The theory posits that women – and minorities – are more likely to be hired for leadership jobs when there’s a crisis, which sets them up for failure.
Allison Busemeyer
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Wall Street rises ahead of updates on U.S. shoppers
On Tuesday, the government will show how much sales at retailers across the country grew last month.
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Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision takeover wins EU approval
The fate of the deal now hinges on the firm winning legal challenges in the U.S. and U.K.
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3M fires executive for inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion
Meanwhile, the company is cutting thousands of jobs as part of restructuring actions.
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Prosecutor ends probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism, but no new charges
Still, the findings are likely to amplify scrutiny of the bureau at a time when the former president is again seeking the White House.
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Imprisoned Iranian activist will get PEN America’s Freedom to Write Award
Narges Mohammadi will be honored at this week’s literary gala.
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Wall Street slips as households get more nervous
Markets react to worries about a possible recession, high inflation and the government inching toward a catastrophic default on its debt.
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China orders recall of 1.1 million Teslas
Drivers might step on the accelerator for too long, increasing the risk of a crash.
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McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
The case is reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s.
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G-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains
But Beijing lashes back, accusing the club of wealthy nations of hypocrisy.