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A study by Yanping Tu at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that people are more likely to start a job when it appears to be part of the present, rather than the future. This perception affects task initiation and completion rates.
A new study in Journal of Consumer Research found that consumers' perception of time categories influences task initiation. By categorizing deadlines as similar to the present, consumers are more likely to start tasks and achieve their goals.
According to a new study, parents are willing to turn to the marketplace for help once they have provided a strong baseline of activities that allow them to direct care and protect their connections. Achieving this balance helps parents maintain feelings of responsibility, control, and intimacy.
Researchers developed a modification to the core Android operating system that allows developers and users to plug in new security enhancements. The ASM framework enables custom security control modules to protect phones and enhance consumer privacy.
A new study found that abusive supervisors can infect entire teams with conflict, hurting productivity. Researchers discovered that individual employees who experience abuse also cause their teammates to become hostile and mistreat one another.
A CU Denver study found that government regulations are causing an inequitable distribution of marijuana dispensaries in disadvantaged areas. The majority of allowable land for marijuana businesses is located in the city's poorest and most ethnically and racially diverse neighborhoods.
Seven projects have been funded by Grand Challenges Canada to address pressing global health challenges in ASEAN countries. The initiatives include a 'skin printer' for large wounds and an Alzheimer's awareness campaign, with investments totaling $784,000.
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis finds that competition can harm the creative output of female-led groups, but not male-led ones. Women contribute less to team creativity when teams are competing against each other, while men become more creative under similar conditions.
A new study reveals that Denver's sports stadiums have excessive parking spaces, leading to heat islands and missed economic opportunities. The research suggests transforming inefficient parking into better investments to incentivize carpooling and other modes of transportation, improving the spectator experience and downtown businesses.
Researchers developed a method to identify search topics before stock market falls, finding increases in business and politics searches preceded market drops. The study used Google Trends and Wikipedia data to create a predictive model, highlighting the potential for search engine data to anticipate real-world events.
A new study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management finds that people who think of love as perfect unity have worse relationships than those who view it as a journey. Recalling conflicts with the unity frame in mind leads to less relationship satisfaction, while recalling celebrations has the opposite effect.
A recent USC Marshall study found that companies led by narcissistic CEOs have higher earnings-per-share and share price than those with non-narcissistic CEOs. However, this may be achieved through short-term manipulations that can be detrimental to the company's long-term health.
Research finds men with wider faces excel in solo negotiations, securing higher bonuses and sale prices, but falter when collaborating or selling to others. In contrast, more attractive men perform better in team settings.
A BYU business study found that using violent language by CEOs can lead to unethical behavior among rival employees, but not when the CEO uses such language with their own team. The research highlights the impact of leadership rhetoric on employee ethics and encourages CEOs to reconsider their communication strategies.
Research from Columbia Business School finds most people misjudge their assertiveness, often thinking they're seen as appropriate when others see them as too hot or too cold. The study also reveals that those who get assertiveness right often mistakenly think they've gotten it wrong, leading to costly repairs and missed deals.
A Columbia Business School study examines fair value accounting's impact on the 2008 financial crisis, finding that investors' concerns about FVA overshadowed its benefits. The research reveals mixed reactions to FVA rule relaxations and highlights bank characteristics associated with positive stock market responses.
The new Review from the Countdown to 2015 collaboration summarizes results from the 2014 report, highlighting progress and challenges in women's and children's health. The study emphasizes the need for continued action to achieve the global targets of improving survival rates and reducing disparities in health outcomes.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that focusing on oneself can help individuals overcome distractions and stay committed to their goals. When participants were seated in a cubicle facing a mirror, they were more likely to eat M&Ms when thinking about abstract goals, such as improving their health.
A new study found that minority entrepreneurs are more likely to fail due to limited choices caused by rejection and discrimination. This can lead to a loss of self-esteem and personal control. The research highlights the need for public policy stakeholders to address these systemic issues.
Researchers found that people create classification systems to deal with clutter, modifying rules or tolerating transgressions. Understanding everyday tidiness practices helps consumers negotiate social norms regarding tidiness, enabling them to cope with daily constraints and opportunities.
A recent study by Marianna Fotaki and Paula Hyde reveals how organizations, like the NHS, can become trapped in unrealistic policies and defensive behavior. The authors argue that unconscious social demands and the pressure to demonstrate success drive escalation of commitment, leading to greater material losses.
