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Knowledge Attributes and Internationalization of E-service Firms: Literature Review and Conceptual Model
No full textWhile previous international business studies have addressed e-commerce in the form of online retail shopping, there is a lack of research on how e-service firms enter international markets. Our study attempts to address this gap by systematically analyzing the relevant literature and developing a conceptual model that explains the internationalization of e-service firms. Specifically, we explore how their specific knowledge attributes affect the internationalization process and the choice of entry mode of e-service firms. Our conceptual framework distinguishes hard and soft service components of e-service firms by two types of knowledge characteristics—codifiable firm know-how and non-codifiable (intangible) firm know-how. We develop three propositions on the entry mode choice of e-service firms—low-control modes, network modes, and high-control modes
Joseph Kosuth’s Adaptation of Marcel Duchamp’s Readymade
No full textThesis (B.A. in Art History)--John Cabot University, Spring 2023.This thesis examines the readymade in its entirety. Starting with a brief historical overview, I focus on the readymade’s impact on the art world in beginning in the 1910s and through the 1970s. Using two examples, Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain (1917) and Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs (1965), as pertinent case studies, I discuss the readymade’s transformation and give plausible theories. Both artworks aim to answer the question, “what is art” but their responses are polarizing. This thesis discusses Marcel Duchamp's call to revolutionize the art world, Joseph Kosuth’s answer, and their respective techniques, approach, and overall contribution. Although this is not the first piece of literature that compares these two artists, it is the first to question and problematize One and Three Chairs’ association with being a readymade
Interim leadership in a crisis
No full textThe interim head librarian assumed the role of reassuring the staff that the library was not left rudderless and that someone was ready to step in and move the library forward. At the same time, she had to acknowledge that a period of mourning was necessary for everyone in the team and that everyone was coping with grief in different ways
United States, China, and Latin America a triangular relationship: The Case of Mexico, Ecuador, and Honduras
No full textThesis (B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Creative Writing and Communications)--John Cabot University, Spring 2023.The present study analyses the development of the interaction between the United States and China in Mexico, Ecuador, and Honduras. As the uncontested regional influence of Latin America, the United States has shaped the region for almost a century. China, on the other hand, has become a more prominent figure in the last decades. The Thesis will go into detail about the three countries, tracing their history with both the United States and China, looking into ideological and political similarities and disparities, and well focusing on the economic and trade relations between the nations. The economic factors have created a dependency on the US however with its growing presence in these countries China has dedicated million to the development of these countries. The Mexico chapter evaluates the benefits of having a relationship with the US given its proximity can have. Mexico's trade with the United States overlaps with that of China, leading to a competitive relationship between them. Ecuador is a country that has been involved in legal battles against the US and its long history of left-leaning president has made them more inclined to China. Ecuador has created a trade and investment framework that protects its national sovereignty and state interest as well as encourages Chinese investment. While it still has relations with the United States, its government doesn’t rely solely on it. Honduras a country has just recently switched alliances to China. The Honduras chapter explores the ties between the nationalist party in Honduras with the United States as well as how the current liberal party's left-leaning policies and actions will impact the country in the long run. By having countries that fall in different areas of the spectrum, one end being the United States and the other China we can deduce how these countries will interact with both countries while preserving their national sovereignty and putting their state interest over regional proximity or influence
Market Entry Through Multilateral Networks in Developing Countries: The Case of Public–Private Development Partnership in Zambia
No full textGlobalization and increased market saturation in most developed countries have prompted private sector firms to expand into international markets that offer growth potential. Thus, increasingly, private firms channel foreign direct investments into such markets, which are located in untapped developing countries. At the same time, the local economies in developing countries often lack technology, education, or access to international trade. Furthermore, foreign multinational companies need market-relevant knowledge and skills. Therefore, the format of public–private development partnerships (PPDPs) seems to combine the needs of the private and public sectors. Such partnerships also try to improve the economic prospects and livelihoods of people in developing countries. We explore the case of the Volvo Group forming a PPDP in Zambia to improve our understanding of how MNCs enter the market in developing countries using this format. Based on transaction cost theory, institutional theory, and resource-based theory, we find that PPDPs help reduce transaction costs, mitigate institutional risks, and create unique resources for multinational companies entering less developed countries. Ultimately, our results contribute to the understanding of value creation for PPDP’s stakeholders from developed and developing countries
Female CEOs and Firm Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Analysis of Italian-Listed Firms
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruptive and unexpected event that has impacted businesses worldwide. It is necessary to investigate the characteristics of companies that enable them to face and respond to this critical situation more effectively. The purpose of the present study is to determine whether the presence of a female CEO during unanticipated critical events affects a company’s performance. Given the increasing significance of gender at the highest levels of management, more research has been conducted on female leadership. However, there is limited research on female leadership during disruptive periods and events. Over the course of 3 years (2017–2020), an empirical analysis was conducted on a sample of Italian publicly traded companies, meaning that data was collected and analyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate that female leadership during the pandemic has a positive impact on the performance of the company
The Aesthetics and Imaginaries of the Night in Cuba: Bridging Audiovisual Ethnography and Film Studies
No full textCounteracting Noncommunicable Diseases with Front-of-Pack Nutritional Labels’ Informativeness: An Inquiry into the Effects on Food Acceptance and Portions Selection
No full textPurpose
Front-of-pack nutritional labels have been extensively studied to support consumers in making healthier and more informed food choices. However, existing research has gathered conflicting evidence about which category of label, nutrient-specific or summary labels, is more effective. As a result, the European Union has postponed its decision on selecting a unified label to collect additional information. This study specifically focusses on individuals with noncommunicable diseases, an overlooked yet relevant segment of consumers who can significantly benefit from the proper use of nutritional labels in their self-care.
Design/methodology/approach
In a sequence of three studies grounded in the front-of-pack acceptance model and focussing on customers with specific noncommunicable diseases, the authors examined the different effects of the NutrInform Battery and Nutri-Score on food acceptance and portion selection. This research involved the use of structural equation modelling and ANOVA and was conducted with a cumulative sample of 2,942 EU adults, residing in countries with or without previous exposure to nutritional labels.
Findings
The results suggest that among individuals with noncommunicable diseases, nutrient-specific labels are perceived as more useful and easier to use. They also generate a better attitude towards the usage of nutritional labels and are more effective in nudging those consumers towards a proper selection of portions.
Social implications
The results provide valuable insights into how front-of-pack nutritional labels can impact the food choices of individuals with noncommunicable diseases and have implications for public health policies.
Originality/value
Investigation of the effects of NutrInform Battery and Nutri-Score on consumers with noncommunicable diseases, an area currently under-researched