Archive: COVID-19
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Office Hours: Jeremy Yip Reveals How Anger Influences Unethical Behavior and His New Research on Office Trash-Talking
Anger can have detrimental effects on behavior in organizations. Angry employees are likely to become more egocentric, less empathetic, and more deceptive. Jeremy Yip, assistant professor of mana
Categories: COVID-19, News Story
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Georgetown Entrepreneurship Hosts Largest Summer Launch Showcase June 29
Despite the transition to a virtual environment, Georgetown Entreprenuership’s Summer Launch Showcase featured 32 students, its highest participation to date. With over 20 different companies, the pr
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Students Complete Four-Day Immersive Opening Residency Course Developing and Enhancing Leadership Skills
The Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) program kicked off its Opening Residency this month during a four-and-a-half-day immersive experience with 26 students. The Opening Residency of the EML
Categories: COVID-19, News Story, Program Specific News
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Three Georgetown Students Help Bridge the Gap Between Food Insecurity and Waste
In 2018, an estimated 37 million Americans were food insecure, including more than 11 million children, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable
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Office Hours: Jason Schloetzer on the Future of Work as a Result of COVID-19
Companies and employees have made significant investments in digital technologies in just a few months in order to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many parts of the country start to reopen, co
Categories: Announcements, COVID-19, News Story
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Georgetown Hosts Annual IBM Georgetown MBA Case Competition Virtually
This year’s IBM Georgetown MBA Case Competition overcame unexpected challenges as it transitioned to a virtual environment due to the impact of coronavirus. This annual flagship event, hosted by the
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Office Hours: Thomas Cooke on the Future of Various Industries Post-Coronavirus
COVID-19 has brought many industries to a complete standstill, causing massive job and revenue losses. The travel, tourism, and hospitality industries are taking the brunt of the financial blows
Categories: COVID-19, News Story
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Office Hours: Christie Nordhielm Explains How Both Consumers and Retailers are Adapting Amid COVID-19
With the increasing e-commerce demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are shifting their focus to accommodate consumer needs. Christie Nordhielm, associate teaching professor of mark
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Office Hours: Leslie Crutchfield on Corporate Social Responsibility During A Global Pandemic
As the role of business in society continues to evolve, many organizations are rising to the challenge to support their community’s needs during COVID-19. For this defining moment in history, man
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Georgetown Undergraduate Sparks Hope and Raises Funds for Medical Workers with Lawn Sign Business
While many of us remain apart from our loved ones due to COVID-19, the new social distancing era has people looking for a sign of hope, and a Georgetown student is putting one right in your front law
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