Business
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…
How Family Governance Affects Merger and Acquisition Outcomes in Emerging Markets
Mergers and acquisitions can fundamentally alter a firm’s future, shaping its growth, strategic direction, and long-term survival. For family-owned businesses, however, these decisions extend beyond…
Managing the Unknown and Guiding the Nation: An Interpretation of Professor Lim Siong Guan’s Ideas
As global uncertainty intensifies, governments are under growing pressure to make decisions that preserve long-term stability while remaining responsive to rapid, unforeseen change. In a…
Research shows that subtle political links quietly steer lucrative corporate deals
A recent article in the Strategic Management Journal highlights an often overlooked source of political influence in corporate contracting: unelected officials. The study shifts the…
What role do SMEs play in shaping a sustainable and inclusive European future?
Small and medium-sized enterprises have long been underestimated in their ability to drive Europe’s digital, green and social transformations. A new open-access study published in…
The darker side beneath the mushroom craze of 2025
A new academic study suggests the commercial future of psychedelic medicine may be far shakier than resurgent investor optimism implies. Despite renewed interest from pharmaceutical…
Research reveals ethical fallout from inflating prices on basic necessities
When companies raise the prices of necessities such as staple foods, prescription drugs, or medical devices, they may see their profits rise quickly. Yet the…
Surprising research finds tipping fails to boost service quality
A new study has examined the real reasons people tip and questioned whether the practice genuinely improves service quality. Researchers identified two main motives behind…
Researchers propose investment strategies for cleaner skies in aviation
Reaching near-zero emissions worldwide will require far more than developing new clean technologies; it will demand a fundamental transformation in how these technologies are financed…
How Plant-Based Proteins Took Over Sweden’s Grocery Shelves
Two decades ago, vegetarian choices in Sweden’s supermarkets were scarce, with only a few token products available for shoppers seeking meat alternatives. Today, however, the…
High-status producers can reinvent artists’ images, while mid-status producers merely follow trends
In cultural industries where producers shape the creative process, status determines how much freedom they have to reinvent their artists. High-status producers command the resources…