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Released: 19-Oct-2009 4:15 PM EDT
Too Much Global Experience Might Harm Career Advancement
University of Iowa

Managers for U.S. companies may want to limit their international assignments to just one if they hope to advance in their careers, as research by University of Iowa management professor Maria Kraimer suggests more than one such assignment might limit their career advancement.

Released: 15-Oct-2009 8:00 AM EDT
Why Public Contracts Follow Different Rules than Private Contracts
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

Have you ever wondered why government agencies engage in costly and inefficient public contracts? Political economist Pablo Spiller found that a fundamental difference between public and private contracting is the potential scrutiny of public contracts by opportunistic third parties. Understanding the risk associated with this scrutiny, according to Spiller’s latest research, is the first step toward improved regulation, efficiency, and reduced costs.

22-Sep-2009 2:20 PM EDT
Illness Devastates Uninsured Older Adults’ Finances
Health Behavior News Service

For the more than four million uninsured adults in the United States nearing retirement age, a serious illness often spells financial disaster, according to a recent study.

Released: 14-Oct-2009 8:30 PM EDT
Products Aren't Contagious, but Research Shows We Act as If They Are
University of Iowa

Urban legend has it that Las Vegas casinos hire "coolers," mopes who ease up next to players on a hot streak hoping their bad luck cools the table down. A new study by a University of Iowa business professor suggests people make choices in ways that show we think such a thing is possible, despite our reason telling us it isn't.

   
Released: 14-Oct-2009 10:15 AM EDT
Bosses Who Feel Inadequate Can Turn Into Bullies
Association for Psychological Science

In a new twist on the adage "power corrupts," researchers at UC Berkeley and USC have found a direct link among supervisors and upper management between self-perceived incompetence and aggression.

   
Released: 13-Oct-2009 4:10 PM EDT
Forget the Costs -- Mutual Fund Investors Still More Interested in Past Performance
Furman University

Even though the fees and expenses associated with a mutual fund can greatly affect a shareholder’s return, consumers are more likely to focus on past performance and virtually ignore cost information, researchers at Furman and Radford universities have discovered.

Released: 12-Oct-2009 10:30 AM EDT
Researchers Examine Benefits of Frugality During Rough Times
Florida State University

While news media across the country are documenting the changes in personal spending triggered by recent economic turmoil, researchers at the Florida State University College of Business are examining the effects of saving and spending philosophies established prior to the recession on work and home life.

Released: 9-Oct-2009 4:00 PM EDT
Survey: Economists Are Fans of Wal-Mart
Wake Forest University

A survey of American economists shows 72 percent agree or strongly agree with the statement, “A Wal-Mart store typically generates more benefits to society than costs.”

Released: 8-Oct-2009 3:35 PM EDT
Md. Seafood Fresh from the Web @ Foodtrader.org
University of Maryland, College Park

Buying and selling Maryland seafood direct from watermen and aqua-farmers just got easier. The University of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Agriculture have made a berth for local seafood on the Internet - at the University's virtual farmer's market, Foodtrader.org. The innovative website now accepts listings of local fish, crabs and oysters.

Released: 8-Oct-2009 10:40 AM EDT
Economists Say Economic Crisis Will Cause More Retirements
Wellesley College

When the stock market and the housing market plummeted, many thought that decimated retirement accounts and lower home equity would force older workers to delay retirement. Instead, the economy may actually force many into retirement, say two Wellesley College economics professors.

Released: 8-Oct-2009 7:00 AM EDT
Business Professional Association Helps Students Prepare for Business Careers
Misericordia University

The Business Department at Misericordia University has launched a new professional organization on campus to help students be better prepared for a career as a business professional.

Released: 7-Oct-2009 2:55 PM EDT
Handshake Expert: Job Interviewees Should Still Shake Hands, Despite Flu Fears
University of Iowa

Yes, it's true that there's a flu pandemic thanks to H1N1, but University of Iowa business professor and handshake expert Greg Stewart does not advise using that as a reason to avoid shaking hands during a job interview.

