Business School Faculty in the News - June 2004

Below are selected citations of news stories organized by academic department or area, compiled by the Office of Communications. Please submit additional articles or comments to OfficeofCommunications@bus.umich.edu.

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David Wright, “CPA Ascendant,” CFO Magazine, June 2004

William Lovejoy, “Win cycle for a Maytag town: Herrin, Ill., plant raises output, squeezes costs, but threats linger,” Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2004
Paul McCracken, “Former aides: Reagan effective President stuck to goals, say advisers from U-M,” Ann Arbor News, June 2, 2004
Joel Slemrod, “Comparing the Conservative Mantles of Reagan and George W. Bush,” Newhouse News Service, June 8, 2004
Joel Slemrod, “Bush heir to Reagan? Not exactly U-M prof: Even their similarity on tax cuts may be deceiving,” Ann Arbor News, June 9, 2004
Joel Slemrod, “Reagan’s Economic Legacy: His policies helped spur the 1990s boom and were integral to the high-tech revolution . . .” BusinessWeek Online, June 10, 2004
Joel Slemrod, “The Gipper’s Forgotten Tax Victory: His 1986 tax reforms made the system simpler and fairer . . .” BusinessWeek Online, June 11, 2004
Joel Slemrod, “Reagan’s Economic Legacy,” BusinessWeek, June 21, 2004
Marina Whitman, “Currency risks not major business concern,” United Press International, June 17, 2004
Marina Whitman, “Do Exchange Rates Matter?; New Study by the Conference Board Challenges Some Popular Assumptions . . .” PR Newswire, June 17, 2004
Marina Whitman, “U.S. Trade Deficit Is Unlikely To Spur a Dollar Freefall,” Wall Street Journal, June 18, 2004

M.S. Krishnan, C.K. Prahalad, “Michigan Business School’s new India centre opens next week,” The Press Trust of India, June 12, 2004
M.S. Krishnan, Robert Dolan, C.K. Prahalad, “Michigan Business School Opens India Center,” Michigan Technology News, June 14, 2004
M.S. Krishnan, Robert Dolan, C.K. Prahalad, “Briefing: New UM business research center has opened in India,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 21, 2004

Robert Kennedy, “Breakfast to examine offshore outsourcing,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 14, 2004
Robert Kennedy, “What a Deal: Two for One: Davidson Is First Owner to Win NBA, NHL Titles In Same Year,” Washington Post, June 17, 2004; also appeared in the Edmonton Journal, June 18, 2004, and the Calgary Herald, June 27, 2004.
Robert Kennedy, “Davidson Institute director: Corporations must look overseas,” Crains detroit.com, June 24, 2004
Ken Lieberthal, “Clinton aide proposes cross-strait solution: Both sides should utilise a ‘framework of stability’ . . ” South China Morning Post, June 19, 2004
Ken Lieberthal, “The World: U.S. Election May Be Distraction to North Korea in Nuclear Talks . . .” Los Angeles Times, June 23, 2004
Ken Lieberthal, “Softer US stance on North Korea may be temporary: analysts,” Agence France Presse, June 24, 2004
Ken Lieberthal, “Peaceful rise: China,” The Economist, June 26, 2004; story also appeared in EIU ViewsWire, June 28, 2004
Linda Lim, “Trading up? Free trade deals offer a world of possibility for entrepreneurs,” Entrepreneur, June 1, 2004
C.K. Prahalad, “Strategy & Tactics: Putting ideas to work,” The Edge, June 14, 2004
C.K. Prahalad, M.S. Krishnan, “Michigan Business School’s new India centre opens next week,” The Press Trust of India, June 12, 2004
C.K. Prahalad, Robert Dolan, M.S. Krishnan, “Michigan Business School Opens India Center,” Michigan Technology News, June 14, 2004
C.K. Prahalad, Robert Dolan, M.S. Krishnan, “Briefing: New UM business research center has opened in India,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 21, 2004

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J. Stewart Black, Edwin Miller, “Going home isn’t always best option: Reluctant repatriates,” The International Herald Tribune (France), June 26, 2004
Wayne Brockbank, “Benefit pros failing strategic test: Professionals still not making the business case . . .” Employee Benefit News, June 1, 2004
Jeff DeGraff, “Vacation? What’s that?: Some job-addicted Americans just can’t bring themselves to break away,” Detroit Free Press, June 24, 2004
David Ulrich, “Capitalizing on Capabilities,” Harvard Business Review, June 2004
Theresa Welbourne, “Survey says most outsourced jobs stay within U.S.: HR News,” HRMagazine, June 1, 2004

David Brophy, “People on the move,” Detroit News, June 1, 2004
David Brophy, “Michigan Growth Capital Symposium – Michigan Radio,” [audio], June 16, 2004
David Brophy, “2004 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Draws More Than 450 Attendees . . .” PR Newswire, June 22, 2004
Dennis Capozza, “Adjustable mortgages a tempting alternative: Hybrid loans make sense for some homebuyers, experts say,” Ann Arbor News, June 20, 2004
Tyler Shumway, “Is this the perfect weather to ask for a pay rise?” The Evening Standard (United Kingdom), June 1, 2004
Lu Zheng, “Star Mutual Funds 1,” Michigan Radio, May 10, 2004
Lu Zheng, “Star Mutual Funds 2,” Michigan Radio, May 10, 2004

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Mike Belzer, “Truck drivers needed all over: Firms struggle to keep rigs rolling amid growing demand for hauling freight,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 25, 2004
George Fulton, “Spartan deal creates 415 jobs: Chassis plant in Charlotte to get $7.3M expansion . . .” Lansing State Journal, June 17, 2004
George Fulton, “Orion Township weighs tax break for firm,” Detroit News, June 21, 2004
Don Grimes, “Manufacturing jobs won’t secure state’s future,” Ann Arbor News, June 28, 2004
Don Grimes, “Michigan’s Work Force,” Lansing State Journal, June 30, 2004
 

