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Dr. Tamanna. "Maya’s Materialistic Longings Resulting in Alienation and Frustration: A Feminist Reading of Anita Desai’s Cry, the Peacock." Creative Launcher 6, no. 1 (April 30, 2021): 152–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2021.6.1.17.
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Anita Mazumdar Desai occupies a much privileged place in the Indian Writing in English. She is known as an acclaimed Indian woman novelist who deals with the psychological problems of her women characters. She was born in 24 June 1937 in Mussoorie. Her father D.N. Majumdar was a Bengali businessman and her mother Toni Nime was a German immigrant. Anita Desai is working as Emeritus John E. Buchard Professor of Humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Anita Desai got a congenial environment to learn different languages in her own home and neighbourhood. She learnt Hindi from her neighbourhood. They used to speak German, Bengali, Urdu and English at their home. She learnt English at her school. She attended Queens Mary Higher Senior Secondary School in Delhi and she did her B.A. in 1957 from the Miranda House of the University of Delhi. So far is Anita Desai literary career is concerned, she wrote her first novel Cry, the Peacock in 1963. With the help of P. Lal, they founded the publishing firm Writers Workshop. Clear Light of Day (1980) is her most autobiographical work. Her novel In Custody was enlisted for the Booker Prize. She became a creative writing teacher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993. When she published her novel Fasting Feasting and it won the Booker Prize in 1999, she came to the limelight. She was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times in 1980, 1984 and 1999 for her novels Clear Light of Day (1980), In Custody (1984) and Fasting Feasting (1999) respectively. She received Padma Bhushan in 2014 also. She has received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1937 for her well-known novel Fire on the Mountain. The present paper analyses the central female protagonist Maya’s materialistic pursuits which turn in a great catastrophe for her in the novel Cry, the Peacock.
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Pukhalskaya, Tatsiana, Bruce R. Smoller, David M. Menke, and Olayemi Sokumbi. "A Previously Unrecognized Granulomatous Variant of Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma." Dermatopathology 8, no. 2 (June 17, 2021): 221–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/dermatopathology8020027.
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Primary cutaneous γδ T-cell lymphoma (PCGD-TCL) is an extremely rare and aggressive T-cell neoplasm with complex heterogeneity. We present a series of two patients who presented with firm, subcutaneous nodules and were diagnosed with PCGD-TCL. In both cases, biopsies demonstrated a both superficial and deep adnexotropic infiltrate comprised of angiocentric, medium- to large-sized atypical lymphocytes. The infiltrate extended into the panniculus. Immuno–histochemical stains highlighted atypical lymphocytes that expressed CD3, CD8 and CD56 but were negative for EBV ISH. A brisk histiocytic response with focal aggregation into granulomas was highlighted with a PG-M1 stain. The atypical lymphocytes were positive for gene rearrangements on a TCR delta stain and negative for βF-1. CT and PET scan in one of the two patients demonstrated diffuse, subcutaneous, ground-glass foci; hypermetabolic soft tissue nodules; and lymphadenopathy in the lungs, as well as splenomegaly. A diagnosis of histiocyte-rich PCGD-TCL was rendered. A histiocyte-rich, granulomatous variant of γδ T-cell lymphoma is extremely rare. Its potentially misleading resemblance to inflammatory granulomatous conditions could pose a diagnostic pitfall in this already challenging condition. This variant may resemble granulomatous mycosis fungoides and granulomatous slack skin syndrome, but it has a distinct, aggressive clinical outcome.
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Hoffmann, Christian, Peter Jaskiewicz, Torsten Wulf, and James G. Combs. "The Effect of Transgenerational Control Intention on Family-Firm Performance: It Depends Who Pursues It." Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 43, no. 3 (September 26, 2017): 629–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1042258717730025.
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Transgenerational control intention (TCI) is a pivotal characteristic of many family firms. Yet, it remains unclear whether TCI benefits family-firm performance by instilling a long-term view, or hurts performance by fueling harmful socioemotional wealth (SEW) goals. We posit that it depends who pursues it. When faced with TCI, family managers are known to suffer from cognitive biases that, we submit, do not similarly apply to nonfamily managers. Thus, only family managers harm performance when pursuing TCI. An empirical investigation of 107 private German family firms supports our theory; the effect of TCI on firm performance depends on who pursues it.
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Mrityunjoy Mondal. "Masking and Unmasking: A Study of Girish Karnad’s The Fire and the Rain." Creative Launcher 5, no. 5 (December 30, 2020): 145–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2020.5.5.19.
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Girish Karnad was a versatile genius. He was a prolific Kannada writer, a brilliant playwright, a fantastic actor, a talented film director and a meritorious scholar. His long stay in Europe has confirmed him that the Western theatre has nothing to provide him. Therefore, in search of a new mode of expression, he has used ancient Indian myths and history to represent the contemporary issues. The Fire and the Rain is one of the most successful drama of Karnad. In this drama, Karnad has made a brilliant and innovative use of mask. In Indian dramatic culture, masks were used frequently to represent the dramatic characters. But in The Fire and the Rain, mask is both a stage-prop as well as an important tool for the dramatist, by which he has successfully been able to expose the brahminical society. In this paper I will focus on how Girish Karnad has used the mask to unmask the upper-caste Brahmins.
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Redek, Tjaša, Tomaž Čater, Barbara Čater, Matej Černe, and Matjaž Koman. "FIRM AGILITY AND DIGITALISATION LESS HELPFUL THAN EXPECTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BUT VALUABLE IN THE LONGER RUN." E+M Ekonomie a Management 25, no. 3 (September 2022): 69–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2022-3-005.
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Firms’ performance during exogenous crises depends on several factors, from strategic foresight, financial readiness, and a number of firm-specific as well as sectoral aspects, also including luck and government support. The aim of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the ‘crisis readiness’ of firms, defined by factors like a proactive strategic approach, digitalisation, and financial constraints, as well as the reliance on or availability of government support, is responsible for the outcome during the COVID-19 crisis compared to the long-run contribution made by these factors. The empirical investigation uses a unique combination of firm-level balance sheet data and unique survey data concerning the strategic focus and implementation of Industry 4.0. While the literature suggests that digitalisation, a strategic proactive approach, and crisis readiness (itself depending on several factors) impacted the firms significantly during the COVID-19 crisis, the results show firm performance primarily depended on other (sectoral) aspects serving as a major exogenous factor impacting their performance. During the crisis, digitalisation was additionally mentioned as an important adjustment factor. However, using firm-level data we show that while companies were able to mitigate certain impacts of the supply and demand shocks triggered by COVID-19 using their internal resources and characteristics, including strategic elements, the biggest explanatory factor remains the sector involved. This leads to important managerial and policy recommendations, principally stressing the importance of proactivity and agility for firms’ long-run performance, whereas in the short run the state must help mitigate the effects.
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Fischer, Sebastian, Michael Frese, Jennifer Clarissa Mertins, Julia Verena Hardt, Thomas Flock, Juri Schauder, Michael Schmitz, and Jette Wiegel. "Climate for Personal Initiative and Radical and Incremental Innovation in Firms: A Validation Study." Journal of Enterprising Culture 22, no. 01 (March 2014): 91–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218495814500046.
