One of the biggest issues facing the global agriculture industry is the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in crops and food products. This study compares financial performance of major GMO food companies to other industries. Findings indicate that GMO companies had an average higher return on equity but also a higher level of risk. In addition, the study presents positive and negative perspectives toward GMO foods, along with a discussion of the risks and opportunities. Agricultural studies indicate that applying GMO technology is likely the most effective way to feed many of the world's hungry. In addition, research supports the safety and nutritional benefits of GMO food products. However, concerns expressed by GMO opponents have been effective in limiting GMO acceptance by the public. Research indicates that the H. M. Martin et al. inconsistency between negative public opinion and positive scientific evidence supporting GMO crops is at least partly the result of misrepresentations about GMOs. The ultimate acceptance or rejection of GMO foods will greatly affect food producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
New technology is implemented frequently in the workplace, placing new demands on employees that may cause stress and anxiety in the process. In addition, many people now engage in virtual work with few human interactions and an increased possibility of frustration with new, complicated technology. Employee attitudes toward new technology are important because attitudes influence behavior. Thus, manager behavior that impacts employee attitudes toward new technology may, in turn, influence employee work behaviors that are necessary for efficiency and productivity. Cognitive dissonance theory [7] is used in the present study to examine the link between manager behavior, employee attitude toward new technology, employee attitude toward virtual work, and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Results show that relationship-oriented leader behavior is positively related to attitude toward new technology and the OCB dimensions of civic virtue and loyalty, but task-oriented leader behavior is not. Attitude toward new technology is positively related to attitude toward virtual work, civic virtue and loyalty. These findings suggest that manager behavior does influence employee attitudes toward new technology and toward virtual work. As a result, managers may want to consider their leadership style when introducing new technology in the workplace.
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