Money Talks
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Lobbying has its place in politics, but so does transparency.
Departments
Fun and Game Theory
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
You probably should think twice before watching a movie with Mike Shor, Assistant Professor of Management. That is, unless you don’t mind getting nudged every time an example of game theory pops up. Game theory is a method of using … Continued
A Place for Everything
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
To say that Nancy Lea Hyer is organized is an understatement. The Associate Professor of Management is well-known in Owen circles for her methodical approach to teaching, and that, not surprisingly, has led to some good-natured ribbing from her students. She … Continued
Faculty Honors and Awards
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Joseph D. Blackburn, James A. Speyer Professor of Production Management, was honored as a Fellow of the Production and Operations Management Society in recognition of his research contributions to the field. Mark A. Cohen, Justin Potter Professor of American Competitive … Continued
New Faculty Appointments
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Sen. William H. Frist, M.D. University Distinguished Professor Professor Frist joins the faculty of the Owen School as part of a joint appointment with the Vanderbilt University Medical School (VUMC). Drawing upon his vast knowledge of and storied career in … Continued
Paying It Forward
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Class of 2008 gift points to the future.
New Members Named to Owen’s Board of Visitors
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
The Owen School has announced that six prominent business leaders from an array of industries have been named to its prestigious Board of Visitors, an advisory group established in 2006 to strengthen the school’s connection with and relevance to the national … Continued
New Master of Management in Health Care
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
There’s more to great health care than medicine. While physicians, nurses and hospital administrators are experts at patient care, they often lack the business skills needed to be effective managers. The new Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care is … Continued
Rethinking the Effectiveness of Reg FD
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
As debate continues over recent and potential financial market reforms in the United States, compelling new research from the Owen School casts doubt on the effectiveness of Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD), one of the key reforms of the past … Continued
Professor Joins Environmental Think Tank
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Mark Cohen, Vanderbilt’s Justin Potter Professor of American Competitive Enterprise and Professor of Law, is taking on a new role for Resources for the Future (RFF) as Vice President of Research. RFF is an independent, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to … Continued
Owen Recognized for Community Service
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
In recognition of its legacy and the commitment of Vanderbilt MBA students to volunteer service, the Owen School has been named one of two winners of the 2008 TeamMBA Award for Outstanding Community Service. This prestigious annual honor from the … Continued
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Pay?
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Love comes easy to Owen couples.
Deep Roots, Thick Skin
From the Fall 2008 edition of Vanderbilt Business
A bottle of JAX Vineyards cabernet sauvignon speaks for itself.