This study investigates the effects on organization’s financial performances of, first, the extent to which the organizations are involved in controversial business activities, and second, their level of social performance. These companies can be considered non-socially responsible given the...

Classification of samples into two or multi-classes is to interest of scientists in almost every field. Traditional statistical methodology for classification does not work well when there are more variables (p) than there are samples (n) and it is highly sensitive to outlying observations. In...

This paper integrates a set of independent social capital indicators into one index by using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on partial least squares estimation (PLS). The social capital index consists of two dimensions: participation and trust. In each of the two dimensions, three...

In this paper, a refinement of the NPD/innovation process and its relationship with new product success is explored. Through a review of the literature, a rationale for a research model and the associations among its constructs were developed. In this study, a factor analysis was performed on...

Applying gene technology in agricultural production, which results on the so-called genetically modified (GM) foods, is one of the most controversial scientific, political and social debates. In the EU, the underdevelopment of biotech crops is attributed to the social distrust in transgenic...

Graduation from college is not a guarantee for employment in Taiwan. Therefore, more and more schools are establishing relationships with enterprises to offer internship opportunities for students. What determinants influence students' decision on internship engagement? Is there any relationship...