http://www.strategy-business.com/recent_research A concise look at recently released industry and academic research on a wide range of management topics Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:26 -0600 finn_bridget@bah.com (Bridget Finn) strategy-business@ravencreative.com (strategy+business webmaster) http://www.strategy-business.com/media/image/sb-rss_feed_logo2.gif http://www.strategy-business.com/recent_research 134 50 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/kwLMg6vWz5E/re00097 As companies request more personal data from their website visitors, people become increasingly protective of the information they share.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/kwLMg6vWz5E" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00097?rssid=recent_research&gko=bf2bd http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00097?rssid=recent_research&gko=bf2bd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/jpZukuHjhSk/re00096 As a result of the financial downturn, older workers may be forced to retire early.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/jpZukuHjhSk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00096?rssid=recent_research&gko=2cc5b http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00096?rssid=recent_research&gko=2cc5b http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/2kk8ojPMda8/re00095 The profile of the typical entrepreneur is different from the picture painted by the media.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/2kk8ojPMda8" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00095?rssid=recent_research&gko=9bc62 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00095?rssid=recent_research&gko=9bc62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/Q_xIV8mLZb4/re00094 Where a company is based is a determining factor in whether venture capital firms choose to invest in it.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/Q_xIV8mLZb4" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00094?rssid=recent_research&gko=fb9fd http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00094?rssid=recent_research&gko=fb9fd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/lA6mK4Bft8Y/re00093 Even more than actual unemployment, fear of unemployment is closely linked to declining health and increased stress.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/lA6mK4Bft8Y" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00093?rssid=recent_research&gko=4a956 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00093?rssid=recent_research&gko=4a956 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/U2G4z6XzSKM/re00092 What were the most daunting challenges confronting New Orleans business owners in the wake of Hurricane Katrina?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/U2G4z6XzSKM" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00092?rssid=recent_research&gko=f2eb0 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00092?rssid=recent_research&gko=f2eb0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/dLsDAUUWCcc/re00091 Firefighting techniques show how deliberate interruptions can improve the health of organizations.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/dLsDAUUWCcc" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00091?rssid=recent_research&gko=37e27 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00091?rssid=recent_research&gko=37e27 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/xe4fJVVsUhI/re00090 News accounts can have a significant negative effect on investor behavior in booming markets.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/xe4fJVVsUhI" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00090?rssid=recent_research&gko=9a7c4 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00090?rssid=recent_research&gko=9a7c4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/GTMbqkH3X3A/re00089 Understanding the motivations of those who choose to circumvent their boss.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/GTMbqkH3X3A" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00089?rssid=recent_research&gko=94546 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00089?rssid=recent_research&gko=94546 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/F4l45ea-1Vg/re00088 Time pressures help employees switch from one task to the next with greater efficiency.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/F4l45ea-1Vg" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00088?rssid=recent_research&gko=a9efd http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00088?rssid=recent_research&gko=a9efd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/o7Tj8psst0I/re00087 Aiming for more diversity in management staff? Blur the lines between job boundaries, and encourage self-directed work teams.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/o7Tj8psst0I" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00087?rssid=recent_research&gko=d96b7 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00087?rssid=recent_research&gko=d96b7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/zJvbGJFnjSA/re00086 When management consultants stop being experts and start being collaborators, companies benefit.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/zJvbGJFnjSA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00086?rssid=recent_research&gko=ed168 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00086?rssid=recent_research&gko=ed168 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/dcQFtkZV2HE/re00085 People's tendency to find common ground in conversation by focusing on what's familiar can stifle the most innovative thinkers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/dcQFtkZV2HE" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00085?rssid=recent_research&gko=0e867 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00085?rssid=recent_research&gko=0e867 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/62tMqVDuzFs/09312d A winning product launch requires differentiation, positioning, personality, vision, and added value.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/62tMqVDuzFs" height="1" width="1"/> by Matt Palmquist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312d?rssid=recent_research&gko=15bd4 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312d?rssid=recent_research&gko=15bd4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/-_poCjlc9IU/09312e Uncovering why a growing number of women are leaving the corporate workplace.