Study finds deception often viewed as a sign of competence in certain occupations
We say we don’t like liars. But when it comes time to negotiating a big sale, it turns out we tolerate people stretching the truth—and even expect it. (more…)
Studie der Universität Tübingen untersucht betriebswirtschaftliche Effekte von mehr Frauen in Führungspositionen
Unternehmen mit einem hohen Anteil weiblicher Führungskräfte gelingt es besser, ihre Risiken zu senken und nachhaltigen Erfolg sicherzustellen: Zu diesem Schluss kommen die Wirtschaftswissenschaftler Jan Riepe und Philip Yang von der Universität Tübingen in einer neuen Studie. (more…)
UChicago scholars co-author research that finds prices climbed 12% for washers, dryers
Recent trade wars between the United States and other countries have raised the question: Who pays the price when countries raise tariffs or impose other import duties? (more…)
A recent study finds that the more a company’s earnings diverge from its non-financial resources, the less likely it is to issue a forecast of its annual earnings. For companies that issue a forecast, the larger the disconnect between a company’s earnings and its key non-financial measures, the more the company overestimates its actual performance. (more…)
Law professor says study findings should be a wake-up call for policymakers
COLUMBIA, Mo. — During the past year, thousands of women have shared their stories about sexual harassment and assault as part of the Me Too movement. Although many of the stories have often been tied to superiors in the workplace, new research from the University of Missouri reveals another common threat to women, especially low-income women — their landlords. (more…)
Offering praise and having a good working relationship isn’t always enough to engender loyalty from staff – employees also need to feel that the relationship with their boss is important, according to new research. (more…)
Während Männer sich eher dem Konkurrenzkampf aussetzen, versuchen Frauen, diesen oft zu vermeiden. Das hat auch Auswirkungen auf die Arbeitswelt, in der Männer häufig noch immer höhere Löhne und Positionen einnehmen. Ein Team vom Institut für Finanzwissenschaft und dem Max-Planck-Institut zeigt nun in Nature Communications, wie sich diese Lücke schließen lässt. (more…)
DENVER, CO – 11 March 2019: (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CULedger, a credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced a collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to pioneer new blockchain-based services to help credit unions provide a better experience for members. (more…)
