Electability Bias Against Female Candidates
Even voters who favor female candidates may withhold support because of worries about their ability to win.
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Diversity, Hierarchy, and Teamwork
Diverse teams function well only under the right leadership structure.
Elites, Citizens, and International Organizations
The public trusts major international organizations far less than the ruling class.
When Discrimination Meets Meritocracy
Hiring managers focus on qualities they deem relevant to the job, even if applying those qualities may be discriminatory.
The Negative Influence of Dominant Leaders
Bossy managers can induce staffers to be less supportive of colleagues.
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Education of the Board
Role ambiguity dampens board member's commitments.
Going Overboard
Are foundations paying trustees too much money?
The Emotions of Aid
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
Overhead Isn’t Everything
How donors should think about nonprofit efficiency.
Building a Better Board
How nonprofit board size and independence relate to board performance.