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We examine whether organizational climate for personal initiative (PI climate) is conducive to firm innovation in small and medium-sized firms. Employees with PI are self-starting, proactive, and persistent, and a PI climate is characterized by common norms of encouraging PI at the workplace. A climate that fosters PI among employees would enhance the innovation output of firms, since it increases not only proactive thinking about future opportunities and problems but self-starting action as well. This PI climate is distinct from the team climate inventory (TCI, Anderson and West, 1996). We contrast the PI climate measure (Baer and Frese, 2003) with the TCI for predicting radical and incremental innovations in firms. Findings reveal (with 25 firms, N = 82 employees) that PI climate was related to radical innovation, but not incremental innovation. On the other hand, the TCI (unrelated to radical innovation) was related to incremental innovation. Our study results imply that different organizational climates account for the different forms of innovation in firms.
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Mujiyono, Mujiyono, and Magdalena Nany. "PENGARUH LEVERAGE; LIKUIDITAS, SAHAM PUBLIK DAN KOMITE AUDIT INDEPENDEN TERHADAP LUAS PENGUNGKAPAN SUKARELA DALAM LAPORAN Ta,TAl HlYUatNAN." Jurnal Riset Akuntansi dan Keuangan 3, no. 2 (August 1, 2007): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.21460/jrak.2007.32.136.
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Company's aniual report is one of the information that connecting the company's management and their stockholders. The study about voluntary disclosure in an.annual report will provide some insight about disclosure practiees in Indonesian firms. The objective of this research was to give empirical evidence about the effects of leverage, liquidity,firm public own proportion and independent audit committee proportion on voluntary disclosure both partially and simultaneously. Seventy four companies were analyed by multiple regression analysis. The resul*show that leverage insigniJicantly hat positive effect on voluntarydisclosure. Liquidity also insignificantly has positive effect on voluntary diselosure. Butfirm publi own proportion insignificantly has negative effect on voluntary disclosure. Independent audit committee proportion also insigniJicantly has negative effect on voluntary disclosure. The result also show that leverage, liquidity, firm public own proportion and independent audit commitiee pioportion simultaneousiy have insignificant effect on voluntary disclosureKqwords: annual report, vol4ntary disclosure, leverage, tiquidity,finn public own proportion, independent audit committeeproportion
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Vunyale, Narender, Nemi Raja, and Raveesh Krishnankutty. "Does Innovative Financing Increase the Firm Performance? An Empirical Investigation of Indian Manufacturing Firms." Theoretical Economics Letters 06, no. 02 (2016): 304–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/tel.2016.62034.
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Dam, Leena B., and Deepa Pillai. "Metamorphosis from virtual community to ‘For Benefit’ enterprise: chronicle of PULA and PULA Exclusives Pvt. Ltd." CASE Journal 18, no. 2 (December 27, 2021): 292–318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tcj-07-2020-0091.
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Theoretical basis The instructor should discuss the various forms of organization. Particular reference needs to be drawn on “For Benefit” firms. How such firms enable societal development should be stressed upon. Other theories considered are “need achievement theory”, “self-determination theory” and “social cognitive theory.” Research methodology The primary data for the case was from a series of in-depth interviews and interactions with Sonia and her core team members of Bazaar and Approval Teams. Frequent deliberation with the founder and core team led to interesting dialogues on the aspiration to uphold Pune Ladies Association (PULA) Exclusives Pvt. Ltd. as a “For Benefit firm” and developing indigenous women entrepreneurs which was a stimuli for writing the case. Online surveys of the PULA verified sellers were conducted to identify their rationale of starting the venture and also their experiences on the PULA platform. Case overview/synopsis March 2019, the core committee of PULA Exclusives Pvt. Ltd. (the firm) engineered a dialogue. They wanted to expand a new horizon with its mission of “For Benefit”. The firm is an offshoot of PULA, a virtual women’s community in Facebook. Complexity academic level The case may be used for postgraduate students pursuing entrepreneurship and management courses. The case can be used for teaching executive level programs of business strategy and digital media. The case applies to the use of digital media in businesses, social entrepreneurship and innovation strategies.
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Ciravegna, Luciano, Liena Kano, Francesco Rattalino, and Alain Verbeke. "Corporate Diplomacy and Family Firm Longevity." Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 44, no. 1 (April 7, 2019): 109–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1042258719838477.
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We discuss family firm longevity building upon a new conceptual lens, informed by transaction cost economics (TCE), but augmented with corporate diplomacy thinking. Family firms, because of their superior foundation of bonding social capital (interpreted here as a firm-specific, transaction cost-reducing governance mechanism), have an intrinsic advantage vis-à-vis nonfamily firms with regards to utilizing network ties supportive of longevity. Most family firms, however, fail to leverage effectively this governance tool to achieve longevity, due to bifurcation bias (BB), that is, the unchecked prioritization of assets and relationships that hold affective value for the family. We propose that corporate diplomacy, through its three process steps, familiarization, acceptance, and engagement, can help the family firm augment its baseline reservoir of social capital, and allows improved economizing on contracting challenges that endanger its survival. Externally, corporate diplomacy helps economizing on expressions of BB in relationships with outside stakeholders, thus augmenting bridging social capital. Internally, it can address biased treatment of family versus nonfamily human assets, thereby augmenting bonding social capital. Intergenerationally, corporate diplomacy supports access to, and improved reliance upon the firm’s social capital by next generation family members. The family firms that focus on corporate diplomacy processes and the resulting social capital creation greatly improve their chances of longevity.
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Joshi, Himanshu. "Option Trading, Information Asymmetry and Firm Innovativeness: Evidence from Stock Options Trading Firms from India." Theoretical Economics Letters 08, no. 11 (2018): 2169–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/tel.2018.811142.
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Verbeke, Alain, and Liena Kano. "Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) and the Family Firm." Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 34, no. 6 (November 2010): 1173–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6520.2010.00419.x.
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Pacheco, Henrique, Angela da Rocha, and Jorge Ferreira da Silva. "Cosac Naify: a small Brazilian publishing house goes abroad." CASE Journal 13, no. 3 (May 2, 2017): 360–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tcj-07-2016-0057.
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Synopsis The case describes the efforts of a small Brazilian publishing house to export its products to foreign markets. In fact, after several years of losses, the firm has undergone substantial restructuring and hired a new CEO, reaching modest profitability. The challenge faced by the new management team includes, in addition to keeping the firm financially healthy, to develop an international orientation, to mobilize the resources, and to develop a new strategy to go international. Research methodology The case uses primary and secondary sources, including articles from business magazines and newspapers, company site, and data from Brazilian trade organizations, Brazilian federal government, International Trade Center, International Publishers Association, and an interview with the new CEO of the firm, in charge of developing its international activities. The use of different sources permitted triangulation. Relevant courses and levels The case is designed for use in undergraduate and graduate programs in courses related to international marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, and international entrepreneurship. Theoretical bases The case can be used to discuss the role of networks in the internationalization of the firm and the issue of distance to foreign markets (Ghemawat, 2001), using Ghemawats CAGE model. The case can also be utilized to examine barriers to the internationalization of smaller firms (Leonidou et al., 2007; Kahiya, 2013).
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Nursimloo, Sandira, Dinesh Ramdhony, and Oren Mooneeapen. "Influence of board characteristics on TBL reporting." Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society 20, no. 5 (June 5, 2020): 765–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-06-2019-0187.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the influence of board characteristics on triple bottom line (TBL) reporting, both at aggregate and component level (environment, social and economic) for the top 50 companies in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis is used to create reporting indexes for 2016 and 2017, which serve as proxy for TBL reporting. Regression analysis is then used to investigate the association between board characteristics and TBL reporting, along with its separate components. Findings This paper finds significant positive associations of TBL with profitability and firm size; environmental bottom line with board size and profitability; social bottom line with board size, profitability and firm size; and economic bottom line (ECO) with firm size. A significant negative association is found between ECO and leverage. Practical implications This study provides incentives for companies to adopt TBL reporting as the findings show a positive association between the extent of reporting and profitability. This implies that companies should improve their level of reporting while ensuring that voluntary disclosures show a true and fair view to maintain a healthy relationship with their stakeholders. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first attempt to investigate TBL reporting along with its separate dimensions in the NZ context. It takes into account recent changes that occurred in the corporate environment in New Zealand as well as new practices that emerged in the world, especially the diffusion of the Global Reporting Initiative and the International Integrating Reporting Council Framework.
