An Analysis of the Characteristics of Firms Conducting Corporate Events Inside and Outside Waves

An Analysis of the Characteristics of Firms Conducting Corporate Events Inside and Outside Waves
Author: Antonio J. Macias
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN:

We document how firms participating in corporate transactions, classified in four types of corporate events (seasoned equity offerings, stock and cash-financed mergers, and share repurchases) within waves differ in predictable patterns from firms that engage in event activity outside waves. Despite only small differences in the characteristics of firms that conduct transactions outside waves and during short single-quarter waves, there are very large differences in the characteristics of these firms and the firms that conduct transactions in the beginning of long multi-quarter waves. Waves seem driven by the availability of growth opportunities or the presence of misvaluation and end when these opportunities disappear, with the exception of repurchase waves which appear to be driven by undervalued firms. Firm characteristics appear to diverge more at different stages within the wave.

Inclusive Green Growth

Inclusive Green Growth
Author: Calvin Atewamba
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2020-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030441806

Fostering inclusive green growth in Africa means addressing existing and emerging development challenges, while efficiently managing Africa’s natural capital and building resilience to environmental, social and economic risks. Although this new paradigm for development has the potential to create tremendous business opportunities, there are also challenges. This book provides empirical evidence on the conditions for the emergence of green businesses in Africa. It includes 13 case studies, which identify the determinants of small and medium-size enterprises’ engagement in inclusive and sustainable growth in rural Africa, and the factors that hinder eco-innovation in business and entrepreneurial activities. Furthermore it discusses appropriate regulations and policies to stimulate the development of green business in Africa. Offering insights into the relationship between eco-innovation, labor productivity and business competitiveness in rural Africa, this book appeals to scholars, policy makers and practitioners interested in a green economy for Africa.

Global Innovation in Emerging Economies

Global Innovation in Emerging Economies
Author: Prasada Reddy
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0415888905

This title examines the dynamics of the globalisation processes and the emergence of new locations for innovation and its implications.

Human Resource Management in Early Internationalised SMEs

Human Resource Management in Early Internationalised SMEs
Author: Joanna Purgał-Popiela
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2023-01-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000863026

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly viewed as valuable contributors to the global economy, which translates into their importance in business literature and academic research. Recent studies suggest that there exists a substantial variety of international activities pursued by SMEs expanding abroad, with a prominent presence of early internationalised enterprises, including born global. Despite the acknowledgement of the importance of human capital for SME internationalisation, there is a persistent knowledge gap concerning HR practices in this context. Until now, researchers investigating the accelerated internationalisation of SMEs have focused either on the human capital of decision-makers or selected attributes of employees, although these have only been at the pre-entry or entry stages. Thus, activities performed after entering foreign markets remain. This book attempts to reduce this gap and contribute to the body of knowledge concerning HR practices in early internationalised SMEs with an emphasis on the post-entry phase. By taking such an approach, this volume integrates two streams of research: HRM in the SMEs and international business. It provides managers of SMEs with useful information on dealing with internationalisation-related challenges by means of various practices including work structuring, recruitment and selection, training and development, employee appraisal and remuneration, and performance management. The discussion of these issues is based upon data from a survey conducted in 200 SMEs and case studies exemplifying HR practices in early internationalised small and medium enterprises. It offers academic researchers, postgraduate students, and reflective practitioners a state-of-the-art overview of managing human resources in small and medium enterprises expanding internationally, including both accelerated and incremental paths.

Academy of Management Journal

Academy of Management Journal
Author: Academy of Management
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1046
Release: 1991
Genre: Industrial management
ISBN:

Issue for Aug. 1957-2005 has first section: Proceedings of the Academy of Management, 1956-2004.

Social Science Research

Social Science Research
Author: Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781475146127

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Kitchen Capitalism

Kitchen Capitalism
Author: Margaret Sherrard Sherraden
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0791484661

Businesses come to life as owners are allowed to speak in their own words in this first in-depth examination of self-employment told from the perspectives of low-income microentrepreneurs. The book systematically analyzes a range of issues, including who chooses to open a micro business, and why; what resources do they bring to their business venture; how well will their venture fare; and what contributes to the growth or decline of their business. The authors conclude that most microentrepreneurs believe self-employment offers a range of monetary and nonmonetary benefits and argue it would be more advantageous to view microenterprise as a social and economic development strategy rather than simply as an anti-poverty strategy. Based on this observation, a range of strategies to better promote microenterprise programs among the poor is advanced, with the goal of targeting the most promising approaches.

Census Catalog and Guide

Census Catalog and Guide
Author: United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher:
Total Pages: 402
Release: 1988
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Includes subject area sections that describe all pertinent census data products available, i.e. "Business--trade and services", "Geography", "Transportation," etc.