Washington, Mar 29: When it comes to finding a solution for a problem, better decisions come from teams that include a "socially distinct newcomer," say researchers.
"One of the most-cited benefits of diversity is the infusion of new ideas and perspectives," said study co-author Katie Liljenquist, assistant professor of organizational leadership at BYU''s Marriott School of Management.
"And while that very often is true, we found the mere presence of a newcomer who is socially distinct can really shake up the group dynamic. That leads to discomfort, but also to a better process that ultimately yields superior outcomes," she added.
Washington, March 29 : The day is not far when an online search engine would be giving netizens direct answers to their queries rather than web pages containing them, if researchers are to be believed. 
Washington, Mar 29 : US National Security Adviser General James Jones has said that Washington and Islamabad will decide `collaboratively' whether to continue US drone strikes inside Pakistan as they were turning out to be effective against militants hiding there.
Washington, Mar 29 : The United State should provide helicopters, night vision equipment and economic support to Pakistan to help the country in pushing out al Qaeda from the Tribal Areas, recommends a White House paper released with the announcement of the US strategy.
Miami - Andy Murray took a set to get adjusted to the baseline backboard game of Juan Monaco before emerging from his first meeting with the Argentine a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 winner at the Miami Masters on Saturday.
Washington - The United States on Saturday invited 16 other major economies and the United Nations to Washington to prepare for international efforts to reduce climate changing greenhouse gas emissions.
