SMPP Research

Research in the Department of Strategic Management & Public Policy

What happens when powerful companies work to change the rules of the game in their industry? How can organizations manage hybrid work and AI effectively, or address complex challenges like climate change and systemic inequality? Faculty in the Department of Strategic Management & Public Policy tackle these questions through research that sits at the intersection of business excellence and societal impact.

Their work examines not only how organizations compete, but how they can compete strategically while contributing to the public good. From ethics in the digital economy to sustainable development and corporate responsibility, faculty bring a multifaceted lens to pressing challenges. This scholarship informs state and government policy, aligns with GW Business’s commitment to ethical practices, and reflects the university’s broader mission of public service and positive societal impact.

Research Centers and Institutes

The Institute for Corporate Responsibility at the School of Business is housed in the department, and at the university level, faculty members are involved with the Trustworthy AI Initiative at GW, the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, and the GW Global Food Institute.