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Hannås, Gøril, and Otto Andersen. "B2B Relationships in Modern Times." International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management 4, no. 3 (July 2011): 18–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jisscm.2011070102.
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Information technology (IT) enables businesses to integrate information systems across entities without altering the firms’ legal boundaries. New forms of inter-firm dependence and governance mechanisms may arise, due to the explicit investments made in technology and systems for collaboration purposes. There is an important distinction between general and customized investments in inter-organizational information systems (IOS), because the specificity level in IT exhibits certain characteristics that accentuate both the risk and value of inter-firm trade. Several research calls were made to validate governance theories on IOS. Based on a literature review, this paper provides a synthesis and integration of transaction cost economics (TCE) and IOS literature regarding governance forms. The paper discusses why the specificity level of IOS plays a central role in modern collaboration between firms, and how vertical electronic coordination (VEC) represents a mechanism for electronic governance forms and presents an agenda for future research.
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Milhaupt, Curtis J. "The (geo)politics of controlling shareholders." Theoretical Inquiries in Law 25, no. 1 (June 1, 2024): 161–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/til-2024-0008.
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Abstract In this Article, I extend the analysis of controlling shareholders typically reflected in corporate governance scholarship—which is fundamentally framed in terms of shareholder wealth creation and diversion at the behest of the controller—to the increasing (geo)political significance of firms with controlling shareholders. This effort requires shifting the unit of analysis to the fusion of political-economic power inherent in corporate control and examining the implications of this fusion beyond the boundaries of the firm itself. I illustrate the approach by analyzing examples from a variety of new and old corporate capitalist systems operating globally today, and by surveying numerous policy domains in which firms with controlling shareholders are key protagonists: national security and economic sanctions, stock exchange competition, corporate influence on domestic political systems, and ESG. Expanding the lens through which controlling shareholders are viewed sheds light on their considerable influence in largely unexplored realms of wide-ranging geostrategic and political importance.
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Deepa Sehrawat and Dr Silkey Chaudhary. "In Pursuit of Identity and Survival: Deciphering the Existential Concerns in the Movie Forrest Gump." Creative Launcher 6, no. 5 (December 30, 2021): 80–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2021.6.5.10.
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Today, the life is full of struggles, negativity, competitions, and failures. We all need to remain motivated either by self or others. The film, "Forrest Gump", deals with finding the true meaning of the life despite facing numerous hurdles. It encourages never to stop and cry over the past experiences. The story is about a man named Forrest Gump. He was born with disabled legs and had a very low IQ of 75. No-one could ever imagine that one day, he will be a billionaire. The film teaches, the importance of life, that it is like a chocolate box, no one knows what will come next. To get rid of all the pains, we have to bury our past and just move forward. The film depicts the importance of hard work without desiring anything out of it. It also teaches that, our destiny is the result of how we used the opportunities and never missed any opportunity. The characters of the film whether Forrest Gump or Lieutenant Dan, all are very inspiring and motivating. The hard work without any desire makes Forrest, a billionaire. He never desired of anything, but got everything in his life. This film is the beautiful portrayal of the life during present scenario. It perfectly fits in today's world and is applicable to inspire the next generations. The film, also touches the aspects of Karma-theory as mentioned in the 'Bhagwat Geeta' that we should do hard work without having any desire and this will lead to the success. Forrest's unconventional love for Jenny melts my heart. Every scene of the film depicts the different colors and shades of life. The film teaches, how to deal with the problems of life, as Forrest said, "Shit Happens". This shows that, we should keep positive attitude towards life. The phrase, "Run Forrest, Run" said by Jenny, holds a deep meaning that we should keep moving forward without looking back. After all, we are intelligent enough and it is on us how much we apply it.
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Laurell, Hélène, Niklas P. E. Karlsson, John Lindgren, Svante Andersson, and Göran Svensson. "Re-testing and validating a triple bottom line dominant logic for business sustainability." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 30, no. 3 (April 8, 2019): 518–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/meq-02-2018-0024.
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PurposeThe triple bottom line (TBL) is still commonly explored in research without joint consideration of economic, social and environmental elements of business sustainability (BS). The purpose of this paper is to re-test and validate a BS framework based on the TBL approach.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a questionnaire survey consisting of the largest firms in corporate Sweden. A total of 107 usable questionnaires were ultimately received, for a response rate of 36.5 percent.FindingsThe findings validate and extend a framework of a TBL-dominant logic for BS. A total of 19 dimensions indicating satisfactory validity and reliability of the BS framework were identified.Research limitations/implicationsThe BS framework offers relevant insights to monitor and assess a TBL-dominant logic for BS. It also provides opportunities for further research.Practical implicationsManagers can use the BS framework as a tool to map firm priorities in connection with BS. Each dimension of the BS framework offers insights into how to monitor and assess firms’ efforts in the TBL.Originality/valueThis study contributes to validate and extend the TBL-dominant logic for BS. The BS framework also offers a timely and relevant contribution to both scholars and practitioners engaging in business sustainability.
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He, Xinming, Zhibin Lin, and Yingqi Wei. "International market selection and export performance: a transaction cost analysis." European Journal of Marketing 50, no. 5/6 (May 9, 2016): 916–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejm-02-2013-0083.
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Purpose This paper aims to provide a transaction cost analysis (TCA) perspective to exporting firms' selection of foreign markets and the performance consequences of this international market selection (IMS) decision. This paper proposes a conceptual framework that hypothesizes the relationship between transaction cost factors, IMS and export performance. Design/methodology/approach This paper tests the proposed framework with a database of Chinese manufacturing firms using regression models and controlling for possible endogeneity. The endogeneity issue may arise due to IMS being influenced by unobserved industrial/firm attributes. Findings The results show that transaction cost factors are able to explain IMS. Furthermore, firms whose decisions have incorporated transaction cost factors perform significantly better than their rivals. Research limitations/implications Understanding transaction costs helps decision-makers formulate more efficient IMS strategy to achieve superior export performance. Future research on IMS may examine “passive exporting”, i.e. exporting initiated by overseas buyers, consider the role of institutional distance and use other approaches toward cultural distance-based IMS. Originality/value This study adds a new theoretical underpinning for IMS by developing a framework based on TCA, and thus broadens the applications of TCA into IMS. Our empirical results support this extension.
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Sweta Kumari and Prof. (Dr.) Neeraj Kumar. "Unveiling Gender Stereotypes: A Feminist Reading of the Film Bhumika." Creative Launcher 8, no. 5 (October 31, 2023): 75–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2023.8.5.08.