Research from Columbia Business School found that umpires are more likely to incorrectly call strikes for All-Star pitchers, resulting in a larger strike zone. The study also identified the 'Matthew Effect', where status bias influences umpire decisions, favoring All-Star pitchers.
A study found that UK supermarkets respond to tax increases on alcohol by under-shifting cheaper products and over-shifting more expensive ones, leading to smaller reductions in excessive consumption. This could hinder efforts to reduce harmful drinking, particularly among high-risk drinkers who favor cheaper supermarket products.
Researchers from University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that humans have a general tendency to fear things approaching, regardless of their threat level. This 'approach avoidance' phenomenon is rooted in our survival instincts and can be observed in various daily situations.
A study by Beth Humberd and colleagues found that working fathers juggle four primary images of themselves as fathers, influenced by work demands and interactions with colleagues. The findings suggest that employers must acknowledge the changing role of men in fatherhood and support their caregiving responsibilities.
A recent study by Clayton Critcher and Jane L. Risen found that exposure to African-American success stories can lead to a misguided perception that these individuals simply need to work harder to achieve their goals. This misinterpretation can have significant implications for perceptions of race relations in America. The study's find...
A review of 19 studies found that small businesses are less likely to offer health promotion programs due to costs and lack of financial incentive. However, when implemented, these programs can lead to improvements in employee health outcomes, including diet, physical activity, and emotional well-being.
A new study found that NHL forwards reach their peak performance between the ages of 27 and 28, while defencemen peak between 28 and 29. The study also revealed that players perform close to their peak levels for several years before and after their optimal age range.
A study from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that sell-side analysts tend to compare companies in the same category but with expensive stock prices. This can lead to undervalued companies being perceived as good buys compared to high-valuation peers. The research also shows a greater tendency to choose hig...
Monash University is set to lead initiatives in Indonesia and China through the Australian Centre for Indonesia Studies and Shenzhen-Monash Cooperation Agreement. The university aims to drive health-related research and commercial partnerships with these countries.
The new journal Urology Practice will focus on clinical trends, challenges and practice applications in the four areas of Business, Health Policy, Specialty and Patient Care. It aims to provide information that can be used in everyday practice through peer-reviewed articles and other content.
Researchers found that individuals cooperated more with computer counterparts expressing positive emotions after cooperation and negative emotions after exploitation. This study highlights the importance of managing facial expressions in business interactions to achieve cooperation.
Researchers propose a new, integrated framework of cognitive styles that eliminates confusing labeling and enables integration of findings on individual differences in cognition across different disciplines. The taxonomy offers a clear categorization of styles from various fields, highlighting the importance of adaptive patterns or sty...
A new study found that negative product reviews with polite markers can increase consumer willingness to pay and improve brand image. In experiments, participants showed greater enthusiasm for products described in reviews with polite customer complaints, perceiving the brands as more honest and wholesome.
The European Commission Joint Research Centre has identified Europe's top ICT hubs, which excel in access to top universities, research centers, and funding opportunities. These regions have a high concentration of businesses, innovative output, and strong networks, making them ideal for digital success.
A new study using the U.S. Senate Chamber as its laboratory found that co-sponsorship of bills is more likely to come from those sitting near each other, highlighting the importance of location in deal-making. The study's findings also showed that more senior senators rely on personal connections rather than their location for support.
Women are less inclined to apply for jobs with advertisements featuring masculine traits such as assertiveness, independence, and analysis. In contrast, leadership skills are perceived as equally capable by both men and women, but women rate themselves and others lower in this area. Leaders who show gratitude and empathy, on the other ...
A study by UNC Chapel Hill sociologists found that women in mixed-sex startup teams are less likely to hold leadership roles, even when they adopt organizational templates like formal operating agreements. The researchers suggest that cultural expectations and the presence of children at home amplify these inequalities.
A recent study by MIT economists finds strong convergence of prices within the Eurozone, with prices differing by 30-50% lower than in neighboring countries. The research suggests that the common currency drives identical pricing, contradicting previous findings.
A study by Pere Ortín Ángel and Ferran Vendrell Herrero found that university spin-offs exhibit higher dynamic capacities, leading to increased long-term productivity. Academic entrepreneurs' learning capacity is a key factor contributing to this advantage.
