Proximity - Publications - Faculty & Research

18 Sep 2007
First Look

First Look: September 18, 2007

no. 5 (May 2007): 760-776 Abstract Given the importance of proximity for knowledge spillovers, we examine firms' location choices expecting differences in firms' strategies. Firms will locate to maximize their net spillovers as a function... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

16 Sep 2015
News

Built for Speed

front line of a turnaround. “It was a chance to contribute to my hometown company, which was in great need of young, innovative leaders,” and offered proximity to family as he and his wife, Kristi Jones MBA 2007, started a family. And... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell; Machinery Manufacturing; Manufacturing

10 Mar 2021
Blog Post

COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace

for the degree to which you are dependent on proximity for quality. Designing future work arrangements needs to be based on what the work requires from us, not on our preferences or the length of our commute. For some companies, the work... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

08 Sep 2016
News

How We Make It Work

After a nine-year break, I’ve gone back to work. My foot is still lightly on the gas pedal, but I have consciously chosen not to accelerate until more is worked out. I will say that proximity of work to home has been a key success element... View Details

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each class, we ask students to prepare by understanding what is happening and why. What are the proximate and root causes of why this company is facing the situations articulated in the case? What signals are appearing that suggest the... View Details

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