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The present research paper is a feminist exploration of the critically acclaimed Hindi film, Bhumika (1977), set against the backdrop of Indian film industry, directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Smita Patil, Amol Palekar, Anant Nag, Naseeruddin Shah and Amrish Puri. The purpose of this study is to unveil gender stereotypes through the film narrative Bhumika from the feminist perspective. Besides, it delves mainly into the life and struggle of the female protagonist and a celebrated actress, Usha, who searches for her identity in a patriarchal realm. Hence, in the film Bhumika, Usha’s journey projects societal confinement and oppression as her image is an embodiment of her struggles against gender roles, showcasing how women were often silenced and how they were limited to their choices. Though, her narrative reflects the need for women’s empowerment in such a male chauvinistic world. With an application of feminist theories, the paper unearths how the film Bhumika is evident for both to reflect and to challenge the existing traditional gender norms in Indian Society. Apart from these, it examines Usha’s journey in terms of power and sexuality, highlighting her multifaceted role as a lens to investigate broader social causes. Thus, the findings of the study help for a better understanding of the intersection of cinema, gender, and society across the world highlighting the role of cinema as a medium for feminist discourse and social critique.
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Liu, Hui Cong, Li Qun Zhu, and Wei Ping Li. "Performance of TC4 Titanium Alloys Coated with Different Sol." Advanced Materials Research 75 (June 2009): 67–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.75.67.
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Titanium alloys has been widely used in many fields, while in high temperature and rigorous corrosive environment, it is very necessary to do some work on the surface of titanium alloys to satisfy with application purpose. In this paper, four kinds of sol film were prepared on titanium alloys with and without anodic oxidation film. The prepared sol included Al2O3, Al2O3-ZrO2 and doped sol by adding additive into them respectively. The film thickness, high temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance after high temperature oxidation for some time were investigated. The results show that the sol film obtained on the anodic oxidation film of titanium alloys is thicker than that without anodic oxidation film. Compared with the other three kinds of film, the doped Al2O3-ZrO2 sol film has the best high temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance due to insulation effect of the sol film, and the composition of additive and zirconic.
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Adeyinka, Olugbenga, and Mary Kuchta Foster. "Getting back on track: change management at AfrobitLink Ltd." CASE Journal 13, no. 1 (January 3, 2017): 120–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tcj-08-2015-0042.
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Synopsis AfrobitLink Ltd was an information technology (IT) firm with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. AfrobitLink started as a very small IT firm with less than two dozen staff. Within a few years of its founding, AfrobitLink established itself as a dependable organization known for delivering high-quality IT services. However, starting in 2004, AfrobitLink experienced rapid growth as it expanded to serve the telecommunications firms taking advantage of the deregulated market. This rapid expansion resulted in many challenges for AfrobitLink. The firm rapidly expanded into all 36 states in Nigeria, hiring a manager to oversee the company’s operations in each of the states. Poor hiring practices, inadequate training, excessive spans of control, low accountability, a subjective reward system, and other cultural issues, such as a relaxed attitude to time, resulted in low motivation, high employee turnover, poor customer service, and financial losses. By 2013, the firm was operating at a loss and its reputation was in shambles. Generally, the culture was toxic: employees did not identify with the firm or care about its goals, there were no performance standards, employees were not held accountable, self-interest and discrimination prevailed. The organization was in a downward spiral. Consultants were hired to help sort out the firm’s problems but these efforts yielded few results. Ken Wilson, the founder’s son, was hired in 2014 as VP of Administration to help get the firm back on track. As a change agent, Ken had to decide how to address the issues facing the firm and how to achieve profitable growth. Research methodology Primary sources included interviews with the company CEO, his wife, his son, and a volunteer staff member. Secondary sources included the company website. The names of the people and the firm in the case have been changed to provide anonymity. Relevant courses and levels This case is intended for use in graduate courses (although it can also be used in upper level undergraduate courses) in change management/organization development, organizational behavior, leadership, or international management. For graduate courses, students may focus on application or integration of several theories or concepts. For upper level undergraduate courses, students may focus on application of a single theory or concept. Below are suggested texts or readings for each type of student by subject. Theoretical bases Change management theories (e.g. Lewin’s force field analysis (Schein, 1996), Kotter’s eight-step change management process (Kotter, 2007), The change kaleidoscope approach (Balogun and Hailey, 2008)), social identity theory (Tajfel, 1981), attribution theory (Kelley, 1972), leadership theories (e.g. Hersey and Blanchard, 1969), intercultural/international management theories (e.g. Hofstede, 1980, 1991).
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Tekin, Hasan. "Strategic Alliances and Firm Innovation in Global Markets in Turkey." International Journal of Strategic Management 3, no. 3 (July 3, 2024): 11–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ijsm.2728.
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the strategic alliances and firm innovation in global markets in Turkey. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Strategic alliances significantly enhance firm innovation in global markets, particularly in Turkey. These partnerships enable firms to access resources and knowledge, driving innovation through joint R&D and technological advancements. In Turkey, alliances with multinational corporations and global partners accelerate technology adoption and best practices, boosting local firms' innovation capabilities and expanding market reach. Despite challenges like cultural differences and regulatory issues, effective alliance management can greatly benefit firms by improving competitiveness and innovation outcomes globally. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Resource-based view (RBV) theory, transaction cost economics (TCE) theory & social network theory may be used to anchor future studies on strategic alliances and firm innovation in global markets in Turkey. Enhance organizational capabilities in alliance management through training programs and knowledge-sharing platforms that emphasize best practices in partner selection, negotiation, and collaborative innovation. Develop supportive regulatory frameworks that encourage cross-border alliances and facilitate intellectual property protection, thereby reducing legal uncertainties and enhancing trust among international partners.
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Doyan, Aris, Susilawati Susilawati, Saiful Prayogi, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Muhamad Fatikul Arif, and Noor Maizura Ismail. "Polymer Film Blend of Polyvinyl Alcohol, Trichloroethylene and Cresol Red for Gamma Radiation Dosimetry." Polymers 13, no. 11 (June 4, 2021): 1866. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13111866.
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This study investigated the polymer film composite of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), trichlorethylene (TCE) and cresol red (CR) dye irradiated with gamma (γ) rays for potential application as radiation dosimetry. The film was prepared via the solvent-casting method with varying concentrations of TCE. Film samples were exposed to radiation from a γ-rays radiation source of 60Cobalt isotope. Color changes before and after γ-rays irradiation were observed, and the optical properties of the polymer films were investigated by spectrophotometry. Results show that increasing the radiation dose physically changed the color of the polymer film, from purple (pH > 8.8) without radiation (0 kGy) to yellow (almost transparent) (2.8 < pH < 7.2) at the highest dose (12 kGy). The concentration of acid formed due to irradiation increased with the increase in irradiation doses and at higher TCE content. The critical doses of PVA-TCE composites decreased linearly with the increase of TCE composition, facilitating an easy calibration process. The dose response at 438 nm increased exponentially with increasing radiation dose, but showed an opposite trend at the 575 nm band. An increase in the TCA concentration indicated a decrease in the absorption edge and an increase in activation energy, but both decreased for all TCE concentrations at higher doses. The energy gap for the direct and the indirect transitions decreased with increasing TCE concentration and γ-rays radiation dose. The results of this study demonstrated the potential application of PVA-TCE-CR polymer film as γ-rays irradiation dosimetry in a useful dose range of 0–12 kGy.
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Jakubowski, Stephen, and Piotr Wójtowicz. "The incremental informativeness of sell-side earnings forecasts. Evidence for the Warsaw Stock Exchange." Zeszyty Teoretyczne Rachunkowości 2019, no. 105 (161) (December 22, 2019): 77–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.6058.
