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Greg Distelhorst and Anita McGahan of the University of Toronto conducted a comprehensive study of more than 4,000 companies across developing countries, investigating the impacts of wage theft, abusive disciplinary practices, and other exploitative behaviors on firm performance. They drew a comparison between “high road” employers, who treat employees with fairness and value their contributions, and “low road” employers, who exploit workers to minimize costs and enhance control. The study found that companies on the low road experienced more frequent issues with quality control, delivery timelines, and lower order values than their high road counterparts. Consequently, the researchers suggest that NGO efforts to eliminate inhumane employee treatment could actually help companies enhance their productivity and profitability. 

In their analysis of 194 publicly listed, non-state-owned Chinese companies across 24 provinces, Banalieva and colleagues observed that rapid implementation of pro-market reforms was associated with increased internationalization. Conversely, quick reversals had a deleterious effect on international expansion. The presence of family involvement, however, made family-owned companies more resilient in the face of such reversals, enabling firms to sustain their international presence, despite regulatory headwinds.

Emily Liu, a second-year Business Administration student blends her passion for business with her love for culture and community.

Tim Rupert, a professor and group chair of accounting at Northeastern, suggests that those who wait until the last minute, even down to the final hours, have some options available.

Josephine Tucker, DMSB '26, shares insight about her transformative co-op at Pine Street Inn that fueled her love for nonprofit work.

Tom Tyler, author of Why People Obey the Law, joined esteemed Northeastern faculty in a rich interdisciplinary discussion around behavioral approaches to justice.

A large number of D'Amore-McKim students on co-op assignments in New York gathered with President Aoun to celebrate the university and the transformative power of experiential learning.

“She seamlessly adapted to our industry's demands and fit in perfectly with our team.​​ Her capacity to collaborate effectively, from daily interactions to broader team dynamics, highlighted her professional aptitude and ability to work well with others.”

“She exceeded all expectations with her strong work ethic and attention to detail. Her efficiency in handling a high volume of email communications and developing systems was remarkable. Regular check-ins allowed us to discuss challenges, learn from them, and find better solutions together. It was a collaborative mentorship, and it was important to me that she saw the value she brought to our organization and that her capabilities extended far beyond a typical intern role.” – Sylvia Konopka, Accounting Manager at Trillium Flow Technologies

“I wholeheartedly endorse the D'Amore-McKim graduate co-op program. Its experiential learning approach connects businesses with skilled, adaptable, and innovative talent. In our experience, having our co-op on board not only opened my eyes to the significance of data analytics but also positively influenced our company culture and contributed to our growth.” – Matt Ramey, Real Estate Broker at Concept Properties

As a Fall 2023 recipient of the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets, Sima Sharma Tiwari is making strides advocating for comprehensive reproductive health education in Nepal.