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Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?

In January, sales of Tesla cars slumped across five European countries. Professor Gretchen Larsen in Marketing, Durham University Business School, and Dr James Obiegbu, at Bournemouth University, examine if this is down to the controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
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Local CEOs are less likely to be corrupt

CEOs who work near their birthplaces are less likely to engage in financial misconduct compared to those managing companies far from their hometowns.
Business official refusing bribe of cash

Relying on a few big clients stifles innovation

Focusing on a small number of big-paying clients might feel secure for companies, but it could hinder innovation.
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PhD Scholarships available for UK and international students

The School have a range of fully-funded PhD scholarships available for the very best students looking to start their PhD with the Business School in October 2025.
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Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples

Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
Depressed couple after argument