Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Role of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence from the Chinese Stock Market

In this treatise, we provide empirical evidence based on stock and operating performance measures to show how cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are different from domestic transactions from the perspective of foreign acquirers. We analyze the shareholder wealth effect from 663 domestic and international M&As announced by Chinese corporations between 1994 and 2006. We have uncovered some differences between national and cross-border M&As. We find that foreign acquirers experience significantly higher stock and operating performance than transactions carried out only by domestic firms. Higher target gains for cross-border transactions are consistent with the acquirer's ability to correctly value or capture synergies in cross-border takeovers. We also examine the source of wealth gains in Chinese targets of foreign acquirers. We find that the exchange rate and taxes are more important in justifying the target premium in foreign takeovers than in domestic takeovers. Taken together, our results suggest that the realization of synergy is the main motive behind foreign takeovers. We also analyze the role of corporate governance in cross-border M&As. Consistent with our hypothesis, the dummy for B shares or H shares is positively related with the takeover premium, indicating that strong corporate governance standards influence the valuation process in transition economies.
Evaluating Special Events: Merging Two Essential Approaches

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The Gender Dimensions of Programme Participation: Who Joins A Microcredit Programme and Why?

The overriding policy and research attention on the measurement of the impact of microcredit programme participation has meant that the process of participation has remained relatively unexplored. In fact, the ways in which households arrive at the decision to participate may bear importantly on programme effects since participation is essentially part of a household's livelihood strategy. Programme impact will depend not only on programme inputs, but more importantly on how closely desired programme outputs are integrated into specific household and individual strategies. This paper examines the household participation decision on the premise that programme impact hinges crucially on who joins a microcredit programme and why. The paper finds that the household decision to join a programme is determined by the interplay of the household's demand for microcredit, the opportunity costs of membership activities for individual family members and the nature of the intra-household gender relationship. Such a household strategy carries new and important implications for the interpretation of programme effects on both women's empowerment and poverty reduction.
Pengaruh karakteristik perusahaan terhadap pengungkapan akuntansi sumber daya manusia

This study aims to examine the effect of firm size, profitability, firm age, product diversification, ownership concentration on HR accounting disclosures in banking companies in Indonesia. The study used quantitative descriptive methods. The sample in this study, namely banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and publishing company financial statements consistently for 3 consecutive years, from 2018 to 2020. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple regression with the SPSS test tool. The results of the study indicate that firm size has a significant positive effect on HR accounting disclosures, profitability has a significant positive effect on HR accounting disclosures, company size has a significant positive effect on HR accounting disclosures, product diversification has a significant positive effect on HR accounting disclosures, ownership structure has a significant positive effect on HR accounting disclosures. HR accounting disclosures.
Flash Study Analysis and The Music Learning Profiles Project

This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in John J. Cali School of Music Scholarship and Creative Works by an authorized administrator of Montclair State University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@montclair.edu. MSU Digital Commons Citation Cremata, Radio; Powell, Bryan; Pignato, Joseph Michael; and Smith, Gareth Dylan, "Flash Study Analysis and The Music Learning Profiles Project" (2016). John J. Cali School of Music Scholarship and Creative Works. 6. https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-facpubs/6
Challenges of Early Stage Entrepreneurs : the Roles of Vision Communication and Team Membership Change

We increasingly expect start-ups to tackle the great systemic problems of the world, with a rising demand for game-changing innovations that are both sustainable, responsible and economically viable. However, most of these ventures fail to realize their envisioned growth, or do not even survive their first four years of existence. This is because entrepreneurs face three hard-to-overcome: acquisition of financial resources, the attraction of talent and the organization of this talent into an effective team. In this dissertation, I espouse the roles of vision communication and the management of team dynamics in facing these three challenges. First, the dissertation investigates how entrepreneurs’ vision communication affects the way investors and potential recruits view the venture. Results point out that disruptive and social vision communication strongly affect their perception about the venture. Specifically, both types of visions may have unforeseen downsides in convincing investors and recruits to join the start-up’s pursuits. Second, we show that the management of team membership change is elementary to sustaining the high performance of venture teams. We find that both entrepreneurs and managers should attempt to minimize membership change in high performance teams. Overall, this dissertation provides numerous practical and academic contributions to the fields of entrepreneurship, impression management, vision communication and team dynamics.
Price analysis of extra virgin olive oil

