Business leaders or politicians who make decisions based on moral grounds rather than pragmatic ones may face fiercer repercussions if they later change their minds. New research by Tamar Kreps, an assistant professor of Management at the David Eccles School of Business, shows that moralizers who later change their minds are seen as more hypocritical than those who make decisions based purely on economics. [...]
The David Eccles School of Business is incredibly proud of each of our graduates. These are students who excelled in the classroom, delved into hands-on learning experiences, traveled the world and gained the knowledge they need to make a difference in the global business world. Eccles School faculty and staff helped guide these amazing men and women along their journey, and while we're sad [...]
Dr. Abe Bakhsheshy has been named a recipient of The New Pioneers – American Dream Award, which honors immigrants who have made significant contributions to Utah’s economy and community. “I am very honored and very touched,” said Bakhsheshy, David Eccles School of Business Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative director and professor and professor (lecturer) of Organizational Behavior. “What makes this country great is its ability [...]
Are you interested in the emerging field of telehealth, saving the world’s ocean reefs, rebranding a large organization, assessing new markets for proposed diversification programs? The Greg Goff Strategic Leadership Fellows took on many of these challenges in the 2016-2017 program. Building on the great work of the first cohort of Greg Goff Fellows, the strategic leadership students chosen for the program will have [...]
A lot can happen in 100 years. Marriages, births, deaths, graduations. The David Eccles School of Business has seen them all since its founding in 1917, and we're pretty sure these hallowed halls have some fascinating stories to tell. That's where you come in. We want to hear YOUR stories of the Eccles School as we celebrate its centennial in the 2017-2018 school year. [...]
The David Eccles School of Business Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative has announced the 13 winners of the Leadership in Ethics Education Awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. "These colleagues were chosen on behalf of the faculty for their successful efforts to create new ethics-related courses, to integrate new business ethics content into existing courses, to mentor students on ethics initiatives, and to help make business ethics [...]
A journey is a unique thing. Embarking on a journey can take you to new places, sure, but it can also change who you are as a person. Earning an MBA can be one of the most unique and rewarding journeys a person can take. The MBA program at the David Eccles School of Business helps people take journeys and improve their lives. Follow along [...]
Our very own Dr. Abe Bakhsheshy was featured in a Utah Business podcast talking about why being ethical in business is so important, how businesses can be ethical and make a profit at the same time, and what happens to companies and executives who conduct their business unethically. Check out the podcast below. http://www.utahbusiness.com/ub-insider-23-business-ethics-looking-beyond-the-bottom-line/
The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business 2016 Convocation Ceremony is at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 6. Read more about the ceremony here and here and watch the video below. Congrats to all those graduating!