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CATALYST is about pivotal moments that shape business and the global economy. We tap into the expertise of Temple University’s Fox School of Business faculty and business community to dig deep into today’s most pressing questions, like: What is the future of work? Will the WTO stop working? Who is winning the global AI race? We decode topics from philosophical and practical standpoints so you, the workforce, can spark change in your field.

Fox School of Business | Temple University


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    The Root of Decision Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 23:18


    When it comes to thinking about climate change and renewable energy, many people try to make as many environmentally friendly decisions as possible. With Earth Day coming up, what changes can you make? Researchers, like our guest, are considering how decisions are made–and if the process people use to make a decision can be influenced to select a more environmentally friendly decision about a product or service. Choosing an environmentally friendly electric plan is one way of helping keep the Earth green. But what if people select a convenient default choice rather than exploring a more environmentally friendly (and possibly cheaper) option? Crystal Reeck, assistant professor of marketing and associate director of the Center for Applied Research in Decision Making, tells listeners about the three different ways people make decisions. We'll learn if there is a way to change a person's decision mode—and ultimately impact the choice that they make. Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.  Key Links Crystal Reeck, assistant professor, Fox School of Business Center for Applied Research in Decision Making  Center for Sustainable Communities Knowledge Hub: A nudge in the right direction Knowledge Hub: What happens when interventions fail "How we decide shapes what we choose: decision modes track consumer decisions that help decarbonize electricity generation" published in Theory and Decision (2022) ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    From Leaders to Thought Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 36:18


    In this episode of Catalyst, we are celebrating the upcoming graduation of the 100th student from the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program as well as Women's History Month by interviewing three DBA alumnae who are changing perspectives on business, inclusion and culture.    Jodi Detjen, DBA '21, associate professor of practice and academic director of the MBA program at Suffolk University,  shares her findings on the barriers to women's leadership acquisition.    Sherry Williams, DBA '19 and chief risk officer at Amalgamated Bank, shares how people choose a financial service provider and how that choice can help close the financial inclusion gap.    Finally, Maggie Jordan, DBA '18, vice president of marketing operations at MNG Health and founder and CEO of LAIR Entertainment, shares her insights into what people's approaches to video game character design mean for the metaverse.    Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Jodi Detjen, DBA '21, Sherry Williams, DBA '19, CPA Maggie Jordan, DBA '18 Fox Executive DBA Program   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Transforming the Business of Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 38:11


    Healthcare is changing, and not just because of the pandemic. For years, there has been a growing trend of consumerism in healthcare.  As patients become more likely to visit urgent care than an ER, and big retail giants are poised to offer primary care alongside frozen pizza and sweatpants, the business of healthcare is heading towards a big transformation.  In this episode of Catalyst, Kevin Mahoney, MBA '15, DBA '18 and CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, shares his view of how hospitals are changing. He sheds light on how consumerism is affecting the patient experience, what it means for the cost of healthcare and where the future might lead.  Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.  Key Links Learn more about Kevin Mahoney Kevin B. Mahoney Named CEO of University of Pennsylvania Health System Penn's Kevin Mahoney is rethinking the future of health care for all of us  The Rise of Medical Consumerism, Self-triage and the Impact on the Healthcare Delivery System  Fox Executive DBA Program ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    Who is the “I” in AI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 25:10


    As AI/ML creeps into our daily lives, how will industries and jobs be affected? What should be automated and what needs to be innovated? And who is the intelligence behind the machine? In this episode of Catalyst, Subodha Kumar will guide us through the ins and outs—and impacts—of what artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) means for the future.    Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Subodha Kumar Designing Personalized Treatment Plans for Breast Cancer ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram --   Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Make a paws-itive impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 24:26


