Spanish Program News
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Internationally Published Study Examines Project Portfolio Management Governance
July 10A recent study led by a Western Carolina University College of Business faculty member is offering organizations a new way to understand, assess and develop senior executives responsible for governing project portfolios and allocating strategic resources across competing strategic initiatives.
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Impact of the Fed’s Inflation Strategies on Policy
April 24A recent study led by a faculty member in the College of Business at Western Carolina University provides potential strategies for destination managers and policymakers to implement to help increase the economic impact resulting from the positive experiences of previous visitors.
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Characteristics of Tourist Destinations Impact Visitor Behavior
April 1A recent study led by a faculty member in the College of Business at Western Carolina University provides potential strategies for destination managers and policymakers to implement to help increase the economic impact resulting from the positive experiences of previous visitors.
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Study Examines Multiple Types of Organizational, Employee Fit in HR Practice
February 5A recent study by two faculty members in Western Carolina University’s College of Business takes a multi-faceted look at the different meanings of “fit” within the human resources practices of a business or organization.
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Library, Marketing Project Shows Value of Effective Interviewing Skills for Students
January 21A recent collaboration between an instruction librarian and a marketing faculty member at Western Carolina University sheds new light on the value of teaching effective interviewing skills to students across a wide expanse of academic disciplines. The project demonstrates how the tactics used in gathering oral history can strengthen students’ abilities to conduct meaningful interviews.
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Political Process Participation Fosters Entrepreneurial Goals
January 6Participation in election campaigns and similar political activities can have a positive impact on the entrepreneurial and business aspirations of individuals by increasing their access to social capital, expanding networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and cultivating mentorship possibilities.
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How Regulations Affect Emerging Crypto Markets
November 25How do investors and publicly traded firms in the fledgling cryptocurrency market react when government officials or regulatory agencies propose new protocols, procedures and guidelines designed to monitor the emerging digital assets industry?
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Childhood Socioeconomic Status Can Shape Shopping Habits as Adults
November 4Memories of family economic conditions during childhood can have a significant influence on purchasing behaviors later in life, including whether adult consumers are likely to prefer private labels or generic products over popular big-name brands.
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WCU Instructor, Local Nonprofit Partner on Entrepreneurship Camp for Underserved Youth
August 6A Western Carolina University instructor of management will be leading a weeklong entrepreneurship and leadership camp for underserved youth in Western North Carolina to help them get an early jump on learning some of the steps necessary for starting a business.
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Study examines diversity of workplace spirituality
March 8Although the word “diversity” has become somewhat controversial in the current political climate, a recent study by a faculty member in the College of Business at Western Carolina University indicates that diversity of levels of workplace spirituality can have a positive impact on the productivity of businesses and organizations.