Purpose The price of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is highly subjected to variability. In this way, the consumer is not able to perceive a price of reference. The purpose of this paper is to investigate this topic, trying to define a range suitable for the selling of EVOO. Design/methodology/approach A mathematical model is applied to the three price levels (i.e. production, intermediate and selling). It studies the relationship among main variables: purchase cost of olives, the production cost of olive oil, the yield of olives obtained by the technological process and the profit margin. To define the input data, 25 producers of olives and 25 owners of olive oil mills are involved. Findings The production of EVOO depends strictly on the production of olives, which typically is subdivided in a year of “high production” and in a year of “low production. ” The price of EVOO is subjected to a great variability; however, it is possible to propose a range that varies from €7.0 per liter to €8.7 per liter. Research limitations/implications The level of acidity influences significantly the quality of olive oil, and this model has the limit to not analyze the variation of the price in function of this parameter. Originality/value This study is the first to propose a pricing model to evaluate EVOO. The literature section supports this assumption.
Exploring the Effects of Board Characteristics on Innovation Capital Disclosure: Evidence from Malaysia

Innovation is one of the major determinants for competitive advantage and long-term success for business growth. As a result, there is an increased demand for information on innovation activities of firms among stakeholders. The main objective of this research is to investigate whether board characteristics influence the disclosure of innovation capital in the Malaysian public listed companies. The sample consists of 68 public listed companies in the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia over a five-year period from 2011 to 2015. The research employs content analysis methodology to measure the extent of the innovation capital disclosure in the annual report. The multiple regression analysis is then used to investigate the relationships between five board variables and innovation capital disclosure. In general, the extent of innovation capital disclosure indicates an increasing trend in the sample years. The result also reveals that there are significant differences between categories of innovation capital disclosure, with external capital identified as having the highest disclosure. The multiple regression results provide evidence that all five board variables were significantly associated with innovation capital disclosure. Board size, board independent, foreign directors, board meeting, and director age are related to the extent of innovation capital disclosure.
Effects of Corporate Governance on Organization’s Performance: Evidence from Karachi Stock Exchange (30 Index)

Corporate governance is one of the most important objectives of the firms because they are based on the top level management performance of the firms. These are related with the organization performance. The organization performance is measured by the return on equity. The KSE is much authenticated source of the Pakistan. In KSE the companies which are public listed companies are listed. We have done the work on KSE 30- companies and the period is selected of 2004-2016. For this purpose, panel data analysis has been performed. The organization performance is measured to know the corporate governance. A conceptual frame work has been developed for this purpose and key findings have been explained for the financial experts to make the future decisions. The outcomes are showing that there is significant impact of all the independent variables which are firm size, board meeting, non-executive directors and leverage on the dependent variable which is ROE. So there is impact of corporate governance on organization performance. From this information various types of people can get help. Like an investor who wanted to invest in the companies which gives a maximum return, for them this provide a platform to check the trends of the companies and can make a wise decision about investment. Not only for the investor but also for the students which wanted to know about the firm performance.
The ability to pay for broadband

ABSTRACT This paper presents findings from two studies: a national study of digital inclusion programmes managed by community-based organisations in the USA that help people gain access to low-cost broadband and digital literacy skills; and a study of internet access and use in Detroit. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to gain a deeper understanding of the ability of low-income individuals and families to spend money on broadband access at home. Findings show that although those with a limited monthly budget have an acute understanding of the value of home broadband, the costs associated with home broadband service make it difficult for them to afford. In considering this approach and its implications for digital inclusion policy in the USA, we argue that ability to pay provides a framework for understanding the local, cultural drivers and barriers to broadband adoption in low-income communities.
Consumer Fad Dynamic: the consumer behavior and the Gin case