    Donating money and volunteering at nonprofits or your favorite charity are wonderful ways to give back to your community, especially during the holiday season. But combining your passions, professional expertise and education? That is paws-atively extraordinary.     Through her experiences at the Fox School, Sarah Bergstein got to do all of that and help animals in need at Morris Animal Refuge in the process. After adopting two rescue cats, Bergstein wanted to do more—so she decided to use her unique work experience in the U.S. Air Force and education to approach volunteering through a business lens with Fox Board Fellows.    In this episode of Catalyst, Bergstein takes us through her journey of leveraging the community engagement experience she gained as a public affairs officer to help her during her MBA program and eventually as a member of the board at her favorite nonprofit. She will offer tips on how anyone can get involved and start creating real change in their communities.   Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Fox Board Fellows Philly's own chonky cat may soon have a forever home. Good job, internet.   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    NIL: It's a game-changer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 30:00


    After decades of saying no to college athletes looking to earn a few dollars, the NCAA gave the go-ahead for athletes to make money from the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). And it's a game-changer—and not just for the top athletes at big Division I colleges and universities.    Many social media-savvy college athletes are already securing revenue streams via both big and small business sponsorships. In this episode, Thilo Kunkel, associate professor at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management and director of the Sport Industry Research Center, discusses why he believes there is potential for student athletes of all genders and at all division levels to earn money by building a positive personal brand.  Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Thilo Kunkel Sport Industry Research Center There is no Nil in NIL Exploring athlete brand image development on social media New laws set to level collegiate playing field OwlScoop podcast with Thilo Kunkel   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Coming out at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 23:27


    According to a recent report by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 46% of LGBTQIA+ Americans remain closeted in the workplace.    Workers surveyed cited a variety of reasons for not coming out to colleagues: 38% said they hid their sexuality because of the possibility of being stereotyped, 36% said they didn't want to make people feel uncomfortable, and 31% said they worried about the possibility of losing connections or relationships with co-workers. With more companies than ever celebrating months like Pride and touting diversity in their mission statements, what explains this staggering disconnect? In this episode, Jeffrey Boles, associate professor at the Fox School of Business, talks about authenticity at work, and how companies can create policies and platforms in order to be truly inclusive.  Key Links Jeffrey Boles On the 'business of pride' Far-reaching opportunities for Fox School's Center for Executive Education Nearly 50% of LGBTQ Americans are in the closet at work   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Branding the Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 28:26


    The world of Hip Hop is full of references. Listen to lyrics from Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar or Cardi B and hear plenty of allusions to events, people and products.    But how do those references make their way into the cultural consciousness of listeners? And even more so, how can music change consumer behavior?    In this episode of Catalyst, we speak with Marcus Collins, DBA ‘18, distinguished marketing professional, researcher, educator and Hip Hop fan. Collins walks us through his research about the intersection of marketing and music, where he dives into “social contagion” within the Hip Hop community.    Collins studies how brands are mentioned, adopted and spread through the community of Hip Hop. He explains that through social contagion, Hip Hop both influences and reflects the attitudes and behaviors of fans. He lets marketers in on lessons learned—and what precautions to take—to help their brands and products “go viral.”   Collins also speaks to his own experience as both a marketer and academic, and how diverse perspectives are necessary to shift the attitudes and assumptions that are reflective of a historically privileged worldview.     Key Links Bridging the academic/practitioner gap: A conversation with Marcus Collins Exploring social contagion within a tribe called hip hop: Mechanisms of evaluation and legitimation Fox Executive DBA Program    ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    Catalyst: Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 1:00


    What makes the world of business happen?  That why we're here. On the Catalyst podcast, we bring you the pivotal moments that shape business in Philadelphia and around the world.  In this season, we'll interview experts on everything from how hip hop influences consumer behavior to what's next in artificial intelligence. Join us and the experts from Temple University's Fox School of Business as we kick off our third season on September 20.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  Visit us on the web at fox.temple.edu/catalyst.  ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Thriving in the Shark Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 26:55


