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Community organisations are trying to measure their impact but lack the funding and data availability to do it properly, new research finds.
Corruption is a political tool is China and it all depends on where you stand, as to who’s to blame. One thing is for sure- Western standards don’t apply.
Past attempts to help Latrobe Valley workers weather economic changes haven’t made a difference, so the closure of Hazelwood presents a challenge.
Company directors who ignore or don’t properly asses climate related risks could be found liable for breaching their duty of care.
Thanks to a recent Federal Court decision, the industry that helps to fund class actions will now be regulated in part by the courts. But is this the best way?
Instead of relying on cyber insurance to protect businesses against the damages of attacks, executives should get to know the information they are protecting.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan spoke of protecting the economy from predators. This is commendable but not enough to build an inclusive economy.
More supermarkets are starting to stock “phantom brands”- private label products without any reference to the business’ brand or logo.
There is a tidal wave of competition approaching the developed world from China – and foreign businesses have much to learn how Chinese companies evolved from imitators to innovators.
Business Briefing: being funny with customers
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New research shows that humour can relieve tension for employees and increase customer satisfaction, just don't make jokes when it comes to offering apologies!
Spending more on border control hasn’t stopped migrants from crossing the border. Neither will a wall. Here’s why.
A Trump victory in the US presidential election is unlikely, but then again, so was Brexit. If he does get elected, there may be severe economic and financial consequences.
Too much research focuses on “fixing women”, so let’s hear the male line on what needs to be done.
It’s easy for foreign businesses in China to misstep when they don’t understand the lack of a rule of law and the influence of the government.
Research shows the short-term view focus of senior executives may be inhibiting a long-term investment in innovation.
Researchers have come up with a new way to make sure each partner in a business gets their fair share when they decide to split.
New research used a method that predicts divorce to pick up the signs that an employee will stay or leave their job.
The Financial Services Council code of conduct for life insurance is the industry’s last chance to reform before the government steps in.
Contracts have governed the workings of the economy since ancient times. Contract theory is about ensuring they have the right incentives.
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Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Practice, Associate Dean, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Professor of Economics and National Senior Teaching Fellow, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, Accounting, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bayes Business School, City, University of London
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Professor of Public Policy & Law, Centre for Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer, Co-Director Research Centre for Journalism, Media & Democracy, Auckland University of Technology
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