News tagged with poor decisions
'Language tests being misused': new study
A seminal article on language testing, co-authored by Dr Glenn Fulcher, a Reader in Education at the University of Leicester, argues that some agencies are using unsuitable language tests to achieve policy ends.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2011 |
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Megatrends and megashocks: a new view of our future world
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new report from CSIRO identifies five global megatrends and eight megashocks that are changing the world.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2010 |
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CEO charisma biases financial analysts, can hurt investors, study says
Projecting the charisma of a newly hired Chief Executive Officer often leads financial analysts to make crucial errors in forecasting the company's future performance, according to a new study in the current issue of Organization Sc ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 15, 2009 |
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Don't stand by me: Study explores role of personal connections in failing projects (w/ Podcast)
(PhysOrg.com) -- When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders — others familiar with the problem and original choices.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2009 |
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Don't stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest
When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders - others familiar with the problem and original choices. But, new research shows that such ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 10, 2009 |
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