    Taking a business from an idea to reality takes guts. So does pitching your company to a panel of potential investors on a television show that will be broadcast across the United States.   In this episode of Catalyst, we catch up with Fox alumnus Jared Cannon on his experiences doing exactly that—founding his business Simply Good Jars, pivoting his business model to fit the needs of consumers and pitching his company to potential investors on ABC’s Shark Tank.    Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Founder of Simply Good Jars Jared Cannon to appear on ABC’s Shark Tank Jared Cannon Pivots Simply Good Jars Toward Smart Tech Simply Good Jars   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    Nonprofit Boards and the Path to Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 31:05


    Research shows that young professionals and people of color are encountering barriers that prevent them from moving into a leadership role on a nonprofit organization’s board of directors.   In this episode of Catalyst, Shawn Edwards, a FOX DBA alumna, and Maureen Cannon, program director of Fox Board Fellows, discuss how a nonprofit organization can open pathways for building a leadership team that more closely reflects the community it serves. They also explore ways to overcome the “gap of intentional engagement” and become involved in an organization that aligns with a person’s goals. Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Shawn Edwards, PhD “Nonprofit Board Governance: Barriers to Millennial and Racial Minority Diversity in Board Service” Fox School of Business DBA Maureen Cannon https://www.fox.temple.edu/fox-board-fellows/ https://www.fox.temple.edu/posts/2019/11/a-seat-at-a-nonprofit-table-leads-to-experiential-learning-for-fox-board-fellows/   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    The Economy of Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 18:44


    Sports are traditionally big business, but much of that has come to a halt due to to the COVID-19 pandemic.   In this episode of Catalyst, Jeremy Jordan, associate dean of Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, details the ripple effect that the pandemic has had on the sport industry. He outlines how the pandemic has affected just about everyone in the realm of sports, but he also offers optimism for the future. Sports are a fabric of our culture and they’re not going anywhere. As Jordan explains, the industry has found several ways to innovate over the last year and as it continues on its road to recovery, now might be the perfect time for students to explore working in sports.   Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Jeremy Jordan, PhD Major sporting events, like the Super Bowl, require big investment from host cities State College’s hospitality, souvenir businesses take first sack of missing Big Ten fall sports season Penn State football holds a local economy on its shoulders. What happens if the season never comes?   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    High-Skilled Worker Visas and You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 22:49


    Every year, hundreds of thousands of employment-based immigrant visas are provided to workers under U.S. immigration law. But what does this mean for the average person working and living in the U.S.? And how do highly-skilled immigrants impact the U.S. economy? In this episode of Catalyst, Kevin Fandl, associate professor of legal studies and strategic global management, details the history of high-skilled worker visas in America. He outlines how highly skilled immigrants have always been part of the lifeblood of the American economy, helping to create centers of innovation like Silicon Valley. Kevin also forecasts the future of high-skilled worker visas, detailing what we might expect for the program under the Biden administration.   Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Kevin Fandl, PhD   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    Emotions at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 21:20


    We all have emotions. But what happens when we express them in the workplace?    In this episode of Catalyst, Deanna Geddes, associate dean of graduate programs and professor of Human Resources Management, talks about the benefits of expressing our emotions at work, for both managers and organizations. We discuss what emotions tell us, how managers can expand both their own and their employees’ emotional expression, and what the difference is between anger and aggression. Listen to find out four concrete steps to managing your own anger at work and helping your employees express theirs.    Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Deanna Geddes, PhD Emotions at Work | Fox School of Business Unpacking the ‘why’ behind strategic emotion expression at work  A message in the madness: Functions of workplace anger in organizational life   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    What does Biden Mean for Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 24:53


    A new presidential administration is always a significant change. As President Biden is sworn in during an economic recession caused by a global pandemic, does business have an ally or adversary in the Oval Office?    On this episode of Catalyst, Ron Anderson, dean of the Fox School of Business and professor of finance, talks about what Biden means for business. While Congress holds the purse strings of the U.S. government, the executive branch still plays a big role in determining our country’s fiscal policy. Learn what a president can and cannot control, what actions the Biden team has outlined as its first steps, and what the short-term and long-term outlooks are for the economy.    Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.    Key Links Ron Anderson, PhD   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    Special Edition: Experience the Fox School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 16:30


