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Sustainable Business

Magic with ESG key figures

New sustainability reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and accountability, but questions remain about their effectiveness. While standardized ...

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Are There Now Supply Bottlenecks After the Houthi Attacks?

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are affecting global supply chains and raising concerns about potential bottlenecks in the flow of goods. The recent ...

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“Teaching Business In The City Of Inventions” – Dean Joachim Lutz in Forbes

Forbes publishes an article about Joachim Lutz, Dean of Business Administration, and his goals for the faculty. The article also talks about the faculty's ...

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The Gender Pay Gap: How Much Do Men and Women Really Earn Differently?

The gender pay gap remains a persistent issue in the labor market. Despite ongoing discussions and policy efforts, women continue to earn significantly less ...

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Smart Giving: Making Informed Donation Decisions

Donations play an important role in supporting social causes, yet many people are unsure how to identify trustworthy organizations and ensure that their ...

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CEO Overconfidence in Turnarounds: Risk or Strategic Advantage?

CEO overconfidence is not always a bad thing for companies but depends on the situation, reveals new research from Marc Kowalzick and Jan-Philipp Ahrens at ...

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Sustainable Business

Hydrogen is Capable of Accelerating the Global Energy Transition.

Sustainable hydrogen Power-to-Gas (PtG) technologies are forecast to become more affordable and energy-efficient in the next decade, reveal experts at ...

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“Pink Finance”? Why Women Still Face Financial Inequality

Financial insecurity remains a significant issue for women, who, on average, participate less in financial markets and face greater challenges in building long ...

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Children and Money: Why Parents Matter Most

Teaching children how to handle money is widely recognized as an essential life skill. Financial knowledge acquired at an early age can shape future decision ...

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The Interaction of Team Incentives and Individual Incentives in Sales

How can managers employ both team and individual incentives to foster a supportive and high-performing salesforce?

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