Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between individual and societal determinants of online privacy concern (OPC) and behavioral intention of internet users. The study also aims to assess the degree of reciprocity between consumers’ perceived benefits of using...

Drawing on a representative sample of firms, this paper presents some microeconomic evidence on the productivity growth process in Croatia since the onset of recession (2008-12). Four types of results are highlighted. First, there is a persistent (and increasing) heterogeneity in the performance...

We find the optimal time for entering a joint venture by two firms, and the optimal linear contract for sharing the profits. We consider risk-sharing, timing-incentive and asymmetric decisions contract designs. If the firms are risk-neutral and the cash payments are allowed, all three designs...

In this paper we consider competitive performance of 73 leading Croatian companies along eight dimensions which were determined based on exploratory research (interviews with managers). We link present competitive performance with past innovation and future innovation plans. We argue that if the...

Innovation development is a very complex and risky activity that requires adequate financial resources and appropriate skills and knowledge. Due to the complexity of the development process, innovation project can be either delayed or abandoned. In this paper we investigate factors that make it...

This study examines the effects of five antecedents on consumers' time perceptions in a hypermarket environment. Findings indicate that the actual shopping time spent in the store and planned shopping activities significantly influence consumers' shopping time perceptions, while consumers'...