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Theory meets practice in the taxi industry: Coase and Uber

Jenk, Justin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2015

This paper demonstrates how the transformation of the taxi industry is an example of Coase’s Theorem in practice. The Coase Theorem, as postulated by Nobel Laureate Ronald Coase (1991), is one of the simplest yet profound ideas in economics. The recent advent of new mobile app entrants in the...

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Business Contingency, Strategy Formation, and Firm Performance: An Empirical Study of Chinese Apparel SMEs

Chi, Ting - In: Administrative Sciences 5 (2015) 2, pp. 27-45

as a response to the characteristics of business environment in order to achieve competitive business performance. An … environment-strategy-performance model was proposed and tested. Using primary data gathered by a questionnaire survey of the … performance, and greater flexibility than cost reduction. In contrast, low performers prioritized low cost while quality and …

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Understanding Cultural Difference Management through Charles Taylor’s Philosophy: Case Studies from the Food Processing Industry

Ouellet, Samuel Marleau; Facal, Joseph; Hébert, Louis - In: Administrative Sciences 5 (2015) 2, pp. 46-70

In this paper, we use the work of the philosopher, Charles Taylor, to investigate the role of culture on internationalization decisions. Using parameters related to key constructs such as positive liberty, social ontology, expressivism, civic republicanism and common spaces, we look at how...

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Impact of Humor Advertising in Radio and Print Advertising - A Review

S, venkatesh; N, senthilkumar - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2015

The use of humour in advertising is the effective way of communication in any emotion to sell the products. Humor increase attention and attract more consumers so it became an effective advertising in any medium of advertising. Researchers and Advertisers more interested towards humor...

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Humor in advertising: a review on use of television radio and print advertising media

S, venkatesh; N, senthilkumar - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2015

Television advertising is a most common commercial activity used in advertising medium. Humor in advertising contains an important aspect on changing attitude of the consumer, improves buying behavior and creates new patterns for buying any goods and services. Humor in television advertising is...

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Is the Asset Transfer of Public Leisure Facilities in England an Example of Associative Democracy?

Nichols, Geoff; Forbes, Deborah; Findlay-King, Lindsay; … - In: Administrative Sciences 5 (2015) 2, pp. 71-87

In England, public sports facilities and libraries provided by local government are being transferred to management and delivery by volunteers. The catalyst for this development has been reductions in local government budgets. However, case studies explore if this asset transfer “offers a way...

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Apoyo de la Contabilidad de Dirección Estratégica a la fidelización de la clientela a través de la motivación de los recursos humanos y de la gestión de la calidad total

Álvarez López, José - In: Revista de Dirección y Administración de Empresas (1995)

El tema que vamos a desarrollar se orienta a la satisfacción y fidelización de la clientela como objetivo esencial de la empresa, lo que pemitirá aumentar la competitividad y pilotar la organización por la senda de la máxima eficiencia posible, en un enfoque sistématico de mejora continua...

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THE EFFECTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE CAPABILITY ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Rasli, Amran Md; Tat, Huam Hon; Mohd, Wan Maseri Wan; … - 2011

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What can we learn from failed international companies?

Amankwah-Amoah, Joseph; Zhang, Hongxu - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how organisational closure can inform strategic foresight. Design/methodology/approach – We draw insights from illustrative cases, i.e. Swissair, Sabena and Cameroon Airlines to illustrate our theoretical analysis. Findings – The study shed...

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Coming of age, seeking legitimacy: The historical trajectory of African management research

Amankwah-Amoah, Joseph - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the historical trajectory of African management research and managerial thinking. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws from a review and synthesis of the literature from 1960–2012. Findings – The analysis led to the...

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