Purpose – The purpose of this study is to evaluate the operational efficiency of 23 four‐ and five‐plum international tourist hotels (ITHs) in Taipei in 2006, paying attention to efficiency improvement using a non‐radial data envelopment analysis (DEA) model. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – This study aims to propose a hotel life cycle model and applies this model to examine the development of international tourist hotels (ITHs) in Taipei. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, a two-stage approach is proposed to examine the life cycles of 20 ITHs in Taipei....

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to identify key factors that facilitate knowledge sharing in collectivistic cultures and further help better understand knowledge management in the international context. Design/methodology/approach – Using a survey method, this study collected data...

Purpose – This article aims to discuss the binary matrix of spatial association which is suggested by Moran, and proposes a new method of the definition of the w matrix to obtain a new space‐time correlation coefficient considering the correlation of both time and space....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of firm-specific capabilities on performance in regional polarization. Design/methodology/approach – The study develops and tests a theoretical model relating regional economic characteristics and firm-specific capabilities to...

As a crucial element of city planning, an adequately planned logistics center for agricultural products can improve the circulation efficiency of agricultural products, thereby contributing to a convenient lifestyle of urban residents. First, this study analyzed the functional zones of urban...