The General measure of Enterprising Tendency test (GET2) is a measure of enterprising tendency; developed for educational use and self assessment. The General Enterprise Tendency (GET) test measures five entrepreneurial attributes such as: Need for achievement Need for autonomy Creativity Risk taking Internal locus of control Website: http://www.get2test.net Problems with psychological testing of entrepreneurs include the varying […]
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Swimming with the Sharks by Joris Luyendijk: Book Review
In his book ‘Swimming with the Sharks’, the author Joris Luyendijk tries to find out what were the real reasons for the 2008 crash, and if sufficient measures have been taken post the crisis to prevent such instances from happening again. When Luyendijk starts on this assignment, the first thing he notices is that the […]
Michael Lewis Liar’s Poker (Book Review)
Michael Lewis Liar’s Poker (2006 [1989]) London: Hodder “Fuckspeak” in Finance: A Sociological and Gender Retrospective (Book Review) ‘”The fuckin’ frogs are getting their faces ripped off,” said the Pirhana, meaning the French [government] were losing a lot of money’ on a bond issue (p82). The “Pirhana” was one of the senior traders who came […]
What is International Trade
International (Global) Trade concepts and theories. Understand free trade, protectionism, role of bodies like WTO in promoting free trade, regional economic integration and trade agreements. Understand the various theories of trade that explain why countries trade, understand the factors affecting countries’ trade patterns, and understand how global efficiency is increased through free trade. International Trade […]
Tricky Questions asked in IAS Exam and UPSC Interview
Here are some tricky questions asked in IAS Exam and UPSC Interview. In order to give intelligent answers, you need to: Think out of the box Don’t lose your temper Don’t over-analyze Q. A killer was sentenced to death. Shown three rooms. The first room is on fire, second one has a killer with guns, […]
