Faculty

CI Webinar: Richard Gold, James 91�� Professor, Faculty of Law, 91��

lisa.walker@mcgill.ca — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:23:36 +0000

Tiered Governance of Food Convergent Innovation Platforms: Challenges and Possibilities in Private and Public Creation and Capture of Economic and Social Value in Complex Science, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration

Reparative consumption: The role of racial identity and white guilt in consumer preferences

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:56:53 +0000

Authors: Rishad Habib, Ekin Ok, Karl Aquino, Siddhanth Mookerjee and Yann Cornil

Publication: Journal of Consumer Research
Forthcoming
Published online 04 April 2025

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Harambee! A triadic perspective on social impact: Organizations, evaluators, and target beneficiaries in Kenya

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30:49 +0000

Authors: Anna Kim

Publication: Administrative Science Quarterly
Volume 70, Issue 1, March 2025, Pages 246–291

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PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Rania Afiouni

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:11 +0000

Having gender-neutral restrooms at event venues can improve equity and efficiency

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:31:39 +0000

For transgender people, choosing which restroom to use at a public event can be a fraught decision, but having gender neutral or all-gender restroom options can help. According to Assistant Professor of Operations Management Setareh Farajollahzadeh, having gender neutral restroom options at major event spaces like stadiums and theatres could help.

91�� Desautels’ educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:45:00 +0000

According to Study International, 91��’s Desautels Faculty of Management is preparing graduates to thrive in a business landscape defined by data, speed, and global fluency.

Olympic champion and entrepreneur Jennifer Heil prepares for her next leadership challenge

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:19:47 +0000

Olympic champion and entrepreneur Jennifer Heil, BCom’13, is stepping into a pivotal new role as Canada’s chef de mission for the 2026 Winter Games. Drawing on her experiences as a gold medallist and CEO in the women’s health space, she’s focused on helping athletes handle the pressures of performing on the world’s biggest stage.

Men and women respond to work incentives in very different ways

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:16:50 +0000

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviews hundreds of thousands of applications each year, making efficiency a challenge. When managers introduced cash incentives for meeting quotas, men and women reacted differently. Men tended to increase their output to secure the bonus, but the quality of their reviews declined. Women, by contrast, often prioritized maintaining high-quality work, even if it meant missing out on the financial reward.

Meet Doyin Agbaje: MBA student, community builder and 2025 McCall MacBain Scholar

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:48 +0000

Doyin Agbaje, MBA'27, brings an exceptional record of academic achievement, professional experience and community leadership to the 91�� Desautels MBA program. A Nigerian Canadian, Doyin earned the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal upon graduating as valedictorian from Douglas College before building a career as a marketing specialist at Apple. She also ran the Black Block Association, a non-profit responsible for one of Vancouver's largest Black community events.

This International Women’s Day, focus on the work that still needs to be done

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:12:28 +0000

This International Women’s Day, Desautels researcher, Janani Ramesh is urging us to see the big picture—by focusing a little less directly on success stories of individual women. “Initiatives that celebrate how far women have come or single out women’s resilience do the opposite of what’s intended,” Ramesh told HR Reporter.

Highlights from the 2025 LCBEE Business Ethics Conference

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:47:32 +0000

The Third Annual Business Ethics Conference brought together leading voices to examine what Ethics in Finance looks like in practice. Hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, the event explored how capital allocation, investor influence, and institutional accountability are shaping the future of finance in an era of climate urgency and systemic inequality.

Desautels hosts She Builds to spotlight immigrant women entrepreneurs

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:52:05 +0000

She Builds: Stories of Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs brought together film, conversation, and community to celebrate the lived realities of women building businesses in Canada. Co-hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity alongside partners at 91�� Desautels, the event opened with a screening of How She Dares, filmmaker Zoonie Nguyen’s powerful account of her journey from refugee to global advocate for women entrepreneurs.

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 91�� Sustainability Park

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The 91�� Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Business ethics case competition brings students together to tackle finance challenges

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:59 +0000

Students from across North America came together for an intense, fast-paced challenge at the fourth annual Business Ethics Case Competition, hosted by 91��’s Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity.

Wellness event: Sun-block Party

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:34:44 +0000

Enjoy the summer vibe with your Local Wellness Advisors and HPS at the Sun-Block Party! ☀️ Come learn how to stay sun-safe while enjoying the outdoors and cool off with a refreshing treat—no registration needed!