Successful managers make the wrong decisions
An economist studying the game of cricket has uncovered some important implications for corporate decision-makers. The study in the Economic Journal, examines decisions to bat first in 1,300 one-day...
View ArticleGeneral election – Prudence back in the economy?
Prudence was a lovely girl, much beloved by the sombre Gordon Brown. But when it came to the electorate dear lovely Prudence didn’t set the pulse racing. You see Prudence liked to save, Prudence liked...
View ArticleIt’s the economy, stupid. Or is it?
Well, the government has spoken. Austerity is upon us! The public sector must cut and save – there’s little disagreement. My problem is the balance between the economics and ideology of policy...
View ArticleSporting Integrity: What Counts As Cheating?
We are told a lot about ‘cheating’ and ‘corruption’ in sport but there is no real definition. Do we mean something which goes over the criminal offence boundary (clearly) and/or something which is...
View ArticleFoursquare teaching
Social networking and locational teaching Foursquare has partnered with twenty US universities to launch the Foursquare For Universities initiative, the foursquare site outlines that: Foursquare for...
View ArticleIn-company degrees: Business embraces education
Standing in a queue for tickets at the Edinburgh Festival last week, my mobile kept on ringing. Waiting to go in to see Jonathan Agnew at the Edinburgh Book Festival, the same happened. What were...
View ArticleSometimes Basics are Best – A law lecturer’s view on the pride of teaching
This is usually the time of year where I get a bit fidgety and the time of year where you get the best and worst of teaching. I get impatient with students for asking silly questions about assessments....
View ArticleUniversity of Bradford and School of Management staff and ethos helped me...
Award-winning thesis – Dr Saima Rifet, who teaches Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Bradford School of Management Having completed my Psychology BSc Honours...
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