Success

Men who hold traditional views of women earn more than men who don't

hareyan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:17:19 -0500

Women with egalitarian views don't earn much more than those with traditional outlooks, researchers conclude. When it comes to sex roles in society, what you think may affect what you earn. A new study has found that men who believe in traditional roles for women earn more money than men who don't, and women with more egalitarian views don't make much more than women with a more traditional outlook.

Complex decision? Don't sleep on it

hareyan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:42:03 -0500

Neither snap judgements nor sleeping on a problem are any better than conscious thinking for making complex decisions, according to new research.

The finding debunks a controversial 2006 research result asserting that unconscious thought is superior for complex decisions, such as buying a house or car. If anything, the new study suggests that conscious thought leads to better choices.

Personal Ties Strengthen Teams' Overall Creativity

hareyan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:08:35 -0500

With more employees working in teams, it is critical to find ways to enable teams to be more creative in their work. A new article in Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal explores how imagination, insight, and creative ideas develop, evolve, and spread from one team member to another, ultimately increasing the team’s ability to think creatively about a range of problems.

Negotiations Contradict Gender Stereotypes

hareyan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:07:16 -0500

A common gender stereotype assumes that men are more aggressive and women are more emotional. In negotiation, men are assumed to be more assertive and women better at fostering relationships. However, a new study published in Negotiation and Conflict Management Research reveals that when people are trying to make a positive impression, they may behave in ways that contradict gender stereotypes.

Top 10 Things Francis Collins Might Do After NHGRI

hareyan — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:36:47 -0500

Francis Collins, upon leaving the NHGRI, is well set up to become an advisor to some presidential candidate.

Reaching Success in Business Not Only For Man

hareyan — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:16:27 -0500

Gender stereotypes influence intent to pursue entrepreneurial careers and reach success, but success in business is not only for men.

Perspective-Taking Makes Successful Negotiation, Empathy Limits

hareyan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:43:27 -0500

Successful negotiations demand a clear understanding of one's opponent. But what approach should one take to achieve such an understanding of one's opponent in everyday negotiations? How to make successful negotiation.

Inequality Widens Life Expectancy Between Rich And Poor

hareyan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:02:02 -0500

Report says the gap in life expectancy between rich and poor, and between those with low and high education levels, is growing.

The Psychological Laws of Attraction

hareyan — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:49:00 -0600

The psychology of attraction is a very intriguing topic effectively determining the laws of attraction, the rules of getting drawn to certain people, the basis of friendships and also the success of relationships.

Men choose romance over success

hareyan — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:15:32 -0500

Study suggests men more willing to sacrifice achievement goals for a romantic relationship.