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The Prosperity Paradox, A Review, Ryan Stenquist Oct 2019

The Prosperity Paradox, A Review, Ryan Stenquist

Marriott Student Review

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"Flourish" By Martin Seligman, A Review, Sarah J. Cummings Oct 2019

"Flourish" By Martin Seligman, A Review, Sarah J. Cummings

Marriott Student Review

In my MCOM 320 class we had to do a book report. I chose a book called "Flourish" because it interested me. Little did I know how much it would end up helping me during my college experience.


Nine Things Successful People Do Differently, A Review, Ben Randle Oct 2019

Nine Things Successful People Do Differently, A Review, Ben Randle

Marriott Student Review

“Nine Things Successful People Do Differently” by Heidi Grant Halvorson is a short informational business book that cuts right to the chase. Halvorson successfully synthesizes different behavioral research studies to offer tips on exactly what her title describes: things successful people do differently.


Podcast Spotlight: Noella Moshi And Misan Rewane On Wave, Mark Sherman Oct 2019

Podcast Spotlight: Noella Moshi And Misan Rewane On Wave, Mark Sherman

Marriott Student Review

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Buzzwords, Ryan Stenquist Oct 2019

Buzzwords, Ryan Stenquist

Marriott Student Review

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Editor's Letter, Marianna Richardson Oct 2019

Editor's Letter, Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.


Plastic Bags And Bamboo Stools, Grace R. Bithell Oct 2019

Plastic Bags And Bamboo Stools, Grace R. Bithell

Marriott Student Review

This paper conducts a critical analyses of microfinance institutions. It gives an overview of the complexities of credit in developing countries and shows how microfinance fits into the equations. It discussed the successes and failures of microenterprises in trying to alleviate poverty. It also delves into best practices pertaining to lending to the poor and how microfinance is impacted by culture in developing nations.


Student Athletes: A Scholarship Is Not Enough, Hunter Vance Oct 2019

Student Athletes: A Scholarship Is Not Enough, Hunter Vance

Marriott Student Review

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Does Spotify Really Hurt Artists?, Daniel Witt Oct 2019

Does Spotify Really Hurt Artists?, Daniel Witt

Marriott Student Review

For years, members of the music industry have debated whether music streaming services like Spotify help or hurt artists. This article explores the pros and cons of music streaming and argues that overall, Spotify and services like it are helping artists to achieve their career goals.


Crowdfunding Challenges For New Charity Organizations, Katherine M. Lowe Oct 2019

Crowdfunding Challenges For New Charity Organizations, Katherine M. Lowe

Marriott Student Review

A look into the complicated and competitive world of nonprofit fundraising in the modern world. With a special emphasis on the struggles new nonprofits face in differentiating their services and attracting donors through online crowdfunding.


Brexit: Uk's Savior Or Downfall?, Amelia Charles Oct 2019

Brexit: Uk's Savior Or Downfall?, Amelia Charles

Marriott Student Review

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Strive To Survive: The Redbox Example, Jake N. Conlin Oct 2019

Strive To Survive: The Redbox Example, Jake N. Conlin

Marriott Student Review

As technology continues to progress, companies can either adapt with technology or die. Advancements in technology should be used to better satisfy consumers. Companies that refuse to update their technology will not be able to survive in the future. Each company must make the most of its current technology, utilize new technology, and notify its customers of changes in its use of technology. Redbox finds itself at the crossroads of adapting or dying. Redbox can apply these three steps by milking its existing disc rental market, making the move to streaming, and marketing the new streaming service to consumers.


Full Issue: Undaunted (Volume 3: Issue 2), Marianna Richardson Oct 2019

Full Issue: Undaunted (Volume 3: Issue 2), Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

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Book Review: Seeds Of Greatness By Denis Waitley, Jennifer Maynard Apr 2019

Book Review: Seeds Of Greatness By Denis Waitley, Jennifer Maynard

Marriott Student Review

Book review of Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley, personal anecdotes and summaries of research on the secrets to success in life and in the business world.


