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Using Extreme Value Theory to Improve Management Decision-Making
with an Application to the Chinese Cinema in Hong Kong
W. David Walls |
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Using Extreme Value Theory to Improve Management Decision-Making
with an Application to the Chinese Cinema in Hong Kong
W. David Walls
University of Calgary, Canada
This paper applies extreme value theory to the Cantonese movie business to demonstrate how these new statistical tools can be used to inform managerial decision making. We apply two competing statistical models from extreme value theory—the Pareto and the Weibull—to a sample of 2176 Cantonese movies produced and exhibited in Hong Kong between the years of 1973 and 1992. The statistical evidence leads to a rejection of the Pareto-based models in favour of the Weibull model. We show how the Weibull estimates can be used to make inference on the distribution of film success.
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An Investigation of Factors that Influence Senior Executives to Accept Innovations in Information Technology
Guus G.M. Pijpers, Kees van Montfort |
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An Investigation of Factors that Influence Senior Executives to Accept Innovations in Information Technology
Guus G.M. Pijpers
Philips Electronics, Netherlands
Kees van Montfort
Free University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
To use innovations successfully and effectively the role of acceptance is crucial, especially for innovations in the field of Information Technology (IT). Several theoretical models from the technology and social psychology are available to support the implementation of innovations. Some of these behavioral models are empirically good verified and turned out to be relevant for practical applications. In this study one of these models, i.e. the Technological Acceptance Model, will be used to investigate empirically the factors which influence the IT acceptance and actual IT use of senior executives. Many characteristics and circumstances of senior executives will be included. Also a comparison with results of other studies will be made. The approaches of these studies are, among others, more restrictive than our approach.
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The Effect of Tactile Stimulation on the Purchasing Behaviour of
Consumers: An Experimental Study in a Natural Setting
Nicolas Guéguen, Céline Jacob |
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The Effect of Tactile Stimulation on the Purchasing Behaviour of
Consumers: An Experimental Study in a Natural Setting
Nicolas Guéguen
Université de Bretagne-Sud, France
Céline Jacob
Université de Rennes 1, France
Numerous researches have shown that touch increases compliance to a request made by the “toucher”. Customer’s behavior is also affected by tactile stimulation. No previous studies have examined the marketing implications of being touched, when the ‘toucher’ asks the customer explicitly to buy something. So, an experiment was carried out in which touch was used by a salesman or a saleswoman of spices to incite passersby to taste and to buy his/her products. The results show that this technique increased the rate purchases made by customers.
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Knowledge Management Processes in International Business Alliances: A Review of Empirical Research, 1990-2003
Rangamohan V. Eunni, Ram R. Kasuganti, Anthony J. Kos |
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Knowledge Management Processes in International Business Alliances: A Review of Empirical Research, 1990-2003
Rangamohan V. Eunni
Youngstown State University
Ram R. Kasuganti
Youngstown State University
Anthony J. Kos
Youngstown State University
In this study, we first carried out a survey of empirical research studies on knowledge management processes in international business alliances published during the years 1990-2003, and organized them using two dimensions: the process focus of a study – knowledge creation/transfer, and the research objective–– theory testing/theory building. We had then examined the research approaches employed to conduct these studies, and categorized the latter using the dimensions: the type of data – cross-sectional /longitudinal, and the method of analysis – qualitative/quantitative. The insights gained from this two-pronged analysis are used to make some recommendations on appropriate research approaches to further our understanding of knowledge management processes in international business alliances.
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Research and Knowledge Building in Management Studies: An Analysis of Methodological Preferences
Azhdar Karami, Jennifer Rowley, Farhad Analoui |
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Research and Knowledge Building in Management Studies: An Analysis of Methodological Preferences
Azhdar Karami
University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom
Jennifer Rowley
University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom
Farhad Analoui
Bradford Centre for International Development, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
The overall aim of this paper is to explore the nature of the methodology employed in research published in some of the top business and management journals, with a view to understanding aspects of the creation of management knowledge. The article commences with a review of earlier research and commentary on the nature and appropriateness of competing research methodologies and designs. It reports the early bias in favour of positivism and quantitative methodologies, and explores the evolving recognition of the potential contribution of phenomenological research design and qualitative methodologies. An analysis was conducted of the research methodologies adopted by 120 articles drawn from twenty leading management journals published between 1991 and 2000. The findings section discusses key characteristics of authorship, and aspects of the research methodologies adopted. The conclusion notes the wide range of different methodological approaches adopted in pursuit of the development of management knowledge, and different research agendas. Further research needs to characterize and profile the relationship between these agendas and specific methodological approaches, and to develop understanding of the specific contributions of quantitative and qualitative approaches and their associated paradigms.
