Tag: business

Study suggests built-in hierarchy leads to fewer group conflicts, higher productivity

From the University of Queensland press release: Despite our inclination to believe equality within a team or group is important, new research suggests that a built-in hierarchy leads to fewer… Read more »

Study suggests telecommuters don’t feel disconnected from their organizations

From the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee press release by Laura L. Hunt via Physorg: The assumption that employees who regularly telecommute will feel less attached to the organization they work for… Read more »

Study suggests repeated evaluation experiences can lead to more effective management

From the Concordia University press release: Peer evaluation is a touchstone of many business school classes. But does the process of rating the work of one’s classmates really shape better… Read more »

Study looks at gender differences with regard to perceptions of bosses’ errors

From the Springer press release via EurekAlert!: What do employees think of their boss when he or she makes a mistake? According to a new study, leaders who make mistakes… Read more »

Study suggests focusing on staff can pay off for companies

From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: How can businesses create competitive advantages that are sustainable in the long term? A new doctoral thesis from the University of… Read more »

Study suggests shoppers may unconsciously spend more when trying to limit costs

From the BYU press release via HealthCanal: Setting a price limit when shopping often backfires, according to new research from Brigham Young University and Emory University marketing professors. The study… Read more »