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| Monthly newsletter with short, actionable insights stemming from research and teaching at the Poole College of Management. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Poole College of Management July 6, 2021 POOLE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Monthly newsletter with short, actionable insights stemming from research and teaching at the NC State Poole College of Management. Apathy’s Effect on COVID Vaccinations After the initial boom of COVID vaccines made their way across the country, the rate of vaccinations has fallen. But is it hesitancy or apathy that is keeping people at bay? Learn more from Stacy Wood's research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Learn More » COVID & Unemployment: Behind the Numbers Poole economics professor Steve Allen shares his perspective on how the pandemic is affecting the national economy. Learn more » Are the Ultra-Wealthy Avoiding Income Taxes? The recent ProPublica report suggests that its findings “demolish the cornerstone of the American tax system: that everyone pays their fair share and the richest Americans pay the most.” Poole accounting professors discuss the article. Learn more » Health and Socializing: Why People Use Mixed-Reality Sports Platforms New technologies allow users to do things like race their real bikes against other real people in a virtual world, and a new study outlines what motivates people to use these online platforms. The findings offer insights for future iterations of these technologies – and how to market them. Learn more » Supply Chain Bottlenecks Will Likely Continue for the Remainder of the Year As vaccination rates in the US, the UK, and Europe have risen, economies have shifted back and capital projects are beginning to resume. However, significant problems remain with respect to major shortages that exist in supply chains. Read More » Pro Tip: Bonnie Hancock Explains the 3 Key Elements of Contingency Planning Bonnie Hancock, executive director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, breaks down how organizations can utilize contingency planning in preparation for unexpected events, like the pandemic. Watch Video » Poole in the News Rob Handfield Explains the Ocean Container Shortage: "Watch: What to Do About the Global Container Shortage" (Supply Chain Brain; April 21, 2021)» Rob Handfield Explains Why US Companies are Struggling After Producing N95 Respirators During COVID: "U.S. Companies Shifted To Make N95 Respirators During COVID. Now, They're Struggling" (NPR; June 25, 2021) »     Tayah Butler Emphasizes the Importance of LGBTQ+ Terminology: "Why LGBTQ+ terminology matters: ABC11 hosts a virtual discussion" (ABC 11; June 24, 2021) » Nathan Goldman Finds Furthering NC Budget Stalemate ‘Unacceptable’: "What should NC do with its $6 billion tax surplus? Expert points to 2 workable options" (CBS 17; June 24, 2021) » Stacy Wood Explains How to Get Consumers Interested in Receiving a COVID Vaccine: "Could the U.S. Have Saved More Lives? 5 Alternate Scenarios for the Vaccine Rollout" (The New York Times; June 17, 2021) » Mark Beasley Explains Why 2020 Was the Riskiest Year for Business: "Study explains why 2020 was the riskiest year for businesses since Great Recession" (WNCT9; June 17, 2021) » Patrick Flynn Sees Challenges in Negotiating Work From Home Policies: "NC tech companies sculpt post-pandemic workplaces" (News & Observer; June 12, 2021) » Rob Handfield Discusses Companies with the Most Effective Supply Chain Practices: "Supply Chains Are Strained. These Companies Are Best Prepared." (The Wall Street Journal; June 12, 2021) » Joseph Brazel Explores the Effect of Sun Exposure on Decision Making: "Does Exposure To More Sunshine Affect Managers’ Decisions?" (Forbes; June 7, 2021) » Scott Showalter on How Accounting Graduate Programs Can Increase Diversity: "Playing the Numbers Game" (Triangle Business Journal; June 3, 2021) » Nathan Goldman Finds Benefits for Consumers and Sellers in Cigar Tax Cap: "Changes in the NC cigar tax have a champion in a state senator who owns cigar shops" (NC Policy Watch; June 2, 2021) » Rob Handfield Puts More Emphasis on Cybersecurity During Meat Processor Hack: "Supply chain expert: We need to take cyber security more seriously, but no need to rush out to buy meat" (WRAL; June 1, 2021) » Stacy Wood Discusses Low Attendance as Big Events Return to Raleigh: "Big events are back, but are Raleighites ready to make a return?" (ABC 11; May 28, 2021) » Tim Kraft Explains the Challenges of the Shipping Pallet Shortage: "Shortage of shipping pallets could be the next big supply chain issue" (ABC 11; May 28, 2021) »                       If you have a story idea or an achievement to celebrate, let us know! 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