Productivity and Quality
At one time in industrial America, quality and productivity were considered almost mutually exclusive. Today that is not the case, thanks in part to very different attitudes about the role of workers. American managers today are much less likely to ...
People to People: Relations Characterized by Altruism and Conciliation
When you look at daily behavior, people are continually doing things for other people when they don't have to. Certain emotions like awe and compassion encourage people to commit to collective principles and become more devoted to their group. An ex...
Different Strokes: Mitigating the Distrust Associated with Prejudice
Most people would like to believe that they're not prejudiced, that they don't hold unjustified negative attitudes toward the members of out groups. Mahzarin Banaji illustrates how the use of the Implicit Association Test can help people realize...
Legal Precedent: Executive and Legislative Influence Over Federal Judiciary
Both Congress and the President can exert influence over the federal judiciary by rewriting legislation Congress feels the court misinterpreted, enforcing court decisions, or exercising the power of appointment and confirmation. The fact that the Co...