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We investigate whether earnings forecasts issued by sell-side analysts are incrementally informative about the returns of firms listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), a moderately-developed, postcommunist capital market. Our sample covers the fiscal years 2008-2016. The informativeness of earn- ings (and earnings forecasts) is defined as the association between earnings (earnings forecasts) and returns. Our findings indicate that the mean earnings forecasts issued by sell-side analysts are incremen- tally informative about firm returns beyond the earnings reported. This result does not depend on firm size, profitability, or market return. The findings indicate that such forecasts incorporate useful incremen- tal valuation information and that the incremental informativeness of these forecasts serves to protect the interests of analysts’ clients.
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Anton, Sorin Gabriel, and Anca Elena Afloarei Nucu. "Firm Value and Corporate Cash Holdings. Empirical Evidence from the Polish Listed Firms." E+M Ekonomie a Management 22, no. 3 (September 5, 2019): 121–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2019-3-008.
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Uddin, Mohammed Nazim, Mosharrof Hosen, Shahnur Azad Chowdhury, Mustafa Manir Chowdhury, and Manjurul Alam Mazumder. "Does Corporate Governance Influence the Firm Value in Bangladesh? A Panel Data Analysis." E+M Ekonomie a Management 24, no. 2 (June 2021): 84–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2021-2-006.
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Corporate governance has been widely debated for over a decade with the collapse of the financial and capital market under the prejudicial roles of regulatory bodies. Therefore, the study examined the impact of corporate governance on firm value in Bangladesh. A total of 63 DSE-listed companies from 2005 to 2019 consisting of 8,505 observations on an average of 15 years were chosen. The subsequent tests for the given data were conducted to identify the appropriate panel data analysis method for adjusted diagnostic problems. In the specific panel data, the Panel Corrected Standard Error (PCSE) was utilised following the application of the random effects method to control econometric limitations. It was revealed that corporate governance lowered firm value when the board structure was familially and politically affiliated and led by CEO-duality. Moreover, the inclusion of dynamic professionals and independent members in the board structure increased the firm value. The use of the corporate governance code was proven to be highly challenging due to the participation of political and family leaders in corporate firms. Additionally, proper law enforcement was required to ensure transparency and accountability, thus reflecting firm value. As previous studies on corporate governance were conducted on a small scale and partial to the context of developing countries, this paper contributes a novel value in identifying and resolving the corporate governance crisis by reforming the board structure with diverse and professional directors. The regulatory bodies require improvement by including autonomous professional and independent members to exercise the corporate governance code.
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Viet, Trinh Xuan, Nguyen Van Lanh, and To Hien Tha. "The Evaluation of Impacts of Multi Factor Model on TTC Stock Price: a Case in Real Estate Industry in Vietnam." Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 18, no. 9 (May 7, 2024): e06672. http://dx.doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-100.
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Objectives: The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of macroeconomic factors on the stock price of a real estate firm, specifically Thanh Cong TCC, in Vietnam from 2014 to 2020. The study aims to assess both positive and negative influences of five macroeconomic variables on stock prices and to understand the overall business health reflected by stock fluctuations. Methods: This study utilizes a data collection method involving statistics, analysis, synthesis, comparison, and quantitative analysis to generate qualitative comments and discussion. Econometric methods, particularly regression analysis, are employed to evaluate the quantitative results and assess the impact of macroeconomic factors on stock prices. Results: The quantitative research reveals several key findings. Firstly, the stock price of Thanh Cong TCC (Y) exhibits a negative correlation with the lending rate (R) and GDP growth, indicating that higher lending rates and lower GDP growth negatively impact stock prices. Conversely, there is a positive correlation between stock prices and the risk-free rate (Rf), consumer price index (CPI), and VNINDEX, suggesting that these factors positively influence stock prices. Furthermore, the study identifies GDP growth and lending rates as having the highest impact on firm stock prices. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of considering macroeconomic factors in understanding stock price fluctuations in real estate firms in developing countries like Vietnam. The findings emphasize the significant impact of lending rates and GDP growth on stock prices, indicating their pivotal role in shaping the business health and overall economic conditions. By recognizing these influences, firms like Thanh Cong TCC can better navigate market dynamics and make informed strategic decisions to enhance their performance and resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges.
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Xiong, Zhuang, Junzhou Yan, and Lingling Wang. "IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF COPING WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL FAILURE STIGMA: A TWO-PATH THEORETICAL MODEL." E+M Ekonomie a Management 24, no. 4 (December 2021): 72–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2021-4-005.
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Impression management strategy is an important way to cope with the stigma of failed entrepreneurial firms. However, most existing studies only focused on the process of impression management with a single strategy. Few studies have provided a systematic theoretical explanation on how to use different types of impression management strategies to cope with stigma. To fill this theoretical gap, a two-path model of impression management of entrepreneurial failure stigma was constructed, based on the two-component model of impression management. In addition, the mechanism of impression management strategy selection for failed entrepreneurial firms to cope with stigma was discussed. The findings of the theoretical model reveal two paths for the stigma management strategy of failed entrepreneurial firms: “avoidance motivation → defensive strategy of impression management” and “diluted motivation → acquisitive strategy of impression management.” Moreover, in the selection mechanism of strategy, the formation of impression motivation is affected by the stigma type of entrepreneurial failure, the social status of the firm organization, and the degree of stigma threat. In the face of justifiable stigma, the failed entrepreneurial firms form the avoidance motivation and then implement a defensive strategy of impression management. High social status firms adopt an acquisitive strategy of impression management to cope with the negative impact of entrepreneurial failure stigma. As the threat level of entrepreneurial failure stigma increases, the dilution motivation of the failed entrepreneurial firms to stigma becomes stronger, and the firms are more likely to adopt the acquisitive strategy of impression management. The two-path theoretical model provides decision support for failed entrepreneurial firms to formulate stigma management strategies and expands the research scope of entrepreneurial failure stigma.
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White, Susan. "Amazon and Whole Foods: adventures in grocery shopping." CASE Journal 16, no. 2 (April 27, 2020): 115–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tcj-11-2018-0118.
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Theoretical basis This case focuses on valuation using various methods to price a firm. Students attempting this case should know the basics of how to value a company using discounted cash flow, comparable multiples and comparable transactions. Students will need to calculate the weighted average cost of capital using comparable companies and the capital asset pricing model and determine differences in value created by an acquisition vs a leveraged buyout (LBO). The case also discusses qualitative issues in mergers, such as fit between target and acquirer, integration issues, potential high debt from LBO. Research methodology This case was library-researched, using Amazon and Whole Foods public filings and business press papers. Case overview/synopsis Whole Foods Markets received a buyout offer from Amazon. Whole Foods could solicit offers from other firms, including firms more directly in the grocery business. Whole Foods also considered a management buyout or purchase by a private equity firm. Whole Foods had underperformed, with a falling stock price and reduced profitability. Amazon’s bid was attractive, a premium of about 40 per cent over Whole Foods’ pre-merger stock price. Whole Foods also wanted to consider issues such as culture. Whole Foods’ strategy was to sell organic foods at premium prices, while Amazon was a retail discounter with a largely online business. Complexity academic level This case is appropriate for graduate students at the end of their introductory course or for graduate or undergraduate students in a corporate finance elective, particularly a merger/restructuring elective. The case has been used in an advanced undergraduate finance elective, with a team presenting the case to the class, with remaining students in the class required to write case summaries and questions for the presenting group.
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Sumit Rajak. "Exploring Caste, Catastrophe and Civilization in Mallabarman’s Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (A River Called Titash) and its Film Adaptation." Creative Launcher 7, no. 5 (October 30, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2022.7.5.01.
