Advances in business and management. Volume 6 / William D. Nelson, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nelson, William D.

Series:

Advances in Business and Management

Advances in business and management, 2159-9335 ; volume 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Management.

Business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents research in the field of business and management from around the world. This book provides a meta-theoretical framework for understanding the nature of organisational wisdom based on learning traditions. The authors of this book also draw some guidelines that can be useful in approaching the concept of the business model in a well-structured way, providing an in-depth investigation of the various research streams and perspectives. Other chapters review the contemporary corporate governance framework in Chinese listed firms after the substantial financial reform in 2005; stat

Contents:

""ADVANCES IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT. VOLUME 6""; ""ADVANCES IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT. VOLUME 6""; ""LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA""; ""CONTENTS""; ""PREFACE""; ""Chapter 1: UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONAL WISDOM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LEARNING NETWORKS""; ""Abstract""; ""Key Terms and Definitions""; ""Introduction""; ""Background""; ""The Importance of Learning Networks for Organizational Wisdom""; ""Future Trends""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: MAPPING BUSINESS MODEL COMPONENTS: RESULTS FROM AN EMPIRICAL RESEARCH""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""

""2. Literature Review""""3. Research Methodology""; ""4. Data Collection""; ""5. The NVivo Analysis: Results Discussion""; ""Conclusion and Limitations""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: CHINESE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND THEIR GOVERNANCE""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Background""; ""2. Corporate Governance Framework of Chinese Listed Firms""; ""3. Related Party Transactions in Chinese Listed Firms""; ""Conclusion""; ""Appendix 1. Distribution by Industry of Chinese Listed Firms from 2007 to 2011""; ""Appendix 2. Case Study on Wuliangye""; ""References""

""Chapter 4: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN EMERGING MARKETS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF FOREIGN RETAIL FIRMS IN CHINA""""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""CSR: Conceptual Foundation and Limitation""; ""CSR in Emerging Economy""; ""Contextual Background""; ""Theoretical Underpinnings""; ""Drivers for a Preferential CSR Model""; ""Empirical Findings""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgment""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5: MEASURING LATENT TRAITS IN E-COMMERCE WITH THE ITEM RESPONSE THEORY""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Measuring Latent Traits""; ""Item Response Theory""

""Application""""Method""; ""Results and Analyses""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 6: UNDERSTANDING THE CONSUMER�S MEANING OF BRAND PROMISE: A QUALITATIVE INTERPRETIVE STUDY""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Literature Review""; ""Methodology""; ""Research Findings""; ""Discussion""; ""Managerial Implications""; ""References""; ""Chapter 7: LARGE�SCALE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED TRUMP GOLF SCOTLAND DEVELOPMENT""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Literature Review""; ""3. Methodology""; ""4. Results and Discussion""

""5. Conclusion""""References""; ""Chapter 8: A CLOSE LOOK TO CONSUMPTION IN DETERMINISTIC AND STOCHASTIC BUSINESS CYCLE MODELS""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Dynamic Behavior of the System (8)""; ""3. The Stochastic Model with White Noise. Mean Square Stability""; ""4. The Stochastic Model with Colored Noise. Mean Square Stability""; ""5. Statistical Linearization, Moment Equations""; ""6. Numerical Simulation""; ""7. Conclusion""; ""References""; ""INDEX""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 20, 2014).

ISBN:

1-62948-731-7

OCLC:

918623815