Nearly half of most recent MBA cohort are Quebec residents - but the program retains its international outlook
Desautels has one of the country鈥檚 top MBA programs, and its students come from all over the world. But nearly half of this year鈥檚 cohort are Quebec residents. 鈥淭his allows us to offer an experience tailored to the Quebec market, all while keeping the program鈥檚 international perspective,鈥� says Prof. Demetrios Vakratsas, the program鈥檚 academic director.
Got(oat) milk? Neighbourhood caf茅 can鈥檛 give it away for free, but they can be transparent about the costs
At Caf茅 Origine on Sherbrooke Street, oat milk costs extra鈥攁nd there鈥檚 a reason for that. Non-dairy milk substitutes like oat milk cost more than cow鈥檚 milk does. Some large chains like Starbucks have stopped charging extra for milk substitutes, but independent cafes can struggle to absorb the costs.
For many restaurant diners, GST Holiday won鈥檛 amount to much
With inflation pinching household budgets, the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary two-month GST holiday on select goods and services.. While restaurant meals are included, diners are unlikely to notice much of a difference, says Yu Ma, Associate Professor of Marketing at 51吃瓜网Desautels. On a $20 restaurant tab, the 5% GST amounts to only one dollar.
Donald Trump鈥檚 counterparts learned best practices during his first term
Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel before and also lifted them. And then imposed them again. The on-again, off-again tariff truce cycle has played out in multiple industries, and Canada can expect more incendiary rhetoric on trade in a second Trump term, writes Professor Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation Canada. So how should Canada engage with Trump鈥檚 theatrical approach to politics?
Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses
For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump鈥檚 planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard.
Quick-service restaurants like St-Hubert seek to deliver value to customers
Good gravy! Quebec鈥檚 rotisserie chicken chain St-Hubert has frozen prices for all main courses on its menu and reduced prices on appetizers鈥揳ll while maintaining portion sizes. This is part of a broader trend toward value in quick-service restaurants. 鈥淔ood price inflation has hit both grocery stores and restaurants, but it鈥檚 more noticeable in restaurants,鈥� Associate聽Professor Yu Ma tells CTV News.
51吃瓜网Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards
Across programs and subject areas, the 51吃瓜网Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:
Research
Tata Consultancy Services to grow AI and analytics capabilities in Montreal
Headquartered in Mumbai, the Tata Group is a multibillion-dollar conglomerate with operations in more than 100 countries. Their information technology services arm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its operations in Montreal. They鈥檙e investing in a state-of-the-art IT services delivery facility that will provide TCS customers with a range of technology solutions, including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and advanced analytics.
Dual Branding by National Brand Manufacturers: Drivers and Outcomes
Authors:聽Yu Ma, Kusum L. Ailawadi, Mercedes Martos-Partal and 脫scar Gonz谩lez-Benito
Tip creep and tip-flation leading to a review of tipping culture in Canada
Tipping has gotten out of control in Canada. Not only are restaurants鈥� automated payment systems prompting patrons for tips of up to 30%, there are even some tip prompts at self-serve kiosks. More than half of Canadians say they鈥檇 prefer a no-tip, service-included model that ensures higher base wages for employees.
Bargain hunters beware: online deals can come with unanticipated conditions
Scouring for holiday gifts at bargain prices is a savvy way to cut costs, but the allure of Black Friday deals sometimes masks potential pitfalls. In an article for BNN Bloomberg, Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh emphasizes the need for caution among bargain hunters to ensure they're fully informed about any unforeseen conditions.
BCom alum鈥檚 paper on the financial literacy of immigrants an FCAC finalist
51吃瓜网Desautels graduate Avneet Bhabra (BCom鈥�23)鈥檚 research paper 鈥�23% and Counting, but Not 鈥極ne Size Fits All鈥�: Helping Canada鈥檚 Immigrants Strengthen Their Financial Knowledge鈥� has been published by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) on Canada.ca. Focusing on financial literacy amongst immigrants in Canada, the paper was selected as a finalist in the undergraduate category of the FCAC鈥檚 2023 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge.
Buyer鈥揝upplier Relationship Dynamics in Buyers鈥� Bankruptcy Survival
Authors: Sudha Mani, Vivek Astvansh and Kersi D. Antia
Publication:聽聽Journal of Marketing, Forthcoming, EXPRESS: First published online July 27, 2023
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The effects of regulatory investigation, supplier defect, and product age on stock investors鈥� reaction to an automobile recall
Authors:聽Vivek Astvansh and Kamran Eshghi
Publication: Journal of Business Research, Volume 167, November 2023, Article 114052
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