News - February 2010

Americans Favor Conservation, But Few Practice It

02/18/2010

Most Americans like the idea of conservation, but few practice it in their everyday lives, according to the results of a national survey. ... read more

Squabbling in Front Of Customers Is Bad For Business

02/18/2010

When employees are rude to one another, it creates a negative impression that affects consumer judgments of the company, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. ... read more

Underdogs Have More Motivation? Not So Fast, Study Says

02/11/2010

Members of a group or team will work harder when they’re competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group. ... read more

Couples Who Say “We” Resolve Conflicts Better

02/09/2010

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that spouses who use “we-ness” language are better able to resolve conflicts than those who don’t. ... read more