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    • Teaching Model Reform of Performance Management Course Based on the Theory of Constructivism 

      Cheng, Long (Scientific Research, 2018-07)
      As the core course of human resource management major, performance management course is highly practical. Based on the theory of constructivism, combining with the practical requirements of enterprise performance ...

    • Testing Leverage and Spillover Effects in Precious Metal ETFs 

      Chen, Jo-Hui; Trang Do, Thi Van (Scientific Research, 2018-02)
      This research employed the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity-in-Mean-Autoregressive Moving Average (GARCH-M-ARMA) and the Exponentially Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity- ...

    • Theoretical Foundations of Africa’s Economic Transformation and Growth 

      Atta-Mensah, Joseph (Scientific Research, 2017-08)
      This paper provides the theoretical underpinnings of growth models to explain structural economic transformation in Africa. The paper suggests that endogenous growth model is the key for understanding long-run growth ...

    • Tourism and Employment Spillovers in a Small Island Developing State: A Dynamic Investigation 

      Fauzel, Sheereen (Scientific Research, 2016-04)
      Using a dynamic vector error correction model, and catering for dynamism and endogeneity, the present study attempts to address the question on whether tourism development enhances employment in Mauritius using time ...

    • Transparency and Financing Choices of Family Firms 

      Ahmad, Muhammad Ishfaq; Naeem, Muhammad Abubakr; Hasan, Mudassar; Naseem, Muhammad Akram; Rehman, Ramiz Ur (Scientific Research, 2018-02)
      Past literature indicates that family firms were different from nonfamily firms in term of performance, governess and disclosure. But there was very little evidence which specified the financial structure of family firm. ...

    • Understanding Cultural Difference Management through Charles Taylor’s Philosophy: Case Studies from the Food Processing Industry 

      Hébert, Louis; Facal, Joseph; Ouellet, Samuel Marleau (MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2015-04)
      In this paper, we use the work of the philosopher, Charles Taylor, to investigate the role of culture on internationalization decisions. Using parameters related to key constructs such as positive liberty, social ontology, ...

    • Using Patents in Promotional Activities 

      Tsuchihashi, Toshihiro (Scientific Research, 2016-10)
      A traditional view of patents and patenting shows a trade-off between the benefit of appropriation and the cost of information revelation. However, firms may benefit from information revelation to consumers because patents ...

    • Value of Waiting and Excess Entry Theorem 

      Fujita, Yasunori (Scientific Research, 2016-04)
      By reformulating the Cournot model by making use of the optimal stopping theory, we reconsider the excess entry theorem for a stochastic market. It is revealed that: 1) free entry in a stochastic oligopolistic market is ...

    • When Utility Jumps: The Value of Having Cash in the Hand 

      Rotthoff, Kurt W.; Coffey, Bentley (Scientific Research, 2018-02)
      Different theoretical explanations have been developed for seemingly inconsistent actions that deal with varying levels of risk and time. We propose a simple model of utility that unifies these seemingly separate ...