This paper explores the reasons millions of people use stand-alone, task-oriented software programs designed for use on mobile devices, commonly known as “apps.” This study uses a survey with a probability sample of 576 app users. Consistent with the uses and gratifications approach,...

This research studies the market value impact of operational risk events on both announcing and non-announcing firms in the U.S. Financial sectors and provides models to quantify operational risk. I begin by conducting an event study analysis of the impact of operational loss events on the...

Advances in telecommunications technologies such as the online voice and video calling, smart phones, and micro messaging service have not only made life easier for millions of users, they also strengthened their social ties and improved their psychological well-being. On the other hand,...