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Full-Text Articles in Business
Positioning Store Brands Against National Brands: Get Close Or Keep A Distance?, Raj Sethuraman
Positioning Store Brands Against National Brands: Get Close Or Keep A Distance?, Raj Sethuraman
Historical Working Papers
No abstract provided.
Competing In The '00s Environment: Strategic And Human Resource Initiatives, Richard Hodgetts, Fred Luthans, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Competing In The '00s Environment: Strategic And Human Resource Initiatives, Richard Hodgetts, Fred Luthans, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
Reviewing the literature, this article provides a synthesis and overview of management thinking at the turn of the century.
The Influence Of Goal Orientation And Self-Regulation Tactics On Sales Performance: A Longitudinal Field Test, Don Vandewalle, Steven P. Brown, William L. Cron, John W. Slocum, Jr.
The Influence Of Goal Orientation And Self-Regulation Tactics On Sales Performance: A Longitudinal Field Test, Don Vandewalle, Steven P. Brown, William L. Cron, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
No abstract provided.
Optimal Service Design: Integrating Marketing And Operations Elements For Capacity Decisions, Madeleine E. Pullman, William Moore
Optimal Service Design: Integrating Marketing And Operations Elements For Capacity Decisions, Madeleine E. Pullman, William Moore
Historical Working Papers
A model is presented for optimizing a service industry both with respect to customer service and profitability in order to choose the optimal product service attributes.
Inventory Under Consignment, John Semple, Brian Downs
Inventory Under Consignment, John Semple, Brian Downs
Historical Working Papers
A model is presented, based on experience from a real-world warehouser, that provides insight as to how best to optimize replenishment. Further work is proposed to explore forecasting and to calculate needed storage capacities.
A Direct Approach For Managing Inventory With Lost Sales, Intermittent Demand And Resource Constraints, John Semple, Brian Downs
A Direct Approach For Managing Inventory With Lost Sales, Intermittent Demand And Resource Constraints, John Semple, Brian Downs
Historical Working Papers
A model for optimizing inventory levels and distributor income is presented. Research to explore forecasting, warehouse capacities, and the situation under other assumptions remains.
An Economic Analysis Of Inspection Costs For Failsafing Attributes, John R. Grout, Brian T. Downs
An Economic Analysis Of Inspection Costs For Failsafing Attributes, John R. Grout, Brian T. Downs
Historical Working Papers
Modeling is used to explore the costs of inspection relative to other costs in the ZQC domain. Results show that the failsafing or the necessary inspection needed for 100% inspection must be relatively low with respect to repair costs or traditional inspection.
A Meta-Analytic Study Of Nomological Relationships Involving Work Performance And Job Attitudes, Steven P. Brown, Robert A. Peterson
A Meta-Analytic Study Of Nomological Relationships Involving Work Performance And Job Attitudes, Steven P. Brown, Robert A. Peterson
Historical Working Papers
Correlations between performance and attitude variables were found in the literature and categorized by expert judges. Findings indicate that work performance is only slightly related to job satisfaction. The relationship of job involvement to organizational commitment was not established.
Determination Of Swap Spreads: An Empirical Analysis, Andrew H. Chen, Arthur K. Selender
Determination Of Swap Spreads: An Empirical Analysis, Andrew H. Chen, Arthur K. Selender
Historical Working Papers
Data about swap rates and impinging variables were taken from multiple sources and examined using regression analysis. Results show that the identified variables, including corporate default spreads, Treasury rates, Treasury yield curve, interest rate volatility, and eurodollar rates explain changes in interest rate swap spreads.
Stock Price Reactions To The Passage Of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act Of 1991, Andrew H. Chen, Marcia Millon Cornett, Sumon C. Mazumdar, Hassan Tehranian
Stock Price Reactions To The Passage Of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act Of 1991, Andrew H. Chen, Marcia Millon Cornett, Sumon C. Mazumdar, Hassan Tehranian
Historical Working Papers
Data from CRSP tapes describing commercial banks were analyzed to study the effects of regulatory changes in the FDIC insurance rates that were intended to minimize any incentive for banks to take excessive lending risks. Results suggest that the Act increased the value of large banks and decreased the value of small banks. This leads to the conjecture that the this change may lead to greater consolidation in the U.S. banking industry and improve the competitive position of U.S. banks with respect to foreign banks.
