O*Net Provides Career View for Potential Operations Researchers
December 22, 2009
O*Net succeeds the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, an important resource for job seekers.
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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
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For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
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A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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O.R. in Occupational Outlook Handbook
December 22, 2009
An important guide for those settling on a career in operations research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CEO Charisma Skews Recommendations by Financial Analysts, Can Hurt Investors
News Release, December 15, 2009
Projecting the charisma of a newly hired Chief Executive Officer often leads financial analysts to make crucial errors in forecasting the company’s future performance, according to a new study in the current issue of Organization Science, a journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS®).
Brainstorming Works Best in Cross-Functional, Less Specialized Efforts
News Release, December 9, 2009
Applying brainstorming techniques to new product development works best when the collaboration employs participants from varied specialties gathering to develop a less complex product, according to the Management Insights feature in the current issue of Management Science, the flagship journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS®).
Silver Lining Effect Study, “I Have Some Good News and Some Bad News,”
News Release, November 30, 2009
Communicating “I have some good news and some bad news” is better than combining messages into a single, bleak result when small gains and large losses occur together, according to a study in the current issue of Management Science, the flagship journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS®).
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