Business
When cities, counties or states offer large tax breaks to attract factories, corporate headquarters and other major facilities, the economic benefits may extend beyond the…
Negotiation Is More Common in Everyday Life Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
The study Daily Negotiation and Its Effects on Short-term Pleasantness and Longer-term Well-being, led by Katherine Qianwen Sun of UCLA Anderson School of Management, alongside…
Which Companies Are Most Capable—and What Others Must Prioritise First
Understanding how companies develop managerial skills, adopt technology and build innovation capacity can help explain why some outperform others and how less advanced firms can…
Honesty May Outperform Incentives in Organisations, New Research Suggests
For decades, economic theory has often assumed that people in organisations will only act in the desired way when motivated by incentives such as performance-based…
Replying Quickly Can Increase Your Hiring Chances
Many job seekers hesitate before replying to a prospective employer, believing that responding too quickly could make them appear overly eager or desperate. However, new…
How Responsible Investment Became a Political Target in Florida’s Anti-Woke Agenda
New research from Griffith University has found fossil fuel companies played a significant role in shaping the United States state of Florida’s campaign against environmental…
The Paradox of Whistleblower Incentives
From JPMorgan Chase to Tesla, whistleblowers have become a major force in corporate accountability, exposing issues ranging from misleading disclosures to safety concerns. Regulators have…
When Location Matters More Than Growth in Investment Returns
Investors seeking stronger returns may benefit from paying closer attention to where a company is headquartered rather than focusing solely on its growth potential, according…
Expanded Cyber Disclosure Draws Limited Investor Response
Companies in the United States are reporting on cybersecurity in greater detail than before, yet financial markets appear largely unmoved. A new study by the…
Why Cooperation Breaks Down Over Time, According to New Study
A new study from Saïd Business School, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, and William & Mary suggests that cooperation does not simply fade in a…
Antitrust scrutiny threatens the loss of corporate know-how
Interlocking directorates — where the same individual sits on the boards of rival companies — have long been associated with behind-the-scenes influence and potential corporate…
How greenwashing fosters misleading stability for businesses
Companies that engage in greenwashing to present themselves as more attractive to investors do not achieve lasting financial stability over time, according to a recent…