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UrduINFORMS Journal Information Systems Research New Study Key Takeaways: Online restaurant reviews in addition to periodic health inspections is key to continuous good hygiene at restaurants. Roughly 30% of all restaurants in New York City deteriorate in terms of their…
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Customer reviews and health inspections drive consistent good hygiene at restaurants
INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research New Study Key Takeaways: Online restaurant reviews in addition to periodic health inspections is key to continuous good hygiene at restaurants. Roughly 30% of all restaurants in New York City deteriorate in terms of their…
Contemporary visions of leadership in Africa explored in new book
New book illustrates the contemporary vision of leadership emerging in Africa Leadership across a range of sectors including universities and science, corporate organisations and business, and rural development, is explored 186 leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda contributed…
Contemporary visions of leadership in Africa explored in new book
New book illustrates the contemporary vision of leadership emerging in Africa Leadership across a range of sectors including universities and science, corporate organisations and business, and rural development, is explored 186 leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda contributed…
New research shows live chats can increase sales by nearly 16%
Sellers with limited feedback benefit the most
New research shows live chats can increase sales by nearly 16%
Sellers with limited feedback benefit the most
Maximizing bike-share ridership: New research says it’s all about location
10% increase in bike-availability levels increases ridership by 12%
Maximizing bike-share ridership: New research says it’s all about location
10% increase in bike-availability levels increases ridership by 12%
Study busts 9 to 5 model for academic work
An observational study of academic working hours has identified large differences in how researchers around the world manage their work-life balance. QUT’s Professor Adrian Barnett led the research which examined more than 49,000 manuscript and 76,000 peer review online submissions…
There is no ‘I’ in team — or is there?
There is no I in Team – as the saying goes. But new research suggests it is important for individuals to feel personal ownership towards a team project in order to be more creative. The study, led by Dr Ieva…
Waiting area entertainment and co-opetition between brick-and-mortar stores boosts profit
INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management New Study Takeaways: Shoppers’ decisions are increasingly shaped by their experience and the desire for better service. Brick-and-mortar stores that work together to provide waiting area entertainment options can obtain higher profits than…
Waiting area entertainment and co-opetition between brick-and-mortar stores boosts profit
INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management New Study Takeaways: Shoppers’ decisions are increasingly shaped by their experience and the desire for better service. Brick-and-mortar stores that work together to provide waiting area entertainment options can obtain higher profits than…
Achieving optimal collaboration when goals conflict
In joint physical tasks, knowing more about a partner’s actions affects collaboration strategies
Why collapse is not always a bad thing
New book provides an analysis of the process of failure and collapse, and outlines principles that help us manage these challenges in our lives
Achieving optimal collaboration when goals conflict
In joint physical tasks, knowing more about a partner’s actions affects collaboration strategies
Why collapse is not always a bad thing
New book provides an analysis of the process of failure and collapse, and outlines principles that help us manage these challenges in our lives
Boosting the impact of consumer research in the world
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Increasing transparency in the healthcare sector: More might not be better
New research details how to properly work healthcare transparency and increase social welfare
The songwriter is creative — the singer, not so much
Study examines how Nashville songwriters co-write with stars
Information technology can save police lives, according to a new study
High use of IT can cut violence against officers in half
Increasing transparency in the healthcare sector: More might not be better
New research details how to properly work healthcare transparency and increase social welfare
The songwriter is creative — the singer, not so much
Study examines how Nashville songwriters co-write with stars
Information technology can save police lives, according to a new study
High use of IT can cut violence against officers in half
‘Native advertising’ builds credibility, not perceived as ‘tricking’ visitors
CATONSVILLE, MD, December 2, 2019 – The concept of “native advertising” has been in existence for as long as advertisements were designed to resemble the editorial content in newspapers and magazines. As the Internet emerged and became a powerful force,…
‘Native advertising’ builds credibility, not perceived as ‘tricking’ visitors
CATONSVILLE, MD, December 2, 2019 – The concept of “native advertising” has been in existence for as long as advertisements were designed to resemble the editorial content in newspapers and magazines. As the Internet emerged and became a powerful force,…
