Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society? Give...
Despite all that’s been done to improve doctoral study, horror stories keep coming. Here three students relate PhD nightmares while two academics advise on how ensure a successful supervision
Can PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 testing lead to false positives? For how long do the results remain positive? For how long can the results be associated with an actual risk of transmission / with infectivity in a symptomatic person? Is a newly positive PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 test result following...
Conflict can be constructive if it introduces new information; encourages ideas, testing, and creativity; and clears the air. It can be destructive if it distracts attention from the task or inhibits communication. Conflict can be highly desirable. Conflict is constructive when its effect is ...
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You have a business to run, and if the conflict continues, it could seriously affect productivity and performance. Recognize when it’s time to re-evaluate your staff. One antagonistic employee can wreak havoc on the rest. Step 8. Write it up ...
But if the topic is very important to both people in the conflict, then we have to find ways to create the conditions, the key attributes of the situation, so that people can satisfy their most important needs. But when you find yourself in a protective mode with respect to some conflict...
It’s better to be upfront about additional costs than to have a customer feel blindsided when their package arrives. International shipments can also take time to clear international customs, including any duties or taxes that must be paid in their destination country. Be sure to complete the ...
“The war in Ukraine is an incredible challenge for the world of ESG,” says Hubert Keller, managing partner at Lombard Odier. “This conflict is forcing the questions: what is ESG investing? Does it really work? And can we afford it?” ...