For example, one study by Westby and Dawson found that when teachers were asked to describe their favorite students, the personality traits cited correlated negatively with personality traits associated with creative students, such as being impulsive, emotional, individualistic, and having a preference to be alone when creating something new.
Third-quarter 2011 reported earnings were negatively impacted compared with the same period last year by higher charges associated with cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.