News tagged with organizational performance

How to be a good boss in a bad economy

(PhysOrg.com) -- When cutbacks are necessary, can a good boss do right by the company's finances and by its staff? Some pain is probably unavoidable, but Stanford management science and engineering Professor Bob Sutton says ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Breaking off the engagement: Study shows that even loyal employees become jaded if not treated well

All businesses want "engaged" employees -- those who are committed to the success of the company and are willing to go the extra mile to see it flourish. But there's a dark side to engagement that many organizations don't ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 5

Business students better equipped to evaluate peers

Peer evaluation is a touchstone of many business school classes. But does the process of rating the work of one's classmates really shape better businesspeople? A new study from Concordia's John Molson School of Business, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Data in the fast lane

A new approach to managing data over a network has enabled a Microsoft Research team to set a speed record for sifting through, or “sorting,” a huge amount of data in one minute.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Investors play a crucial role in sustainable palm oil

WWF is urging investors to do more to promote sustainable palm oil, backed by findings from a new survey released during a high-level meeting of investors and producers in Singapore.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | 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 ...

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

HP research identifies new era of security risk, shifting vulnerability landscape

HP today published the 2011 Top Cyber Security Risks Report, which identifies the growing sophistication and severity of security attacks and the resulting risks.

Technology / Other

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Collaborative research examines executive turnover in federal workplaces

A research partnership represented by the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) is examining ...

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created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Unique research on inner life of Google

Google is one of the world's most innovative companies. Why? Ask Swedish researcher Annika Steiber at Chalmers University of Technology. She has been seeking answers inside the company's headquarters Googleplex ...

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created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Study: Female students wary of the engineering workplace

Why don’t more women enter the male-dominated profession of engineering? Some observers have speculated it may be due to the difficulties of balancing a demanding career with family life. Others have ...

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created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 23 | with audio podcast

Benefits of taking Fido to work may not be far 'fetched'

Man's best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.

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created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3


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