How Humour Can Make Lectures More Engaging
The university experience, at times, can be quite stressful. However, research by Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Institute) finds that humour can improve student performance.
Does Company Culture Bring Out The Dark Side Of CEOs?
Psychopathic leaders may be attracted to leadership positions which give them control over people. These so-called “successful psychopaths” display traits which are widely associated with effective leadership, such as being assertive, creative and charming. So do you have to exhibit psychopathic tendencies to be a successful CEO? Not according to new research.
10 Ways For Your Business To Do Better in 2023
Want your business to make more than a profit? We’ve summarised our top 10 lessons from academia this year to help your business do better...
Managers Who Set High Performance Targets Doom Staff To Failure
High performing managers set lofty targets for staff due to a distorted perspective that their own experiences are standard practice.
Banks Delayed Handling Of Losses Worsened The Financial Crisis
According to the study, many banks were reluctant to disclose or react to financial losses for fear of negative market reaction
Want To Expand Internationally? Hire Immigrants
Immigrants are beneficial in helping a business expand internationally according to new research. This, in turn, benefits the economy of both the home and host country. Unfortunately, anti-immigrant sentiment is all too common these days...
Overconfident CEOs Risk Failure By Ignoring Poor Performance
A study has revealed that CEOs with an exaggerated sense of self-confidence can actually do more harm than good to their firms, being less likely to listen to performance feedback.
Is Nationalism The Key To Business Success?
Research reveals that claiming to be patriotic can help boost a company’s performance. But is nationalism the key to long-term success?