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Corruption and high tax hinder entrepreneurs

New research at the Business School has found that countries with high levels of corruption and steep taxes contributed to stifling entrepreneurial activity and success.
Farzana Chowdhury

To boost vaccine uptake, socio-economic issues must be tackled

A new Business School study has found that to encourage greater uptake in Covid-19 vaccinations and adherence to self-isolation guidance amongst those reluctant in the North East of England, the Government must do more to address the socio-economic issues that influence people’s thinking.
Covid-19 vaccines

Workers more likely to challenge unethical behaviour if their boss is ethical too

Workers are much more likely to challenge unethical behaviour in their organisation if their manager is seen as an ethical leader, according to new Business School research. The research was conducted by Professors Olga Epitropaki and Les Graham alongside colleagues from the University of Sheffield and the University of Northampton.
Signpost directing to honesty, ethics, respect, and integrity