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/-_poCjlc9IU" height="1" width="1"/> by Matt Palmquist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312e?rssid=recent_research&gko=a84c9 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312e?rssid=recent_research&gko=a84c9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/m7Wrn6jjUGM/09312 Team leaders who foster informal social ties with their subordinates are more likely to boost performance, reduce turnover, and keep team members happy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/m7Wrn6jjUGM" height="1" width="1"/> by Matt Palmquist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312?rssid=recent_research&gko=f6c47 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312?rssid=recent_research&gko=f6c47 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/loTa4Zgc3kw/09312c How telecommuting policies affect productivity and work-family conflict.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/loTa4Zgc3kw" height="1" width="1"/> by Matt Palmquist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312c?rssid=recent_research&gko=0f790 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312c?rssid=recent_research&gko=0f790 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/SFBxkpuT6Us/09312b Consumers process only the most useful and appealing information presented in advertisements.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/SFBxkpuT6Us" height="1" width="1"/> by Matt Palmquist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312b?rssid=recent_research&gko=6a25a http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09312b?rssid=recent_research&gko=6a25a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/cjb9RkRvhCk/re00084 A recent study finds no evidence that pay-for-performance improves a patient's overall care.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/cjb9RkRvhCk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00084?rssid=recent_research&gko=d4fb3 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00084?rssid=recent_research&gko=d4fb3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/id1nSfJ4qH0/re00083 Engendering knowledge and respect of other cultures has become increasingly crucial to ensuring trust among employees in global organizations.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/id1nSfJ4qH0" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00083?rssid=recent_research&gko=909f1 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00083?rssid=recent_research&gko=909f1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/IGlN3TMIb2U/re00082 Enforcing ethical standards through codes of conduct reduces the likelihood that people will break the rules.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/IGlN3TMIb2U" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00082?rssid=recent_research&gko=8e3e7 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00082?rssid=recent_research&gko=8e3e7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/tfM6nZWKIMU/re00081 People who are truly interested in a product devote more mental energy to processing complex emotional appeals.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/tfM6nZWKIMU" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00081?rssid=recent_research&gko=55f00 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00081?rssid=recent_research&gko=55f00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/ssp4Bu9jAqk/re00080 Companies can build sustainable and profitable businesses by devoting more attention to the social and physical welfare of their employees.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/ssp4Bu9jAqk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00080?rssid=recent_research&gko=7507d http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00080?rssid=recent_research&gko=7507d http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/ETTeqWFtRyI/re00079 Physical characteristics and racial stereotypes still play a role in executive advancement.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/ETTeqWFtRyI" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00079?rssid=recent_research&gko=3fac3 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00079?rssid=recent_research&gko=3fac3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/o-PwKEMYMZU/re00078 By weighing the advantages of pricing discounts against the costs of a supplier failure, companies can determine how many suppliers they need.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/o-PwKEMYMZU" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00078?rssid=recent_research&gko=73069 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00078?rssid=recent_research&gko=73069 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/xQIJ-tAc1OA/re00077 By embracing the principles of lean manufacturing, Wipro Technologies learned how best to complete software projects.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/xQIJ-tAc1OA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00077?rssid=recent_research&gko=73311 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00077?rssid=recent_research&gko=73311 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/BhfJci2fIdU/re00076 Employees who feel trusted by their managers are more productive than those who do not.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/BhfJci2fIdU" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00076?rssid=recent_research&gko=917ca http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00076?rssid=recent_research&gko=917ca http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/tpHHSeTjD9M/re00075 In just a few decades, Chinese companies have evolved into international conglomerates capable of competing at the highest levels.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/tpHHSeTjD9M" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00075?rssid=recent_research&gko=fe9f7 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00075?rssid=recent_research&gko=fe9f7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/a1ZXkAmn4d8/re00074 Inspirational leaders can foster commitment and enthusiasm among employees who are spread across the globe.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/a1ZXkAmn4d8" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00074?rssid=recent_research&gko=90f09 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00074?rssid=recent_research&gko=90f09 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~3/zujBVZayDG8/re00073 Want to increase social value and your bottom line? Here's what your company will need to know.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StrategyBusiness-RecentResearch/~4/zujBVZayDG8" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00073?rssid=recent_research&gko=a4cc8 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/re00073?rssid=recent_research&gko=a4cc8