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize the consumption of an international consumer product fad. Design/methodology/approach A literature review of the concepts that can be related to an international fad was conducted, which included the study of the product life cycle, CAGE distances, the herd behavior, the consumer behavior in social media, the conformism and perceived newness. To know more about the subject, the Gin case was studied. The quantitative study began to define an initial model with the variables that can have impact on the consumption of the Gin. Based on the initial model, a survey was built and conducted, obtaining 143 valid responses. The data were analyzed on the basis of the structural equation modeling. Findings The results verified the positive impact of need for group differentiation on the consumption Gin. The perceived newness had a direct impact on its consumption. An international fad lasts while it is differentiator for the consumer, so the herd behavior influence was not validated. Research limitations/implications This study had a limitation in terms of responses. This study was made using a practical case of beverage, so its applicability to other types of products is limited. Originality/value This study is about consumer fads. It characterizes the key concepts in various moments of a fad: the implementation, the evolution of its consumption and its end. The study identifies the variables that have a positive impact on the consumption of a real fad. Data from sales geography diffusion in time are also analyzed.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THEORY OF CONSTRAINT ON WAITING TIME OF PRESCRIPTION SERVICE

Background: Medical services provided within the Indonesian National Health Insurance programme or Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) have been continuously improving for the past several years. One of them is pharmaceutical service in the Pharmacy Store for JKN patients at one hospital with the highest number of visitors in Surabaya. However, one preliminary study points out that patient waiting time for prescription services in the Pharmacy Store for JKN patients is longer than the national standard.Aim: This study aims to investigate the causes for such delay in prescription services as one of pharmaceutical services in the Pharmacy Store for JKN patients at one hospital in Surabaya.Methods: This is an observational descriptive research with a reference to the Theory of Constraints. The research was conducted from August 2017 to February 2018. The data were obtained from observations, interviews with one pharmacist and four pharmacy technicians, and waiting time for prescription service. Results: The study finds that the longer waiting time is caused by inefficient division of jobs and workers and the lack of worker’s discipline to work on time. The behaviors and habits of pharmacist and pharmacy technicians in drug preparation greatly affect patient waiting time, since the services still highly depend on manual human labor.Conclusions: Patient experience in prescription drug services is significantly influenced by the time spent waiting for the service provider. This study provides useful insights about constraint identification in pharmaceutical services, especially waiting time.Keywords: Pharmaceutical service, Theory of Constraints, Patient waiting time.
Influence of Corporate Governance Practices on Management of Public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County, Kenya

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of corporate governance practices on the management of public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County. The study objectives were; to determine the extent to which selection criteria of BOM members influence the management of public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County and to establish the extent to which proper financial record keeping influence the management of public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County. The study employed descriptive research design to determine corporate governance practices influencing management of public technical training institutes in Nairobi City County. The target population was three Technical training institutes in Nairobi City County. The study therefore targeted 54 BOMs, 3 bursars and 3 principals. The units of analysis were Board of management members, principals and bursars for the three public technical training institutes in Nairobi City County. Since the population size for principals and bursars was small, census technique was adopted to select a sample of 3 principals and 3 bursars. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 51 Board of Management members. Primary data were collected through the use of semi structured questionnaires and interview guides. Content validity was used by the researcher to check whether the items in the interview guides answer the research objectives. The results of the study indicated that the Technical training institutes where Board of management selection criteria was effective managed schools better than those whose selection criteria were not effective. Further, TTIs where financial record keeping was fair was characterized by fair management than those institutes that had a better financial record keeping. Based on research finding it can be concluded that Board of management selection criterion and financial record keeping. It is recommended that the management of the technical training institutes ensures that only competent and qualified Board members are selected to manage schools. Evidence shows that effective school boards may contribute to the success of their schools. It is also recommended that the school adopts a better financial management system. Keywords: Selection criteria, BOM members, Management of Public Technical Training Institutes, Financial record keeping and Nairobi City County
Evaluating the effectiveness of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) programme to ensure quality of technical, vocational education and training in technical colleges in Lagos State

