Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Every business depends upon certain "givens," which range from retaining key personnel, to emergency planning, to credit arrangements. But what happens when a relatively young CEO is killed in an ...

A chief executive's management style has a direct effect on the success or failure of a company. Situational contingency theory recognizes that leadership in a board room setting uses a different ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Michael Logan is an experienced writer, producer, and editorial leader. As a journalist, he has extensively ...