Researchers Propose System for Reducing Returns of Products Inaccurately Deemed Defective
Retailers' common view that the "consumer is king" has increasingly led some customers to abuse their power, claiming returned products are flawed when they actually have no defects, says Mark Ferguson, assistant professor of operations management at Georgia Tech College of Management.
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IMPACT Speaker Series Returns August 30 with David McKenney
The 2006-07 IMPACT Speaker Series kicks off August 30 with David McKenney, chairman and CEO of McKenney's Inc.
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Executive Master's Student Jerome Hall Making Difference in Nigeria
Jerome Hall has taken on a big challenge, expanding the infrastructure for distance learning in Nigeria, a country with frequent electrical blackouts, unreliable phone service, and narrow bandwidth.
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College of Management "In the News"
Highlights of recent news coverage of the College of Management's people and programs, including the latest rankings data from U.S. News and World Report.
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Study: Smaller Bowls, Spoons Key to Eating Less, Marketing Prof Finds
When it comes to choosing food bowls, you might want to follow Goldilocks's lead and opt for the baby-bear serving, but not because of the temperature. What makes smaller bowls "just right" for most people is how they help control the urge to over-serve food, says Koert van Ittersum, assistant professor of marketing at Georgia Tech College of Management.
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New Executive Education Programs Include Global Business Certification
To help business managers and senior executives better understand globalization, the College of Management's Huang Executive Education Center recently created the Executive Program in Global Business.
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Recent Graduate Profile: Bryan Grant Turns Co-op Position into Permanent NASA Job
Bryan Grant, BSM '06, recently launched his career at NASA, landing a permanent position at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, thanks to his participation in Georgia Tech's Cooperative Education Program.
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Review the 2006 Dean's Report
Print publication highlighting year's activities available in online format.
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