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In the criticism of the novel Titas Ekti Nadir Naam (1956), Mallabarman’s widely read Bengali novel, the life-narratives of the Malos, a Bengali low-caste fisherfolk community, their unique culture, their indomitable fight to survive economically, their fight to save the Malo culture in the face of all kinds of adversary forces have been discussed to a considerable extent. In the criticism of the Ritwik Ghatak’s eponymous 1973 film adaptation of the novel, the major importance has been given to Ghatak’s treatment of the struggling life of the Malo community in a rural set up and Ghatak’s mastery as a director. Less attention has been given to the caste question which determines the social position of the Malos in various ways. In examining both novel and the film text, this paper shows that whereas how caste operates in the Malo life-world and how the system of caste determines the low-caste Malos’ social position vis-à-vis the Brahmins and the Kayasthas, their high-caste counterparts are substantively dealt with in Mallabarman’s novel, Ghatak puts more focus on the human catastrophe faced by the Malos both as individual and as a community in his film, and has attempted to document the Malo life-world, as the acclaimed filmmaker Mani Kaul argues, as a civilization. This paper is concerned with this factor of caste, the catastrophe of the Malo community, and the Malo life-world as a civilization.
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Chao, Emmanuel, and Mushumbusi Paul Kato. "FORMAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS: AN EXPLORATORY ASSESSMENT OF TRANSACTION COST THEORY FROM EMERGING MARKETS PERSPECTIVE." Australian Journal of Business and Management Research 04, no. 04 (June 11, 2014): 18–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.52283/nswrca.ajbmr.20140404a02.
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This study aimed at exploring how formal contractual agreements are predicted by Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) theory using firms from emerging markets. The setting of this study was Tanzania. Dependent variable was formal contractual agreement, while performance ambiguity and buyer asset specificity were used as key predictor variables. The study was conducted through surveying, which included small, large and medium enterprises. N = 150 firms involved and all of them were engaging in to business-business relations (buyer-seller relations). The response rate was about 65%. Data analysis used ordinary least square regression analysis. This study found out that asset specificity still had strong determination on formal contractual agreement. Performance ambiguity itself found not to have significant positive effect on formal contractual agreement but its effect was dependent on asset specificity i.e. the interaction between asset specificity and performance ambiguity influence positively on formal contractual agreement. These findings do not contradict with other empirical studies from developed economies. This suggests the possibility for extending TCA theoretical predictions to firms in emerging markets, especially at this time when there is growing need for outsourcing in these markets. Again this has to take into account other variables like nature of firm, institutional and cultural differences. Such variables have not been used in this exploratory study.
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Ou, Qiyun, Tuping Fu, Yunfang Yu, Dagui Lin, Quanlong Gao, Yuxin Zhang, and Baoming Luo. "Comprehensive analyses of the clinical benefits of immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced non-small cell lung cancer." Journal of Clinical Oncology 36, no. 5_suppl (February 10, 2018): 168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2018.36.5_suppl.168.
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168 Background: Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors is becoming the standard of care for patients and it was approved for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) growing at a rapid pace. However, selecting patients who are appropriate for therapy and which therapeutic strategies to use can be challenging. Methods: We searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) investigating immune checkpoint inhibitors versus observation in patients with advanced NSCLC until September 2017. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were pooled by meta-analysis. The GRADE system was used to describe the quality of evidence. Results: The analysis included 11 trials with 5,538 unique patients. High- to moderate-quality evidence indicated that immune checkpoint inhibitors extended NSCLC survival and PFS, expressed as hazard ratios (HRs) (OS: 0.79, P = 0.000; PFS: 0.78, P = 0.000). High- to moderate-quality evidence revealed prolonged OS and PFS were similar across preplanned subgroups in patients with squamous (0.77, P = 0.000 and 0.74, P = 0.001) or nonsquamous disease (0.76, P = 0.003 and 0.73, P = 0.041), EGFR wild-type positive status (0.67, P = 0.000 and 0.59, P = 0.010), current or former smokers (OS: 0.83, P = 0.009), and male (0.79, P = 0.000 and 0.67, P = 0.023). Increasing improvement in OS was associated with increasing PD-L1 expression (TC3 or IC3 HR 0.54, P = 0.000; TC2/3 or IC2/3 HR 0.62, P = 0.007; TC1/2/3 or IC1/2/3 HR 0.64, P = 0.000; TC0 and IC0 HR 0.72, P = 0.017; high- to moderate-quality evidence). In exploratory subgroup analysis suggest that there was advantageous of immune checkpoint inhibitors in previous definitive chemotherapy compared with chemoradiotherapy, with concurrent administration of chemotherapy (OS as HR: P = 0.001, P = 0.006, respectively). Conclusions: This large and comprehensive analysis produced firm evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors extended advanced NSCLC survival and PFS, while in some patients with EGFR wild-type positive status, current or former smokers, male and higher PD-L1 expression had substantial benefit. The benefits from therapy appear to be influenced by preceding definitive therapy and concurrent chemotherapy.
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Wahyuni, Sri, and Sutan Febriansyah. "Determinasi Triple Bottom Line Disclosure Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dengan Profitabilitas dan Volatilitas Arus Kas Sebagai Pemoderasi dan Ukuran Perusahaan Sebagai Variabel Kontrol." Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan 11, no. 1 (March 1, 2023): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.29103/jak.v11i1.8506.
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This study aims to examine the effect of The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) on firm value moderated by profitability and cash flow volatility. The two moderaing variables are controlled by firm size as a control variable. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique and the sample obtained was 43 companies that won Indonesia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (ICSRA) 2021. This study used Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The result show that The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and cash flow volatility have no effect on the value of the Indonesia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (ICSRA) 2021. Meanwhile, profitability has a negative effect on firm value. In term of moderation, its is found that profitability is proven to be able to strengthen the relationship between the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and firm value. Meanwhile, cash flow volatility was not able to strenghthen the relationship between the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and firm value.
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Ključnikov, Aleksandr, Mehmet Civelek, Lukáš Durda, Vendula Fialová, and Andrea Folvarčná. "The role of executive characteristics in their evaluation of financial conditions of European SMEs." E+M Ekonomie a Management 26, no. 2 (June 2023): 69–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2023-2-005.
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The majority of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) have a lower amount of financial assets and earnings compared to their larger counterparts. Therefore, their probability of encountering financial troubles is greater. However, the obstacles they face and perceive might differ depending on their executives’ characteristics. In this regard, this research targets to indicate similarities or differences in the perception of financial conditions by companies’ executives who are of various gender, age, and educational status. Moreover, this paper analyzes SMEs from different countries. By doing so, this research also aims to examine international differences in executives’ characteristics and their perceptions of financial conditions. In line with those targets, the researchers create an internet-mediated questionnaire and direct it to the randomly selected respondents who are owners or executives of 1,156 Czech, Slovakian and Hungarian firms. The researchers also use independent samples T-test and ANOVA tests for analysis purposes. According to the results, while the educational status of executives does not play a determining role in the perceptions of financial issues in all research samples, the perceptions of financial conditions differ depending on Hungarian executives’ gender. Moreover, there are significant differences in the perceptions of older and younger Czech executives regarding the financial performance of their companies. Although some studies investigate firms’ or executives’ resource-based view characteristics, they are limited in investigating a single relationship and a research sample (firm characteristics and bankruptcy of a country’s SMEs, etc.). Since this paper sets and investigates differences in various executive-level characteristics and financial issues of different countries’ SMEs, it might draw prospective readers’ attentions, who might be firm executives, policymakers, financing institutions, and academicians. Moreover, comparing various samples from different countries’ SMEs in analyzed relationships is another crucial value addition that this research creates when filling the literature gap.
