Across many sectors, research has established that management explains a notable portion
of productivity differences across organizations. A remaining question, however, is whether it …

This study investigates the impact of human resource (HR) system irregularities on the
effectiveness of job scope allocation in small organizations, focusing specifically on …

This report summarises the findings of a research project that has been carried out by the
Bank of Italy over the past three years. The report provides an overview of the gender …

Purpose The paper aims to propose and validate a process-based model to enhance
managerial effectiveness among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It has been …

We explore the role of ownership, governance and management characteristics as potential
drivers of the performance gaps between firms located in the Centre North and South of Italy …

Purpose Behavioral characteristics and the existence of personal knowledge and skills that
are essential in forming a capable manager with specialized insight, is one of the most …

We analyze the impact of board composition on the performance of companies controlled by
public entities in Italy, using a reform-induced change. The law's provisions, aimed at …

The advent of the “new normal” undeniably introduced challenges that permeate
educational environments where uncertainty has become prevalent leading schools to make …

We examine how the size of the corporate directors' labor market affects the quality of board
appointments in Italian private firms. To establish the causality of the relationship, we exploit …

This study explored talent management and employee retention in South Africa's higher
education sector, focusing on Institution X. Post-apartheid, South African higher education …