News tagged with negotiations
Oracle buys data storage firm Pillar
US business software giant Oracle has reached a deal to buy Pillar Data Systems, a data storage start-up majority owned by Oracle founder and principal owner Larry Ellison.
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Stopping foreclosure delay will bring housing improvement, study says
As housing prices in the United States continue to drop, a Kansas State University professor says the best way to help the market is to stop delaying foreclosures.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 20, 2011 |
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First binding forestry accord for Europe
European countries agreed on Thursday to begin drawing up the first legally-binding accord to protect the continent's forests, the Norwegian government said.
Jun 15, 2011 |
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At UN talks, Kyoto Protocol hangs in the balance
The fate of the only international agreement that sets binding targets for curbing greenhouse gases is hanging by a thread, say veteran watchers of the UN talks unfolding here.
Jun 15, 2011 |
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Germany to scrap nuclear power by 2022
Germany on Monday announced plans to become the first major industrialised power to shut down all its nuclear plants in the wake of the disaster in Japan, with a phase-out due to be wrapped up by 2022.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 30, 2011 |
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Yahoo, Alibaba: We're 'committed to' negotiations
(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. and Chinese Internet company Alibaba Group tried to present a united front Sunday as they worked on a dispute that has caused tension in their already strained relationship. ...
May 16, 2011 |
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Firms use media coverage to influence merger negotiations
(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies involved in merger talks manipulate their stock prices during negotiations by releasing more news than usual, according to a University of Michigan study.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 26, 2011 |
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Under US, Asia-Pacific to focus on green trade
The United States, taking the helm of the APEC forum, hopes to spur green growth in the Asia-Pacific region by knocking down trade barriers on environmental goods, a senior official has said.
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Distance may be key in successful negotiations, new study shows
Adding physical distance between people during negotiations may lead to more mutually beneficial outcomes, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 18, 2011 |
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SAP at a crossroads after losing $1.3B verdict
(AP) -- On the losing end of a $1.3 billion jury verdict for stealing a rival's intellectual property, SAP AG is facing the difficult decision about whether to double down - by appealing - or folding.
Nov 24, 2010 |
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Study reveals the secrets to negotiating a higher salary
A recent study conducted by George Mason University and Temple University researchers uncovered the most effective strategies to negotiating a bigger salary. The study analyzed various approaches to the negotiation process, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2010 |
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Cultural reactions to anger expression can affect negotiation outcomes
Getting angry might help you get your way if you're negotiating with European Americans, but watch out - in negotiations with East Asians, getting angry may actually hurt your cause. That's the conclusion of a new study on ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 20, 2010 |
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Young children are skilled negotiators
Young children are skilled negotiators when it comes to relationships and the content of play, reveals a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2010 |
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Better military technology does not lead to shorter wars
It is generally assumed that military technology that is offensive rather than defensive in nature leads to shorter wars. Yet, a new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that this assumption is ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2010 |
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We Aren't as Ethical as We Think We Are, Research Says
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever since Enron, it seems more academics have been trying to understand and rectify unethical behavior. Research in a forthcoming paper might help organizations better understand thinking patterns in the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 22, 2010 |
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