News tagged with business world

Cultural 'tightness' holds back female leadership -- but not always, says study

Countries that more strictly uphold their cultural norms are less likely to promote women as leaders – unless those norms support equal opportunity for both sexes, shows a new paper from the University of Toronto's Rotman ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Internet keeps government honest: Google chief

Broader adoption of the Internet will keep governments on their toes as wired-up citizens exercise their newfound power to check rights abuses, Google chief Eric Schmidt said on Saturday.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 28

Indian IT chief launches salvo at gov't: report

One of India's most respected businessmen slammed the government in remarks printed Tuesday, saying officials have failed to provide leadership as confidence in the country's economy wavers.

Technology / Business

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers need more knowledge in intellectual property law

A new doctoral thesis recommends increased awareness of intellectual property issues in the academic world in order to promote future research, says Caroline Pamp, researcher at the Department of Law, School of Business, ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The evolving manager stereotype: Gender a factor in measuring a team's performance

Although women have made strides in the business world, they still occupy less than two percent of CEO leadership positions in the Fortune 500. Not surprisingly therefore leaders still tend to be thought of as men and most ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0