Research

Plus-sized models in advertising associated with poorer health choices: study

Dec 9, 2015

The increasing use of plus-sized models in advertising campaigns may be contributing to growing rates of obesity, a new study from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business suggests.

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Jack Austin Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies: The Chinese crowdfunding model

Nov 20, 2015

Thanks to popular websites such as Kickstarter, crowdfunding – the process of raising money to fund a project or business venture through many donors using an online platform – has permeated the public’s consciousness. Yet in China, the process of crowdfunding has a different look – one that relies on face-to-face contact.

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Globe and Mail: Putting sustainability into practice can be tough

Oct 28, 2015

The following article was published by the Globe and Mail on October 19 and features comment from Beedie School of Business associate professor Stephanie Bertels. 

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MBA graduate’s venture delivers healthy snacks across Canada

Oct 26, 2015

It’s late in the afternoon on a busy day in the office, and hunger pangs are beginning to strike. All too often the only answer is to turn to the usual vending machine options that are salted and high in fat in order to satisfy those cravings. After all, healthy snacking choices are few and far between.

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How firms can appropriate consumer-created intellectual property

Oct 10, 2015

New research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business reveals that though firms may be tempted to profit from consumer-created modifications to their intellectual property, this is not always advisable – and can in fact backfire.

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Two Beedie sustainability initiatives garner prestigious Clean 50 honours

Oct 2, 2015

Two sustainability-related initiatives with their roots in the Beedie School of Business have been named among Canada’s top 15 sustainability projects for 2016.

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Globe and Mail: Beedie selects veteran Ali Dastmalchian as its new dean

Sep 25, 2015

The following article was published by the Globe and Mail on September 18.  By Jennifer Lewington. Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business has tapped a veteran dean, international researcher and award-winning teacher as its next leader, effective Jan 1. Ali Dastmalchian says the opportunity to lead a school with Western Canada’s largest business undergraduate program, a fast-growing menu of graduate programs and a focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability proved irresistible.

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Ali Dastmalchian appointed dean of SFU’s Beedie School of Business

Sep 18, 2015

Simon Fraser University has appointed Professor Ali Dastmalchian as dean of the Beedie School of Business, effective January 1, 2016.

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From research to the marketplace: Beedie leads the way for researchers

Sep 2, 2015

SFU’s Beedie School of Business offers researchers a way to bring their world-changing thinking to practical applications in the global marketplace.

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How firms can appropriate consumer-created intellectual property: study

Sep 1, 2015

New research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business reveals that though firms may be tempted to profit from consumer-created modifications to their intellectual property, this is not always advisable – and can in fact backfire.

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