While 2020 was tough on just about everyone, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) really took it on the chin. Alberta鈥檚 public pension fund manager lost billions of dollars in a volatility-based trading strategy during a topsy-turvy year in markets. The losses undermined public confidence in AIMCo, and the province鈥檚 Finance Minister Nate Horner recently dismissed AIMCo鈥檚 entire board, appointing a veteran public servant to serve as the organization鈥檚 interim CEO.
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Published on: 21 Nov 2024
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the 91导航视频 Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of 91导航视频鈥檚 Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.
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Published on: 21 Nov 2024
On October 2, the 91导航视频 Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.
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Published on: 21 Nov 2024
The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits鈥攁nd there can even be advantages to introversion.
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Published on: 21 Nov 2024
The Parti Qu茅b茅cois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec鈥檚 economy with the most acute labour shortages don鈥檛 lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education. 鈥淭o just lump it in that robots are substitutes for immigrants totally misses the point,鈥� Glew tells CTV News.
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Published on: 15 Nov 2024
For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump鈥檚 planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard. 鈥淲e are extremely dependent on the United States, and that dependence is not mutual,鈥� says Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics.
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Published on: 15 Nov 2024
Susan Margles (BA鈥�88, MBA鈥�91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa鈥檚 suffered during the pandemic, but it鈥檚 bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city鈥檚 light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she鈥攁mongst other roles鈥攕erved as chief people and safety officer and was responsible for human resources, labour relations and government affairs.
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Published on: 15 Nov 2024
The 91导航视频 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies. The Better World ranking, this year evaluating 174 MBAs and spanning 14 countries, is based on the proportion of core courses that integrate relevant sustainable development themes.
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Published on: 7 Nov 2024
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company鈥檚 public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR disclosures from companies in China, where such reporting is mandatory, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics聽Vivek Astvansh聽found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
Yelp鈥檚 restaurant review platform awards an 鈥榚lite鈥� badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
Students in the 91导航视频 Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
The timing of stock trades can be as important as the choice of equities to buy or sell. When trading volume is low, large purchases can drive up a stock鈥檚 price, raising costs for the trader. A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research by Associate Professor of Finance Ruslan Goyenko finds that returns associated with trade timing are substantial鈥攖hey can impact returns as much as stock selection itself.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
Cynthia Price Verreault (BCom鈥�82) has been appointed 91导航视频鈥檚 first Deputy Chancellor. In this new role, she will support the Chancellor, President, and Board of Governors. Throughout her two-year term, Price Verreault will offer counsel and play a key role in representing the University at events and high-level meetings.鈥淲e are delighted that someone with as deep a knowledge of the institution as Ms. Price Verreault has will be working alongside our new Chancellor, Pierre Boivin,鈥� says Maryse Bertrand, Chair of the 91导航视频 Board of Governors.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
In 2023, 91导航视频 launched 28 research-based startup companies鈥攁ll headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. 91导航视频鈥檚 research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At 91导航视频 Desautels, the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at 91导航视频 Desautels. 鈥淐andidates talk to other candidates,鈥� Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
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