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Research tidbits: Leadership styles
A selection of interesting articles we found recently on leadership styles. How leaders 'walking the talk' affects followers: A meta-analysis Substantial research examines the follower consequences of leader (mis)alignment of words and deeds, but no [...]
Research tidbits: HR practices and firm performance
A selection of interesting articles we came across recently on HR practices and firm performance. Does downsizing during an economic downturn enhance firm performance? No, according to Chin-jung Luan and Chengli Tien. Their study examines the efficacy [...]
Research tidbits: Ethical systems
A selection of interesting articles we came across recently on ethical systems. Regulation of ethics: Compliance or comfort zone? The effective implementation of regulation in organisations is an ongoing concern for both research and practice, [...]
Research tidbits: Communication issues
A selection of interesting articles we came across recently on communication issues. Who apologizes when employees transgress? Krista Hill and David Boyd examine the interactive effects of apology source (i.e., whether an apology is given [...]
Research tidbits: Consumers and sustainability
A selection of interesting articles we came across recently on consumers and sustainability. The role of guilt in opt-out/opt-in green choices Companies often encourage consumers to engage in sustainable behaviours using their services in a [...]
Research tidbits: Bullying at work
A selection of interesting articles we came across recently on bullying in the workplace. Is bullying tolerated in some cultures? Evidence from among Italian workers. Since the early 1990s, increasing attention has been paid to [...]