World Economy Archives - Page 15 of 20

Are men more selfish sponsors? Gender differences in workplace advocacy explained

In many competitive industries, sponsorship is often seen as a key driver of career advancement. A new study from UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management reveals that men and women take distinctly different approaches […]

The hidden twist behind women’s professional network recall

Women have a more refined sense for social relationships in professional settings. They are more accurate in identifying who is connected to whom and better at remembering these relational structures. Paradoxically, this ability may help […]

Why small business owners are more likely to be right wing

Small business owners are more likely to identify with and vote for right-wing parties, according to a new study in the British Journal of Political Science. The research suggests it is the experience of being […]

How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade

If your morning can’t begin without coffee, you’re in good company. The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day. However, a European Union law might soon affect your favorite coffee beans—and the […]

Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs

Niccolò Machiavelli, the infamous author of “The Prince,” wrote in the 1500s that the ideal leader makes and breaks solemn agreements. He creates alliances with weak allies to defeat a powerful enemy and then eliminates […]

Immigrant CEOs linked to significant reduction in corporate irresponsibility in their home countries

A recent study published in the Strategic Management Journal finds that appointing an immigrant CEO can dramatically reduce the incidence of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) in their home countries. The research, led by Juan Bu, […]

‘Microhistory’ indicates Jewish refugees built thriving commercial district in pre-war Trondheim

Prior to the Second World War, there were a total of 150 Jewish-owned shops in Trondheim, Norway. Three hundred of the city’s 80,000 inhabitants were Jews.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Young people found more willing to commit insurance fraud

If you’re under the age of 34, you may be more willing to commit insurance fraud, according to new University of Georgia research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.This article is brought to you […]

It’s OK for people to cry at work. Here’s how you can respond as a colleague or manager

Midway through a difficult discussion in her performance review, an employee named Jane finally cracks, and the tears start. Her boss doesn’t know what to do and handles the situation awkwardly.This article is brought to […]

We still don’t know how to fix the global teacher shortage

Across the world, education systems are facing the same urgent problem: how to attract and keep teachers in the profession.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.