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Kalin Kolev, MBA, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management at Marquette, wanted to look further into how and why executive teams make certain decisions when faced with poor performance. In the paper, the role of top management teams in firm responses to performance shortfalls, Kolev and his co-author Gerry McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., analyzed the relationship between how much risk top management teams are prepared to take on in relation to the makeup of the team.
MBA graduates equipped with leading-edge skillsets are ready to face complex business challenges while working tirelessly for the greater good. Finding an opportunity to make a difference in the world requires innovative thinking about the future of business management in an increasingly challenging era.
A set of universal standards or a personal ethic code can serve as the guide for judging between right and wrong in your daily life. Business ethics are similar in principle to standard ethics, but have much broader conseque...
If quiet quitting isn’t really quitting, then what’s the big problem? Learn from Marquette Associate Professor of Management Kristie Rogers about the issues poor employee engagement can bring to a post-pandemic organization.
Women in business may face many challenges on their way to the top, but that doesn’t mean they’re not making a major impact. Below, check out our list of the 11 most powerful women in business today.
Are you looking for a career that gives you many options, in addition to a generous salary and the ability to work for different types of organizations? Consider a business administration degree. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and you can choose to concentrate in a particular area, such as finance, accounting, marketing, management, statistics or economics.
If you’re currently a manager or interested in becoming one, one of the most important skills you need to develop is knowing how to motivate employees. Just as all people are unique, not all workers will be motivated by the same things. But having motivated team members is extremely important for company success.
When you think about coaching in the workplace, what initially comes to mind is executive coaching for higher-level employees, as part of management training and development. However, employee coaching can be helpful at any level, and there are many benefits—both for the individual and for the company.
In this article, we examine what is meant by the phrase ‘difficult employee,’ the connection between engagement and undesirable behavior and what you, as a manager, can do to handle difficult employees for a healthier, more productive work environment.
More than half of U.S.-based companies offer educational support programs to employees, so there’s a decent chance your organization already has a system in place to help pay for your academic endeavors. Whether the practice exists already or not, it can be a bit nerve wracking to speak to your management team about helping you finance your degree. Follow our guidelines below to make sure you’re ready for the big conversation.
An MBA in business analytics is one of the most applicable degree concentrations available today since it can be used in fields as varied as medicine, manufacturing, finance, retail, and so much more.
Finishing your degree while working full-time and balancing other commitments is possible. How? The answer is effective time management. Check out these top time management tips for students.
Follow these tips to choose your recommenders and help them write strong letters about your skills and character after you have been out of school for some time.
John L. Cotton is a Professor of Management and Director of the Executive MBA Program in the College of Business Administration at Marquette University. Dr. Cotton's primary interests are in Organizational Behavior, specifically employee involvement, leadership, the sociology of academic knowledge, and the mentoring of employees. He has published numerous articles, chapters, and a book on these topics.
Leadership coaching, also known as leadership development, is a style of management with increasing popularity. Learn about this management style and what makes a good leader in Marquette’s blog.
Should you get your bachelor’s in business administration? Yes! Workers with a bachelor’s degree had median weekly earnings of $1,305 in 2020, compared with $781 for workers with a high school diploma and $938 for a worker with an associate degree. Find out how far a bachelor’s in business administration can take you and the factors that affect salary in different business positions.
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree is an excellent choice for an undergrad degree when you’re interested in working in any aspect of the business world. Learn more about the dynamic skills you can develop with a BSBA degree and find out about the best BSBA degree careers to plan for once you graduate.
Strategic management is the approach taken to orchestrating business outcomes from start to finish— bringing things all together from ideation to execution. Seems pretty straightforward, right? But actually implementing successful strategic planning and management requires careful and thorough attention.
The first step for those who are ready to pursue the professional rewards of a salary-boosting online MBA by earning their degrees is to apply to a top online program with a top-notch essay. Learn how to craft your perfect MBA essay and increase your chances of being accepted to the leading online MBA program of your choice.
Making the decision to pursue a business degree opens up the door to choosing a major. Check out this breakdown of BSBA course majors with course topics, skills required, potential careers and salaries can help you narrow down the best BSBA major for you.