environment because we are called to be stewards of God's creation and to love our neighbors. But what can Christians do to make a difference? Is polluting a sin? Are schemes like "cap and trade" good solutions?
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Jesus Freakonomics: Marriage and the "Family Friendly" Label (Audio)
[7/7/2008]
You've probably heard the old adage "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Does it follow that the road to economic hell paved with good intentions? This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North discusses family values... specifically marriage. What is the economic power of marriage? What does "family friendly" mean, and what locations really are family friendly?
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Rejecting Immigrants Runs Afoul of Biblical Teachings, Book Says (In the News)
[6/30/2008]
The Tennessean review of a recent book authored by Charles M. North, associate professor of economics at Baylor -- Inez and Antonio Valenzuela sell tacos. According to Business Week, the young couple started with only a small sidewalk stand. Five years later, they were operating out of a $70,000 trailer pulled by an $11,000 used van.
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Crisis Inflation (In the News)
[6/30/2008]
Christianity Today article about aid agencies struggling to increase their efforts amid soaring food and gas costs quotes Dr. Earl Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor and president of the Association of Christian Economists -- Jeff Palmer's mission to help alleviate the global food crisis recently took him to Zimbabwe, which is plagued by astronomical inflation and political unrest.
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Must the Poor Always Be with Us? What Do We Do? (In the News)
[6/30/2008]
The Nashville Tennessean article about the how American Christians can help "the least of these" in the here and now based on the book, "Good Intentions, Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," written by Dr. Charles M. North, associate professor of economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, and Bob Smietana, religion writer for The Tennessean -- "The poor you will always have with you." This statement, made by Jesus at Matthew 26:11, remains one of his most famous -- and misunderstood -- comments. More often than you would think, Christians quote this passage as an excuse for inaction. In essence, they ask, "What's the point of trying to pull people out of poverty if the poor will always be with us?"
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Knowing When to Sell a Stock Hardest Part of Investing (In the News)
[6/30/2008]
Columbia Tribune article about the right time to sell stock that quotes Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance and holder of the Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair of Investment Management at Baylor -- Investing requires making tough decisions, but none as tough as deciding when to unload a stock.
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Jesus Freakonomics: Promotional Spot (Audio)
[6/30/2008]
Tune in for the Business Review from KWBU and Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Join host C.J. Jackson in a 9-week series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Some refer to the new book as "Jesus Freakonomics."
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Jesus Freakonomics: Illegal Immigrants (Audio)
[6/30/2008]
You've probably heard the old adage "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Does it follow that the road to economic hell paved with good intentions? This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North discusses immigrtation. Are illegal immigrants taking jobs from poor Americans and driving down wages for the rest? Are they crippling U.S. schools, hospitals and assistance programs?
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Jesus Freakonomics: Gas Prices (Audio)
[6/19/2008]
GAS PRICES -- This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith."
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Jesus Freakonomics: Nine-Week Radio Series to Discuss Hot-Button Economic Issues
[6/18/2008]
KWBU's "Business Review" starts a new 9-week series of radio/podcast segments on Thursday, June 19. C.J. Jackson will host a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Some refer to the new book as "Jesus Freakonomics."
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May-June Newsletter: Winners, Thinkers, News Makers
[6/18/2008]
Newsletter from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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China's Image Among Europeans Changing Due to U.S. Economic Instability (Audio)
[6/13/2008]
Recently Dr. Wolfgang Klenner, professor of East Asian Economics at the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum in Germany spoke at Baylor's Global Business Forum, which explored China in the World Economy. Klenner said that China's image among Europeans is changing and that this changing view comes from the sub-prime meltdown in the United States.
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Global Business Forum: China in the World Economy, Company Experiences (Video)
[6/13/2008]
In this video, two speakers address their own professional experiences in China.

Chinese native Ted Li, who lives in San Antonio and works for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, hears common myths about China. Li, whose family lost everything in China's Cultural Revolution, said he has known hard times but managed to succeed anyway. "I never went to high school," Li said. "I was separated from my parents during the Cultural Revolution." He later obtained degrees in mechanical and oceanic engineering, and now, as vice president of China development for BCBS, maintains offices in both Chicago and Beijing.