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Fennell, Donna E., Yarrow M. Nelson, Sheila E. Underhill, Thomas E. White, and William J. Jewell. "TCE degradation in a methanotrophic attached-film bioreactor." Biotechnology and Bioengineering 42, no. 7 (September 20, 1993): 859–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260420711.
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Riya Mary Peter. "Quarantine Girl: Mental Distress and Trauma in the Times of Covid-19." Creative Launcher 6, no. 1 (April 30, 2021): 20–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2021.6.1.03.
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Since the biblical times, the concept of quarantine has been implemented throughout the pages of history in several places whenever there was an existence of a threatening situation. Outbreak of plague or flu or diphtheria or smallpox relatively imposed restrictions on human beings and now in the times of Covid-19, an extensive quarantine procedure is applied throughout the globe since December 2019. On the outset, the process seems comparatively simple but the impact or the mental trauma bestowed upon the humans to be alone in a room, having to do anything is distressing and equally depressing. The 2020 film, Quarantine Girl, directed by Nichole D' Angelo and Gregory Hataka, has realistically portrayed how it feels to be in solitude during the pandemic. The heroine of the film, Ruby embarks on a tiresome journey of quarantine solely where she loses her “normal” self and tragically falls into the pit of mental disorder. The paper analyses how the heroine, Ruby has transformed from a vigorous personality to the ‘depressed’ mad woman at the end.
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Neha Tripathi. "Images of Chinese American women on Screen: Femme Fatale and Chinese Swordswoman as the Oriental drug for Western viewers." Creative Launcher 6, no. 2 (June 30, 2021): 61–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2021.6.2.10.
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Representation in the U.S. film industry since the early twentieth century has invariably presented Asian women as sexualized and vampish. The figure of the Asian American femme fatale signifies a particular deathly seduction. She attracts with her soft, unthreatening and servile femininity while concealing her hard, dangerous, and domineering nature. Early images, particularly the performances of Anna May Wong, continue to this day to haunt the production and reception of Asian women on screens, such as in the star-making roles of Nancy Kwan in the 1960s and Lucy Liu in the present. If Asian/ American women’s subjection is fundamentally dependent on sex, creating the parameters for Asian women’s presences in popular film and in history, racialized sexuality on screen must then be sites where bondage of representation is itself re-imagined, recast and criticized at the very moment of performance… This gender imbalance not only sustains the construction of Asian American women as more desirable candidates to be assimilated when paired with White men but also reinforces the “ownership” of White American males over the bodies and spirits of Asian/American women by negating the potential physical and sexual threat imposed by Asian/American men…
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Shonkwiler, J. Scott, Emmanuelle Chevassus-Lozza, and Karine Daniel. "A Microeconometric Model of Firm Turnover." Theoretical Economics Letters 04, no. 03 (2014): 210–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/tel.2014.43029.
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Gupta, Rakesh. "Entrepreneurship, National Culture & Firm Growth." Theoretical Economics Letters 08, no. 07 (2018): 1401–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/tel.2018.87090.
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Georgantzas, Nicholas C. "Virtual enterprise networks: the fifth element of corporate governance." Human Systems Management 20, no. 3 (September 3, 2001): 171–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-2001-20301.
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Although still flying low under the popular business media's collective radar, virtual enterprise networks (or nets) do receive increased attention in the strategic management literature. A virtual enterprise network (VEN) is a system of autonomous firms that collaborate to achieve common business objectives. VENs give participants a competitive edge in markets demanding agility and rapid response. Seen as an emerging transactional exchange governance (TEG) form within transaction cost economics (TCE), VENs and the relations among firms that form them posit challenges for researchers and managers. VENs differ substantially from markets and hierarchies, and from recurrent and relational contracts, utterly changing what it means to be a firm in today's business. This essay explores alternative TEG forms, their characteristics and the criteria that bear on the choice of corporate governance: flexible specialization, market uncertainty, product (good or service) complexity, reliance on trust, risk, self-organization, shared knowledge, and socio-territorial cohesiveness. The essay offers propositions on the relations among economic criteria and the choice of transactional exchange governance forms by exploring the dynamics of a generic TEG structure. This is a system dynamics simulation model that partially offsets the shortcomings of transaction cost economics (TCE) and points to the potentially rich contribution of system dynamics to exploring VENs beyond the ideal-type TEG forms of markets and hierarchies that dominate the TCE literature.
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Dr. Bharti Tyagi and Rupa Rana. "Women’s Simmering Discontent, and Emancipatory Attempts in Margaret Laurence’s The Fire-Dwellers." Creative Launcher 6, no. 3 (August 30, 2021): 130–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2021.6.3.25.
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The Fire-Dwellers (1969) is one of the Manawaka series novels of Margaret Laurence. The novel was written at the time when women’s emancipation movements were gaining momentum, primarily in the United States, but in other parts of the world as well. So, clearly, the narrative is largely affected by women’s simmering discontent with their stagnant lives in Canada too. The novel reflects Canadian women’s desire to free themselves from the common drudgery at home and to be part of a more active populace working outside the home, themselves writing the rules of their lives. The woman protagonist in the novel, Stacey MacAindra, is a common housewife taking care of her husband and their four children. She feels she is happy keeping the societal values intact but suddenly feels frustrated realizing one day that she is the only one in her family whose existence in the family is only for others, while to everyone else in the family their lives are important for themselves, not for others. However, my reading of The Fire-Dwellers is that Margaret Laurence was not in total disregard of family values, or for complete independence of women from the patriarchal system as we see it in women's emancipation movements today.
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Vishnupriya C V. "The Mobile Identities: Crises of Mobility Portrayed in the Malayalam Film Pathemari." Creative Launcher 4, no. 4 (October 31, 2019): 72–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2019.4.4.13.
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The present paper entitled The Mobile Identities attempts to examine the aftermath of migration especially from south India to gulf countries as portrayed in the film Pathemari directed by Salim Ahmed. He had already thrived in delineating the intricacies and conflicts in the lives of ordinary human beings through his previous award winning projects such as Abu, Son of Adam and Kujanathantekada. Pathemari also can be regarded as a similar attempt to project the stark realities of life faced by people during a particular time in history in particular and of present times in general. The paper attempts to analyze the life and character of the protagonist Narayan ranging from childhood to death by considering the different aspects of his livelihood such as family ties broken relationships, his unrelenting affection for his native place and the nature of treatment received from his homeland. The major objective of the study is to scrutinize how much the film succeeded to convey the undesirable effects of being driven from one’s own culture and community such as identity crisis, the feeling of alienation and the sense of disinheritance. Thus this study can be described as an endeavor to think over the various effects of kinesis; both individually and socially.
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Westerman, James W. "A Sustainable Plan to Rescue HR from Itself." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (July 7, 2021): 7587. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147587.
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The Human Resource (HR) function is often viewed by those in organizations as a process function and a cost-center, which results in an enhanced risk of outsourcing and automation. However, HR is also uniquely positioned to engage firms in cross-functional transformational change efforts, as its work is embedded in every business function within an organization. Sustainable HR and the triple bottom line (TBL) present opportunities for HR to build a strategic role within organizations. This essay provides strategic and tactical models, with specific steps for implementation, to assist HR in re-assert its role in driving the competitiveness of the firm through Sustainable HR.
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Enriques, Luca, and Sergio Gilotta. "Justifications for minority co-owned groups and their corporate law implications." Theoretical Inquiries in Law 25, no. 1 (June 1, 2024): 141–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/til-2024-0007.
