FIU Business Now Magazine - Fall 2020
 
THE MAGAZINE OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
 
FIU Business faculty share insight with the media 

FIU Business faculty share insight with the media

Forbes — October 18, 2020
In an article about a new European study on productivity and innovation in working from home, Ravi Gajendran, professor of global leadership and management, noted that communication and leadership are critical. "The real question now is how can leaders organize remote teams to be innovative," he said. "Almost every innovation project leader is likely to have to innovate with team members working remotely." Article

"The real question now is how can leaders organize remote teams to be innovative."

Ravi Gajendran, Professor, Global Leadership and Management

FoxNews.com — September 14, 2020
In an article about the battle against wildfires in Oregon, Attila Hertelendy, assistant teaching professor of information systems and business analytics, explained that it "probably wasn't effective planning" to commit all of the Oregon National Guard's Chinook helicopters to Afghanistan. "When people are literally dying, and the air quality makes it difficult to breathe, assets not committed to the fight can make a meaningful difference," he said. Article

The Hill — September 12, 2020
In an opinion piece about resuscitating urban economies, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, noted that small-and medium-size enterprises – especially those owned by baby boomers – are the best hope until a broad recovery is underway. "By any measure, boomer-owned businesses drive local economies," he said. "Working closely with their local economic development organizations can help resuscitate urban economies and help pave the way for the economic renewal of America's cities." Article

"By any measure, boomer-owned businesses drive local economies."

Jerry Haar, Professor, International Business

U.S. News & World Report — September 1, 2020
In an article about the history of Bitcoin, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor of information systems and business analytics, explained that a demand at near-constant supply has caused prices to go up disproportionately in a short period of time, attracting more investors. "It is an asset that is not controlled by a central entity, that is secure, international and fungible, liquid and is available in a limited supply for trade," he said. Article

The Real Deal — August 25, 2020
In an article about the future of residential brokerage, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, noted that many firms have used a global catastrophe to learn what was really essential to selling homes. These could be given a credit as a flexible and resourceful business. "It's a people business, but communicating virtually you can establish some of those same relationships," she said. Article

Miami Herald — August 13, 2020
In an opinion piece, Joanne Li, dean of FIU Business, wrote that colleges and universities have been responding to COVID-19 with comprehensive planning for the immediate and medium terms. "If there is one silver lining in this darkest of clouds, it is that higher educational institutions are heeding the call to design, plan and implement sweeping changes in their institutions' financial and managerial practices and in student services," she wrote. Article

"If there is one silver lining in this darkest of clouds, it is that higher educational institutions are heeding the call to design, plan and implement sweeping changes in their institutions' financial and managerial practices and in student services."
Joanne Li, Dean

E-Crypto News — August 11, 2020
In an article about the best blockchain adoption strategies, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor of information systems and business analytics, explained that adoption of the blockchain technology – different than cryptocurrency adoption – is no longer a big challenge, provided firms and businesses really know what to use blockchain for, and how to use blockchain to improve some aspect of their business. Article

CBS Miami — August 4, 2020
In a televised report about Cuba's opening of more dollar stores to generate more hard currency income, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, described government leaders' efforts to put a bandage on its hemorrhaging economy. "It is almost like the Cuban version of Groundhog Day. We have seen it before, we are seeing it now, and we will see it again," said Haar. Article

"It is almost like the Cuban version of Groundhog Day."

Jerry Haar, Professor, International Business

Chicago Tribune — June 26, 2020
In an article about increasing work-from-home options, Ravi Gajendran, professor of global leadership and management, noted that even before the pandemic, some businesses had started to let employees work from home to cut costs by downsizing expensive office space. But few wanted to make the expensive mistake of finding out that the downsides — like technical challenges or workers slacking off — outweighed the gains, he said. Article

NBC Miami — June 24, 2020
In a televised report about how consumers can recover from the financial setbacks caused by COVID-19, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor of finance, shared her analysis and expertise on how to mitigate the financial impact of the coronavirus. Increased debt or bankruptcies will impact approval for a mortgage or a loan, maintaining a good credit score, even applying for a job, she said. Article

The New York Times — May 24, 2020
In an article about "Out,'' the short film from Pixar Animation Studios that introduces the studio's first gay main character, Kimberly Taylor, associate professor of marketing and logistics, noted that Disney and Pixar recognize that "representation matters" on the big and small screens. "To see oneself, one's community, on screen helps one to feel valued and validated," she said. Article

El Nuevo Herald — June 11, 2020
In an article about the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Manuel Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, explained that while signs of recovery are evident, consumers' lack of confidence in visiting restaurants, hotels and shops remains. "La economía ha tocado fondo, pero no habrá un brinco como creen algunos, sinó que la recuperación va a ser lenta," he said. Article

"La economía ha tocado fondo, pero no habrá un brinco como creen algunos, sinó que la recuperación va a ser lenta."

Manuel Lasaga, Clinical Professor, Finance

The Washington Post — May 13, 2020
In an article about cruise fans ready to sail once the pandemic is controlled, Lin Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing who worked in the cruise industry, explained that today, many people have a sense that they have cabin fever. "We yearn for things that make us feel like our life prior to March. There will be people that will be looking forward to that cruise," he said. Article

Forbes — May 10, 2020
In an article about managers' difficulty in adapting to working remotely and digital collaboration, Ravi Gajendran, professor of global leadership and management, discussed the urgency of managers to become more comfortable leading remote workforces. Personalized leadership and frequent communication are critical, he said. "By creating proactive norms of member inclusion and psychological safety, remote teams can be just as innovative as teams working in-person," he added. Article

"By creating proactive norms of member inclusion and psychological safety, remote teams can be just as innovative as teams working in-person."
Ravi Gajendran, Professor, Global Leadership and Management