Tony Stewart, a partner in the Dallas law office of Jones Day and the first U.S. lawyer with unconditional certification to practice in Hong Kong, noted that China's huge population is 91 percent literate and as the Chinese have prospered, they want refrigerators and luxury automobiles instead of bicycles and wristwatches.
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Global Business Forum: China in the World Economy, Technology Entrepreneurship and Foreign Direct Investment (Video)
[6/13/2008]
Two speakers in this video address technology entrepreneurship in China.

Science and technology parks in China grow because of preferential policies as well as the distance between them, the knowledge base they offer, and the amount of foreign direct investment -- $750 billion from 1979 to 2007, Haiyang Li, assistant professor of strategic management and innovation at Rice University, said. "FDI stimulates the growth of China by demonstration, building local linkages and employee turnover," he said. Foreign investment, along with research and development, attract new business to China.

One of the clearest reasons for an information technology company to open for business in China comes from Patrick Horner, CEO of a company based in Jinan.Ninety-eight percent of the cost of doing business is the business itself, Horner said - manufacturing, operations, marketing, sales, accounting, finance and the supply chain. That leaves 2 percent to spend on IT.
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Global Business Forum: China in the World Economy, Xue Lan, Tsinghua University, Harvard Kennedy School (Video)
[6/13/2008]
Dr. Lan Xue, a visiting scholar at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, sees climate change as a growing threat to worldwide economic growth. The way to move forward, Xue said, is through joint solutions that increase understanding and reduce distrust.
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Global Business Forum: China in the World Economy, Chinese Relations with the Developing World (Video)
[6/13/2008]
China's rapid economic growth is a mixed bag, say economists from the United States, Europe, Kazakhstan and Latin America. They acknowledge that trade imbalances must be fixed, but stress that good relations with China are important to addressing the worldwide issues of climate change and political unrest.
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Trifecta: Business School's Magazine Sweeps Awards
[6/11/2008]
Apparently, the coveted award from International Association of Business Communicators, announced a few weeks ago, was only the beginning of the award season for Baylor Business Review magazine, published by Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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Outstanding Staff Recognized
[6/10/2008]
Dean Terry Maness presented the Outstanding Staff awards at the Hankamer staff retreat on May 19, 2009.
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Research and Publishing Update
[6/10/2008]
Recent research and publishing at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
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Before You Sell a Stock, Ask Key Questions (In the News)
[6/6/2008]
Before you sell a stock, ask key questions
Greater Milwaukee Today article on the questions investors need to ask before unloading a stock quotes Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance and The Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair in Investment Management at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. -- Investing requires making tough decisions, but none as tough as deciding when to unload a stock.
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No Need for a Magic Ball (In the News)
[6/6/2008]
Erie Times News (PA) article on the questions investors need to ask before unloading a stock quotes Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance and The Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair in Investment Management -- Investing requires making tough decisions, but none as tough as deciding when to unload a stock.
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Tokyo eCrime Conference Press Event (In the News)
[6/6/2008]
Computer Crime Research Center -- Baylor's botnet expert, Randal Vaughn, will be a presenter at the Tokyo conference, discussing the consequences of allowing electronic crime gangs to co-opt and control ever larger segments of the internet's reach and infrastructure into so-called botnets and proposals to stem their growth. -- The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) will preview its Counter-eCrime Operations Summit (CeCOS II) to be held in Tokyo, Japan, May, 26-27, during a high-level press conference May 22 in Tokyo.
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Is Greed Ever Good? Self-Interest Combined with Faith Can Bring About Great Things (In the News)
[6/2/2008]
The Tennessean (Nashville) article about the conflict between self-interest and faith based on the book, "Good Intentions, Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith," written by Dr. Charles M. North, associate professor of economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, and Bob Smietana, religion writer for The Tennessean -- Greed is good. At least that's what economist Walter Williams thinks every time he goes out to dinner or drives his car. Neither thing would be possible, he believes, if cattle ranchers or autoworkers weren't at least a little bit greedy. If they were motivated by good will instead of greed, those ranchers and autoworkers would be more likely to stay in bed on cold winter mornings -- or on most days -- rather than going out to work. And Williams would be hungry and walking.
