Carrie Barnett

New thoughts on smart machines

pkrecker — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:30:57 -0600

The prevailing wisdom in artificial intelligence is that humans learn by storing a system of rules. But you won't learn to play tennis by sitting in a room reading about the sport. Asim Roy says there is a profound truth to the saying that "practice makes perfect." --by Carrie Barnett

Changing environmental tunes: Electric utilities look to sell less

pkrecker — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:05:38 -0600

Electric utilities are in the business of selling electrons. But these days they are promoting conservation and asking customers not to buy as much of their product. Is going Green purely an altruistic move? Actually, it's also good business strategy. --by Carrie Barnett

Swallowing the IT pill

pkrecker — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:56 -0600

If you want to understand how likely doctors are to use information technology, look at how they get paid. --by Carrie Barnett

All the job's a stage: defining work/life roles

pkrecker — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0700

How do people manage the line between their workplace roles and their "real" personalities? ASU researchers say that getting in and out of a role may appear to be simple, but it involves complex adjustments. And sometimes the dividing line gets blurry. --by Carrie Barnett

Fear of cooties can cut into profits

pkrecker — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:33:33 -0700

Consumers seem to believe that a disgusting product--such as diapers or cat litter--somehow taints the products near it, according to studies of customer behavior. This sense of "product contamination" can hurt retail sales. -- by Carrie Barnett

Bringing data alive on the big screen

pkrecker — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:08:47 -0700

Applying the principles of supply chain management to public health emergencies is no simple task. ASU researchers are using the Decision Theater to help visualize a complex combination of data.--by Carrie Barnett

The ultimate supply chain test

pkrecker — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:42:28 -0700

What is the best way to manage critical resources during a terrorist attack or an epidemic? ASU business researchers realize that the public health system is a very large and complex supply chain. They are applying business principles to help public health organizations better prepare for an emergency.--by Carrie Barnett

"Anticipated regret" takes out the fun

pkrecker — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:38:28 -0600

Do you try to predict who will win a game show? Do you place bets on sports teams? ASU marketing professors say that making predictions about these kinds of events decreases the fun of watching them.--by Carrie Barnett

Dispelling 7 macroeconomic myths

pkrecker — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:55:19 -0600

The U.S. government debt is massive and growing out of control. Our debt is a burden on our grandchildren. Those are statements that most Americans have become accustomed to hearing. Edward Prescott says they are two of seven widely propagated myths. --by Carrie Barnett

Workplace discrimination: Fact or fiction?

pkrecker — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:11:18 -0600

Do people with disabilities earn less money than their able-bodied co-workers? Are they less likely to be employed? ASU researchers decided to find out. --by Carrie Barnett