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Asset Returns, Volatility And The Output Side, G. Sharathchandra Jan 1991

Asset Returns, Volatility And The Output Side, G. Sharathchandra

Historical Working Papers

A model is introduced, but not fully parametized, for examining the relationship between expected stock returns and actual returns.


Pursuing Product Modifications And New Products : The Role Of Organizational Control Mechanisms In Implementing Innovation Strategies In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Laura B. Cardinal Jan 1991

Pursuing Product Modifications And New Products : The Role Of Organizational Control Mechanisms In Implementing Innovation Strategies In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Laura B. Cardinal

Historical Working Papers

Survey results from CEOs of pharmaceutical firms and "archival" data were used to explore the relationship between strategic intent, control mechanisms, and innovation. Results suggest that strategic intent does not have a direct effect on innovation outcomes but does have an indirect affect via control mechanisms. (Source of archival data is not documented and that data is not included.)


Option-Like Properties Of Organizational Claims: Tracing The Process Of Multinational Exploration, Dileep Hurry Jan 1991

Option-Like Properties Of Organizational Claims: Tracing The Process Of Multinational Exploration, Dileep Hurry

Historical Working Papers

The histories of forty multinational organizations are analyzed to develop a conceptual framework for understanding multinational growth. Growth is portrayed as a process of exploration where the organization experiences opportunities and flexibility in exploiting them is paramount.