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Using Information Quality Techniques to Improve Production Planning and Control
Athakorn Kengpol |
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Using Information Quality Techniques to Improve Production Planning and Control
Athakorn Kengpol
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
The objective of this research is to enhance the management of Production Planning and Control (PPC) by implementing Information Quality (IQ) through Automated Information Systems (AIS) between Business to Business (B2B) transactions. The contribution of this research is in applying the IQ concept to enhance PPC which can ultimately minimise risks of current and potential customer loss. The research was conducted in a textile company in Thailand. The Benefits, Costs, Risks (BCR) Analysis reveals that loss of current customers plays a more important role to the firm than loss of potential new customers. This is because the major source of income is from current customers and the major cash flow of the firm is derived from the relationships between their B2B transactions. From the findings, a number of recommendations are developed for managing PPC more effectively. A number of limitations of the study and ideas for further research are also discussed.
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The Development of Strategic Intelligence: A Managerial Perspective
Robert W. Service |
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The Development of Strategic Intelligence: A Managerial Perspective
Robert W. Service
Samford University
The notion of Strategic Intelligence (SQ) leads to strategic excellence. Strategy is a journey of planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting while paying attention and focusing on the right things. We must progress from strategic planning, to strategic thinking to ultimately strategic leadership through developing better SQ. Strategy in the past has been too much of a mechanical process. It must shift from a process to a people centered way of thinking. This paper is intended to help individuals become better strategist through improving their SQ.
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Fear of Success and Fear of Appearing Incompetent: A Study of African American Women Business Aspirants
Joseph Tomkiewicz, Kenneth Bass, Cheryl Vaicys |
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Fear of Success and Fear of Appearing Incompetent: A Study of African American Women Business Aspirants
Joseph Tomkiewicz
East Carolina University
Kenneth Bass
East Carolina University
Cheryl Vaicys
Grambling State University
This research was designed to extend the work of previous studies examining the fear of success and fear of appearing incompetent, particularly in relationship to how they are affected by attitudes toward women. The focus of this study was on African Americans. The sample was composed of 50 female and 42 male African Americans senior students. These individuals completed the Fear of Success Scale, the Fear of Appearing Incompetent Scale, and the Attitude Toward Women Scale. Significant differences were found between males and females on the Attitude Toward Women Scale as well at the Fear of Success and Fear of Appearing Incompetent Scales. When women with high Attitude Toward Women scores were compared with all men, there were moderate differences for Fear of Success and significant differences for Fear of Appearing Incompetent.
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The Impact of Structural Changes in Leisure Time on the Perceptions of Recreational Activities: A United States Survey
Donald Bates, Sal Kukalis, John Dillard |
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The Impact of Structural Changes in Leisure Time on the Perceptions of Recreational Activities: A United States Survey
Donald Bates
California State University at Dominguez Hills
Sal Kukalis
California State University at Long Beach
John Dillard
AVALA Marketing Group, St. Louis/Tampa/Knoxville/Chicago, USA
Using a random sample of 1050 individuals, a perceptual map of 12 recreational activities is presented. Our perceptual map primary significance lies in the importance of the dimensions identified to distinguish recreational activities and the positioning of various activities along these dimensions. It emphasizes the importance of knowing how the consumer views the recreational activity in terms of a perceptual map. The strategic implications for recreational products and their match to the market evolving as a result of structural changes in leisure time are illustrated.
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In Search of Disability Resource Information in the United States: A Managerial Perspective
Jayanta K. Bandyopadhyay |
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In Search of Disability Resource Information in the United States: A Managerial Perspective
Jayanta K. Bandyopadhyay
Central Michigan University
Census 2000 counted 49.7 million people with some type of disabilities in the United States of America. This estimate, however, excludes people in the military, war veterans, and those who are committed to institutions. In order to ensure equal opportunity for all people with disability, U.S. Congress extended the 1961 Civil Right Act to include people with disabilities by passing American with Disability Act in 1990, and continuously funded a number of organizations for providing various types of support services to people with disabilities. This paper attempts to search for the existing disability resource information centers in the U.S. and urges the development of disability management strategies utilizing this information for improving the workplace and the employability of their employees with disabilities.
