Principles ingrained via military service may influence corporate governance, especially when it comes to executive accountability. New research published in Strategic Management Journal found that when outside directors with military backgrounds are on a company’s board of directors, it increases the likelihood of CEO dismissal under low-performance conditions.

Military science research shows that military service significantly shapes individuals’ understanding of what constitutes appropriate behavior later in life. This culture instills a lifelong system of values and beliefs, including a strong emphasis on accountability in particular.

Wealth-seeking consumers must court luxury brands to convince them to grant the coveted and privileged access to specific products, called “enrichment goods”, which they know will re-sell at substantially higher prices in the second-hand market, new research into the luxury watch market shows.