FIFTY FOUR DEGREES | 3 There are always alternatives Dr Dermot O’Reilly examines how alternative forms of leadership and organisation are used by groups to flourish and live their values without the need for a figurehead at the top. 34 In this issue... 30 The moral maze: Making sense of ethics Professor Darren Dalcher demonstrates the importance of ethics when it comes to managerial and organisational decisions, and how moral codes help to ensure what we might deem acceptable actions. 46 Closing the disability insecurity gap Aman Navani explains Work Foundation research into how disabled workers are disproportionately affected by insecure work 42 Exploited and abused Dr Chih-Ling Liu’s work highlights the plight of daughters in Chinese families where ‘son preference’ means female children suffer exploitation Cyber security offers innovation, not just protection It is all too easy to think only of the negatives when it comes to cyber security measures. Professor Daniel Prince outlines how a proactive approach can yield positive dividends. 6 Inspiring sustainable change Dr Joanne Larty explains the INSPIRE for Sustainability project, which aims to help SMEs and research experts work together 14 26 For the future of driving, take the next left Dr Joe Deville outlines his work with England’s National Highways to help them prepare for a potential future where vehicles can drive themselves. 10 Renewable Energy is No Fairy Tale Solution Dr Carolynne Lord transports us to a not-so-fantastical realm where businesses are falling victim to the siren’s call and pointing their sustainability efforts in the wrong direction. The long shadow of pandemics Dr Spyridon Lazarakis looks back to the flu pandemic of the early 20th century to see how Covid-19 might play out in the years and decades to come. 38 Do we need a new umbrella? The rise (and fall?) of ESG standards Dr Marian Iszatt-White explains where ESG fits for companies and business schools alike 18 22 Planning for a better future Dr Nonhlanhla Dube looks at how humanitarian organisations can better prepare their emergency response efforts for refugees.
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