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Iconic Chuck Taylor All Star still Defines the Company as It Enters Its 2nd Century (In the News)
[5/30/2008]
Orlando Sentinel article on the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor athletic shoe quotes Dr. Kirk Wakefield, chair of the department of marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and an expert in sports marketing, about the company's falling market share over the years -- They were the wings for the soaring dunks of Dr. J and were on the feet of Bill Russell and Larry Bird as they left tread marks across Boston Garden's parquet floor. They gave extra jolt to Magic Johnson and "Showtime."
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Before You Sell a Stock, Ask Key Questions (In the News)
[5/29/2008]
The Dallas Morning News financial column by Pamela Yip quotes Dr. William Reichenstein, professor of finance and The Pat and Thomas R. Powers Chair in Investment Management at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, on key questions investors need to ask when deciding whether to sell a stock -- Investing requires making tough decisions, but none as tough as deciding when to unload a stock.
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'Some Day This All Will Be Yours.' Then What? (In the News)
[5/29/2008]
Connecticut Business News Journal article about generational transitions in family businesses across the nation cites statistics from Baylor's Institute for Family Business -- When a business is all in the family, the most challenging times often come during the changing of the guard from one generation to the next
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Hunting Botnets With Randal Vaughn (In the News)
[5/29/2008]
TechNewsWorld article about Dr. Randal Vaughn, professor of information systems at Baylor, that portrays Vaughn as a "zombie slayer" and a member of the Anti-Phishing Working Group who aims to put an end to the Internet's ailments, including masses of zombie computers under the control of illegal botnets -- You might call Randal Vaughn the Botnet Slayer. After all, he spends much of his time researching the intricacies of cyber-crime carried out through malware marauders perpetrating their evil deeds with robotized computers around the globe.
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Global Strategies to Promote Internet Security and Neutralize Phishing and Internet Fraud Highlight APWG's Tokyo eCrime Conference and May 22 Press Event (In the News)
[5/29/2008]
TechWhack Press Release -- Baylor's Dr. Randal Vaughn, who specializes in hunting down sources of malicious computer viruses and spam, is the botnet expert that will be speaking at the conference. -- Tokyo eCrime Conference brings IT operations, Internet Security technologists, and law enforcement thought-leaders together from Japan, East Asia, America, and Europe to confront phishing, spam, eCrime, and Intern et fraud to speed the organization of a global response to ecrime.
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In China, Learn at Least One Short Word: Guanxi (Audio)
[5/22/2008]
Anyone who wants to transact business in China would be wise to learn at least one short word of the language: guanxi. Knowing the meaning and practicing the concept helps -- even in everyday shopping, say Baylor students who have spent time in China and researched the country's culture and marketplace practices.
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IT Budget Levels Connected to Performance and Shareholder Returns, Study Finds (In the News)
[5/15/2008]
University of Arkansas Daily Headlines article about the factors that influence information-technology budget decisions cites a research study by Dr. Vernon Richardson of the University of Arkansas and colleagues Dr. Kevin Kobelsky, assistant professor of accounting and business law at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, Robert Zmud at the University of Oklahoma and Rodney Smith of California State University, Long Beach -- In 1978 information-technology expenditures accounted for only five percent of firms' fixed investments, but by 2005, that figure had risen to 22 percent, for a total of $283 billion.
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Jamaica, No Problem (In the News)
[5/15/2008]
The Jamaica Observer article about the island considering the possibility of opening casinos; some maintain that a rise in crime will be negligible, but opponents point out an article from 2006 in The Washington Post citing casino/crime research by University of Georgia economist David B. Mustard and Earl L. Grinols, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor, which contradicts their views -- JAMAICA'S tourism players have shot down suggestions that the introduction of casino gaming will prompt a further increase in crime on the island.
