Competitiveness Review: Volume 17 Issue 3

Does diversity impact competitiveness? A cross country analysis

Cassandra E. DiRienzo, Jayoti Das, John Burbridge

In today's global economy, a country's level of competitiveness has emerged as an important policy tool for business leaders and the impact of many economic and institutional…

A study of economic growth and development in the economic and social commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) countries

Gretta Saab

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to highlight some issues in the development process of the economic and social commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) countries. The question…

Networking for sales success in overseas government markets: The case of US companies doing business in Africa

Felix Abeson, Michael A. Taku

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between sales networks and effectiveness in overseas government markets with a focus on overseas home‐country officials…

Shopping in an age of terrorism: Consumers weigh the risks associated with online versus in‐store purchases

Carolyn E. Predmore, Janet Rovenpor, Alfred R. Manduley, Tara Radin

The purpose of this paper is to determine if consumers in two countries (Israel and the USA), which have experienced violence in the retail environment, would perceive risk in…

The effect of personal characteristics on conflict management style: A study among public sector employees in Kuwait

Rashed Shebeeb Al‐Ajmi

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the differences in choosing the conflict management style with regard to some personal characteristics.

Corporate governance: The evolution of the Sarbanes‐Oxley Act and its impact on corporate America

Abbass F. Alkhafaji

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate recent corporate failures and their effect on financial statements, as well as the measures being taken to rebuild trust in corporate…