Purpose – This study aims to build on recent research, by investigating and examining how likely it is that Chinese locals (i.e. host country nationals (HCNs)) would offer support to expatriates from India and the USA. Design/methodology/approach – Data were gathered from 222 participants in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of advancing theory and research in China through identification of unique aspects of Chinese organizational behaviors, which can lead to expanded, robust organizational behavior and human resource management models and...

Price‐dependent loan agreements at low interest rates have sometimes been included in North American hog sector long‐term marketing contracts. We show that a general form of this stipulation can be viewed as a hybrid between a forward rate agreement and a bundle of commodity spot options. In...

The U.S. government mandates taxpayers remit taxes through a "pay as you go" system. Research indicates employees continue to overpay interim taxes, despite the inefficiencies of this form of forced savings. Theory holds that a rational individual would choose the minimum amount of withholdings...

An investor saving for retirement attempts to allocate as sets in a manner that provides enough savings to produce a secure post retirement income. Falling short of the desired saving level has a large negative impact on retirement income and is a major concern for the investor. We empirically...

Purpose – To evaluate various hedge programs designed to minimize the risk of an extreme monthly gas bill subject to a pre‐determined hedge program budget. Design/methodology/approach – Historical data were collected on natural gas spot and futures prices. Also, theoretical options prices...