    In this special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the student experience at the Fox School of Business. Kate Rickards Markowitz, director of undergraduate enrollment, tells us about building a life inside and outside of the classroom—in person and in a virtual environment.    If you or anyone you know are interested in learning more about the Fox School, Kate explains the majors and minors available at Fox, how students can network with Fox’s student professional organizations and how the school prepares students for the workplace.    Visit fox.temple.edu/experience to learn more.    Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for a new series on the undergraduate experience, coming spring 2021.    ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    The Unintended Consequences of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 32:01


    2020 is unprecedented territory for even the most seasoned experts, and the lasting effects of COVID-19 still remain to be seen. But nearly a year into the pandemic, there are a variety of unintended consequences that have been researched, analyzed and discussed in the media.  For instance, can you imagine eating at an all-you-can buffet restaurant in the future? Will those types of restaurants exist following the pandemic? What about handshakes? They have been a staple of American business culture for centuries. But will anyone really feel comfortable shaking hands with strangers anytime soon? We leveraged the expertise of four Fox faculty to provide insight into how aspects of the business landscape—specifically experiential business models, the restaurant industry, real estate and social interactions—have fared, and predict what the future might hold.   Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst.  Key Links After coronavirus, will the handshake go the way of the hat tip?  In a Covid-19 world, what's next for deluxe, all-you-can-eat buffets?  Marilyn Anthony Lu Lu, PhD David Wilk Ravi Kudesia, PhD    ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter. 

    Goodbye, Black Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 23:05


    Holiday shopping is here! But with a global pandemic, disrupted supply chains and more online shopping than ever—what will this season hold?    Just like everything else in 2020, this year’s holiday season won’t look like years past. Consumer behaviors may be changed forever by the combined powers of a global pandemic and the digital transformation of business. From a dramatic increase in online shopping to buying gifts that are rooted in nostalgia, gift-givers are driving trends to the extremes. The retail industry, especially small businesses, must adapt to keep up.    In this episode of Catalyst, Sheri Lambert, assistant professor of marketing and managing director of the Center for Executive Education, sheds light on what we do—and don’t—know about what changes are coming, and which are here to stay.    Key Links Sheri Lambert Center for Executive Education  Far-reaching opportunities for Fox School’s Center for Executive Education   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    If You Lead, Will They Follow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:32


    Especially in times of change or crisis, employees look to senior executives for confidence, guidance and direction. But being a leader means nothing unless people choose to follow, and people generally choose to follow those in whom they believe. But when employees lose faith in a leader, that lack of trust can turn into cynicism.   The perception of competence and trustworthiness are the main reasons employees believe in their leaders. In this episode of Catalyst, Lynne Andersson, associate professor of human resource management at the Fox School, dives deep into what causes employee cynicism, and what managers can do to make sure they maintain the trust of their employees.     Key Links Lynne Andersson, PhD For Credible Leaders, Perceiving is Believing  Why People Believe in Their Leaders—or Not in MIT Sloan Management Review   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Subscribe to our newsletter.

    COVID-19 and Your Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 25:23


    Disrupted supply chains. Reduced consumer spending. Decreased salaries. Furloughs and layoffs. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the economy, affecting us in unforeseen ways.  In this episode of Catalyst, Steve Casper, PhD ’10 and associate professor of finance, and Dennis Martin, DBA ’18, describe the big and small financial picture, for business executives and regular households. These experts use their global corporate and personal finance backgrounds to inform us on how to prepare for our financial futures—and how the economy might be changed for good.  Key Links Steve Casper, PhD ’10 Dennis Martin, DBA ’18  Closing the gap in financial literacy Financial Decision Making: Understanding Your Options by Dennis Martin   ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram -----