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Business World Demands Quick-Change Artists (In the News)
[5/14/2008]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about the ever-evolving state of business courses based on changing business environments quotes Dr. Gary Carini, associate dean for graduate business programs and professor of management at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, on the flexibility offered in Baylor's Executive MBA program -- Today's business leaders wake up in a new world every morning. The dynamic convergence of lightning-speed changes in technology, global markets and diverse populations has put managers of companies at the throttles of very fast moving trains.
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Anti-Phishing Working Group Calls for Papers for eCrime 2008 Internet Security Research Conference (In the News)
[5/14/2008]
PRWeb article about an upcoming conference regarding Internet crimes mentions that Baylor is a collaborator with other institutions for the conference; Dr. Randal Vaughn, professor of information systems at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, will present on detecting, tracking and countering botnet formation and other eCrime activities -- The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) announced today that the eCrime Researchers Summit (eCrime 2008), the world's premier conference for basic and applied research in electronic crime studies, is now accepting papers for its third annual conference to be held in Atlanta on October 15-16.
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Business School Student Athletes Recognized for Academics
[5/13/2008]
Baylor University student-athletes were honored for academic excellence and community service during the annual Student-Athlete Banquet held Monday evening at the Ferrell Center. Of 17 recipients, seven are business majors at the Hankamer School of Business.
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China has Developing Interests in Africa, and the Political and Economic Come Together (Audio)
[5/8/2008]
Recently Joshua Eisenman, a political scientist and a Fellow in Asia Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, spoke at Baylor's Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. China has realized impressive results by using government and party relations in Africa, according to Eisenman. China has developing interests in Africa, and the political and economic come together.
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Baylor University's Business School Magazine Beats Out More Than 1,000 Competitors from 30 Countries to Bring Home Gold
[5/1/2008]
The Baylor Business Review has won a 2008 Gold Quill Award of Merit for its outstanding achievement in publication design and creative communication. The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) declared the publication among the best of more than 1,040 entries submitted in this year's worldwide competition.
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Baylor Business Freshmen Win Second Place in Capsim Foundation International Challenge
[5/2/2008]
Baylor freshmen Amanda Mitchell and Samantha Stephenson won second place in the Spring 2008 Capsim Foundation International Challenge, a global online business simulation competition designed to teach the essential elements of running a business.
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Business School Faculty Receive Honors
[4/30/2008]
The Hankamer School of Business held their Spring Appreciation Banquet for May and August graduates April 23. About 200 students and faculty were in attendance. The following faculty members were recognized for excellence.
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Graduating Seniors from Business School Receive Honors
[4/30/2008]
The Hankamer School of Business held their Spring Appreciation Banquet for May and August graduates April 23. About 200 students and faculty were in attendance.
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Border Between Kazakhstan and China a Busy Place (Audio)
[5/1/2008]
Recently Dr. Gabdygapar S. Seitkassimov, a professor of economy and rector of the Kazakh University of Economy, Finance and International Trade in Astana, Kazakhstan, spoke at Baylor's Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. According to Seitkassimov, The border between Kazakhstan and China is a busy place due to the geography of the region and because of China's demand for natural resources.
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Baylor Finance Students Win Investment Competition
[4/29/2008]
A team of Baylor students took first place on March 19 at the Texas Investment Practicum Symposium (TIPS) hosted by Texas A&M University. This marks Baylor's second year to win the competition.
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Latin America Provides Natural Resources China Lacks (Audio)
[4/25/2008]
Recently Dr. Mauricio Moreira, who is the head of research for the Integration and Trade Sector of the Inter-American Development Bank, spoke at Baylor's Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. China and Latin American countries can improve their trade relationship, said Moreira. Right now, Latin America is providing China with the natural resources China lacks.
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China On the Rise, Should be Embraced (Audio)
[4/23/2008]
Recently Dr. Penelope Prime, professor of economics at Mercer University, spoke at Baylor's Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. Prime said that timing is not everything, but that, plus the hard work of the Chinese, account for its rise in the global marketplace.
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