Released: 7-Oct-2009 11:25 AM EDT
Global Interviews Require Adapting to Local Cultures
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Job and promotion interviews in foreign countries are not the same as in the United States.

Released: 7-Oct-2009 10:00 AM EDT
The Economic Status: Ascending from Rock Bottom
Saint Joseph's University

American consumers are worried: They want to know whether their economy is improving, worsening or unchanging. Ben Liebman, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, says economists will look to holiday spending to gauge the economy’s health.

Released: 5-Oct-2009 8:00 PM EDT
Increasing Demand for Fair Trade Challenges Organizations
Saint Joseph's University

The premise is simple: to receive a fair wage for hard work. The fair trade movement, which began shortly after the Cold War, has regained momentum recently. A 2008 Fair Trade Federation Interim Report stated there was a 102 percent growth in U.S. and Canadian sales for Fair Trade products between 2004 and 2006.

Released: 30-Sep-2009 10:20 AM EDT
Economists Study Birth Order and Risk Taking
University of South Carolina

A NSF-funded study to explore the relationship between birth order and risk-taking behaviors.

Released: 25-Sep-2009 10:45 AM EDT
Atlanta Kills Off Start-Up Companies
Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta is poised to become the nation’s poster child for how to kill off a burgeoning industry. A new study by professors at Georgia Tech reveals that the city’s reputation as a high technology center masks a decade of erosion.

   
Released: 24-Sep-2009 12:00 PM EDT
Retail Giants Own Large Share of Retail Pie
Toronto Metropolitan University

Only a handful of retailers control more than 20 per cent of the Canadian retail market, according to a recent report on leading Canadian retail corporations released by Ryerson University’s Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity (CSCA).

Released: 22-Sep-2009 2:00 PM EDT
Baylor University Ranks #4 in Nation for Entrepreneurship
Baylor University

'Pioneer' Program surpasses more than 2,300 schools for coveted spot in Entrepreneur and Princeton Review rankings.

Released: 22-Sep-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Housing Crash Widens Tax Disparities
University of Southern California (USC)

A steep decline in California housing prices is undermining the effectiveness of the state’s property tax system that was created through Proposition 13 three decades ago, according to a study by University of Southern California professor Dowell Myers.

Released: 17-Sep-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Buying Bad Recreation Causes More Grief
Dick Jones Communications

A recreational experience gone wrong will cause much more unhappiness than the purchase of poor quality goods, reports a study in the Journal of Consumer Research

   
Released: 16-Sep-2009 3:15 PM EDT
Older Americans: How They Are Faring in the Recession
University of Michigan

Older Americans have weathered the financial crisis relatively well, although many now expect to work longer than they did just a year ago, according to a University of Michigan study released on Capitol Hill today (Sept. 16).

Released: 16-Sep-2009 3:00 PM EDT
Shifts in Consumer Spending and Saving Will Usher in a New Economic Era
University of Michigan

Consumer spending will lag rather than lead the recovery from the current recession, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin.

Released: 16-Sep-2009 12:00 PM EDT
Business Law Professor Says Companies Must Understand FCPA Risks
Butler University

In a new survey by Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, only 31 percent of respondents indicated that their company had in place a “comprehensive FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) compliance program.” Only 32 percent of respondents said their company addresses FCPA risks “proactively.” This is a problem, according to Butler University’s Mike Koehler, assistant professor of business law for the College of Business. U.S. enforcement agencies are initiating FCPA actions at a record-level against large and small companies alike in a variety of industries, and against individuals. No company is immune from FCPA scrutiny.

Released: 14-Sep-2009 4:20 PM EDT
Fuel Economy Higher, Thanks to Cash for Clunkers
University of Michigan

Cash for Clunkers may have run out of money, but certainly not gas.

