This chapter draws attention to the linchpin role of managers in downsizing. It reviews research regarding the factors that influence when, how, and why managers enact justice during challenging organizational events such as layoffs. The focus of the review is on interactional justice, yet its...

In this chapter, we look at the consequences of the presence of those with Dark Triad (DT) traits for organisations. It focusses on organisational culture and leadership, as well as counterproductive work behaviours (CWB). Toxic organisational culture is often shaped by the presence of...

This chapter examines the economics of financial markets and institutions in facilitating the flow of funds. It provides the theoretical frameworks for understanding financial markets, financial institutions and financial instruments. The chapter provides an overview of the financial system. It...

This chapter challenges conventional assumptions about institutions, societies, and governance, especially in the context of contemporary debates on technology and artificial intelligence. It scrutinizes two prevailing premises: the notion that differences among people are primarily cognitive or...

The contemporary urban informal economy, which is conceptually distinct from the Lewisian duality, remains underrepresented in growth models applied to the context of developing countries. Given its substantial share of total output and employment, the informal sector might exert significant...

Panama has the oldest de jure dollarized financial system. This chapter uses the pyramid of liabilities – which maps the hierarchical nature of the Panamanian banking system – as its analytical and theoretical framework. After going over the history of Panama's dollarized banking system –...

This chapter looks at the role of intermediary organisations in facilitating collaboration between social science researchers and innovators, and how to do it at scale. It draws on a case study from a pilot project delivered and managed by a UK-based business connector, with emphasis on...