Have Global Industry Rankings Been Miscalculated?
For many years, global rankings have judged nations by how competitive their industries appear to be. Yet new research from the University of Surrey suggests…
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The Uneven Playing Field of Subsidiaries
When a large corporation acquires a smaller company or establishes a new subsidiary, one of its first strategic decisions is how closely to integrate the…
New Study Finds Small-World Networks Help Multinationals Navigate ESG Controversies
Multinational enterprises (MNEs) face increasing scrutiny over the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within their supply chains, particularly as they extend across diverse geographies…
New Study Reveals That Old Beliefs About Cost Efficiency Are Draining Millions From Businesses
Recent research from the University of Surrey has unearthed that numerous businesses are labouring under the erroneous belief that diversifying their product lines will inherently…
Large Companies, Significant Influence: The Role of Major Exporters in Trade Volatility
The study undertaken by researchers from the University of Surrey, in partnership with the Bank of France, sheds new light on the substantial role that…
According to a study, ambitious employees set aside office politics when their employer is facing challenges
New research indicates that workers adapt their competitive strategies for promotion or salary increases depending on their organisation’s performance compared to competitors. Academics delved into…
Studies indicate that the effectiveness of remote work is contingent upon the well-being of the organisation
As transitioning to remote work gains momentum among numerous companies, confident prominent CEOs oppose this shift. Naresh Khatri, who is an Associate Professor of Health…