Purpose – To highlight the IT skills shortage in Britain and examine ways of combating it. Design/methodology/approach – Presents the advantages of carrying out a training needs analysis, psychological and skill‐based tests to identify an employee's current ability and willingness to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that the consequences of terrorist attacks are beyond what is reported in the media. Equity investors can be adversely affected by these incidents. The authors' work justifies the war on terror. Design/methodology/approach – Using event study...