/bensadoun-school/taxonomy/term/2/all en /bensadoun-school/channels/event/how-measure-environmental-and-social-performance-dollar-amounts-lessons-spc-social-progress-credit-361124 <p>Since 2015, <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvaDX8bLV2Q">the Center for Social value Enhancement Studies (CSES)</a></u> has administered the SPC (Social Progress Credit) program designed to measure environmental and social performance </p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:39:46 +0000 admin 605143 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/twice-nice-longitudinal-field-study-separate-vs-combined-nudges-laundry-behaviors-named-acr-best-361125 <p><img alt="Siddhanth Mookerjee" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/medium_focal__220_x_220_/public/siddhanth_mookerjee.jpg?itok=yrL2bWwI" style="width:220px; height:220px; float:left; margin:8px" title="Siddhanth Mookerjee" /></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:05:29 +0000 admin 605142 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/phd-thesis-defense-presentation-john-j-han-360992 <p><b>Mr. John J. Han, </b>a doctoral student at 平特五不中 in the <b>Marketing </b>area will be presenting his thesis defense entitled:</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:50:58 +0000 admin 605135 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/mcgill-desautels-mba-ranked-26-globally-most-sustainable-corporate-knights-360993 <p>The <strong>平特五不中 Desautels Faculty of Management </strong><a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba"><strong>MBA</strong> </a>is ranked <strong>26<sup>th</sup> globally</strong> 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.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:58:54 +0000 admin 605136 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/phd-research-proposal-presentation-tiange-li-360983 <p><b>Ms.</b> <b>Tiange Li,</b><b> </b>a doctoral student at 平特五不中 in the area of <b>Information Systems </b>will be presenting her research proposal entitled:</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:53:21 +0000 admin 605134 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/hedge-funds-trade-volumes-have-substantial-effect-investment-returns-360964 <p>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<strong> <a href="/desautels/ruslan-goyenko">Ruslan Goyenko</a></strong> finds that returns associated with trade timing are substantial鈥攖hey can impact returns as much as stock selection itself.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:52:15 +0000 admin 605131 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/students-master-finance-7th-deloitte-mmf-synergy-challenge-360965 <p>Students in the 平特五不中 Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:17 +0000 admin 605130 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/elite-yelp-reviewers-hold-outsized-influence-even-after-their-formal-status-lost-360966 <p>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 <a href="/desautels/warut-khern-am-nuai"><strong>Warut Khern-am-nuai</strong></a> reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:57:54 +0000 admin 605129 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/corporate-social-responsibility-disclosures-have-benefits-also-come-costs-360967 <p>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<a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong>Vivek Astvansh</strong></a>聽found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:21 +0000 admin 605128 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/companies-launched-mcgill-enrich-quebecs-research-ecosystem-360962 <p>In 2023, 平特五不中 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. 平特五不中鈥檚 research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At 平特五不中 Desautels, the <a href="/dobson/"><strong>Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong></a> (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:43:53 +0000 admin 605133 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/undergraduate-alum-named-deputy-chancellor-mcgill-university-360963 <p><strong>Cynthia Price Verreault</strong> (BCom鈥�82) has been appointed 平特五不中鈥檚 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 平特五不中 Board of Governors.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:46:15 +0000 admin 605132 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/employers-judge-job-candidates-it-isnt-one-way-street-360961 <p>Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says <a href="/desautels/lisa-cohen"><strong>Lisa Cohen</strong></a>, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at 平特五不中 Desautels. 鈥淐andidates talk to other candidates,鈥� Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:37:53 +0000 admin 605127 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mcche-precision-convergence-webinar-series-dongbin-xiu-360921 <h2>Mathematics of Digital Twins</h2> <h3>By Dongbin Xiu</h3> <p>Professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar<br /> Ohio State University</p> <p><strong>Date</strong>:聽November 14, 2024<br /> <strong>Time</strong>:聽11:00am to 1:00pm</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:47:49 +0000 admin 605126 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mcgill-hec-montreal-emba-information-session-person-november-18th-2024-360899 <p>This聽<strong>平特五不中-HEC Montr茅al EMBA information session</strong>聽<strong>(in-person) </strong>will feature the Executive MBA鈥檚:</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:55:15 +0000 admin 605124 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/bcom-graduate-and-swimmer-wins-bronze-2024-paris-olympics-358214 <p>Swimmer <strong>Cl茅ment Secchi </strong>(BCom鈥�22) has become the first 平特五不中 graduate to reach the podium at the Summer Olympics since 2008. The 24-year-old management graduate from Aix-en-Provence, France, earned bronze for his native country on Sunday as part of the men's 4x100 medley relay. A four-time All-Canadian at 平特五不中, the 5-foot-11, 157-pound butterfly specialist was a three-time recipient of the Forbes Trophy as the University's male athlete of the year.</p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:35:52 +0000 admin 605081 at /bensadoun-school