Released: 14-Sep-2009 12:00 PM EDT
CEO's Home Mortgage Explains Firm's Use of Debt
Ohio State University

If you want to know how much debt a corporation is willing to take on, take a look at the CEO’s personal finances. A new study finds that corporations with higher levels of debt tend to have CEOs who also owe more on their own homes.

Released: 12-Sep-2009 11:00 AM EDT
Unemployment and the Economy
Rowan University

A finance professor looks at the unemployment problem and suggests how to tackle it.

Released: 9-Sep-2009 5:00 PM EDT
U.S. Energy Demand on the Decline Due to Population Migration
University of Michigan

As Congress and the White House explore ways to encourage Americans to conserve energy, a new study by the University of Michigan shows that the average individual energy demand for heating and cooling has decreased over the past 50 years.

Released: 9-Sep-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Are You Helping Or Hindering Strategic Thinking in Your Company?
Quantum Performance, Inc.

As they face a challenging economic climate, scores of businesses are experiencing a downturn in profits and a reduction in productivity. Struggling to overcome this situation, many companies are seeking a strategy that will help them to survive and even thrive in the months and years ahead.

Released: 8-Sep-2009 5:00 PM EDT
Majority of Corporate Directors Believe CEO Pay Packages Need Paring
University of Southern California (USC)

New survey from USC Marshall’s Center for Effective Organizations shows that corporate board members support cutting CEO perquisites and support tying pay to company performance.

Released: 8-Sep-2009 2:15 PM EDT
Family-friendly Policies Less Available to Rural Working Moms
University of New Hampshire

Working parents in rural America have less access to family-friendly policies than their urban counterparts, a new report from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire finds.

Released: 8-Sep-2009 11:00 AM EDT
Is Your Business Ready for a Flu Outbreak?
Loyola Medicine

Loyola occupational health expert Helps businesses get ready for flu season.

Released: 1-Sep-2009 8:00 PM EDT
India’s Cotton Price Support Will Cool U.S., Global Markets
Texas Tech University

U.S. farmers will see their prices slashed by an average 2.48 percent in an industry that pumps roughly $40 billion into the U.S. economy each year.

Released: 25-Aug-2009 9:00 PM EDT
Consumer Innovators Know Few Boundaries
University of Southern California (USC)

A far-reaching study from USC Marshall professor Gerard Tellis finds that trendsetters around the globe share universal traits

Released: 25-Aug-2009 2:20 PM EDT
RFID Significantly Improves Item-Level Inventory Accuracy
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

A new study on the use of radio-frequency identification tags on individual retail items shows that inventory accuracy decreases or diminishes over time with conventional systems that rely on barcodes and/or human counting to track inventory. The research, conducted by the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas, also demonstrated that the use of an RFID-enabled system could improve inventory accuracy by more than 27 percent over a 13-week period.

Released: 24-Aug-2009 2:50 PM EDT
University Grads May Earn Higher Income than College, Trade School Grads
Toronto Metropolitan University

It’s a mantra heard by nearly every Canadian teenager: get an education and you will make more money in life. But when it comes to getting more bang for the education buck, a university degree may reap greater financial rewards for graduates, say researchers from Ryerson University and the University of Guelph.

   
Released: 24-Aug-2009 11:15 AM EDT
Whitman School Honors CEO of CSX at 60th Salzberg Memorial Program
Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University

On Oct. 6, 2009, the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will host the 60th anniversary of the Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Program, an annual celebration of achievements in supply chain management. This year’s recipient of the Salzberg Medallion for Outstanding Practitioner is Michael J. Ward, chairman and CEO of CSX Corporation, a leading North American transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services.

Released: 21-Aug-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Green Economy Can Aid Environment, Reduce Poverty, Researcher Says
Middle Tennessee State University

One MTSU political science professor says investing in a green economy will create jobs and a healthier environment, according to his research.

