A quest to find 'the best' may bring out the worst in shoppers
If it feels like holiday shopping brings out the worst in people—you might be right.
If it feels like holiday shopping brings out the worst in people—you might be right.
Social Sciences
Dec 4, 2017
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While it may seem like a given that people judge others by the brand of clothes they wear, the cars they drive and electronic gadgets they use, new research suggests that this may not be the case as often as we think.
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2017
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Educational attainment is a national priority because it creates both economic and personal gains: higher incomes, better individual and family health and deeper civic engagement. U.S. college enrollments are increasing, ...
Social Sciences
May 30, 2017
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You don't need the charisma of Steve Jobs to be an effective boss, indicates new research led by Michigan State University business scholars.
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2017
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For all the wonders of mobile communications, the ability to multitask via phone while shopping in a store may not be a blessing, according to new research. Studies show that shoppers engaged in a mobile phone conversation ...
Economics & Business
Nov 15, 2016
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The mindset of shoppers can be divided into two groups, say researchers: those focused on avoiding risk and opportunity-seekers who respond to messages about maximising pleasure.
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2014
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Watch what you tweet, sports fans.
Security
Mar 27, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Heading to the mall this weekend for some new shoes? Dropping by Home Depot tonight? Or grabbing a burger at the McDonald's drive-through window?
Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2013
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In a tough economic environment dominated by increased competition for jobs, minimising uncertainty has become a key challenge for chief executives.
Economics & Business
Sep 19, 2013
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Corporate CEOs who exhibit narcissistic personality traits are more likely to embrace discontinuous or disruptive technologies than their less narcissistic counterparts, according to research by Donald Hambrick of Penn State's ...
Economics & Business
Aug 8, 2013
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