Outlook improves as new units decline

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The restaurant industry is predicted to post only a 2.2% increase in 1999, although interest in eating out is seen to continue and even intensify due to the strong economy, low unemployment and higher disposable income. The modest increase is attributed to the slowdown in expansion among restaurant companies as they opt to buy back shares given their robust cash flow. In fact, three of the four restaurant chains in the Standard & Poor 500 restaurant index, namely, Darden Restaurants, McDonald's and Wendy's, have been repurchasing shares. Two of the biggest challenges that the industry is predicted to encounter in 1999 are the labor shortage and stiff competition.

Eating places, Restaurants & Food Service, Food Services and Drinking Places, Industry Overview, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Restaurant industry, Restaurants

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Why sexual harassment complaints fall on deaf ears

Article Abstract:

Sexual harassment cases occurring in prominent companies failed to be settled in the organizational level due to organizational inaction. These situations gave rise to the so-called 'deaf ear syndrome' since many organizations ignored sexual harassment complaints in spite of the potential damage caused by the cases. Three factors were involved in the organizational action, namely, inadequate policies and procedures on sexual harassment complaints, organizational features leading to inaction and managerial responses and rationalizations defending the harassment act.

Sexual Harassment, Management, Work environment, Sex roles, Sex role in the work environment

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THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE FREEBIE

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THE DISAPPEARANCE OF PROMOTIONAL GIVE AWAYS, AS WELL AS ASSUMED RIGHTFUL FREEBIES SUCH AS MATCHES AND ICE, IS INCREASING IN THE UNITED STATES. THE HIDDEN COSTS OF THESE PRODUCTS CAN NO LONGER BE ASSUMED BY THE PRODUCER.

Finance, Sales promotions

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