Government integrity holds key to tackling corporate corruption — study
Government leaders must set a good example to the business community if they want to eliminate corporate corruption, a new study reveals. Financial incentives and criminal punishment will not root out corrupt business practices, but a government culture of honesty,…
Craigslist linked to 15% increase in drug abuse facilities, 6% increase in overdose deaths
Concerning connection between online platforms and the drug epidemic
Craigslist linked to 15% increase in drug abuse facilities, 6% increase in overdose deaths
Concerning connection between online platforms and the drug epidemic
New research shows the more women on a company’s board, the more market value is lost
CATONSVILLE, MD, November 12, 2019 – A company with a gender-diverse board of directors is interpreted as revealing a preference for diversity and a weaker commitment to shareholder value, according to new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science .…
Practice characteristics and job satisfaction among GPs in 11 countries
Practice organization characteristics related to job satisfaction among general practitioners in 11 countries
New research shows the more women on a company’s board, the more market value is lost
CATONSVILLE, MD, November 12, 2019 – A company with a gender-diverse board of directors is interpreted as revealing a preference for diversity and a weaker commitment to shareholder value, according to new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science .…
The thrust of the problem
UC Riverside research sheds new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people
Practice characteristics and job satisfaction among GPs in 11 countries
Practice organization characteristics related to job satisfaction among general practitioners in 11 countries
The thrust of the problem
UC Riverside research sheds new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people
‘Fake news’ isn’t easy to spot on Facebook, according to new study
AUSTIN, Texas — With the presidential election season moving into high gear, campaign messaging will soon begin increasing dramatically. But for those of us who get our news from social media, a new study from the McCombs School of Business…
Researchers lift the curtain behind the ‘black box’ of data broker records
New study reveals key strengths and weaknesses of data records
Researchers lift the curtain behind the ‘black box’ of data broker records
New study reveals key strengths and weaknesses of data records
Researchers lift the curtain behind the ‘black box’ of data broker records
New study reveals key strengths and weaknesses of data records
Consumers trust influencers less when there is a variety of choices for a product
A large selection of colors or styles discredit opinion leaders’ recommendations
Family members’ emotional attachment limits family firm growth
Differing levels of family member involvement in senior roles directly affect family businesses’ pursuit of growth strategies
Changes in driver shifts and pick-up choices for food delivery services can boost profits
INFORMS journal Transportation Science New Study Key Takeaways: Optimizing delivery driver shifts can reduce pick-up time by 50%. Choosing restaurants closer to the drop-off location rather than where a meal was just delivered can reduce delivery time by 17%. Order…
New CEOs can raise their social game to keep their jobs, says Rice University study
HOUSTON – (Oct. 10, 2019) – A new study shows that two key factors can make freshly appointed CEOs more vulnerable and raise the odds they’ll get fired. The job security of a new CEO tends to suffer when the…
Review of 96 healthy eating studies finds ‘nudges’ yield best changes in eating habits
INFORMS Journal Marketing Science New Study Key Takeaways: The most effective “nudge” to bolster healthy eating focuses on changing peoples’ behavior. Reducing portion sizes of unhealthy foods appears to be the best way to improve eating habits. Choosing the best…
Research identifies factors influencing how religious identity interacts with workplace
Religious beliefs can affect how employees do their jobs. But religious identity in the workplace is often neglected in human resources theory and practice, making it a diversity issue that’s prone to tension and conflict. To address gaps in the…
Revamped crew scheduling model cuts airline delays by as much as 30%
INFORMS Journal Transportation Science New Study Key Takeaways: Researchers introduce slack times distributed across a crew schedule to plan ahead of any delays or disruptions. The approach can reduce extreme delays by as much as 20-30% on average. The buffers…
Science proves that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success
New research analyzes video game player engagement
Gaming companies can drive up to 8% increase in game-play and correlates to revenue boost
Impostor syndrome is more common than you think; Study finds best way to cope with it
A certain type of social support is a major asset when facing impostorism
Artificial intelligence can improve sales by four times compared to some human employees
INFORMS Journal Marketing Science New Study Key Takeaways: Artificial intelligence can increase sales by four times more than inexperienced workers. If a customer is told about the use of artificial intelligence before purchasing, sales drop by nearly 80%. The majority…
Want to optimize sales performance?
New Research says reduce commissions on sales of popular items and provide sales incentives, not customer discounts