Here are this month's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs all month long.
For many MBA programs now, global experience comes standard
October 1, 2015
Sharon Irwin-Foulon, Executive Director of career management and corporate recruiting, spoke with Canadian Business about how the notion that students need to “get out there and see the world” has become a defining trend among MBA schools.
Ontario’s weak economy is driving immigrants away, Fraser study argues
October 1, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt told the Financial Post that much of Ontario’s deep economic decline in the manufacturing sector came as a result of all things that are outside Ontario’s control.
Losing the ‘WestJet effect’: How the once-scrappy upstart carrier’s culture is changing as it expands globally
October 2, 2015
Professor Gerard Seijts, Executive Director of Ivey's Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute of Leadership, spoke with the Financial Post about the challenges for WestJet to maintain a strong work culture.
GE expansion suggests Canadian manufacturing may get boost from U.S. gridlock
October 2, 2015
GE recently expanded its production into Canada, which has the potential to boost the manufacturing industry. Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt discussed with the Toronto Star the much-needed positive development for Canada’s manufacturing sector.
Auto sector warns of 20,000 job losses in the Southwest
October 5, 2015
Twelve countries, including Canada, have reached an agreement to create the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – the largest free trade zone in human history. Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt shared his insights with the London Free Press on what the agreement means, and if it’s good or bad for Ontario and the country.
Consumer savings from TPP deal to take effect slowly
October 5, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt told The Globe and Mail that the TPP’s tariff elimination could reduce prices for Japanese cars by $1,000 or more.
Ontario’s take on TPP’s impact? Depends on who you ask
October 5, 2015
Professor David Sparling, Agri-Food Innovation and Regulation Chair, told TVO that the TPP deal is good news for the country, as it will give Canadians greater access to the large Japanese market and rapidly growing markets, such as Malaysia and Vietnam.
Volkswagen's corporate leadership needs re-engineering
October 6, 2015
In regards to the Volkswagen scandal, Professor Gerard Seijts’ op-ed for The Huffington Post exposed the critical mistakes leaders make in upholding their accountability and emphasized the qualities needed in a leader for a value-based work culture.
Trans-Pacific Partnership could benefit Canada-China trade relations: analysts
October 6, 2015
Assistant Professor Andreas Schotter spoke with The Vancouver Sun on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how it will affect Canada’s trade relationship with China.
Siemens produces report on the future of manufacturing in Canada
October 6, 2015
Siemens has partnered with Ivey's Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management to produce a report on the future of manufacturing in Canada. To read the report, visit siemens.ca.
London unemployment rate jumps as region loses 2,700 jobs
October 9, 2015
London’s unemployment rate jumped to 7.3 from 6.6 per cent in September. The London Free Press turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt to discuss the political effects of the rate drop going into the federal election.
Mill Street sale paves the way
October 13, 2015
London Free Press journalist Wayne Newton spoke with Assistant Professor Larry Plummer about negative consumer reactions to the recent purchase of Mill Street Brewery by Labatt Breweries.
Banks failing mid-market clients
October 14, 2015
Investment Executive interviewed Ivey lecturer and financial services sector consultant Chuck Grace, who stressed the obstacles Canadian banks would face in finding a profitable business model that would allow them to provide tailored advice to the mass or mid-market.
Tax policy a key difference for political parties
October 14, 2015
Associate Professor Rick Robertson spoke with Investment Executive about the proposed tax policy changes, particularly those regarding middle-income tax cuts and increasing corporate tax rates.
Why London, Ontario is the perfect test market
October 19, 2015
Professor Niraj Dawar told The Globe and Mail that many small companies do not even need to test products in physical locations like London, Ontario. “The best place to test market your product in the 21st century is online,” said Dawar.
Putting sustainability into practice can be tough
October 19, 2015
In a piece highlighting the challenges of corporate social responsibility, The Globe and Mail featured research initiative The Embedding Project, conducted by Ivey’s Network for Business Sustainability.
Real active management is worth the price
October 19, 2015
In his op-ed for The Globe and Mail, Professor George Athanassakos shared his outlook on active portfolio management and the lack of respect it receives from media and academics.
Trudeau’s economic fix: Easy to promise, hard to deliver
October 20, 2015
Maclean’s turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt to speak about the economic obstacles and advantages that lie ahead for Trudeau.
Ivey tops Bloomberg Businessweek MBA ranking two years running
October 20, 2015
For the second year in a row, Ivey has been named the top-ranked international MBA program by Bloomberg Businessweek.
A simple graph explains the complex logic of the ‘Big Beer Merger’
October 20, 2015
Professor Niraj Dawar and Charan Bagga, PhD ’15, published an article in Harvard Business Review in which they examined the rationale and possible outcomes of the ‘big beer merger,’ where AB InBev plans to acquire SABMiller.
Canada’s Ivey Tops BW International Ranking
October 20, 2015
Poets & Quants, a news site dedicated to business school coverage and MBA rankings, announced Ivey’s top international ranking as well as where other business schools ranked among each other.
MBA Rankings 2015: Europe's Best Business Schools
October 21, 2015
Business Because covered Bloomberg Businessweek’s MBA rankings, with a focus on Europe’s top business schools.
Moi University receives Sh50 Million textbook donation
October 22, 2015
In partnership with Textbooks for Change, a Canada-based social venture that provides educational materials to students globally, Ivey donated 28,000 books worth Sh50 million to Moi University, Kenya.
Local experts give thumbs up to Trudeau’s deficit-spending plan
October 22, 2015
The London Free Press spoke with Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt about how deficit spending will promote long-term growth, particularly in London.
Ex pipeline exec: Keystone XL can still be salvaged if Canada acts on climate
October 22, 2015
The Canadian Press spoke with Dennis McConaghy, retired executive with TransCanada Corp. and a Visiting Fellow at Ivey, about the merits of putting a price on carbon emissions.
Meet the Ivey MBA Class of 2016
October 22, 2015
Poets & Quants featured Ivey’s Bloomberg Businessweek MBA rankings, highlighting the School’s salary and placement results.
When brands are forced to take a stand on a hoax
October 23, 2015
Associate Professor June Cotte spoke with Yahoo Finance about the harm that rumours or satirical sites can have on a brand’s image and when it becomes necessary to address those rumours.
Business buzz: Oct. 27
October 27, 2015
The London Free Press’s weekly edition of Business Buzz featured Ivey’s top ranking for its MBA program by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Jack Astor’s restaurant chain apologized publicly on social media
October 27, 2015
After employees from the downtown London location of Jack Astor’s doused animal rights protestors with water and vinegar, SIR Corp., Jack Astor’s parent firm, has made a public apology via social media. Assistant Professor Allison Johnson told the London Free Press that the business was smart to react quickly.
They wanted decent dog treats, so pet parents launched a business
October 28, 2015
The Globe and Mail turned to experts, including Professor David Sparling, to address the smartest way for Treats Happen, an all-natural dog treat company, to finance scaled-up operations.
Attention to character can help your organization come together
October 29, 2015
In Professor Gerard Seijts’ op-ed for the Huffington Post, he applauded the Toronto Blue Jays for their team character, and more specifically, General Manager Alex Anthopoulos for his strong team management throughout the season.
Quebec tops among provincial bailouts of business
October 29, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt told the Toronto Star that while Quebec’s level of direct corporate subsidization has fallen since the 1970s, it likely still holds the lead among Canadian provinces.
Why various B-school rankings reach different conclusions
October 30, 2015
In light of Bloomberg Businessweek’s recent MBA program rankings, The Globe and Mail broke down the reasoning behind why certain business school rankings reach different conclusions.