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How Whistleblowers Deter Poor Behavior

The Horizons Tracker

Whistleblowers are typically viewed as a positive force in helping us to uncover crooked behavior. They explored how the stock market reacted when 13 data leaks involving offshore tax evasion at Swiss banks were made public. Active deterrent. In the first couple of days after the leak, however, they fell by around 1.1%

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Why Best Practices – Aren’t

N2Growth Blog

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear someone use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. And if outsourced, will it be done domestically or offshore, and who will manage the process? Oh, and what about development methodology?

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Why Best Practices – Aren’t

N2Growth Blog

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear someone use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. And if outsourced, will it be done domestically or offshore, and who will manage the process? Oh, and what about development methodology?

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Into the Storm: Lessons in Teamwork from the Treacherous Sydney to Hobart Ocean Race

Leading Blog

The iconic Sydney to Hobart Race, a 723-mile deepwater challenge—often called the "Everest" of offshore ocean racing—is considered one of the toughest in the world. Coming off his watch as helmsman, Ed will take a forward position on the rail. In this exposed position, he is subjected to the first onslaught of water and spray.

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Sustainable Leadership and Organizations: The Ideas of Martin Seligman

Michael Lee Stallard

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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How to Start Your Own Online Business

Strategy Driven

Their honest opinion will give you positive or negative validation. Then, consider whether you want to locate your company in offshore countries or not, based on your government jurisdiction. Look through their customer reviews to get an understanding of your potential client’s interests. Create Your Plan.

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Why Immigration Is So Important In The Global Race For Talent

The Horizons Tracker

“Nations that prioritize its development, its attraction, its retention, and its movement across borders will be best positioned to compete. Business schools are uniquely positioned to explain how mobility of talent connects to economic growth and vitality through our faculty research and expertise.