This paper determines the causal link between FDI and corruption in 42 developing countries using linear and non linear panel Granger causal methods over the period 1998 to 2009. The findings show that the outcome of the causal association depends on the method used. The linear panel methods...

This paper examines the role of disaster shock in a one-sector, representative agent Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model. Firstly, we estimate a Panel Vector Autoregresive (VAR) model for output, investment, trade balance, consumption and country spread to capture the economic...

Takes a practical look at bringing creativity back into problem solving. Even teams with exceptional individuals can flounder without ew ideas. New research shows that a common “type” of individual found frequently in organizations may be stifling ideas. Links made between the Myers‐Briggs...

Counselling can be seen as “soft” by many managers and personnel professionals, but is actually one of the best ways of improving performance at work. Shows how counselling significantly improved a sales woman’s performance by identifying the underlying problem. Looks at how some of the...

This follow‐on article continues to explore counselling skills for managers and personnel professionals. It challenges the reader to identify the differences in approach when counselling skills are applied to performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring situations. Particular emphasis is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) and corruption. Design/methodology/approach – Data for 42 developing countries and 28 developed countries is analyzed using panel dynamic ordinary least squares....