Green herrings: NAFTA and the environment

Article Abstract:

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is especially popular in Mexico, but has been attacked in the United States on environmental grounds. This is misjudged, since the economic advantages for Mexico will provide the country with an economic incentive to improve its performance on environmental issues. Ironically, too much emphasis on environmental issues by the United States could take away this incentive, and thus defeat the object of the exercise, through creating environmental trade barriers. President Clinton is thus misguided when he calls for increased regulation to protect the environment to be added to the trade agreement.

Environmental controls, International aspects, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements, Environmental policy

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The paradox of Machiavellianism: Machiavellianism may make for productive sales but poor management reviews

Article Abstract:

Machiavellianism (MACH) tend to have a positive effect on sales performance but negative effect on overall managerial ratings. Employees who possess high Machiavellian traits are those who sell high levels of merchandise or service. However, such employees tend to have lower overall managerial ratings than those who sell less. MACH's two opposing effects illustrate the existence of personality friction between high Mach sales personnel and managers.

Sales Management, Psychological aspects, Research, Interpersonal relations, Sales personnel, Salespeople, Machiavellianism (Psychology), Machiavellianism

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International comparisons of energy use and the environment: Does it make sense to call on wind power?

Article Abstract:

The comparative energy intensity positions of the world's major energy consuming regions and the carbon dioxide levels that they contribute are examined in view of the Kyoto Climate Change accord. It is suggested that policymakers must firstly think of solutions to problem on the environment if wind power is made use of before starting on any major deployment programme.

United Kingdom, Forecasts and trends, Australia, Gross domestic product, Comparative analysis, United States, Energy consumption

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