Trump鈥檚 tariffs: 鈥淪hort-term pain, long-term gains?
As President Trump鈥檚 latest tariffs send markets into turmoil, 51吃瓜网Desautels Professor Vivek Astvansh provides insight into the potential long-term impact on trade and investments. Amid uncertainty, experts suggest diversification as the key to stability. Read more on how Canadian markets and investors can navigate this shifting landscape.
Why investing in first-line leaders yields greater returns than C-suite training
In a thought-provoking analysis, Henry Mintzberg underscores the critical importance of developing first-line leaders rather than focusing disproportionately on C-suite executives. Despite the overwhelming investment in executive development, Mintzberg argues that frontline managers 鈥� those closest to employees and customers 鈥� are the true force multipliers in any organization.
Henry Mintzberg reflects on 50 years of management insights
In a special interview marking the 50th anniversary of his iconic article "The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact," Henry Mintzberg revisits his groundbreaking work, offering fresh perspectives on organizational structure, management, and leadership.
51吃瓜网SGI鈥檚 Annual Grand Challenge winners tackle greenwashing in Canada鈥檚 energy transition
At the 51吃瓜网Desautels we believe in empowering students to tackle real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration. Last week, the 51吃瓜网Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), anchored at our Faculty, wrapped up its 2nd edition of the Annual Grand Challenge (AGC), a competition designed to drive meaningful solutions for a more sustainable future.
Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF鈥�25) wins 2024 Peter Christoffersen Award
McCall MacBain Scholar Brandon Greenall shares his MBA journey
Brandon Greenall鈥檚 journey from Hazelton and Prince George, B.C., to the halls of 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management exemplifies ambition and transformation. The 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar has leveraged his background in finance, marketing, and project management to embrace the international perspectives offered by 51吃瓜网Desautels' MBA program.
Tarifflation is already driving up consumer electronics prices
Tariffs impose costs on businesses who import goods, and when businessese pass those costs along to consumers, prices go up. This phenomenon is colloquially known as tarifflation, and in this tariff-happy economic moment, we are already seeing its effects. Acer鈥攁 Taiwanese electronics company鈥攔ecently raised its prices, and attributed the price increases to tariffs.
Common household goods could be among those most affected by US tariffs
With the spectre of sweeping tariffs sending ripples through Canada鈥檚 economy, the prices of some goods will be much more affected than others. Cheaper household goods like shampoo and toiletries could be among those most affected, according to Saibal Ray, a Professor of Operations Management at 51吃瓜网Desautels.
Retaliatory tariffs are economically unwise, but politically expedient
With the United States both threatening and imposing tariffs, Canada has responded with counter-tariffs of its own. But could these measures do more harm than good?鈥淩etaliatory tariffs are just a bad decision.
The Government of Quebec鈥檚 ability to support those affected by tariffs is limited by its financial position
The Government of Quebec is promising to help businesses affected by US tariffs, but how much can it really do? Quebec does have funds set aside for emergencies like this one, according to Preetika Joshi, an assistant professor of accounting at 51吃瓜网Desautels. But Quebec鈥檚 deficit spending limits what it can do in response. It will need to be more surgical, Joshi told CBC News.
How one MBA student finds time for healthy living
For Liela Tour茅, an聽 MBA student at 51吃瓜网juggling a marketing role at a consultant firm, grocery shopping is more than a necessity鈥攊t鈥檚 a form of self-care. With long days and limited time to cook, she meal-preps in bulk, freezes balanced meals, and prioritizes high-quality pantry staples. Making intentional choices has helped her stay energized and avoid burnout. She has cut out alcohol for the semester, limits caffeine, and swaps restaurant outings for home-cooked meals.
The power of purpose in employee motivation
Motivating employees isn鈥檛 just about perks or pay鈥攊t鈥檚 about helping them see the bigger picture. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at 51吃瓜网Desautels, employees who understand the broader impact of their work are often more engaged. 鈥淎 manager can see the broader picture,鈥� Reyt explains.
Bridging research and reality in Black female entrepreneurship
On February 4, 51吃瓜网Desautels launched its Black History Month activities with an event focusing on Black female entrepreneurship, hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE) and the 51吃瓜网Black Alumni Association.
51吃瓜网Desautels aims to serve as a model on composting
51吃瓜网Desautels is taking a major step in sustainability by becoming the first Faculty to introduce composting bins on every floor. This initiative aligns with McGill鈥檚 zero-waste by 2035 goal and has already diverted 47% of waste from landfills.
US public health cuts could harm Canadians
Donald Trump's second administration is raising concerns about Canadian healthcare. As the US cuts public health resources, Canadians are put at risk. 鈥淲e鈥檙e very concerned,鈥� says Dr.