This study evaluated the effectiveness of SIWES Programme in Lagos State to ensure quality of technical, vocational education and training. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study in which survey research design was used. The entire population of 130, comprising 120 teachers of technical vocational education and training in Lagos State and also 10 industrial supervisors from Reckit and Benkiser in Ogun State was used for the study. A 35-item questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument at a coefficient of 0.86. A total of 130 copies of the questionnaire were administered but only 127 copies were retrieved and analysed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The study found out that there exist 10 challenges of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme in developing the needed skill in the industry, 15 strategies that can be adopted in evaluating the effectiveness of SIWES in Nigeria and 10 remedies to the challenges faced by TVET student on their industrial attachment programme were identified. The paper recommended that government should grant tax relief and other incentives to private sector organizations who implement the SIWES programme satisfactorily, and that the administrators of TVET in technical colleges in Lagos State should organize orientation to industrial supervisors to fully understand the role they need to play in the student attachment programme. The paper concluded by saying that most of the students admitted to TVET programme found themselves in a helpless situation of securing a place of industrial attachment and also employment in the industry, hence the need for the evaluation of the SIWES programme. Key words: Technical and vocational education and training (TVET), Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), evaluation, graduates, and practical skills.
Selected risks perceived by SMEs related to sustainable entrepreneurship in case of engagement into cluster cooperation

Small and medium enterprises carry out their activities in a dynamic environment that is affected by various processes that also impact their sustainability. The future has the companies that are able to respond promptly to the challenges and are able to exploit opportunities sufficiently. One form of modern entrepreneurship that could help SMEs' sustainability in this environment is the cluster cooperation. This form of entrepreneurship brings many positive effects, but is also affected by various risks. The main aim of this study is to assess the perception of selected business risks that have an impact on SMEs' engagement into cluster cooperation. Using the questionnaire surveys of 1004 SMEs the perception was evaluated with emphasis on the differences between micro-smalland medium sized enterprises. From the data obtained, the tendencies are exposed through the evaluation of following risk categories such as: Market risks, Relation risks, Common resources risks, Operational risks, and Competency risks being assigned by a particular risk indicator afterwards. The final evaluation being made upon all respondents’ answers analysis has confirmed that the competition risk turned out to be the most important risk indicator.
The Effect of Supply Chain Search and Application Strategies on Corporate Operational Performance: Focused on the Mediating Effect of Organizational Capability

This study examines the effects of supply chain search and application strategies on organizational capability and corporate operational performance. To achieve this aim, a survey was administered to middle managers of 298 smalland medium-sized venture companies in Busan, South Korea. Empirical analysis showed that supply chain search and application strategies have a positive effect on organizational capability and corporate operational performance. In addition, organizational capability is positively mediated by supply chain search and application strategies in terms of the mediating effect of corporate operational performance. Consequently, search and application as supply chain strategies are facilitating factors as mediators that improve corporate performance through the concentration of organizational capability. Findings suggest that the search and application of supply chain strategies need to act as accelerating variables that improve organizational performance, and supply chain strategies need to be applied in smalland medium-sized manufacturing businesses.
Chapter 4 Black Holes and Purple Squirrels: A Tale of Two Online Labor Markets

The Internet and social media have fundamentally transformed the ways in which individuals find jobs. Relatively little is known about how demand-side market actors use online information and the implications for social stratification and mobility. This study provides an in-depth exploration of the online recruitment strategies pursued by human resource (HR) professionals. Qualitative interviews with 61 HR recruiters in two southern US metro areas reveal two distinct patterns in how they use Internet resources to fill jobs. For low and general skill work, they post advertisements to online job boards (e.g., Monster and CareerBuilder) with massive audiences of job seekers. By contrast, for high-skill or supervisory positions, they use LinkedIn to target passive candidates – employed individuals who are not looking for work but might be willing to change jobs. Although there are some intermediate practices, the overall picture is one of an increasingly bifurcated “winner-take-all” labor market in which recruiters focus their efforts on poaching specialized superstar talent (“purple squirrels”) from the ranks of the currently employed, while active job seekers are relegated to the hyper-competitive and impersonal “black hole” of the online job boards.