How deficiencies in motivation to manage contribute to the United States' competitiveness problem (and what can be done about it)

Article Abstract:

The relationship between managerial deficiencies and the competitiveness problem of the US is analyzed. It is proposed that the motivation to manage is a major driving force behind managerial performance. It is further argued that this motivation has declined sharply in the 1960s and 1970s during the peak of student activism, resulting in the lack of managerial talent in the country in the succeeding decades. Because of the dearth of managerial talent, US companies are now lagging behind companies from other countries. Possible solutions to America's weak managerial motivation are proposed. These include basing the recruitment and selection of executives on managerial motivation, applying training and development strategies to stimulate motivation to manage, and modifying organizational designs.

International aspects, Corporations, Employee motivation, International competition (Commerce), International competition (Economics), Executive ability

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Labor markets in developing countries: an agenda for research

Article Abstract:

The gap between the rich and poor countries continues to grow. Survey reveals that the wealthiest country was 11 times richer than the poorest country in terms of per capita income. This increase in inequality is a result of the contradictory policy prescription for the poor nations. There is no effort to improve the policies concerning employment opportunities in developing countries.

Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Supply and demand, Economic policy, Developing countries, Labor economics, Labor market, Manpower policy, International trade regulation, Labor productivity

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