February 2001
Legacy Of The Master Limited Partnership Is Felt Today
At its peak during the 1980s, the master limited partnership was the organizational choice of over 100 firms from a variety of industries.
Smeal College Dean Elected To AACSB Board Of Directors
Judy Olian, Dean of Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the International Association for Management Education (AACSB).
Smeal College Professor Appointed To Two Editorial Boards
Charles Cao of Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration has been appointed to the editorial board of two research journals.
A Solution To The Block Pricing Puzzle
There are two ways to buy a large percentage block of stock-either buy it from another shareholder in a block trade or directly from the corporation in a private placement. Given that a buyer ends up with a large fractional block of stock after both transactions, the per-share premium or discount to the exchange price should be similar. But this is not the case.
Two Smeal College Doctoral Students Win Awards For Research On E-Business
Two doctoral students in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration are receiving awards from the College for their research on e-business.
Automated Trading Makes It Cheaper For Companies to Raise Capital
Listed companies may want to push for automated trading of their shares as soon as possible. A new study co-authored by Ian Domowitz of Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration suggests automated trading would make it much cheaper for companies to raise fresh capital.
Academy of Management Journal Names Smeal College Professor as New Associate Editor
An associate professor of management in Penn State's Smeal College of Business has been appointed as associate editor to one of the top empirical journals in the management field.
Smeal College Hosts Diversity Appreciation Weekend
The Minority MBA Association in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration is hosting "Diversity Appreciation Weekend 2001."
A 'Roads Only' Strategy Will Not Solve Congestion Problems
Pennsylvanians currently enjoy an incredible degree of mobility and it is also clear that mobility demands will increase over the next 25 years because of changing demographics, lifestyles, and ways of doing business.
Smeal College Undergraduates Take Top Honors In International Case Competition
A team of undergraduates in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration took first place in the Marshall International Case Competition, finishing ahead of teams representing 18 other top business schools from around the world.
Smeal College Announces New Associate Dean For Executive Education
The Smeal College of Business Administration has named Dr. Christopher von Schirach-Szmigiel as Associate Dean for Executive Education.
Associate Director Of Information Systems And Operations Announced For Smeal College
Frederick T. Houlihan is has been named as the Associate Director of Information Systems and Operations for Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration.
Doris J. Bickle Retires
Doris J. Bickle of the Smeal College of Business Administration retired effective January 1 after 35 years of service to Penn State.
Seminar Teaches Smeal College Students Dining Etiquette
More than 80 undergraduate and graduate students in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration will learn the dos and don'ts of dining etiquette at the upcoming "Dining Etiquette Seminar."
The Future Of E-Learning And Leadership Development
The potential role of the Internet in recruiting, training, educating, developing, leading, and earning a return on investment in people are just beginning to emerge. But even in its infancy, the e-world holds great promise for enhancing the art and science of people management.
Bonds Are Profitable For Dealers
In sharp contrast to equity market makers, government bond market makers realize positive positioning revenues.
New Economy Brings People Management Center Stage
The new economy is changing how business is conducted, and it will change how to recruit, select, develop, retain, and compensate the knowledge workers leading corporations into the future.
Restitution Of Property In Eastern Europe Is An Important Indicator Of Future Trends
The political and economic upheaval throughout Central and Eastern Europe since 1989 has brought a magnitude of changes, which were virtually unforeseen and unpredictable only a few years ago. And property rights disputes are no exception.
Alumni Return To Give Career Advice During Smeal College's "Student Mentoring Day"
Students in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration will have an opportunity to get candid career advice from successful alumni during "Student Mentoring Day."
Smeal College Faculty & Staff Receive Accolades For Teaching And Advising
The Smeal College of Business Administration is recognizing some members of its faculty and staff for their efforts in teaching and advising at an upcoming award ceremony.
Smeal College Professor Among Panel Of Experts On Improving Driver Safety
John W. Bagby of Penn State's Smeal College of Business will be among a panel of experts discussing how to use new technological devices to improve the abilities of drivers to focus on safe driving.
Smeal College Professor Named To Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board
A professor in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration has been named to The Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board (EAB).
Bedside Manner Makes A Difference In How Men And Women Feel About Relationship With Their Physician
Bedside manner" does make a difference in how men and women feel about their relationship with their physician.
Oscar Night Is "The Female Super Bowl" For Advertisers
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards® are the "Female Super Bowl" for advertisers, say marketing professors in Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration.
Penn State Marketing Study Ranked As One Of The Most Influential
A 1986 study co-authored by two Penn State marketing professors was named as one of the most influential sales articles of the century.
