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The Impact Of Past Performance On Expectations Of Future Success: An Investigation Of Australian Managers, Edward J. Inderrieden, Gene R. Laczniak, Anthony Pecotich
The Impact Of Past Performance On Expectations Of Future Success: An Investigation Of Australian Managers, Edward J. Inderrieden, Gene R. Laczniak, Anthony Pecotich
Marketing Faculty Research and Publications
Competition among firms for market share and differential advantage is at an all-time high [3]. Moreover, investment in research and development (R&D) is seen as a major strategy in attaining and maintaining any competitive edge [4]. Little is known, however, about how experiencing poor performance in R&D endeavors affects managers' perceptions of future opportunities for success in his or her company. Do managers believe that success breeds success, while poor performance is an indication of continued problems in the future? Or do managers believe that poor past performance is unrelated to future performance? Additionally, are some individuals prone to experience …
Executive's Scoreboard: Ceos Respond To The Economics Pastoral, T. R. Martin, Gene R. Laczniak
Executive's Scoreboard: Ceos Respond To The Economics Pastoral, T. R. Martin, Gene R. Laczniak
Marketing Faculty Research and Publications
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An Actuarial Analysis Of The Production Function Of Major League Baseball, Michael D. Akers, Thomas E. Buttross
An Actuarial Analysis Of The Production Function Of Major League Baseball, Michael D. Akers, Thomas E. Buttross
Accounting Faculty Research and Publications
The majority of major league baseball production function studies have utilized data (nonstandardized and standardized) from only one baseball season. This research study utilized data from the 1980-1984 baseball seasons. The results indicate that factors contributing to victories fluctuate. Consistent with prior research, this study found batting average, manager's career win-loss record and the strike-out-to-walk ratio to be the most significant factors contributing to victories. Inconsistent with prior research, this study found that fielding average can also be significant.
The Avon School District, Chalmer E. Labig, Timothy J. Keaveny
The Avon School District, Chalmer E. Labig, Timothy J. Keaveny
Management Faculty Research and Publications
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