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Abstract Corporate groups with listed subsidiaries are common around the world, despite the risks they pose to minority shareholders. Shaping a firm as a web of formally independent, minority-co-owned legal entities facilitates controllers’ diversion of corporate wealth (tunnelling) via intragroup transactions and other nontransactional techniques. This Article problematizes the conventional view of groups as tunnelling-facilitating infrastructures by arguing that organizing as a group with listed subsidiaries (a minority co-owned group) may create value for all shareholders. Organizing as a minority co-owned group may increase transparency, improve performance thanks to the possibility of using stock options for subsidiaries’ managers, allow for the circumvention of inefficient restrictions to dual-class shares, facilitate cross-border acquisitions, and be a second-best solution in the presence of path dependence issues preventing firms from moving from concentrated to dispersed ownership. If these are the economic rationales for having minority co-owned groups, how should the latter be regulated? In continental Europe special corporate law rules centred on a relaxation of directors’ fiduciary duties within minority co-owned groups, with a view to facilitating intragroup transactions, are increasingly popular among academics and policymakers. These rules, in turn, are bound to blur the separation between the minority co-owned listed entity as an independently managed firm and other members of the corporate group. However, because the rationales for minority co-owned groups presuppose the opposite, namely a clear and transparent separation between the minority co-owned listed entity and the group, our conclusion is that stringent self-dealing rules (or at least no less stringent rules than those established for conflicted transactions other than intragroup transactions) are required for minority co-owned groups to create value for all shareholders rather than merely facilitate tunnelling.
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`Ardhuha, Jannatin, Ni Nyoman Sri Putu Verawati, Muhammad Taufik, and Syahrial Ayub. "SINTESIS DAN KARAKTERISASI SIFAT OPTIK POLIMER FILM PVA-TCA-MB." Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika dan Teknologi 3, no. 2 (December 23, 2017): 257. http://dx.doi.org/10.29303/jpft.v3i2.421.
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based film polymers that contain trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and methylene blue (MB) dye has been synthesized. The synthesis aimed to obtain material that can be applied as film dosimeter. Six PVA-TCA-MB thin film samples have been synthsized by varying PVA grades and TCA composition. Characterization of optical property of the resulted polymer was undertaken by measuring samples absorption within wavelength range of 200 nm to 700 nm. Absorption spectrum of samples showed an optimum between 547-644 nm that corresponds to purple colour and characteristic to MB absoption. Further analysis showed the influence of TCA concentration and storage periode of the polymer. Optimization of syntesis by evaluating synthesis condition, heating and storage time is yet to be done in order to obtain polymer that can be used as dosimeter with reproducible optical property.
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Heide, Jan B., and George John. "The Role of Dependence Balancing in Safeguarding Transaction-Specific Assets in Conventional Channels." Journal of Marketing 52, no. 1 (January 1988): 20–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002224298805200103.
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The authors develop a theoretical extension to the basic transaction cost model by combining insights from dependence theory with the TCA approach. They introduce offsetting investments as a means of safeguarding the specific assets of small firms in conventional channels. The traditional TCA safeguards are insufficient here, because vertical integration is not feasible for the small firm at risk and long-term contractual protection is not present in conventional channels. Data from 199 manufacturers' agencies support the theoretical predictions. Agencies with more specific assets invested in their relationship with a principal attempted to bond themselves more closely to their accounts to safeguard those assets. Such bonding efforts resulted in a lower level of dependence on the principal because the agencies were better able to replace the principal if necessary. Also, their financial performance was improved when dependence was reduced, provided levels of specific investments were relatively high.
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Fu, Lei, YS Low, Milind Bhagavat, and Ivor Barber. "14nm Chip Package Interaction (CPI) Technology Development." International Symposium on Microelectronics 2017, no. 1 (October 1, 2017): 000331–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.4071/isom-2017-wp12_054.
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Abstract This paper presents the 14 nm chip and package interaction (CPI) challenges and development by using 140 um minimum pitch with SnAg bump in flip chip BGA package. We evaluated 14 nm back-end-of-line (BEOL) film strength/structure / adhesion with large die size of 21×21 mm2 and optimized bumping technology by passing all the CPI reliability tests (QTC, Precon, UBHAST, TCJ, MSV, and HTS) with following the JEDEC standard. We also evaluated assembly with different bump foot print at 140um bump pitch with SnAg bump, and no assembly issues were encountered. Crack stop plays very critical role in defending the crack propagation into the die active area. In our development, we observed reliability failure with severe test condition TCG (−45°C to 125°C), but passed TCJ (0°C to 100°C) with single wall crack stop on the large die size. With increasing crack stop width which enhanced the mechanical strength of crack stop, both TCG and TCJ passed. So it is strongly recommended to use wider crack stop for large dies to eliminate any failures.
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Zeng, Bei, Andreas Johannesen, and Xin Fang. "How to value a real estate company? Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (ALEX)." CASE Journal 16, no. 2 (April 11, 2020): 155–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tcj-04-2019-0043.
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Purpose This study aims to provide students an opportunity to analyze the financial performance of a publicly listed real estate company and estimate its instinct value by applying appropriate financial models and approaches. Theoretical basis Three major valuation models/approaches generated by financial theory and practice to estimate the intrinsic value of a security: discounting cash-flows valuation (DCF and NPV) – valuation through adjusted net asset and liquidation value (NAV) – relative valuation through price and value multiples (valuation multiple analysis and precedent transactions analysis). Wholly owned subsidiaries versus and joint venture ones. Research methodology Analyze financial information of all segments in a multiple-business firm, and apply suitable financial models and approaches among net asset value model (NAV), discounted cash flow (DCF) or net present value (NPV) model, valuation multiple analysis and precedent transactions analysis to estimate the intrinsic value of the whole firm. Case overview/synopsis This decision-based case allows students to explore the business valuation process for a public listed real estate company, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX). Based on financial statements analysis and forward-looking financial expectation on ALEX, this case elevates students' understanding and practice of valuating this multiple-business firms by applying appropriate financial models and approaches among NAV, DCF or NPV, valuation multiple analysis and precedent transactions analysis and enable students to make their investment decisions of buying, holding or selling the company’s stocks. Complexity academic level This case is most appropriate for graduate courses such as corporate finance, investments, personal finance, real estate finance and financial markets and institutes.
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Mamta Singh. "The Portrayal of Girl Child in Ruskin Bond’s The Blue Umbrella." Creative Launcher 4, no. 5 (December 31, 2019): 97–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2019.4.5.15.
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Ruskin Bond, Indian author of British decent, was born on 19 May 1935 at Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. He was raised at Jamnagar (Gujarat), Shimla and Dehradun. He is a well-known Indian writer in English. He has written more than hundred short stories, six novels, three collection of verse and over thirty books for children. He is considered to be an icon among Indian writers and children’s author and a top novelist. He received Sahitya Academy award for his book; Our Trees Still Grow at Dehra in 1992, and was honored with Padam Shree in 1999 for his lifetime contribution to Indian literature in English. He was awarded with Padam Bhusham in 2014. He has been writing for the last fifty years in different genre of literature. His stories and novels got wide publicity worldwide in India. Various directors produced films on his novels. He was also appreciated by various prizes and awards at national level. In 2005, the Bollywood director Vishal Bhardwaj made a film based on his popular novel for children, The Blue Umbrella. The movie won the National Award for best Children’s film. It is a fine specimen published in 1992. This novella has also been filmed in 2007. It is set in a small village of Garhwal, where a little highland girl, Binya lives. She trades her lucky leopard claw pendent with a picknicker lady for a pretty blue umbrella.