This paper examines mistakes in leadership that were made by Moses, arguably one of the most outstanding leaders of all time. The Bible considers him to be the greatest prophet and a man of boundless humility; secular and contemporary moral leaders seek to be compared to the iconic lawgiver....

Better science enables better technology that builds better bridges (or washing machines or computers). Similarly, better social science enables better social technology, and builds better organizations. The Executive Pocket Guidebook is an easily read introduction to the application of improved...

We review the literature on corporate sustainability and provide directions for future research. Our review focuses on three actions: measuring, managing and communicating corporate sustainability performance. Measurement is the least developed of the three and represents promising opportunities...

As an industry that thrives on - rather than succumbs to - adversity, the couture corporate world demands innovation and encourages risks. When combined with successful marketing and savvy business practices, these risks can result in large payoffs, which exist, primarily, due to the nature of...

Spanish Abstract: Las personas y los saberes acumulados por una organización y la forma como los utilice, constituyen la ventaja competitiva de mayor impacto en este mundo globalizado; es por ello que, para establecer una diferencia competitiva, un factor fundamental radica en la gestión que...

Social innovations create social change or disruptions in society. These disruptions can be both positive and negative. Social perceptions on the benefits as well as the costs of change may influence society's reaction to the social innovation. A change in social perception may trigger Black...

Educational institutions in general have a unique culture that lends itself to independent thinking, autonomy, participation, and shared governance. However, national context plays a major role in shaping the nature of these academic organizations, with implications for management and human...

Talmudic stories are a method used by the ancient sages to teach us about ethics and morality. The stories in this paper deal with penitent (baalei teshuva) who returned to God. It is clear from these stories that it is vital for people to help others repent. One great sage even offered his...

In the highly competitive age of the Internet and globalization, an organization has to be creative to prosper. This means that people have to work together and learn how to have productive meetings. Today's U.S. Congress is a prime example of what happens when people have lost the ability to...

There is a leadership crisis in the United States and much of the world. The United States currently trails 19 other countries in stability as measured by the Fragile States Index. Psalm 72 was written by King David as he approached death. David's great accomplishment was establishing a powerful...