News tagged with impression management

Offsetting perceptions: Firms use charitable giving to clean up their international reputation

British multinationals operating in countries that lack basic human rights give around 70% more money to charity than firms that do not have a presence in such politically controversial nations, a new study has revealed.

Other Sciences / Other

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Avoid self-handicapping at work, advises management professor

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you're looking to keep your job in these tough economic times, you might want to avoid talking about how your firm's cutbacks will make it harder for you to do your work. That's because those who regularly ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Study uncovers secret to speedy burrowing by razor clams

(Phys.org) -- If you look at a razor burrowing clam sitting in a bucket, you’d never guess that it could burrow itself down into the soil, much less do it with any speed. Razor clams look like fat straws, ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Dragon makes history with space station docking

The private company SpaceX made history Friday with the docking of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, the most impressive feat yet in turning routine spaceflight over to the commercial ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 0

Why Facebook still doesn't look cheap

(AP) -- If you were thinking of picking up a few shares of Facebook last week, when it went public at a price of $38, you might be seriously tempted now that the stock has fallen $7 in two days.

Technology / Business

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Delphi gasoline-injection engine technique rivals hybrid's edge

(Phys.org) -- Running a diesel like engine on gasoline is something Delphi is doing in notable fashion. They claim they are on to a promising way to enjoy an engine that gives the vehicle owner high efficiency ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 21, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (18) | comments 40 | with audio podcast report

A debate: Should you jump in on Facebook debut?

(AP) -- Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. Two Associated Press business writers are debating whether the stock is a smart buy.

Technology / Business

created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Foxconn shows off changes at factory campus

The global controversy surrounding the treatment of assembly-line workers who manufacture iPhones and iPads - and just about every other consumer device - is triggering an unprecedented effort by Apple Inc. and its chief ...

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Optimal planning of solar power plants

The photovoltaics industry is booming, and the market for solar farms is growing quickly all over the world. Yet, the task of planning PV power plants to make them as effi cient as possible is far from trivial. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Tour on solar-powered boat to beat climate change

Scanning the horizon on his solar-powered catamaran, Swiss electrical engineer Raphael Domjan counts down the hours to the completion of his record-breaking world tour.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 03, 2012 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (10) | comments 3

Flying 3-D eye-bots

Like a well-rehearsed formation team, a flock of flying robots rises slowly into the air with a loud buzzing noise. A good two dozen in number, they perform an intricate dance in the sky above the seething ...

Electronics / Robotics

created May 03, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers discover links between Facebook profiles, personality and job success

(Phys.org) -- Employers commonly examine an applicant's resume, cover letter, references and personality to evaluate how well the potential new employee may perform. Now, the applicant's Facebook profile may play a key role ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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