   
19-Aug-2009 8:45 AM EDT
UNH Franchise Index Booms Back Amid Strong Rally
University of New Hampshire

The Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Index recovered most of its losses in 2009 as it climbed 11.1 percent by the end of the second quarter 2009 with widespread gains in 40 of 50 components, some in excess of 100 percent.

Released: 14-Aug-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Book By Babson Professors Blends Human Reasoning Into A New Kind of Business Management System
Babson College

A new book by two Babson professors blends human reasoning into a new kind of business management system. In Delivering Results, Managing What Matters, Management Accounting Professors Lawrence Carr and Alfred Nanni paradoxically develop a management system built on human rather than quantitative reasoning.

Released: 13-Aug-2009 11:00 AM EDT
Stereotypes Can be Eased If Layoff Decision Focus Is on Job Context, Not Age
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Age discrimination will be reduced if employers base personnel decisions on job-relevant requirements and focus on the abilities of those able to perform the work and not on how old they are, says a Purdue University industrial organizational psychologist.

   
Released: 13-Aug-2009 10:30 AM EDT
A Matter of Taste: Food Ads Work Better If All Senses Are Involved
University of Michigan

Do potato chips taste better if an advertisement describes their crunchy sound? Is popcorn more flavorful if its buttery aroma is also depicted in an ad? Researchers at the University of Michigan say yes.

Released: 12-Aug-2009 3:40 PM EDT
Today's CFO: More Challenge but Higher Compensation
Temple University

Study finds CFO bonus positively linked to finesse in meeting earnings forecasts.

Released: 12-Aug-2009 1:20 PM EDT
Operations Management Employment Outlook: 12-Month Hiring Outlook Strong
University of North Carolina Wilmington

APICS The Association for Operations Management and the University of North Carolina Wilmington released the second quarterly Operations Management Employment Outlook today. Survey data reported in July 2009 indicate that 47 percent of respondents with hiring responsibility anticipate hiring staff. Quality and resource planning are indicated as top hiring areas.

Released: 12-Aug-2009 12:00 AM EDT
When Issues at Home Interfere with Work, Sick Days Increase
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Employees who feel that issues with home and family life are interfering with their work take more sick leave, more often, according to a study in the August Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

   
Released: 7-Aug-2009 11:45 AM EDT
Narcissistic Bosses Destroy Morale, Drive Down Bottom Line
Florida State University

In recent years, the motivations of business leaders such as financier Bernard Madoff and former Enron CEO Ken Lay have come under increased scrutiny as a result of behavior that caused both their employees and the public considerable distress. Unquestionably, many of the documented lapses in judgment can be traced to selfishness and a failure to check one's ego.

Released: 5-Aug-2009 10:15 AM EDT
Researchers Say Invest More in Stocks for Better Return
Butler University

Conventional wisdom holds that investors need a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds to obtain investing success. But new research by several professors from Butler University's College of Business suggests that conventional wisdom may be wrong.

Released: 22-Jul-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss Anniversary of Historic Bretton Woods Conference
University of New Hampshire

Two experts from the University of New Hampshire are available to discuss the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, also known as the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference. Held 65 years ago in New Hampshire, the historic conference resulted in the establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), which is currently part of the World Bank.

Released: 22-Jul-2009 7:00 AM EDT
Angel Investors, VCs Look at IPOs Differently
University of New Hampshire

New research from the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire shows substantial differences in how angel investors and venture capitalists approach initial public offerings, a finding that entrepreneurs should consider when selecting early investors.

Released: 9-Jul-2009 1:05 PM EDT
Corporate Governance Expert Can Speak on Range of Current Issues
Drexel University

Drexel University's Dr. Ralph Walkling, executive director of the Corporate Governance Center at the University's LeBow College of Business, is available to comment on a wide range of issues in corporate governance. Walkling has been listed in the top one percent of more than 12,000 finance authors in terms of academic citations to their work.



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