Issue 3
Industry Spotlight: Aerospace & Defense
Commercial aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus expect demand for aircraft to double in the next 15 years. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that the industry will climb from 731 million passengers in 2011 to 1.2 billion passengers in 2032.1 This increase in demand is great for most industries, but the biggest challenge that the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry faces is being able to meet the demand with qualified workers.
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From Play to Performance: Building an Effective Organization
In the middle of January 2016, six students joined a MEG Grant research team (Mentored Experience Grant) to study the impact that non-work activities (recreation or leisure) have on individual contributors or organization. The MEG was directed by Mat Duerden and Mark Widmer, faculty members in the Department of Experience Design and Management, as well as Andrew Lacenienta a graduate student in the same department. We began by asking broad questions related to the topic. For example, we asked “What recreation do companies provide? Is there any unique value in providing recreation and other non-work activities?”
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HeRoes: How HR Leaders Can Help End Sexual Violence Against Women
A recent video from the It’s On Us organization depicts a humorous situation involving a group of friends facing the serious possibility that one of them would be eaten by a hungry bear.1 What if one in five people in the United States were attacked by a bear? Would cries of outrage echo in strongly worded speeches, lengthy letters from lobbyists, or preaching from pulpits? The Center for Disease Control Reported in 2012 that nearly one in five women in our country experiences rape or another form of sexual assault at some point in her lifetime, yet this serious social issue regularly fails to garner persistent attention.2 This number is likely understated as well, due to the fact that as many as 74 percent of assaults are never reported to authorities.3 The time has come when neither business leaders nor society can ignore the “bear” in the room.
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The Art of the Commander, The Art of the Servant
In the personal reflection below, I apply a simple framework to the question of choosing a minor degree. A minor is worth pursuing if it fits at least one of two criteria:
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Why We Write
Before spoken discourse existed, body language dictated the prehistoric business world.1 Our ancestors expressed their desires, negotiated trades, and built their ancient economy with gestures, eye contact, and movement. Over time, the breadth of human communication skills increased—people learned to talk and started to write. Interpersonal interaction remained essential and continued to influence the business community. But now, centuries later, as fewer businessmen spend their afternoons talking, and more spend them typing, body language is becoming less and less consequential. The more technical we become, the less face time we have. Issues that were once debated face to face in board meetings and speeches are now left to emails, texts, and Skype conference calls. Accordingly, the skill set that enables us to communicate is changing. Our opportunities to demonstrate our interpersonal prowess are decreasing. Yet, hidden behind computer screens, businesspeople depend increasingly upon what author Mark Edmundson describes as, “one of the greatest human goods:” writing.2
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Leadership and Self-Deception Book Review
Book: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, 2010, Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco, Second Edition. The Arbinger Institute
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Shoe Dog
Book: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (2016) by Phil Knight
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Nail It Then Scale It Book Review
Book: Nail It Then Scale It: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation (2011) by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom
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Faculty Interview with Dr. Troy Nielson
A Professor who knows each of his students by name. Mid-course opportunities to give feedback regarding the class, which he takes and applies. Clear expectations on course requirements. A culture of transparency, trust, and eternal perspective. A class that meets these descriptions might sound too good to be true, but this is no Trojan horse! No, this simply represents the kind of class Associate Professor Troy Nielson seeks to provide for students in the Marriott School of Business.
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Unsung Hero of the Tanner–Alvan Williamson
When I first entered Alvan Williamson’s office the Friday before I actually had the chance to sit down and talk with him, I was greeted by a member of his custodial staff. She eagerly told me that if I was to interview Alvan, I would have to ask about his motorcycle gang and title this article, “Alvan the Bear Man.” Alvan on the other hand, `who was sitting across the room, jokingly threatened to be out of the office at the time we planned to meet. However, when I showed up the next week, Alvan was at his desk. With a smile on his face he stated, “Well, I’m still here. I didn’t run away,” for which I am very grateful.
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Buzzwords
1 Kill ChainAnother phrase by which companies describe a step-by-step process or a strategy. Although the expression is not new to those in the US
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Forging the Link: Hispanic community ‘s impact on U.S. businesses
Hispanics account for more than half of the U.S. population growth (54 percent) since 2000. This growth puts the total Hispanic population in the U.S. at a record of 57 million people.1 According to the Pew Research Center, those 57 million are “about 17 percent” of America’s total population.2 As businesses expand, markets grow, and projected sales’ plans are established, businesses should evaluate the benefits of working with the Hispanic community. Figure 1 illustrates the rise in Hispanic population growth over the past 50 years.
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Social Media in the Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent or Lawsuits
SOCIAL MEDIA (SM) is still a very new tool in the hiring process. Policy and practice (regarding SM use for screening candidates) widely varies between companies, as well as industries.1 SM can be an effective tool in making hiring decisions; however, hiring managers must understand the SM hiring landscape, potential legal pitfalls, and SM screening best practices to reap the hiring benefits. Ignorance to modern hiring trends will cost employers either top talent or protection from lawsuits.
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Pre-management? How to Best Prepare: A Brief Overview for Potential Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Students
Every year, hundreds of students apply to the Marriott School hoping to be accepted to the major of their choice. The Marriott School offers 10 competitive majors:
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