An issue created with competing pressures is companies skipping product testing and regulation measures in order to create new products faster than their competitors can and have mass amounts of their products on the market. This could cause both quality and safety issues. When a company mass produces before fully testing the product, it could…
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Social Entrepreneurship v. Social Enterprises
An example of social entrepreneurship is FIGS, a company that makes scrubs for medical professionals. While they are primarily a business, they make sure to source all fabrics ethically. The company also has a program called ‘threads for threads’ which they have been operating since their company was founded. The program donates its scrubs and…
My Goals for the Haller Program
I love to travel, and I enjoy exploring cultures different from my own. This was one of the major reasons why I chose to participate in the Haller program. This program gives me the opportunity to explore a new country while giving me valuable academic and international business experience. I am excited to learn how…
Introduction
Hello, I’m Chloe Fagan. I’m an incoming freshman from Austin, TX, and I plan to study marketing though I am unsure about my future career. I also want to take advantage of the International Studies dual degree offered by the Frederick Honors College, as I am interested in international business. So far, I am enjoying…
The Business of College Sports
Pitt Athletics’ social media accounts reach far beyond the scope of the university. For example, the @pitt_athletics Instagram account has over forty thousand followers, which is far more than the student population at Pitt. For many, athletics are an important part of the college experience, and prospective applicants will oftentimes look for a strong sports…
Sustainability vs. Greenwashing
With continued global education about climate change, more companies are claiming to include sustainability measures in their business practices. Some are genuinely concerned about the encroaching environmental crisis; others use these approaches to market themselves as a company that cares and improve their standing with younger generations. An example of a genuinely sustainable company…
Maximization vs. Shared Value
Maudie’s Tex-Mex (formerly known as Maudie’s Café) is a small chain consisting of a few restaurants in the Austin, Texas area that specializes in diner food and the hybrid cuisine ‘tex-mex.’ It was founded in the 1950s, when Austin was still a small town, and is extremely popular with locals and the occasional tourists. The…
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