Author: lcbandy

Organizations, Politics
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Too Woke to be True? How Wokewashing Undermines the Credibility of CEO Sociopolitical Communications  

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An increasing number of CEOs are nowadays taking public stances on sociopolitical issues. The authenticity of these CEO sociopolitical communications or “CEO activism,” however, cannot be taken for granted. Even purportedly socially conscious companies sometimes take actions inconsistent with their … Continue reading Too Woke to be True? How Wokewashing Undermines the Credibility of CEO Sociopolitical Communications  

Organizations
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How do Elections Change Business Strategies for State-owned Companies in Emerging Countries?  

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By J Katherine Bahr Typically, a company with state ownership in an emerging country has a reasonable guarantee to key resources. But what happens when government’s priorities change? A new study in the Global Strategy Journal finds that in a … Continue reading How do Elections Change Business Strategies for State-owned Companies in Emerging Countries?  

Globalization, Organizations
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The Impact of Populism on Multinational Corporations’ Investment Decisions  

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A stable economic and political environment is necessary for firms to feel secure while making long-term investment decisions, such as those related to investing in foreign countries (also known as foreign direct investment or FDI). Any threat to change legislative … Continue reading The Impact of Populism on Multinational Corporations’ Investment Decisions