What is Laissez Faire approach to management? The term Laissez-faire is of French origin and translates to “letting people do as they choose.” This leadership style is the complete opposite of micromanaging. Laissez-faire leaders allow...

Women report feeling high or overwhelming levels of financial stress twice as often as men. Why is that? For many, it boils down to compensation and confidence.

Food Detective Berry Blue invites the student to go grocery shopping with her. Together, they make decisions to either put the food into their shopping cart, or put it back on the shelf.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes the importance of regular dialogue between policymakers and the populace.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes how decisions in the social sciences necessarily involve interpreting intentionality.

Anthony's Framework explains how decisions are made in an organisation. It is also used for the study of Management Information Systems (MIS)

Tufts University philosopher Brian Epstein describes how key aspects of his philosophical views of the social world can be directly applied to politics, explaining that to understand politics, it is vital to consider what led people to...

Tufts University philosopher Brian Epstein describes how carefully developing a model of bureaucratic corruption can lead to identifying key factors that traditional social science models will necessarily overlook.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) highlights the trade-off we must make between a democratic process and fundamental rights.

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts) describes how our models of bureaucratic corruption often fail to include initial selection processes.

Effective Groups and Leaders explores the qualities and characteristics of effective groups and leaders.

Supporting or Limiting Technological Developments Community shows how community concerns can support or limit technological developments.

Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) highlights the difference between creating and applying human rights norms.

Despite the backlash, Corey Pegues completed and published his memoir. He has been tirelessly sharing his story and emphasizing the importance of second chances. His conflict with the NYPD has continued. Cops and Robbers part 4/4

Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) describes the long journey to getting expert memory testimony introduced in legal proceedings.

Quantum physicist Artur Ekert describes the intellectual atmosphere at the University of Oxford and reflects upon the positive impact that his co-supervisor David Deutsch had on him when he was younger.

Bridget E. Quinn is the President & CEO of the Hartford Public Library, a position they have held since 2016. Prior to their current role, Ms. Quinn served as Interim President and CEO of Queens Library from 2011 to 2016, and as...

This video will show students how positive peer pressure can help influence healthy choices.

Different economic systems have been developed to meet the needs and wants of the citizens of a country or society. These systems have distinct advantages and downsides for producers, consumers, and governments.

Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.

“Costs and Benefits” defines and gives examples of costs and benefits, including external costs and benefits.

These are the type of questions groups ask for discussions: Fact, value, policy, and prediction. Each type of question leads group discussions in predictable directions. If you want to get better at group leadership skills, asking the...

Deborah Caldwell-Stone is Director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For over twenty years she has worked closely with library professionals and library trustees on a wide...

Persuasion is an art, not an exact science. No matter what anybody claims, there is no one best way to persuade people that will work in all situations. However, there are principles or guidelines that will help you make more persuasive...