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IE Luxury Barometer 2016
No full textThe IE Premium and Prestige Observatory started in 2010 with the goal of generating and sharing knowledge about the premium market and industry worldwide. With the support of MasterCard we have done research on the impact of the digital revolution on luxury clients’ behaviour and the pace at which the industry is adapting, as well as focusing on the behaviour of the Millennials generation and the differences compared to baby boomers. We have explored the meaning of memorable experiences and their key drivers. The Observatory has also supported premium and luxury entrepreneurship and has given visibility to sustainable luxury entrepreneurs. With the IE Luxury Barometer, the Observatory has created a tool to build applied knowledge about the sector and to provide support for action. This “from experts to experts” research is based on the insight of industry executives, academics, investors, and observers. Thanks go to the panel of experts, who have generously shared their insights into the key themes that shape the priorities of the luxury industry by answering our questionnaire and also participating in the face-to-face debate. I would like to thank the individuals who helped make the IE Luxury Barometer 2016 possible. Thanks to my co-author David Millán for his rigorous work and expertise. Thank you, Luca Solca and Carlos Delso for joining us for the presentation of this paper and sharing your learnings and experience. We envision “IE Luxury Barometer” as a tool, valuable in generating knowledge for the premium and prestige industries. This third edition was about completing a full circle of identifying priorities for luxury experts and executives
From ORCID to Google Scholar: How to manage your Digital Academic Profile
No full textThis training session provides a practical introduction to managing a coherent and effective digital academic identity across major scholarly platforms, including ORCID, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. It outlines the importance of persistent identifiers for ensuring accurate attribution, enhancing visibility, and supporting institutional evaluation processes. Participants learn how to create, update, and synchronize their author profiles; resolve common issues such as duplicate records and misattributed publications; and maintain consistent information regarding name variants and affiliations. The session also highlights best practices for linking platforms through ORCID to automate updates and reduce administrative workload. Overall, the training emphasizes the growing relevance of digital identity management in the contemporary research ecosystem and provides actionable guidance for maintaining accurate and up-to-date academic profiles.yesPublishe
Una investigación empírica acerca de la racionalidad e intuición en los procesos de toma de decisiones estratégicas en Colombia
No full textEsta tesis doctoral presenta una investigación empírica de cuatro factores contextuales identificados en el corpus de conocimiento actual como predictores de racionalidad e intuición en procesos de toma de decisiones estratégicas: las características ambientales externas, las características estratégicas propias de la decisión, las características internas de la compañía y las características específicas del decisor. A efectos de este análisis, se han utilizado datos de 51 decisiones estratégicas de idéntico número de compañías privadas de Colombia, en Sudamérica. Los resultados que se presentan en este documento refuerzan las conclusiones de las investigaciones previas en lo que respecta a la Incertidumbre Ambiental, una variable que pertenece a la dimensión de las características externas del entorno, y la Incertidumbre de la Decisión, que corresponde a la dimensión de las características propias de la decisión estratégica, como predictores del uso de la Intuición Experiencial en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Este estudio también encontró pruebas de que el Tamaño de la Compañía, una variable que pertenece a la dimensión de las características internas de la compañía, es un predictor significativo del uso de la Racionalidad Procedimental en estos procesos. Se presenta un examen empírico del efecto de mediación de la Incertidumbre de la Decisión en la relación entre Incertidumbre Ambiental y los procesos de toma de decisiones estratégicas, Racionalidad Procedimental e Intuición Experiencial. Esta indagación apoya las formulaciones teóricas en torno a esta relación compleja, además de considerar la asociación de la Incertidumbre Ambiental como un antecedente de la Incertidumbre de la Decisión. Por último, el presente estudio contribuye a la comprensión del papel del estilo de pensamiento de un decisor como predictor de las conductas intuitivas observadas en el proceso de la toma de decisiones estratégicas. La última parte de este documento presenta un resumen de los principales hallazgos, así como contribuciones a la teoría existente. También incluye varias limitaciones de este estudio y vías para futuras investigaciones. En atención a la naturaleza de este estudio, a los participantes en la investigación y a las motivaciones del autor para acometer este proyecto, este documento presenta un conjunto detallado de implicaciones prácticas derivadas de los hallazgos para directivos y gerentes.This doctoral thesis presents an empirical investigation of four contextual factors identified in the available body of knowledge as predictors of rationality and intuition in strategic decision-making processes: External environmental characteristics, Strategic decision-specific characteristics, Internal firm characteristics, and Decision-maker specific characteristics. Data from 51 strategic decisions, from an equal number of privately-owned companies in Colombia, South America, served for this analysis. Results presented in this document support findings from previous research regarding the significance of Environmental Uncertainty, a variable from the dimension of external environmental characteristics, and Decision Uncertainty, a variable from the dimension of strategic decision-specific characteristics, as predictors of the use of Experiential Intuition in decision-making processes. This study also found evidence supporting that Firm Size, a variable in the dimension of internal firm characteristics, is a significant predictor of Procedural Rationality in these processes. An empirical examination of the mediation effect of Decision Uncertainty in the relationship between Environmental Uncertainty and strategic decision-making processes, Procedural Rationality and Experiential Intuition, is presented. This exploration yields support to theoretical formulations around this complex relationship, and regarding the association of Environmental Uncertainty as an antecedent of Decision Uncertainty. Finally, this study contributes to the understanding of the role of the thinking style of a decision-maker as a predictor of intuitive behaviors observed in the process of making strategic decisions. The final part of this document summarizes the main findings and contributions to theory, as well as several limitations of this investigation and paths for future research. In attention to the nature of this study, the characteristics of participants in this exploration, and the motivations of the author to pursue this endeavor, the document presents a detailed body of practical implications for managers and practitioners.Deeds, David L. (PRESIDENTE); Gonçalves Albornoz, Dilney (SECRETARIO);
Gözübüyük, Remzi (VOCAL); Zerres, Christopher (VOCAL); Moscheri, Caterina (VOCAL
Can the EU Digital Markets Act achieve its goals?