The HSV-2 vaccine candidate, GEN-003, generated highly significant reductions in clinical lesion days and rate of viral shedding at six months after the final vaccine dose. The study showed a 72% reduction in lesion days and a 50% reduction in mean viral shedding from baseline.
New research by Jane L. Risen of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business shows that people are more likely to deny the persistence of racism after being exposed to a successful African American. Thoughtful individuals are particularly vulnerable to making quick inferences about racial disparity.
Researchers at UT Arlington have found that collaboration among programmers can lead to better results, while using design patterns improves the quality of software programs and programmer productivity. The study suggests firms can speed up software programming without sacrificing quality.
The Rowan Venture Fund will provide seed money for research ideas, accelerating growth and innovation at the university. With a focus on engineering, medical education, health sciences, and business, the fund aims to commercialize technologies and invest in startups.
A study published in Current Biology found that men are more likely to co-author publications with same-sex assistant professors, regardless of their own rank. In contrast, women tend to cooperate less frequently with colleagues of higher or lower rank.
A study published in Psychological Science found that almost 59% of participants cheated on a task, leading to increased creative thinking on a subsequent task. Cheating seemed to encourage creativity by priming people to be less constrained by rules.
Two UK start-ups, AdFerTech and Straw Fuels, have won €20K Climate-KIC prizes for their innovative solutions to mitigate climate change. AdFerTech's technology converts waste liquor into organic fertiliser, while Straw Fuels produces eco-friendly fire logs made from straw.
Researchers analyzed UK wind farms and found that turbines produce three-quarters of their original output after 19 years, compared to a third after ten years. The study suggests that wind farms are an effective long-term investment and can help the UK tackle future energy challenges.
Researchers found that older male workers are more likely to become self-employed due to a willingness to take risks and access to financial resources. In contrast, female workers may be forced into self-employment due to financial necessity, having fewer economic resources and less access to pensions.
Columbia Business School professors Ilyana Kuziemko and Emi Nakamura have been selected as 2014 Sloan Research Fellows. They will receive $50,000 to further their research in economics, with a focus on inequality, macroeconomics, and industrial organization.
A study by Amanda Sharkey of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that books wining prestigious awards receive lower ratings from readers than their non-award winning counterparts. This shift in ratings is attributed to a larger audience drawn to award-winning books due to their association with prestige.
A new study has modelled the relationship between variations in leasing and selling market prices using almost 10 years of data from the US. The researchers found that when selling prices go up, leasing rates tend to decrease, highlighting the need for a more accurate pricing approach for lease vehicles.
Consumers experience heightened emotional attachment to a brand while watching a scary movie on their own, a new UBC study reveals. The study, led by Lea Dunn, finds that fear stimulates people to report greater brand attachment.
A study by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business suggests that freelancers who exhibit movement in their past history, taking on similar jobs, are more likely to get hired. The findings aim to better understand the dynamics of virtual labor markets and prepare freelancers to demonstrate their credibility to employers.
New research suggests private exchanges like dark pools can actually improve price discovery in public markets by attracting less-informed traders. Well-informed investors may be unable to fill their orders quickly, prompting them to return to public exchanges for better liquidity.
A new study published in Personnel Psychology found that narcissists are more likely to emerge as group leaders, but excessive narcissism undermines effectiveness. Moderate levels of narcissism achieve a balance between self-confidence and negative traits.
A study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that transformational leaders can curb cynicism and improve employee commitment to change. Correctional officers who worked for 'transformational' leaders showed reduced cynicism and higher levels of individual commitment towards change.
The American Chemical Society's year-in-review issue highlights key developments in organic chemistry, sustainability, and spectroscopy. Researchers made progress in creating biomedical compounds and developing solar-powered sterilizers for safe water and medical instruments.
A new Oxford study reveals that individuals tend to maintain a limited number of close relationships and allocate their communication efforts accordingly. Despite advances in mobile technology and social networking, people's capacity for emotionally close relationships remains finite.
Archaeologists at the University of Cincinnati have uncovered a more complex picture of life in ancient Pompeii, finding that the poor did not scrounge for scraps but instead enjoyed a range of affordable food options. The research, led by Steven Ellis, reveals exotic spices and meats were part of non-elite diets.