The Impact Of Prior Firm Financial Performance On Subsequent Corporate Reputation, Sue Annis Hammond, John W. Slocum, Jr.
The Impact Of Prior Firm Financial Performance On Subsequent Corporate Reputation, Sue Annis Hammond, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
Using data from Fortune magazine's survey of corporate reputations, an analysis was performed to determine whether there was a significant correlation between financial performance and a firm's reputation as a socially responsible institution. Results indicate a conundrum where management must produce financial results for stakeholders, but that too aggressive a course of action in that process can reduce later perceptions of reputation and lead to diminished autonomy for management initiatives.
The Vasa Capsizes, Richard O. Mason
The Vasa Capsizes, Richard O. Mason
Historical Working Papers
The sinking of the ship the Vasa on her maiden voyage, along with historical evidence, is presented as a case study that may be useful for classes discussing management of technological change innovation, or leadership.
The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout
The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout
Historical Working Papers
Delivery windows are mathematically modeled in order to ascertain the effect that may be obtained in improving on time delivery, inventory reduction, and steady flow times. Outcomes suggest that it is not possible to improve flow times but not to improve on time delivery or inventory reduction.
Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout
Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout
Historical Working Papers
On time delivery can be very difficult or impossible to achieve in a JIT program. Using the model presented here makes it possible to obtain the best possible delivery timeliness.
The Antecedents Of Block Share Purchases, Jennifer E. Bethel, Julia Porter Liebeskind, Tim Opler
The Antecedents Of Block Share Purchases, Jennifer E. Bethel, Julia Porter Liebeskind, Tim Opler
Historical Working Papers
Data representing 264 Fortune 500 firms were studied from the 1980's time frame. Results show that block purchases are more likely to take place in firms with poor accounting performance and that defensive measures are ineffective in deterring block purchases.
Leading Learning, Michael E. Mcgill, John W. Slocum
Leading Learning, Michael E. Mcgill, John W. Slocum
Historical Working Papers
Exploration of notable learning organizations and leaders leads to four rules of thumb that characterize successful learning organizations. They are: a leader who learns, an involved leader, constant learning in the organization, and permission to say the leader is wrong. Leaders must model, mentor, manage and monitor learning.
Systems Analysis, Richard O. Mason, Sue A. Conger
Systems Analysis, Richard O. Mason, Sue A. Conger
Historical Working Papers
An overview of the literature and principle areas of activity in the field of systems analysis is provided.
Quality Managment In Services: Analysis And Measurement, Uday Apte, Uday Karmarkar, Richard Pitbladdo
Quality Managment In Services: Analysis And Measurement, Uday Apte, Uday Karmarkar, Richard Pitbladdo
Historical Working Papers
A methodology is proposed for analyzing and measuring service quality that will ensure that services reflect the preferences and expectations of customers.
The Determinants Of Corporate Bank Borrowing, Linda Hooks, Tim C. Opler
The Determinants Of Corporate Bank Borrowing, Linda Hooks, Tim C. Opler
Historical Working Papers
Firm size and collateral assets as well as respectability in the market place are seen to be the primary variables in whether firms have access to and utilize bank lending.
A Mathematical Programming Method For Generating Alternative Managerial Performance Goals After Data Envelopment Analysis, Jeffrey D. Camm, Brian T. Downs
A Mathematical Programming Method For Generating Alternative Managerial Performance Goals After Data Envelopment Analysis, Jeffrey D. Camm, Brian T. Downs
Historical Working Papers
Outcomes of mathematical analysis of decision making units are explored to find solutions that make real-world sense. In particular, tradeoffs are made between variables (both input and output variables) while maintaining a common-sense outlook on which adjustments might be feasible.