Gerald Meyers, “Reagan had lasting impact on world’s economic future,” USA Today, June 11, 2004
Gerald Meyers, “Patents: Automakers race to claim new features,” Detroit Free Press, June 14, 2004
Gerald Meyers, “Paternity Tests – Investors Wary When Pop Passes on Biz to Son,” New York Post, June 20, 2004
Gerald Meyers, “UAW slashes staff, travel to cut costs: Union to shrink its work force by 15 percent . . .” Detroit News, June 22, 2004
Noel Tichy, “Leadership lessons from the Reagan years,” USA Today, June 11, 2004
John Tropman, “Limericks, BlackBerrys and other meeting survival tools: Creative minds understand that office meetings require your divided attention, Ottawa Citizen, June 12, 2004; story also appeared in the Wall Street Journal under “From Doodling to Daydreaming: An Office-Meeting Survival Guide,” June 2004

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Katherine Burson, “Most People Are Their Own Worst Judge,” Connecticut Post, June 4, 2004; story also appeared in the following: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 4, 2004; Forbes.com, June 4, 2004; PalmBeachPost.com, June 4, 2004; drkoop.com, June 4, 2004
Robert Dolan, C.K. Prahalad, M.S. Krishnan, “Michigan Business School Opens India Center,” Michigan Technology News, June 14, 2004
Robert Dolan, C.K. Prahalad, M.S. Krishnan, “Briefing: New UM business research center has opened in India,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 21, 2004
Tom Kinnear, “U-M professor to help run state venture fund: $150 million aims to multiply science and technology businesses,” Ann Arbor News, June 17, 2004
Tom Kinnear, “More Than Schools Teach How To Make Money: Education . . .” Investor’s Business Daily, June 24, 2004
Norbert Schwarz, “What’s Marriage Worth?” Washington Post, June 13, 2004
Norbert Schwarz, “Study reveals effect of seeing president’s image: Bush Rage,” Montreal Gazette, June 15, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Customer Satisfaction Hits Nine-Year High,” Quality Progress, April 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Is your Gallery out of service? Don’t let your gallery become the subject . . .” Art Business News, June 1, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Customer index points to more spending,” United Press International, June 3, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “U.S. Customers Happiest in 10 Years: Delivery Services . . .” Washington Post, June 3, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Satisfaction index pans wireless industry,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 4, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “The Week’s Business: Your cell phone company knows you hate it,” Associated Press, June 4, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Arggggh! You’re Not Alone in Feeling Frustration, Anger over Wireless Service, Costs,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 6, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Cable Rapped in Satisfaction Survey,” Multichannel News, June 7, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Complaints Abound over Cell Phone Service,” eWeek.com, June 7, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Lackluster wireless,” Sacramento Bee, June 10, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Think About That For A Minute,” CABLEFAX, June 10, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Bad service, confusing contracts keep me from cutting the cord,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 11, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Keeping the Customer Satisfied . . .” Newsweek/MSNBC.com, June 11, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Publix retains No. 1 status on Tampa Bay Business 200 list,” Tampa Bay Business Journal, June 11, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “U.S. phone rage mobilized: Consumers complain about dropped calls . . .” Dubuque Telegraph Herald, June 13, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Dolans on Demand: Bill Clinton Gears Up for Book Blitz,” CNNFN/Dolans Unscripted, June 15, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Static in the Air: Editorials,” The (Lakeland) Ledger, June 16, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “News, Tips & Bargains: Travel Insider . . .” Los Angeles Times, June 20, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Web satisfaction scores rising,” Newsbytes, June 21, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “In Brief: Amro Poll on Broker Satisfaction,” The American Banker, June 29, 2004
Claes Fornell/American Customer Satisfaction Index, “Verizon Wireless Leads Industry in Customer Satisfaction,” RBOC UPDATE, July 2004
 
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There are no citations for Operations and Management Science for June 2004.

Robert Kennedy, “Breakfast to examine offshore outsourcing,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 14, 2004
Robert Kennedy, “What a Deal: Two for One: Davidson Is First Owner to Win NBA, NHL Titles In Same Year,” Washington Post, June 17, 2004; also appeared in the Edmonton Journal, June 18, 2004, and the Calgary Herald, June 27, 2004.
Robert Kennedy, “Davidson Institute director: Corporations must look overseas,” Crains detroit.com, June 24, 2004

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Tom Kinnear, “U-M professor to help run state venture fund: $150 million aims to multiply science and technology businesses,” Ann Arbor News, June 17, 2004
Tom Kinnear, “More Than Schools Teach How To Make Money: Education . . .” Investor’s Business Daily, June 24, 2004

Mayer N. Zald, “Organizations Seeking Social Change Need to Support Social Movements, According to Article . . .” Business Wire, June 22, 2004
“Wall Street’s profits raise investment bankers’ cachet,” Chicago Tribune, June 1, 2004
“Degree combines business with education administration: MBA program at UM one of two in country,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 7, 2004
“Evaluate online programs before you enroll,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 7, 2004
“New biz doctoral degree gains foothold in area,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 7, 2004
“Schools continue move toward online MBAs,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 7, 2004
“UDM rolls out executive MBA program: School gives biz building $6.5m upgrade,” Crain’s Detroit Business, June 7, 2004
“Rural e-commerce can break down the caste system,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 13, 2004
“Paint the Future of Singapore: School Notes,” The Straits Times, June 21, 2004
“Listeners respond to recent stories,” NPR/Marketplace, June 22, 2004

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