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Professor Randy Simmons On Carbon Taxes In National Journal’S Blog, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

Professor Randy Simmons On Carbon Taxes In National Journal’S Blog, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Randy T. Simmons, professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the Huntsman School, and Ryan M. Yonk, professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Utah University, published a blog post in the National Journal's Energy Experts blog in January.


Marketing Professors Adjust Message, Kick-Start New Industry, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

Marketing Professors Adjust Message, Kick-Start New Industry, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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One might think that a proposal to save water during a drought would be an easy sell. We discovered that it was not.


Ethics Bowl Competition Tests Students As They Wrestle With Troubling Issues, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Mar 2013

Ethics Bowl Competition Tests Students As They Wrestle With Troubling Issues, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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It’s not often that most people have the opportunity to argue with each other in front of a crowd of people and a panel of judges, but on Feb. 21, students from across the USU campus did just that.


Two Huntsman Mis Teams Make It To Finals In Global Competition, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton Mar 2013

Two Huntsman Mis Teams Make It To Finals In Global Competition, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton

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Two teams of Huntsman students have made it to the finals of a systems information contest that drew 82 teams from some of the best universities in the world.


Article Published By Huntsman Professors Is Widely Circulated, Translated Into French, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

Article Published By Huntsman Professors Is Widely Circulated, Translated Into French, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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hen Cathy Hartman and Edwin Stafford submitted a story in summer of 2012 called, “Making Green More Macho,” they had no idea it would end up being translated into French.


State Farm Life Insurance Company, Bloomington, Illinois Receives International Recognition For Earning The Shingo Bronze Medallion Award, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

State Farm Life Insurance Company, Bloomington, Illinois Receives International Recognition For Earning The Shingo Bronze Medallion Award, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has selected The State Farm Life – Bloomington Operation Center as a recipient of the Shingo Bronze Medallion.


Partners In Business Conference To Also Feature Gail Miller, Owner Of Larry H. Miller Companies, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari Mar 2013

Partners In Business Conference To Also Feature Gail Miller, Owner Of Larry H. Miller Companies, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Frank Belatti, a former CEO who helped turn around Popeyes Chicken and Church’s Chicken, will deliver a keynote speech at an upcoming Partners In Business conference at Utah State University.


Nathaly Ramirez Succeeds In The Classroom, Despite Disease, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood Mar 2013

Nathaly Ramirez Succeeds In The Classroom, Despite Disease, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood

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In October 2012, Nathaly, a Huntsman MBA student on scholarship from the Dominican Republic, was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease where the immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues. But this hasn't slowed Nathaly down.


Think Ethanol Is Environmentally Friendly? Think Again, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, William F. Shughart Ii, J. Fish Smith Mar 2013

Think Ethanol Is Environmentally Friendly? Think Again, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, William F. Shughart Ii, J. Fish Smith

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America's prairies are disappearing at the fastest rate since the 1930s' "Dust Bowl."


Marketing Professors Adjust Message, Kick-Start New Industry, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

Marketing Professors Adjust Message, Kick-Start New Industry, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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One might think that a proposal to save water during a drought would be an easy sell. We discovered that it was not.


Creating Success – Steve Milovich, Svp Of Global Hr, Talent & Workforce Diversity For Disney-Abc Television Group, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

Creating Success – Steve Milovich, Svp Of Global Hr, Talent & Workforce Diversity For Disney-Abc Television Group, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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When it comes to directing a human resources (HR) function, Steve Milovich is not your typical leader. As the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, Talent and Workforce Diversity for The Disney/ABC Television Group, his creativity and unique, pragmatic approach to solving both large and small challenges has led to the implementation of several forward-thinking HR initiatives for Disney employees, which is fitting for a world-renowned company that thrives on innovative excellence.


The Huntsman Post, March 2013, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Mar 2013

The Huntsman Post, March 2013, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Monthly newsletter for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.


School Of Accountancy Is Ranked 46th In The Nation By Public Accounting Report, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton Feb 2013

School Of Accountancy Is Ranked 46th In The Nation By Public Accounting Report, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton

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A publication widely read within the accounting profession, Public Accounting Report, has ranked the School of Accountancy at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business in the top 50 among accounting schools nationwide.


Huntsman Professor John Johnson Teaches At Wharton, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

Huntsman Professor John Johnson Teaches At Wharton, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Huntsman Professor John Johnson can now start a sentence by saying, “When I taught at Wharton... .”


Austrailian Professor, Cagri Kumru, Presents Research On Aging Populations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

Austrailian Professor, Cagri Kumru, Presents Research On Aging Populations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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An assistant professor from Australian National University, Cagri Kumru, visited the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business for two weeks in January to collaborate on research about aging populations.


Huntsman Research On Soda-Related "Sin Taxes" Makes National News, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

Huntsman Research On Soda-Related "Sin Taxes" Makes National News, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The authors write that sin taxes — taxes on items and behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling — are gaining popularity, especially in regard to soft drinks and junk food, in the hope of thwarting obesity trends.


Entrepreneur Leadership Series Is Hosting Weekly Speakers, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Feb 2013

Entrepreneur Leadership Series Is Hosting Weekly Speakers, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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Many people dream of launching their own business. Getting a new venture off the ground, however, is not easy.


