Heuristic - Wikipedia

Heuristic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Psychology
In psychology, heuristics are simple, efficient rules of thumb which have been proposed to explain how people make decisions, come to judgments and solve problems, typically when facing complex problems or incomplete information. These rules work well under most circumstances, but in certain cases lead to systematic cognitive biases.
For instance, people may tend to perceive more expensive beers as tasting better than inexpensive ones. This finding holds true even when prices and brands are switched; putting the high price on the normally relatively inexpensive brand is enough to lead experimental participants to perceive that beer as tasting better than the beer that is normally relatively expensive. One might call this 'price implies quality' bias.
Much of the work of discovering heuristics in human decision makers was ignited by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, who shared an important influence on behavioral finance. Critics led by Gerd Gigerenzer focus on how heuristics can be used to make principally accurate judgments rather than producing cognitive biases � heuristics that are 'fast and frugal'."

10 Attitudes of Successful Workers - Career Advice Article

MSN Careers - 10 Attitudes of Successful Workers - Career Advice Article: "10 Attitudes of Successful Workers

By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor

Why do some people seem to reach the top of the corporate ladder easily, while others remain stuck on the middle-management rung? You might think that it is just because those people have more of what it takes to succeed, like brains, talent and powerful people in their corner. But there is something else that is just as important: attitude.

Dr. Martin Seligman, an authority on optimism, discovered that attitude was a better predictor of success than I.Q., education and most other factors. He found that positive people stay healthier, have better relationships and go further in their careers. And he even found that positive people make more money.

Anyone can adopt the right attitude. No matter where you are from or how much innate talent you have, the right attitude can make a difference in your career. Try adopting these 10 attitudes of successful workers: "

Women and Leadership - Newsweek - MSNBC.com

Women and Leadership - Newsweek - MSNBC.com: "12 Women Leaders on Life
They come from diverse backgrounds and work in vastly different fields, but their tales of growth and triumph show they have a lot in common."

Wal-Mart deals with pair of snafus to start 2006 - Jan. 6, 2006

Wal-Mart deals with pair of snafus to start 2006 - Jan. 6, 2006: "Wal-Mart 'heartsick' over DVD grouping
No. 1 retailer apologizes for bizarre racial combinations on Web site, spoofs poor sales in song.
January 6, 2006: 11:35 AM EST


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Wal-Mart is ringing in the new year with a pair of snafus.
The retail giant apologized Thursday after its Web site directed buyers of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Planet of the Apes' DVDs to consider DVDs with African American themes."