(WP 03/04 Clave pdf) Previous studies have reported mixed results with regard to the success of technical trading rules.Studies that provide positive evidence are [Brock et al (1992), Karjalainen (1994), Bessembinder et al (1995),Mills (1997), and Fernandez et al (1999)]. Studies rejecting the...

(WPE14/02 Clave pdf) El comercio entre empresas a través de Internet, o comercio B2B, es un área de desarrollo incipiente en el que muy pocas cosas están demostradas. Las propuestas de valor para las empresas inciden en áreas como la formación de mercados más eficientes, acceso a más...

In this paper we argue conceptually and show empirically that the effect of diversification on performance is not homogeneous across industries, as previously assumed in the literature on diversification in strategy and finance. Some industries may be more friendly environments for diversified...

This study explores the challenge of capturing talent from both the political and the management level in Western Europe. It begins by identifying the special characteristics of Generation Y: those born since 1980 and recently joining national labor forces. It then evaluates the rigidity of...

Lean thinking has proved to be successful in improving results in industry. Services could benefit from this approach too. The success of lean thinking depends on the appropriate identification and elimination of waste. This paper describes the work carried out in identifying and analysing waste...

A laboratory study was conducted to examine how gender team diversity influences men and women´s charismatic relationships with an elected group leader. We examined individuals´ charismatic relationships with their leaders when working in groups varying in gender composition. Results...

(WP 07/03 Clave pdf) This paper focuses on organizational learning and knowledge management through the intersectoral R&D relationship between government, universities and private organizations and explores the conditions that influence its performance. A study of over 150 of these projects,...

El comercio minorista está sometido a regulación estatal, autonómica y local. El marco establecido por la Constitución de 1978 ha llevado a una creciente intervención y regulación de las comunidades autónomas, dando lugar a una notable diversidad regulatoria en todo el Estado. El Tribunal...

(WP20/02 Clave pdf) To create economic value is the objective of any business organization. Focusing the company´s activities on the creation of value represents a cultural change that must be carefully managed, and it is no easy task. But it may become impossible if the proper issues are not...

This paper examines the career moves of executives between two different organizations and looks at the characteristics of executives´ employing organizations as a predictor of the success of the moves. The paper uses a proprietary data set of a retained executive search firm that contains...