(Phys.org) —Our work environments play a bigger role than previously thought when it comes to reporting unethical behavior, according to University of Michigan researcher.
Apr 30, 2013
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Business researchers at the University of Arkansas have conducted an in-depth study of "sequential" pricing of retail products in both online and brick-and-mortar stores and found that the ability to set ...
Apr 30, 2013
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Experts who go against the grain and pull off a big win are not the ones to follow – it was just a fluke after all.
Apr 24, 2013
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(Phys.org) —When designing product lines, one important decision marketing and manufacturing managers must consider is whether to use common or product-specific components. While the use of common components can reduce ...
Apr 23, 2013
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New research finds that double cropping—planting two crops in a field in the same year—is associated with positive signs of economic development for rural Brazilians. The research focused the state of Mato Grosso, the ...
Apr 22, 2013
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Child sponsorship is a leading form of direct aid from households in wealthy countries to children in developing countries, with approximately 3.39 billion dollars spent to sponsor 9.14 million children internationally. A ...
Apr 22, 2013
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When we hear the term "million dollar voice" we often think of singers with the potential to cash in on their powerful vocal chords.
Apr 18, 2013
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The workers who may have the most to gain from attending company social events may be the ones who actually get the least value from them, a new study suggests.
Apr 17, 2013
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(Phys.org) —We all know we should save some money for a rainy day. Of course, that's easier said than done when you really, really want that new iPhone. Or that new designer jacket. Or both. But a University of Kansas researcher ...
Apr 17, 2013
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When the National Weather Service data indicates the temperature reached 75 degrees on a given day, can you believe it?
Apr 16, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Financial co-operatives fared better than investor-owned banks during the global recession, according to a recent report by a University of Stirling academic.
Apr 15, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, claims a new study.
Apr 12, 2013
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While teaching a course on financial information analysis, Asst. Prof. Panos Patatoukas observed that capital market participants and policy makers are increasingly turning to accounting earnings data from corporate financial ...
Apr 05, 2013
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A new guide from a team of behaviour economists at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management aims to help practitioners develop effective "nudges".
Apr 04, 2013
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New research from the University of Miami School of Business Administration offers marketers a strategy for how best to structure free giveaways with products in order to maximize sales.
Apr 03, 2013
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