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The Relationships among Share Repurchases, Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Real Investment Expenditure in Taiwan: An Empirical Study
John Wei-Shan Hu, Chun-Hsiang Chuan |
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The Relationships among Share Repurchases, Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Real Investment Expenditure in Taiwan: An Empirical Study
John Wei-Shan Hu
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
Chun-Hsiang Chuan
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
Taiwan’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) slightly differs from that in developed countries because the employees of high-tech firms in Taiwan do not need to pay to receive stock as a bonus. This situation causes indirect losses to original stockholders. This work investigates how ESOP, share repurchases and real investment in Taiwan are related Empirical findings support the signaling effect of share repurchases. Additionally, share repurchase does not significantly affect long-term investment expenditure, but is significantly negatively related to short-term investment, capital and R&D expenditures in Taiwan.
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The Development of a Solution to the Single-Machine Total Weighted Completion Time Problem with a Learning Effect
Chin-Chia Wu |
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The Development of a Solution to the Single-Machine Total Weighted Completion Time Problem with a Learning Effect
Chin-Chia Wu
Feng Chia University, Taiwan
This paper considers a single-machine total weighted completion time scheduling problem with a learning effect. As the weighted shortest processing time first rule cannot provide an optimal solution, this paper proposes an effective heuristic algorithm to search for a near-optimal solution and compares the performances of both methods with computational experiments.
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The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning and Product Data Management in Semiconductor Related Industries: An Empirical Study in Taiwan
Wen-Tssan Lin, Hui-Jen Yang, Ming-Yi Lin |
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The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning and Product Data Management in Semiconductor Related Industries: An Empirical Study in Taiwan
Wen-Tssan Lin
National Chin-Yi Institute of Technology, Taiwan
Hui-Jen Yang
National Chin-Yi Institute of Technology, Taiwan
Ming-Yi Lin
National Chin-Yi Institute of Technology, Taiwan
Along with the development of information technology and fierce competition among industries, how to best use, manage and apply enterprise resources has become a critical issue in industrial transformation. In practice, management concepts can be implemented through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Data Management (PDM). Providing required information in real-time thus becomes a key point for enterprise survival in the efficiency-based semiconductor related industries of Taiwan. This study attempts to understand the current implementation of ERP and PDM in the semiconductor related industry in Taiwan using a field survey method. This study comprises two parts. First, a questionnaire survey concerning the implementation of ERP and PDM is conducted and analyzed statistically to explore the application of ERP and PDM in the semiconductor related industries of Taiwan. Second, the current state of the implementation of ERP and PDM as revealed in the research results and in the on-site interviews with semiconductor related manufacturers provide ideas for enterprises for implementing their ERP and PDM.
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A Test of the Equilibrium Implications of the Agency–Based Asset Pricing Model
Chiung-Ju Liang, Ming-Li Yao, Jui-Chih Wang |
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A Test of the Equilibrium Implications of the Agency–Based Asset Pricing Model
Chiung-Ju Liang
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Ming-Li Yao
Takming College, Taiwan
Jui-Chih Wang
Shih Chien University, Taiwan
The purpose of this study is to verify an agency-based asset pricing model that is appropriate for the security market, and to test its equilibrium implications. The results indicate a persistently positive time-series and a negative risk-return relationship that is both statistically and economically significant. It is shown that the agency-based asset pricing model is meaningful in the international financial market led by institutional investors.
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Estimation of Scale and Scope Economics in Life Insurance: A Stochastic Frontier Analysis with Panel Data
James C. Hao |
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Estimation of Scale and Scope Economics in Life Insurance: A Stochastic Frontier Analysis with Panel Data
James C. Hao
Tamkang University, Taiwan
Most studies on the economics of scale and scope in the insurance industry assume no X-inefficiency. That is, insurances are assumed to be always on their efficient frontier, which can in empirical studies confound scale and scope efficiencies with X-efficiency. The current paper employs a stochastic frontier cost function incorporating technical and allocative inefficiencies, as well as a system of share equations, to estimate scale and scope efficiencies. Using data from Taiwan’s insurance industry, evidence is found that both scale and scope economics exist, and that the assumption of no X-inefficiencies results in underestimating of such economies.
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An Examination of the Determinants of Mutual Fund Performance over Different Investment Horizons
Mei-Chen Lin |
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An Examination of the Determinants of Mutual Fund Performance over Different Investment Horizons
Mei-Chen Lin
National United University, Taiwan
The performance of mutual funds has been measured with data in fixed intervals such as weeks or months. This is, however, not reasonable because funds of different objectives differ in risk attitudes, and hence also differ in their holding horizons. This paper examines the performance of three types of the Taiwan mutual funds over various investment horizons. It is found that aggressive funds appear to be more attractive for both short-term (less than one year) and long-term (greater than four years) investments; growth and income funds and growth funds appear to be more attractive for medium-term investment such as one to three years and three to four years, respectively. In addition, fund performance is positively related to net asset value, but inversely related to expense ratio.
