Asper School of Business News Archive
Research and International News
Selling voyeurism: How companies create value from the taboo
April 29, 2022 —
Instead of arguments exclusively about whether voyeurism is ethical or not, we should explore why we are drawn to voyeurism in the first place and where the limits should be for this taboo, yet incredibly prevalent practice.
April 29, 2022 —
Instead of arguments exclusively about whether voyeurism is ethical or not, we should explore why we are drawn to voyeurism in the first place and where the limits should be for this taboo, yet incredibly prevalent practice.
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How underdeveloped economies can foster their entrepreneurial ecosystems
April 27, 2022 —
What role do regional governments play in the creation of new businesses? Many have investigated this question, but their answers are largely applicable only to developed economies. Focusing in on developing economies, this research takes a more holistic approach to empirical studies finding that when entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) lens is applied to emerging economies, regional governments play a supportive role in fostering self-sustaining entrepreneurship activities.
April 27, 2022 —
What role do regional governments play in the creation of new businesses? Many have investigated this question, but their answers are largely applicable only to developed economies. Focusing in on developing economies, this research takes a more holistic approach to empirical studies finding that when entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) lens is applied to emerging economies, regional governments play a supportive role in fostering self-sustaining entrepreneurship activities.
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How jackpot wins can influence players
April 22, 2022 —
Asper assistant professor Dr. Hee Mok Park and co-author, Dr. Joseph Pancras from the University of Connecticut examine the impact on subsequent gambling behaviour in their paper entitled ‘Social and Spatiotemporal Impacts of Casino Jackpot Events’, published in the Marketing Science, a leading journal in the field of marketing research.
April 22, 2022 —
Asper assistant professor Dr. Hee Mok Park and co-author, Dr. Joseph Pancras from the University of Connecticut examine the impact on subsequent gambling behaviour in their paper entitled ‘Social and Spatiotemporal Impacts of Casino Jackpot Events’, published in the Marketing Science, a leading journal in the field of marketing research.
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Asper Alumni Play Leading Role at the Winnipeg Real Estate Forum
April 20, 2022 —
The Asper School of Business will have a significant presence at the Winnipeg Real Estate forum taking place on April 26.
April 20, 2022 —
The Asper School of Business will have a significant presence at the Winnipeg Real Estate forum taking place on April 26.
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From student leader to global leader
April 18, 2022 —
Asper CSA President Kyla Mae Dacanay provides her personal perspective on her chance to interview Indra Nooyi, this 2022 IDEA recipient.
April 18, 2022 —
Asper CSA President Kyla Mae Dacanay provides her personal perspective on her chance to interview Indra Nooyi, this 2022 IDEA recipient.
Students News
Celebrating the Co-op student of the year
April 4, 2022 —
The UM Co-op Champion Award recognizes the achievements that our talented students make while out on their work terms. This year’s recipient is fourth-year Asper student, Tanvi Sikand, who was truly driven to make the most out of her co-op journey.
April 4, 2022 —
The UM Co-op Champion Award recognizes the achievements that our talented students make while out on their work terms. This year’s recipient is fourth-year Asper student, Tanvi Sikand, who was truly driven to make the most out of her co-op journey.
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Approaching healthcare with a business mindset
April 1, 2022 —
As CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Mike Nader appreciates the value of approaching healthcare administration with a business mindset.
April 1, 2022 —
As CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Mike Nader appreciates the value of approaching healthcare administration with a business mindset.
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Giving back to the community
March 28, 2022 —
Zajac says that right now she gives the bulk of her volunteer time to Asper and the University of Manitoba, not only because she values education, but because of her own experience with extracurriculars while at Asper.
March 28, 2022 —
Zajac says that right now she gives the bulk of her volunteer time to Asper and the University of Manitoba, not only because she values education, but because of her own experience with extracurriculars while at Asper.
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IDEA student event featuring iconic global leader Indra Nooyi
March 23, 2022 —
The Associates of the Asper School of Business invite UM students to get up close and personal with Indra Nooyi, one of the world’s most admired and influential business leaders, on May 3, 2022
March 23, 2022 —
The Associates of the Asper School of Business invite UM students to get up close and personal with Indra Nooyi, one of the world’s most admired and influential business leaders, on May 3, 2022
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Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomes competitors from across North America
March 23, 2022 —
The 2022 New Venture Championships were hosted virtually this past weekend and did not disappoint. This year, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) went big. We combined the graduate and undergraduate competitions and expanded the undergraduate event to be open to students from around the world. With this new combination it certainly made for an exciting whirlwind three days of celebrating entrepreneurship and student innovation.
March 23, 2022 —
The 2022 New Venture Championships were hosted virtually this past weekend and did not disappoint. This year, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) went big. We combined the graduate and undergraduate competitions and expanded the undergraduate event to be open to students from around the world. With this new combination it certainly made for an exciting whirlwind three days of celebrating entrepreneurship and student innovation.