Tag: management

Study suggests workplace creativity can have its risks

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau press release: It’s increasingly common for managers to direct employees to “be creative” during office brainstorming sessions. But should employees acquiesce… Read more »

Study looks at how to best allocate time between creative and routine tasks

From the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg press release: How can employees’ working time be organised so as to enable them to perform in the best possible way when completing both creative… Read more »

Study suggests effectiveness of transformational leadership may be limited

From the Iowa State University press release: Transformational leadership is considered one of the most effective ways to motivate and inspire employees. However, new research finds cultural values significantly limit… Read more »

Study suggests bosses who put their followers first can boost their business

From the University of Exeter press release: Companies would do well to tailor training and recruitment measures to encourage managers who have empathy, integrity and are trustworthy — because they… Read more »

Study suggests embracing the uncertainty of deadlines could be key to more successful projects

From the University of Michigan press release: Deadlines tend to radiate a sense of existential finality, but project managers know that they’re rarely set in stone. While it might sound… Read more »

Study suggests employees who fake happiness for customers at risk for drinking more after work

From the Penn State press release: Employees who force themselves to smile and be happy in front of customers — or who try to hide feelings of annoyance — may… Read more »

Study suggests that empowering employees allows them to respond positively to negative situations

From the San Diego State University press release: Recently published research from SDSU management professor, Dr. Gabi Eissa and University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire management professor, Dr. Rebecca Wyland,… Read more »

Study suggests there is an effective formula for unlocking employees’ creative potential

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: There is an effective formula for unlocking employees’ creative potential, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business at… Read more »