Tag: organizational

Study looks at effect of working and learning environment on motivation for achievement

From the Stanford University press release via MedicalXpress: Think about the ideal student. He or she focuses on learning, not grades; improvement, not appearances; competency, not competition. This person wants… Read more »

Study examines gender differences in envy and jealousy in the workplace

From the FECYT – Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology press release via EurekAlert!: A study carried out by researchers from Spain, the Netherlands and Argentina suggests that in a… Read more »

Study suggests work culture centred on self-interest may increase risk of accounting manipulation

From the University of Melbourne press release via Physorg: Accounting manipulation occurs more often in firms that have a work culture that is centered on self-interest, according to a joint… Read more »

Study suggests lack of sleep may produce unethical behaviour

From the Pamplin College of Business press release: Many studies have looked at the impact of sleep deprivation on workers’ health, safety, and morale, says Pamplin College of Business management… 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 looks at customer reactions to mergers

From the Norwegian School of Economics press release via AlphaGalileo: Customers who have mergers pushed down their throats react with frustration, dissatisfaction and – finally – by changing suppliers. They… Read more »

Study examines effect of social environment on people with power

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” said Abraham Lincoln. It’s a truism that power magnifies personality—but is… Read more »

Study suggests staying in organization out of obligation or lack of alternatives increases burnout risk

From the Concordia University press release: Love it or leave it — if only it were that simple. According to new research from Concordia University, the Université de Montréal and… Read more »

Study suggests intelligence may outweigh socio-economic status when it comes to career advancement

From the AFTAU press release: Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, “you are who you know” — your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it… Read more »