Discover how QUT Business School students and alumni have transformed their lives and careers through business studies. Then, meet the academics and industry practitioners who bring these programs to life, making an impact both in and beyond the classroom.

7 June, 2021

Queensland biofutures: convincing consumers about bioplastic products

Explore how factors and models influence changing consumer behaviour towards bioplastic products and how that could create more Queensland jobs.

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6 June, 2021
Filed under: Thought leadership

Modern slavery

Australia has a Modern Slavery Act. Does it affect you? You might be surprised.

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5 June, 2021

Brands backing Black Lives Matter: it might be a marketing ploy, but it also shows leadership

Corporate support for the protests against institutional racism in the US signals the rise of 'political corporate social responsibility'.

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5 June, 2021
Filed under: Thought leadership

The gender dividend in philanthropy

Investing in organisations and programs focused on women and girls yields higher dividends.

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31 May, 2021

The IKEA effect: how we value the fruits of our labour over instant gratification

The IKEA effect says ‘that labour alone can be sufficient to induce greater liking for the fruits of one’s labour’.

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29 May, 2021

Don’t blame COVID-19: Target’s decline is part of a deeper trend

Target's fall from grace involves poor market positioning, confusing strategies, and a declining middle class consumer market.

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28 May, 2021
Filed under: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Thought leadership

Making decisions as an entrepreneur – the role of entrepreneurial risk management

Successful entrepreneurs master risk management in their decision making. By seeking non-traditional solutions, entrepreneurs develop their abilities and mindset to make calculated decisions.

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20 May, 2021
Filed under: Thought leadership

Men are from Mars, women are from… Mars? How people choose partners is surprisingly similar (but depends on age)

Each year, more and more people are looking to dating apps to find a partner. And a trove of data from these users is finally revealing what men and women really want.

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