Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
The main publishing hub for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three schools–the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Research With Impact
ESG pressure takes center stage at the 2021 Emerging Markets Institute conference
December 2, 2021Emerging markets are making progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts but also face hurdles, including metrics and governance.
Presence of food may decrease enjoyment of customer experiences, study
November 23, 2021Research by Associate Professor Emily Garbinsky presents a lesson for marketers: food and experiences don’t mix.
Left, right agree selling bodies is wrong – but reasons differ
November 12, 2021Both liberals and conservatives consider bodily markets morally wrong, but they do so for different reasons, according to new research.
Pictures, videos can send viewers down a ‘rabbit hole’
November 9, 2021How many cat videos can you watch in one sitting? Associate Professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, says they’re like potato chips: You can’t consume just one.
Structured management protocols help firms thrive
October 18, 2021Companies with highly structured management practices attract, keep top workers, and those with structured operations attract top-flight managers.
The future of money
October 4, 2021Professor Eswar Prasad examines the implications of the rise of digital currencies in newest book.
In The Media
The most important meeting yet for global pandemic response—and drugmakers
November 29, 2021We need this treaty, writes Johnson Professor Kaushik Basu and Binghamton University Professor Nicole Hassoun in their Fortune Magazine op-ed. It's basic principle? If the WHO pays for a drug, it should own its intellectual property.
What Happens to Service When You Raise the Minimum Wage?
November 17, 2021A study co-authored by Professor Vrinda Kadiyali finds that higher pay is positive for at least one group—customers.
‘Future of Money’ economist says the end of cash is coming—here’s what could replace it
November 11, 2021“For many consumers and businesses that made the switch to digital payments, there is probably no going back, even if the pandemic-related concerns about the tactile nature of cash were to recede,” says Professor Eswar Prasad.
The home-sharing start-ups coming for Airbnb’s throne
September 17, 2021“Airbnb, having such a huge first-mover advantage and having so many hosts… they have a huge scale of benefits that are going to be hard to replicate,” Professor Chekitan Dev tells The Washington Post.
Better Business Stories & Topics
COO Julie Belkus overcomes supply chain challenges with flexibility and creativity
December 7, 202110 Under 10 honoree Julie Belkus, MBA ’18, COO of Rags, says her drive to create and find better ways to do things is the heartbeat of her career.
How’s the Hospitality Industry Doing? A Hotelie Weighs In
November 24, 2021The latest from Cornellians: Stephani Robson ’88, MS ’99, PhD ’10, shares her insights on topics from the restaurant labor crunch to the demise of daily room cleanings.
The Student Voice: Meet Dana Birke ’23
November 24, 2021Dana Birke ’23 is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
The Alumni Voice: Meet Molly Enbysk MBA ’21
November 24, 2021Molly Enbysk MBA ’21 is a graduate of the Cornell Executive MBA (EMBA) Metro NY program. She pivoted to consulting after a career in advertising.
The Student Voice: Meet Camden Wiseman ’23
November 24, 2021Wiseman '23 is pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied economics and management from Dyson, and minoring in leadership.
Air Factory COO Bill Dully is bent on changing the face of addiction in America
November 23, 2021Former sports trading card executive Billy Dully believes in helping others overcome addictions and achieve physical and mental wellness.
Veteran Voices: Meet US Army Staff Sergeant Benjamin Weathersby ‘23
November 11, 2021Staff Sergeant Benjamin Weathersby ‘23 is a United States Army veteran, and certified sommelier, and undergraduate student at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Veteran Voices: Meet US Marine Corps Captain Edmund Fuentes MBA ’22
November 11, 2021Captain Edmund Thomas Fuentes MBA ’22 is a US Marine Corps and US Naval Academy veteran who is enrolled in the Cornell Executive MBA (EMBA) Americas program at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
News & Announcements
Hospitality Hackathon promotes interdisciplinary, data-driven solutions
November 24, 2021120 students from across Cornell came together in 21 teams to model, prototype, and present their solutions to unique issues brought by the pandemic.
Gift Provides $1.8 Million to Emerging Markets Institute
November 5, 2021Roberto Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74, and his wife Gail Cañizares supplement their continued advocacy for the SC Johnson College’s Emerging Markets Institute.
Cornell offers new degree: the Executive Master of Management in Hospitality
November 1, 2021The new program allows professionals to master the essential aspects of leading in hospitality without putting their career on pause.
Johnson offers a new degree via eCornell: the Master of Science in Business Analytics
October 12, 2021Johnson and eCornell's online MSBA is designed for working professionals who seek to apply the tools of data science to real problems and real data.
Centers & Institutes
Excitement and Readiness Accompanied the 2021 National HR in Hospitality Conference
November 30, 2021National HR in Hospitality Conference took place September 21 to September 23, 2021 at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, CA
Research Reveals Cybersecurity Confidence Gap in Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Sectors
November 19, 2021New data released by the Center for Hospitality Research and FreedomPay reveals that while nearly all surveyed retail, restaurant, and hospitality stakeholders are confident in their companies’ internal risk assessment processes, their satisfaction in the security of their systems is misaligned with reality.
Cornell Hotel Indices: Third Quarter 2021 Pole Vaulting to a New High
November 18, 2021The hospitality industry is bouncing back. Hotels are seeing a rebound and some hotels are rising above the pre-pandemic average.
Case Study Explores Real Estate Investment in Shanghai
November 11, 2021Professor Peng Liu and Terence Loh ’97, MBA ’06 challenge students to solve a real-world business problem in their case study, “Real Estate: Private Equity Investment in Shanghai.”
Key Human Resources Practices Benefit Franchisees, Performance
November 4, 2021The Center for Hospitality Research and the Cornell Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations publishes the new brief, “Understanding Human Resource Practices and Outcomes in Franchise Businesses.”
Hotels Worldwide Reduced Carbon Footprint by 3%
October 18, 2021The average carbon footprint of a hotel stay decreased by 3% from 2018 to 2019, according to the latest Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) study.
Competing in the Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge: A Deep Dive into Equity Research
October 18, 2021Students from across the country advanced their equity research skills by competing in the 11th Annual Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.
Dreams and aspirations of becoming a global sustainability advisor
October 15, 2021Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Duncan Lee, MBA '22, to showcase his business and sustainability capability to AccountAbility.
Community Insights
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11
November 19, 2021Alessandra Zielinski, MBA '11, is an executive coach and consultant dedicated to capacity building for mission-driven organizations, focusing on topics such as leadership development, community engagement, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and board governance.
The 97th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell: It’s Time to “Celebrate!”
November 3, 2021Hotel Ezra Cornell returns in-person on April 21-24 at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and the Statler Hotel.
Cornell Undergraduate WIN: Cultivating Winning Female Investors
November 3, 2021Laurel Prime '22 shares her experience from the 6th Annual Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.
Park Perspectives: The intangibles, finding your goodwill
July 28, 2021Taylor Nguyen Two-Year MBA ’21 discovered that intangible “goodwill” was far more valuable than salary, bonus, or location