Stock Market Returns And Real Activity: International Evidence, Thomas C. Harris, Tim C. Opler
Stock Market Returns And Real Activity: International Evidence, Thomas C. Harris, Tim C. Opler
Historical Working Papers
Stock market data for sixteen countries were examined by regressing stock returns on current and future production growth and proxies for risk and the price of risk. Results suggest that changes in expected cash flows account for the regression results.
The Indirect Costs Of Financial Distress, Tim C. Opler, Sheridan Titman
The Indirect Costs Of Financial Distress, Tim C. Opler, Sheridan Titman
Historical Working Papers
The impact of economic downturn on firms was analyzed using data from 1992. Results indicate that more highly leveraged firms are more vulnerable to economic distress.
A Simple Method To Adjust Exponential Smoothing Forecasts For Trend And Seasonality, Marion G. Sobol, Jim Collins
A Simple Method To Adjust Exponential Smoothing Forecasts For Trend And Seasonality, Marion G. Sobol, Jim Collins
Historical Working Papers
A method of adjusting for seasonality and trends is demonstrated using general merchanise retail data.
Leveraged Buyouts In The Late Eighties: How Bad Were They?, Jean Helwege, Tim C. Opler
Leveraged Buyouts In The Late Eighties: How Bad Were They?, Jean Helwege, Tim C. Opler
Historical Working Papers
Forty-seven large leveraged buyouts that occurred after 1987 were examined to see the effect on operating performance and affects of the 1990-91 recession. Overall these LBOs did not result in smaller efficiency gains than earlier LBOs.
Empirical Methods In Corporate Finance Used To Conduct Event Studies, Rex Thompson
Empirical Methods In Corporate Finance Used To Conduct Event Studies, Rex Thompson
Historical Working Papers
A review of the models used in analyzing event studies is presented.
Conditional Tests Of A Signalling Hypothesis : The Case Of Fixed Versus Adjustable Rate Debt, Jose Guedes, Rex Thompson
Conditional Tests Of A Signalling Hypothesis : The Case Of Fixed Versus Adjustable Rate Debt, Jose Guedes, Rex Thompson
Historical Working Papers
Using a sampling of debt issues over an eight year period, the study observes a relationship between TBill volatility and whether the debt issue has a fixed or variable rate.
Tax-Loss-Selling And Closed-End Stock Funds, John W. Peavy Iii
Tax-Loss-Selling And Closed-End Stock Funds, John W. Peavy Iii
Historical Working Papers
Study of 71 closed-end stock funds that went public over a five year period attributes turn-of-the-year selling to price declines over the preceeding year. Size is shown not to be a primary predictor.
Hostile Takeovers And Intangible Resources : An Empirical Investigation, Tim C. Opler
Hostile Takeovers And Intangible Resources : An Empirical Investigation, Tim C. Opler
Historical Working Papers
Studying a sample of firms drawn from the 1980 Value Line, results demonstrate that firms which are poor diversifiers and those that fail to build rent- generating strategic resources are the most frequent targets of hostile takeover.
Catalog Forecasting System : A Graphics-Based Decision Support System, David V. Evans, Uday M. Apte
Catalog Forecasting System : A Graphics-Based Decision Support System, David V. Evans, Uday M. Apte
Historical Working Papers
J.C. Penney's catalog forecasting system is reported and key elements are associated with current research. The system fairs well, utilizing management commitment, extensive user training, and user involvement in design and development of the system.
Interest Rate Swaps : A Bargaining Game Solution, Uday Apte, Prafulla G. Nabar
Interest Rate Swaps : A Bargaining Game Solution, Uday Apte, Prafulla G. Nabar
Historical Working Papers
Two types of interest rate swaps are analyzed, one between a firm and intermediary and one between two risky firms through an intermediary. A game model is introduced that can provide the equilibrium swap rate that is acceptable to both parties.