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Effect of Social Capital and Absorptive Capability on Innovation in Internet Marketing
Yi-Ching Tsai |
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Effect of Social Capital and Absorptive Capability on Innovation in Internet Marketing
Yi-Ching Tsai
National Taipei University, Taiwan
This study explores how website structure and customer relationships affect customer knowledge flow and innovation in Internet marketing in Taiwan. This investigation assumes that the website is a center of information flow and that visiting customers are network members. These two elements thus form the Internet marketing network. This study also uses the concept of ‘social capital’ frequently used in network study and discusses the effect of structure and relationship on innovation performance. Meanwhile, each website is assumed to differ in ‘absorptive capability’ of customer knowledge owing to differences in its design. The analytical results show that a website with abundant social capital will have higher ‘absorptive capability’ and ‘innovation performance’ than a website that lacks social capital. Furthermore, if a website structure has higher centrality, equivalence and density, it will successfully transfer more customer knowledge. Such a website can provide more creative information and service, meet customer needs and satisfy customers.
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The Effect of the Life-Cycle Stage of an Organization on the Relation between Corporate Control and Product Innovation
Yao-Sheng Liao |
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The Effect of the Life-Cycle Stage of an Organization on the Relation between Corporate Control and Product Innovation
Yao-Sheng Liao
National Pingtung Institute of Commerce, Taiwan
This study examined the effect of organizational life cycle (OLC) stage on the relationship between corporate control and subsidiaries’ product innovation within a conglomerate in Taiwan. Results from a survey of 42 subsidiaries support a contingency approach to innovation. Strategic control facilitates innovation more in late-stage subsidiaries than in early-stage ones. In contrast, financial control facilitates product innovation more in early-stage subsidiaries than in late-stage ones.
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Influences on Employee Career Strategy Adoption in the Information Service Industry: Superior Leadership Style or Employee
Achievement Motivation?
Ying-Feng Kuo |
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Influences on Employee Career Strategy Adoption in the Information Service Industry: Superior Leadership Style or Employee
Achievement Motivation?
Ying-Feng Kuo
National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between superior’s leadership styles and subordinate’s achievement motivation on career strategy adoption by subordinates in the information service industry in Taiwan. Canonical correlation analysis and t-test were used to analyze the data. Results indicate that superior’s leadership style is unrelated to subordinate’s career strategy adoption, but subordinate’s achievement motivation has a significant effect on their career strategy adoption. Additional, high achievement motivation employees adopt career strategies more frequently than do low achievement motivation employees.
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The Effect of Financial Ratios on Returns from Initial Public Offerings: An Application of Principal Components Analysis
Min-Tsung Cheng |
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The Effect of Financial Ratios on Returns from Initial Public Offerings: An Application of Principal Components Analysis
Min-Tsung Cheng
National Taipei University, Taiwan
This paper applies principal component analysis (PCA) to investigate the effects of fundamental financial ratios on returns of initial public offerings (IPOs) from electronics firms listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It eliminates high multicollinearities among independent variables and transforms original variables into independent variables in the regression model. The empirical findings show that returns of IPOs were significantly affected by the eight selected financial ratios, including liquid ratio and cash flow ratio. The fact that the increase in the coefficient estimates of variables was significant suggests that the model has considerable explanatory power.
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Using Strategic Alliances to Make Decisions about Investing in Technological Innovations
Ya-Hui Wang, Der-Jin Miao |
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Using Strategic Alliances to Make Decisions about Investing in Technological Innovations
Ya-Hui Wang
National Chinyi Institute of Technology, Taiwan
Der-Jin Miao
Takming College, Taiwan
There is an extensive body of literature that has examined technology investment, while little attempt has been undertaken to examine the relationship between technology investment and strategic alliance. This study attempts to fill the gap. The paper herein extends Grenadier and Weiss’s (1997) real option framework to study how Taiwan’s DRAM firms take advantage of strategic alliances to decide their optimal investment behavior when they face a series of technology innovations. According to a simulation with real data, we find that when firms can acquire technologies by means of strategic alliances, they will adopt only a compulsive or buy-and-hold strategy when the expected arrival time of new technology is between 1 and 1.5 years.
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