Two Graduates Find Success In Unexpected Places, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari Feb 2013

Two Graduates Find Success In Unexpected Places, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Whitney Dastrup imagined she would get a nice corporate job when she graduated. She now travels back and forth between San Francisco and India managing a small nonprofit organization that provides education to poor children. Scot Marsden, who majored in finance and economics, did not envision himself working at one of the “Big Four” accounting firms, but is now enjoying his new job at Deloitte & Touche LLP.


Ryan Taylor Is Driven By Big Goals, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood Feb 2013

Ryan Taylor Is Driven By Big Goals, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood

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It would be easy to imagine the path to vocational success for Ryan Taylor as being clear and unobstructed. After all, his father owns multiple, successful Chevrolet dealerships.


Jon Schmidt Of The Piano Guys Details His Road To 217 Million Youtube Views, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood Feb 2013

Jon Schmidt Of The Piano Guys Details His Road To 217 Million Youtube Views, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood

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The Piano Guys' videos have attracted more than 217 million views and 1.2 million YouTube subscribers. Jon Schmidt, the pianist for the group, said it all started by daring to do something that had never been done before.


Austrailian Professor, Cagri Kumru, Presents Research On Aging Populations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

Austrailian Professor, Cagri Kumru, Presents Research On Aging Populations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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An assistant professor from Australian National University, Cagri Kumru, visited the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business for two weeks in January to collaborate on research about aging populations.


Mba Program Ranked In Top 25 In The U.S. In Business School Social Media, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

Mba Program Ranked In Top 25 In The U.S. In Business School Social Media, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The business organization Online MBA Page.com has ranked the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University as one of the top 25 schools in the country in social media activity.


International Travel Requires Flexibility And Patience, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Kathy Mcconkie Feb 2013

International Travel Requires Flexibility And Patience, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Kathy Mcconkie

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Have you ever missed a flight 15 times on the same day?


'Sin Tax' Costs Outweigh Benefits, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

'Sin Tax' Costs Outweigh Benefits, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Burdened by unfunded public pension liabilities and healthcare costs, state and local governments are in bad shape, considering the willingness of voters to embrace new spending proposals and their general reluctance to pay taxes to finance them.


The Huntsman Post, February 2013, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Feb 2013

The Huntsman Post, February 2013, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Monthly newsletter for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.


Logan Metro Ranked No. 1 Small City For Technology, Business, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Charles Geraci Feb 2013

Logan Metro Ranked No. 1 Small City For Technology, Business, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Charles Geraci

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The Logan metropolitan area has — for the second straight year — been ranked No. 1 in the Milken Institute’s best-performing small cities list. A nonprofit, nonpartisan economic think tank, the institute notes that the 2012 results in general were driven by “better performance in short-term technology output and wage increases.”


Women And Leadership In Bahrain, Susan R. Madsen, Linzi J. Kemp Feb 2013

Women And Leadership In Bahrain, Susan R. Madsen, Linzi J. Kemp

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Most leaders in public, private, and social sectors across the globe now acknowledge the importance of developing both men and women for formal leadership positions, and scholars (e.g., Bass, 1990; Bennis, 1989) have conducted leadership studies for decades in various disciplines (e.g., education, management, psychology) to better understand how to effectively do this. Within the human resource development (HRD) field, Kowske and Anthony (2007), Ardichvili and Manderscheid (2008), and Madsen (2009, 2012a, 2012b) have specifically highlighted the importance of studying leadership development within the United States of America and beyond. Yet, studies coming from any discipline about developing women leaders …


Marketing Experts: Important Tips On Avoiding “Green Marketing Myopia”, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Lowell F. Jan 2013

Marketing Experts: Important Tips On Avoiding “Green Marketing Myopia”, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Lowell F.

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Recently, I read a fascinating article on green marketing (Promoting the Value of Sustainably Minded Purchase Behaviors) by Professors Cathy Hartman and Edwin R. Stafford of the Center for the Market Diffusion of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology at Utah State University. The gist of the argument Stafford and Hartman are making is threefold.


Usu’S School Of Accountancy Is Pleased To Announce Achievement Of Aacsb Accreditation For Five Additional Years, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Jan 2013

Usu’S School Of Accountancy Is Pleased To Announce Achievement Of Aacsb Accreditation For Five Additional Years, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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On January 14th, the AACSB Accounting Accreditation Committee granted a continuation of accreditation for USU’s accounting undergraduate and master’s degree programs. USU’s School of Accountancy is one of a select group of schools worldwide to have been awarded special accounting accreditation. Congratulations to our faculty, staff, students and our alumni and supporters who worked to make this possible.


Educational Attainment: A Utah Women And Education Update, Susan R. Madsen, Heather Bertotti Sarin Jan 2013

Educational Attainment: A Utah Women And Education Update, Susan R. Madsen, Heather Bertotti Sarin

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Utah leaders created a big goal: 66% of Utah’s population will have postsecondary degrees or vocational certificates by the year 2020. This goal is based on a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce that projected Utah’s economy will need 66% of its population with some form of postsecondary education by 2018 to remain competitive. Currently, 38.3% of Utahns hold associate degrees or higher. This baseline underscores the urgency of working toward the 66% goal. Figure 1 highlights the current gap in educational attainment.