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Rooms with a view – and a story to tell

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/707-rooms-with-a-view-and-a-story-to-tell

10 Aug 2018: Tasmanian School of Business and Economics’ PhD student Monika Belhaj will lead an intensive study into the unique offerings of MACq 01 Hotel on Hobart’s waterfront. Her research will explore the links between marketing and visitor experience,
How economists figure out what drives our spending patterns

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/593-how-economists-figure-out-what-drives-our-spending-patterns

30 Apr 2018: When it comes to the Australian tradition of shouting someone a drink, the unfortunate truth is that no matter how long you wait, one in five people will never shout you in return. And the reasons why are almost never as simple as someone trying to
Why traditional teaching methods fail to develop our long-term memory

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/589-why-traditional-teaching-methods-fail-to-develop-our-long-term-memory

29 Apr 2018: While many university students are just focussed on getting through their exams, potential employers are interested in graduates would can retain the vital information they’ve learned from their degree well into their professional lives. But
In the business world, context is everything

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/567-in-the-business-world-context-is-everything

27 Mar 2018: Any hiring manager can tell you about the gap between new graduates and industry veterans. The good news is that bridging this gap doesn’t have to take years. By adding seasoned professionals to the mix, students can gain a valuable understanding
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan isn't delivering on conservation…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/634-the-murray-darling-basin-plan-isnt-delivering-on-conservation-promise

7 Jun 2018: Established in 2012, the Murray-Darling Basin Plan was intended to restore the environmental condition of the vital wetlands and rivers that make up southeast Australia’s most significant networks of waterways. At the time, this laudable goal
Disability action reporting not a priority for local councils

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/617-disability-action-reporting-not-a-priority-for-local-councils

28 May 2018: One in five Australians have a disability, which means it’s crucial that local councils understand their needs so they can provide the services that best support them. However, according to a recent review by Dr Belinda Williams from the Tasmanian
Are we getting left behind?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/632-are-we-getting-left-behind

7 Jun 2018: As the world moves towards more digitalised businesses, Australia needs to adapt quickly to shore up its future. But according to management researcher Dr Farveh Farivar from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, Australian business
Why the biggest myths about organisational change miss the point

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/550-why-the-biggest-myths-about-organisational-change-miss-the-point

12 Mar 2018: Organisational change isn’t linear. There’s no clear beginning or end point. Instead, it’s a cycle – an ongoing process that every organisation must be ready to actively engage with at any given time. And the troubling thing is that very few
What it means to be an independent director

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/668-what-it-means-to-be-an-independent-director

19 Jul 2018: Many developing nations around the world have adopted corporate governance structures similar to those used in Western nations, but due to cultural differences, they don’t always work as intended. According to several new studies into the
Could some greenhouse gas policies be doing more harm than good?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/596-could-some-greenhouse-gas-policies-be-doing-more-harm-than-good

30 Apr 2018: Researchers have found that manufacturing standards and policies designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions in developed countries are actually increasing emission levels elsewhere. Denmark, for instance, is known as one of the world’s cleanest
New learning approach is changing how we think about business degrees

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/536-new-learning-approach-is-changing-how-we-think-about-business-degrees

27 Feb 2018: A new approach is offering students a unique perspective on the inner workings of a business, and it’s not just increasing their prospects for employment – it’s changing industry attitudes towards the traditional business degree. “It’s
A bridge between university and professional life

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/629-a-bridge-between-university-and-professional-life

6 Jun 2018: “If you talk to leaders about what keeps them up at night, the vast majority of their concerns will be related to people,” said Dr Simon Fishwick, a management expert at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. The workplace is changing,
New ways to support young people with Traumatic Brain Injury

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/777-new-ways-to-support-young-people-with-traumatic-brain-injury

19 Oct 2018: TBI can lead to changes in emotional, behavioural and social functioning and produce difficulties in a person's ability to communicate with others, a person's thinking abilities (such as concentration, and learning and remembering information), and
When Australia’s top young economist talks oil, the world listens

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/537-when-australias-top-young-economist-talks-oil-the-world-listens

5 Mar 2018: While the installation and use of renewable energy is growing faster than ever before, one thing’s for sure, says Australia’s top-ranked young economist: oil isn’t going anywhere. As the world’s population continues to grow at a rapid rate,
How retailers turn everyday items into ‘must-have’ collectables

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/714-how-retailers-turn-everyday-items-into-must-have-collectables

24 Aug 2018: Coles’ recent “Little Shop collectables” promotion has proved a hit with consumers, with entire sets of the toy products selling online for exorbitant prices. This success is interesting given recent conversations and media coverage around
A unique Master of Health Service Management

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/591-a-unique-master-of-health-service-management

30 Apr 2018: A purpose-designed Master of Health Service Management at the Australian Institute of Health Service Management (AIHSM) at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics is transforming individual health professionals and their organisations. The
Busting myths about the housing bubble

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19 Mar 2018: When it comes to the housing bubble in Australia, real estate investors usually cop the blame for driving property prices skyward. But one researcher is using unique industry data to build a profile of Australian investors that’s busting some of
What you need to know before taking your company global

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/556-what-you-need-to-know-before-taking-your-company-global

12 Mar 2018: With a wealth of natural resources such as gold, petroleum, and cocoa, the West African nation of Ghana is an attractive place for multinational companies to do business. But what kinds of changes do Australian companies need to make to their HR
How supporting employees with mental illness benefits the workplace

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/551-how-supporting-employees-with-mental-illness-benefits-the-workplace

12 Mar 2018: Working with a mental illness is challenging, and not uncommon. In fact, one in five of us will experience a clinical episode of depression at some point in our life. For many of us, work can be an important part of coping and recovery, but for
Why accountability is key in business leadership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/670-why-accountability-is-key-in-business-leadership

19 Jul 2018: “Organisations need to be responsible – they can’t just exist on making a profit. They need to be aware of their social and environmental impact,” said Dr Terese Fiedler, lecturer in accounting at the Tasmanian School of Business and