    Sports Blinders and #MeToo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 22:41


    The #MeToo movement has brought to the forefront what, for years, was shoved aside or ignored. For many aggressors in sexual harassment or sexual assault cases, the consequences have been more considerable that before. Except that’s not exactly the case when it comes to professional athletes.   In this episode of Catalyst, Elizabeth Taylor, an assistant professor in the Sport and Recreation Management Department at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM), talks about why fans often put on “sports blinders” with regard to holding their favorite athletes accountable for their actions. She also details why these “sports blinders” have have caused a lack of momentum in the #MeToo Movement when it comes to professional sports and athletes.   Key Links Elizabeth Taylor, PhD Antonio Brown And The Conversation Nobody Wants To Have (Deadspin op-ed) Temple Faculty Member Available to Discuss USA Today NCAA Sexual Assault Report    ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram -----

    The Business of Social Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 19:23


    How can we stop the gun violence epidemic? Temple University’s Center for Urban Bioethics, housed at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, uses evidence-based intervention programs to detect conflicts, treat high-risk individuals and change norms in Philadelphia to prevent gun violence. The program has had success, but its leaders are keenly aware that sustainable funding is needed to ensure the programs' long-term success.   That’s why the center partnered with the Fox School of Business to think of gun violence as a business model problem and come up with a sustainable path to funding. In this episode, host Tiffany Sumner and TL Hill, managing director of Fox Management Consulting, discuss the project’s findings, how to measure success and what is happening with the CeaseFire project today.     Key Links TL Hill, PhD MBA students’ experiential learning bolsters testimony at state hearing on gun violence Philly’s gun violence solutions require state and city funding | Opinion Fox Management Consulting CeaseFire-Cure Violence ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram -----

    Tourism: Today vs. Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 18:16


    COVID-19 has affected just about every industry, including the tourism sector. For instance, in China, hotel occupancy showed a 71% year-over-year decline from January 23-26. In the U.S., there is predicted to be a drop in travel spending of 355 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, a decrease of 31%. Recovery is going to take considerable time, but thanks to Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University and assistant director of the U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, we now have a better idea of what that could look like. Yang has created the Covid19Tourism Index, which draws from multiple sources to oversee the recovery process of the national tourism industry in more than 100 countries. He has also conducted research that shows how a voucher model could be beneficial in helping to restart tourism across the globe.   Key Links   Covid19Tourism Index Vouchers could be key for the tourism industry in the post-COVID-19 world Tracking the tourism industry’s recovery… in real-time     More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/ ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    Dissecting Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 27:31


    Many companies promote their diversity initiatives, but according to Patrick McKay, professor of Human Resource Management at the Fox School of Business, it takes more than that. McKay research finds that addressing the diversity “checkboxes” doesn’t matter as much as changing the cultural climate of the organization. Companies that are tackling diversity with hiring initiatives or training days may think that they’re taking the right steps, but are they really addressing the problem? In this episode of Catalyst, McKay, a diversity, equity and inclusion researcher, shares insights into what cultural climate is and why it matters. With data from more than 800 retail stores, McKay shows that companies that foster a cultural climate of inclusivity perform better than those who don’t—with evidence from both retail sales and customer satisfaction reports.    Key Links Learn more about Professor Patrick McKay Diversity does not mean inclusivity Racial differences in employee retention: Are diversity climate perceptions the key? The moderating role of diversity climate   More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/ ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    Work is Watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 29:26


    Your company knows a lot about you: your age, how many children you have, where you live, your vacation habits. But what if they also know that you just bought a new mountain bike or a pregnancy test? That you scroll through Twitter during your lunch break or that you just scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist?  Leora Eisenstadt, assistant professor of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business, studies how companies can and are gathering data from our personal lives to glean information—and predict things like our willingness to take risks, attempts to multitask, and current or future health issues. Plus how this data collection might drive decisions about your career trajectory at your company.   Key Links Learn more about Professor Leora Eisenstadt Fox School researcher says data analytics blur line between personal and professional lives What Happens If Work Follows You Home The New York Times article Leora references: How My Boss Monitors Me While I Work From Home   More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/ ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    (Fact)Check Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 20:07


