News tagged with reputation
Study shows chimps able to understand needs of others
(PhysOrg.com) -- By setting up a unique experiment, a small team of researchers has found that chimpanzees are able to understand need in other chimps, despite their general disinclination to offer aid when ...
Feb 07, 2012 |
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East Texas town unfairly branded as racist after 1998 hate crime, study finds
As the Sept. 21 execution date looms for a man convicted for his role in chaining and dragging a black man to his death, attention again will be focused on the small East Texas town of Jasper, vilified worldwide as racist ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Time to reboot thinking on trans fats -- natural trans fats from dairy and beef are good
Not all trans fats are created equal and it's time for a change in nutrition labels in North America to reflect this, particularly when it comes to dairy and beef products.
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Male acts of bravery, risk display honor, increase accidental death
Men sometimes prove themselves by taking risks that demonstrate their toughness and bravery. Putting yourself in peril might establish manliness, but it can also lead to high rates of accidental death, particularly among ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 15, 2011 |
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Research shows it can be good to get angry at work
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that anger used by managers in the construction industry has a positive impact and contributes to the success of a project.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 10, 2011 |
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How to tell real whiskey from fake -- faster
Methods for distinguishing between authentic and counterfeit Scotch whisky brands have been devised by scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Jul 25, 2011 |
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One bite can destroy a reputation, even if you are a fish
(PhysOrg.com) -- Misbehaving in front of others can ruin your reputation even if you are a fish, according to an international study that has shown for the first time an audience can influence levels of cooperation ...
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Is a little negativity the best marketing policy?
Most marketing departments work hard to establish a flawless reputation for their product or service. But new research from Tel Aviv University is showing that perfection is not all it's cracked up to be.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jul 11, 2011 |
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The myth of the 'queen bee': Work and sexism
Female bosses sometimes have a reputation for not being very nice. Some display what's called "queen bee" behavior, distancing themselves from other women and refusing to help other women as they rise through the ranks. Now, ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 20, 2011 |
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Reputation rules
In 2010, five of the world's leading companies — BP, Toyota, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett-Packard — battled major crises.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 30, 2011 |
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We believe experts who confirm our beliefs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Turns out that Average Joe doesn't rate the credibility of an expert based on rigor, clarity, prestige, reputation or the diplomas he or she holds, but rather on whether or not the expert says what we want ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2010 |
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'Leave our geeks alone': British scientists protest cuts
Hundreds of scientists rallied outside Britain's finance ministry on Saturday against planned government cuts they say will harm the country's international reputation as a research hub.
Oct 10, 2010 |
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Research explains brand reputation's key role in a store-within-a-store
With the concept of a store-within-a-store growing across the country, a Kansas State University researcher's work shows the increasing importance of brand reputation and its strong role in governing decisions.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Sep 23, 2010 |
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Lingering lessons of Enron fiasco: Auditors' concern for reputation can backfire
New research shows that concern about preserving their good reputation can lead auditors to conceal the kind of irregularities that brought down not only Enron but the auditing firm Arthur Anderson, according to the Management ...
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Jun 14, 2010 |
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Probing Question: Is time-out a good form of discipline for children?
Television’s Jo Frost, also known as the "Supernanny," calls it "sitting on the naughty step." Others prefer calling it "time-in." Some have dubbed it a bad idea altogether. Most parents have heard of -- and tried -- the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2010 |
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