Collaboration: How Leaders Avoid The Traps, Create Unity, And Reap Big Results, Ryan Stenquist Apr 2019

Collaboration: How Leaders Avoid The Traps, Create Unity, And Reap Big Results, Ryan Stenquist

Marriott Student Review

From the federal government to long-standing investment banks to small startups, every organization needs sensible and effective collaboration. Morten Hansen’s book, published by the Harvard Business Review Press, offers great frameworks for understanding what disciplined collaboration looks like and how our organizations are performing now.


Book Review: The Innovator's Method, Jennifer Ann Goldsberry Apr 2019

Book Review: The Innovator's Method, Jennifer Ann Goldsberry

Marriott Student Review

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Take The Busy Out Of Business, Sarah Romney Apr 2019

Take The Busy Out Of Business, Sarah Romney

Marriott Student Review

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The Genius Of Good Questions, Matthew Erickson Apr 2019

The Genius Of Good Questions, Matthew Erickson

Marriott Student Review

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Beginning Of The New Smartphone Era, Braden Terry Apr 2019

Beginning Of The New Smartphone Era, Braden Terry

Marriott Student Review

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Executive Spotlight: Whitney Johnson, Andrea Cabrera Apr 2019

Executive Spotlight: Whitney Johnson, Andrea Cabrera

Marriott Student Review

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The Futurist, Ryan Stenquist Apr 2019

The Futurist, Ryan Stenquist

Marriott Student Review

Ubiquitous self-driving cars, robot workers, and massive political shifts may seem far away and irrelevant to our day to day lifestyles. However, Mr. Schenker proves that these changes are fast-approaching and come as timely responses to the problems and opportunities of today.


An Arm And A Leg: Medtech Perspectives On Human-Centered Design, Evan D. Poff Apr 2019

An Arm And A Leg: Medtech Perspectives On Human-Centered Design, Evan D. Poff

Marriott Student Review

The art of human-centered design accounts for both technological and emotional specifications in order to deliver meaningful products that meet the specific needs of the individual customer. Every business professional can deepen his or her understanding of human-centered design – regardless of our industry of choice – by looking to perspectives that the business of medical technology offers. To that end, this article draws upon interviews with three figures in this remarkable field, distilling their insights on how to cultivate businesses that produce human-centered solutions.


Buzzwords, Michaela Tanne Apr 2019

Buzzwords, Michaela Tanne

Marriott Student Review

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Cultural Intelligence In Business Settings, Tanner Wegrowski Apr 2019

Cultural Intelligence In Business Settings, Tanner Wegrowski

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.


Why Following Your Passion Might Not Be Right For You, Hunter Muse Apr 2019

Why Following Your Passion Might Not Be Right For You, Hunter Muse

Marriott Student Review

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Editor’S Letter, Marianna Richardson Apr 2019

Editor’S Letter, Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.


Full Issue: Uncharted (Volume 3: Issue 1), Marianna Richardson Apr 2019

Full Issue: Uncharted (Volume 3: Issue 1), Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.


The Zookeeper's Secret: Finding Your Calling In Life, Erica Knight Jan 2019

The Zookeeper's Secret: Finding Your Calling In Life, Erica Knight

Marriott Student Review

Does the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" frighten you? Funny how no one considers themselves a "grown up", but there comes a time when we stop asking this question.


Book Review: "Mean Business: How I Save Bad Companies And Make Good Companies Great" By Al Dunlap, Jennifer Ann Goldsberry Jan 2019

Book Review: "Mean Business: How I Save Bad Companies And Make Good Companies Great" By Al Dunlap, Jennifer Ann Goldsberry

Marriott Student Review

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Book Review: Beyond Juggling, Marianna Richardson Jan 2019

Book Review: Beyond Juggling, Marianna Richardson

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.