    Fake news. The two words basically juxtapose one another, yet the concept is very real. Today, fake news is everywhere and finding the truth is often easier said than done. Host Tiffany Sumner and Fox Management Information Systems Professor Sunil Wattal discuss the rise of fake news in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. According to Wattal, a number of factors prevent us from deciphering what’s real and what’s not. We all have implicit biases that affect our understanding and decision making. Several platforms like Facebook, Google and Twitter have made efforts to minimize the prevalence of fake news, but it’s still ultimately up to us to prevent its spread. So, what classifies something as fake news? What’s behind the rise of misinformation? Most importantly, how can we stop its spread? Join Wattal as he discusses all the above in the latest episode of Catalyst. Key Links Learn more about Professor Sunil Wattal   More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/fact-check-yourself  ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    Tariffs, Trade Wars, and You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 33:24


    Host Tiffany Sumner and Kevin Fandl from the Fox Department of Legal Studies discuss the Trade War with China and how tariffs affect our everyday lives.  For instance, in South Philadelphia, the city was working to protect bike lanes by installing plastic delineator posts. They eventually had to abandon the project, because the costs of the raw material needed for the posts had increased due to the Trade War. We’ve seen the same thing with the cost of shoes. Seventy percent of the U.S.’s shoes are imported from China, and they’re now pricier than ever. This war was supposed to protect American intellectual property but at what cost? Should this be the reason that beneficial community projects are stalling?   Key Links US-China Trade War Tariffs: An Up-to-Date Chart South Philly neighbors are fighting over parking, and the China trade war is to blame    More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/tariffs-trade-wars-and-you.  ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    Breastfeeding in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 35:47


    New mothers returning to work are faced with countless challenges: the guilt of leaving a child at home, the pressure to catch up at work and the uncertainty around caring for their baby. On top of all that, women who choose to pump breastmilk at work often experience unsupportive companies or cultures. According to Sabrina Volpone, it’s in a company’s best interest to be more supportive. Recent research from the Fox School of Business alumna and assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder shows that both companies and employees benefit when breastfeeding mothers are given the time and space needed to pump comfortably.    Key Links When Companies Support Pumping Breastmilk at Work, Everyone Benefits  Catalyst homepage   More details at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst/breastfeeding-in-the-workplace  ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram    ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    AI for evil. AI for good.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 26:24


    Artificial intelligence is everywhere: our phones, our cars, even our fridges. What’s the catalyst for the world’s race to be the best at AI? How did we get here? And should we be slowing down?  Host Tiffany Sumner and Bertrand Guillotin from the Department of Strategic Management at the Fox School of Business discuss the global AI race, who the leaders are in that space and the future possibilities and potential of AI in the workplace.  Key Links Forbes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stats News: 50% Of Americans Optimistic And 50% Fearful About AI  Follow Bertrand Guillotin on Twitter at @bgprof AI and the Future of Work with Min-Seok Pang | Fox IGTV Fox School’s Department of Strategic Management Catalyst homepage   More details at: fox.temple.edu/catalyst/01-ai-good-evil ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ----- Produced by Simpler Media

    Welcome to Catalyst!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 0:55


    What is the future of work? Will robots take our jobs? How is your company using your data? During the first season of Catalyst, we answer these questions and many more. Catalyst is brought to you by Temple University’s Fox School of Business. With the help of expertise from Fox faculty and the greater business community, we decode business trends so that you can spark change in your field.    Key Links Fox School of Business website  Podcast page  ----- Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram    ----- Produced by Simpler Media

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