strategy+business: RECENT RESEARCH

Retirement May Be Bad for Your Health

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Retirees who transition into temporary employment have better everyday health and experience fewer major illnesses than those who quit work entirely.

The Real Reason Your Boss Is a Bully

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Aggressive or vindictive managers often feel inadequate -- and take it out on their employees.

Multitasking Is Not a Skill, It's a Liability

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

People who juggle several tasks at once are less efficient at accomplishing their goals.

Smart Collaborations

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Executives should seek to remove barriers to firm-wide collaboration and help general managers work together.

The Far-Reaching Effects of Deceptive Marketing

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The cost incurred by a firm's marketing practices, once revealed by authorities, can extend far beyond the monetary amount of a fine.

How to Manage a Highly Volatile Asset

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Through good governance, oil-exporting countries can shield themselves from the effects of oil-price volatility.

Why Outsiders Are Better in Turnarounds

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0600

Even a loose psychological connection with a failed predecessor can cause leaders to reinforce bad decisions.

What Makes People Buy Extended Warranties for Consumer Goods

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0600

Extended warranties are highly profitable for retailers, and a variety of factors influence whether a consumer will purchase one.

Balancing Team Workloads

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0600

How to effectively manage employees who work on multiple teams within an organization.

Predicting the Next Downturn

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0600

Because of the diffusion of the 2008 global financial crisis, forecasting the next one may be an impossible task.

Emotional "Lock-in" and Consumer Perception

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600

How marketers can manipulate the way consumers' moods affect purchase decisions.

Staying on Your Toes

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Companies should deliberately disrupt the normal flow of work at multiple levels, because it can lead to breakthroughs for the organization.

Catering to Nervous Customers

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

In industries that offer necessary but often undesirable services, managers must strive to understand how their services affect the stress levels of their customers.

There's Salad on the Menu? Then I'll Take the Fries

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

When presented with options that evoke a measure of self-control, consumers may behave in a way that contradicts their goals.

How to Donate Responsibly

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

After disasters, broker organizations can help corporations act quickly by matching corporate dollars to humanitarian need.

How Emotions Affect Decision Making

by Matt Palmquist — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Emotions can get in the way of rational decision making. Anger, in particular, can make employees increase their commitment to a failing plan.

Getting Accurate Information from Online Customers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

As companies request more personal data from their website visitors, people become increasingly protective of the information they share.

Will Rising Unemployment Hurt Retirement-Age Workers?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

As a result of the financial downturn, older workers may be forced to retire early.

The True Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

The profile of the typical entrepreneur is different from the picture painted by the media.

Location, Location, Location

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Where a company is based is a determining factor in whether venture capital firms choose to invest in it.

Worried Sick

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Even more than actual unemployment, fear of unemployment is closely linked to declining health and increased stress.

Resuming Operations after a Catastrophe

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500

What were the most daunting challenges confronting New Orleans business owners in the wake of Hurricane Katrina?

The Need for Midcourse Corrections

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Firefighting techniques show how deliberate interruptions can improve the health of organizations.

How Media Hype Helps Inflate Bubbles

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500

News accounts can have a significant negative effect on investor behavior in booming markets.

Why Employees Break the Chain of Command

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Understanding the motivations of those who choose to circumvent their boss.

More Pressure, Better Results

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Time pressures help employees switch from one task to the next with greater efficiency.

Promoting Workplace Diversity

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Aiming for more diversity in management staff? Blur the lines between job boundaries, and encourage self-directed work teams.

Consultation via Collaboration

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500

When management consultants stop being experts and start being collaborators, companies benefit.

The Downside of Seeking Common Ground

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500

People's tendency to find common ground in conversation by focusing on what's familiar can stifle the most innovative thinkers.

Ads That Penetrate Consumers' Heads and Hearts

by Matt Palmquist — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Consumers process only the most useful and appealing information presented in advertisements.