Based on the method proposed by Aly and Benkherouf (2011) to generate new distributionfamilies, a new distribution based on the Lomax (Lomax, 1954) and Harris (Harris, 1948)distributions is defined and analyzed in this article. The proposed distribution, called theHarris Lomax distribution, can...

Purpose: Several studies have focussed on new ventures and the development of their first business relationships. However, the understanding of the value functions and involvement in those relationships remain inadequate. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relating process of a new...