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Book Review Of "Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", Hannah Salzl Apr 2017

Book Review Of "Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", Hannah Salzl

Marriott Student Review

This is a book review of "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", by Liz Wiseman, with Greg McKeown.


An Unsung Hero Of The Tanner--Jeffrey Subramanian, Kempton Cox Apr 2017

An Unsung Hero Of The Tanner--Jeffrey Subramanian, Kempton Cox

Marriott Student Review

Jeffrey Subramanian beautifies the grounds surrounding the Tanner Building, but he also writes poetry and plays the cello. The author calls Jeffrey an "unsung hero" because he is, in fact, the author's hero.


Two Perspectives On Violence In Business, Ian Bristol Whatcott, Karson Fronk Apr 2017

Two Perspectives On Violence In Business, Ian Bristol Whatcott, Karson Fronk

Marriott Student Review

Violence has become common place in business strategy, taking on many forms. Some use violence in rhetoric as they compete with other companies while others use sell violence as entertainment. Many people are familiar with violence in their organizations. This article looks more into how effective violence is to a company's performance. It examines recent research done by professors at different universities on the subject. It offers two perspectives, looking first at violent rhetoric and then how violence advertisements affects a firm's bottom line. The article finds that exposure to violent rhetoric outside a firm affects employee's ethics more than …


Look Before You Leap: 4 Questions Every Woman Should Ask While Job Searching, Hannah Y. Olvera Apr 2017

Look Before You Leap: 4 Questions Every Woman Should Ask While Job Searching, Hannah Y. Olvera

Marriott Student Review

Despite women’s preparation and effort during the job searching process, women are disproportionately dissatisfied with their employers. According to a Crain’s Report conducted in 2016, 42 percent of women left because they “didn’t feel recognized and didn’t see opportunities for advancement,” 43.6 percent believe their compensation is less compared to their male peers, and only 50.4 percent believe their companies have a fair family leave policy. To overcome these challenges, women must ask various questions to lead them to their ideal career from an equal opportunity employer. As women become more assertive in their job searching, they will create a …


E-Commerce Industry Spotlight, Krista Johnson Apr 2017

E-Commerce Industry Spotlight, Krista Johnson

Marriott Student Review

A highlight of the E-Commerce industry.


Byu Tech Club: At The Base Of Silicon Slopes, William R. Adams Apr 2017

Byu Tech Club: At The Base Of Silicon Slopes, William R. Adams

Marriott Student Review

As technology continues to drive Utah's economic growth, Brigham Young University students have launchd the BYU Tech Club to inform their peers with technical and non-technical degrees of career opportunities in technology, build the skills and knowledge to be attractive job candidates, and earn internship and full-time offers from high-grow startups and leading technology companies.


Obamacare: Under The Knife, Kylan Rutherford Apr 2017

Obamacare: Under The Knife, Kylan Rutherford

Marriott Student Review

President Trump and Congress have tried and failed to pass through a replacement plan for Obamacare. This article details why this effort failed, and several issues extant in Obamacare that may move the law toward insolvency. These issues are the mandate, guaranteed issue, and the 'risk corridor' funding set up to back struggling insurance companies.


Buzzwords: Jargon That Will Keep You Going Through The Year, Annie Pond Apr 2017

Buzzwords: Jargon That Will Keep You Going Through The Year, Annie Pond

Marriott Student Review

Business jargon to help you throughout the year.


In Defense Of The Self-Help Book, Owen Barrott Apr 2017

In Defense Of The Self-Help Book, Owen Barrott

Marriott Student Review

"In Defense of the Self-Help Book" explores the relationship between behavioral economics and the effects that self-help and management books have. It explores loss aversion and the optimism bias paradox and applies it to those who use success literature to improve their own abilities.


Marriott Student Review, Marianna Richardson Apr 2017

Marriott Student Review, Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

This is the inaugural edition of the Marriott Student Review on BYU Scholar Archive. Marriott Student Review is a journal by students, for students. We work to inform Marriott School students about contemporary issues and to prepare them to meaningfully contribute to the global community. We also offer the opportunity for students to publish and add their voice to current events.