This study applies the contingent claim approach to evaluate retirement benefits with the options of choosing the maximum defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. A least-squares Monte Carlo simulation values complex retirement benefits that feature the properties of multiple...

We consider applying the nonoverlapping batch means output analysis method in conjunction with the control-variate variance-reduction technique to estimate a steady-state multivariate mean vector. The effects of the number of batches and the number of control variates on the multivariate point...

This research aims to examine the impact of ISO 9001 factors on knowledge acquisition and knowledge dissemination to determine the key success elements for organizations. A questionnaire survey method is employed to identify and analyze the relationship between knowledge acquisition, knowledge...

Purpose: Healthcare is recognized as a fertile field for service research, and due to the fact that nurses are stressed physically and emotionally, reducing burnout among frontline healthcare staff is an emerging and important research issue. The purpose of this paper is to explore the possible...