Could Distributed Peer Review Better Decide Grant Funding?
The landscape of academic grant funding is notoriously competitive and plagued by lengthy, bureaucratic processes, exacerbated by difficulties in finding willing reviewers. Distributed […]
Book Review: Sex and the Office
If you find it hard to believe that not so long ago, male employers advertised for “pretty blonde” secretaries and office “temptresses” […]
Sir Jimmy Savile’s Crimes
The English in full moral panic are never an edifying spectacle. The Jimmy Savile affair is no exception, as self-appointed experts on child abuse, BBC-bashing tabloids and ambulance-chasing lawyers have piled into the fray.
How to Engage Students in Online Discussion
Online business education is booming, but can virtual class discussion really take the place of face-to-face interaction? It can — and then […]
Web 2.0: Anarchy or Revolution?
With the exponential expansion even over the last few months of Web 2.0 it is important for social scientists to get a grip on the wide-reaching implications of these developments.
Sticking It Out: What Drives the Self-Employed
Sticking it out and persisting in self-employment may be determined by numerous factors, but what about individual attributes such as personality and […]
The Need for a Happy Holiday
Vacations are made for enjoyment. Seeing old friends, relaxing, sightseeing, and escaping the daily grind are all undeniably appealing. But various factors […]
Can MBAs Compete in the Global Marketplace?
The 2012 business school rankings are in, but as Bloomberg reports, applications are down and graduate salaries are stagnant. MBA students need […]
‘Need For Arousal’: What Drives Adventure Travelers
Adventure travel, from camping and canoeing to scuba diving and safaris, is a growing market. Consumers who are willing and able to […]