No full textOver the past few years, EU and national regulators accelerated their plans to regulate digital platforms. The EU is not alone in this quest, as many other jurisdictions around the world are considering various options for regulatory intervention in digital markets. Rather than being an ‘outlier’ on this issue, Europe has a chance to set new standards in this domain, which other countries may end up emulating. In this context, the proposed EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) represents a major endeavour to tackle the concentration of economic power in the hands of large-scale Tech companies. One of its most significant features is that it marks a transition from the traditional application of ex post antitrust rules, towards an entirely new ex ante regulatory scrutiny, aimed at systematically preventing possible abuses by those platforms that can be defined as gatekeepers of entire digital ecosystems. This paper explores the pros and cons of this shift, and discusses whether the proposed enforcement of the DMA, concentrated in the hands of the European Commission, is likely to prove sufficiently effective. The author assesses whether the DMA, together with other legislative proposals presented by the European Commission over the past few months (Data Governance Act, Data Act, Digital Services Act, Artificial Intelligence Act, etc.) will pave the way for a more economically and socially sustainable digital ecosystem in the years to come.Digital Markets ActEuropean UnionPoliticsDigital economySustainabilityDigital Services ActData Governance ActDigital marketsLey de Mercados DigitalesUnión EuropeaPolíticaEconomía digitalSostenibilidadLey de Servicios DigitalesLey de Inteligencia ArtificialLey de Gobierno de DatosLey de datosMercados digitale
Corporate Law and Governance Pluralism
No full textFor the past several decades,jurists have invested significant efforts in developing the law in general - and private law in particular - in terms of pluralism. However,the conceptualization of corporate law and governance according to pluralist principles rarely exists. This Essay is the first in the legal literature to address this deficiency by providing a unique pluralist theory of corporate governance regimes. It distinguishes between the plurality of corporate law's sources,values,and principles,and discusses the implications for governance. Moreover,based on the social systems' thinking and the framework of complexity,this Essay provides theoretical grounds for skepticism about any policies or structures applicable to all times and contexts. Therefore,rather than perceiving corporate governance as being identically applicable to all corporations,the law must meet the challenge of complexity by designing governance arrangements following a firm-specific perspective. Furthermore,I argue that in conditions of complexity,corporate governance eco-systems should be designed with a firm-specific view that incorporates the effect of the corporation participants' heterogeneity,the heterogeneity of its internal power relations,and the heterogeneity of industries and markets. These novel arguments have profound implications for redesigning fundamental legal doctrines - such as fiduciary duties of controlling shareholders,regulation of related party transactions,the officers' duty of care,and the company purpose. © 2022 The Author(s).I wrote this paper while I was a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies on the Foundations of Law and Finance, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main (April-June 2021). My genuine gratitude to Tobias Tröger for his continuing support and to Martin Gelter, Bernard Sharfman, Adam Hofri-WinogradowBarak Yarkoni, Casimiro Nigro and Joseph Liptrap, for their exceptional comments. I am also thankful to the faculty members of IE Law School for important suggestions on earlier drafts of this paper. Lastly, I extend my sincere appreciation to the Journal's Editor, Professor Andrew Bottere and the reviewers of this piece for their remarkably excellent remarks and suggestions for improvements. All URLs were last accessed on 12 September 2021.yesPublishe
My History or Our History? Historical Revisionism and Entitlement to Lead
No full textOngoing,spirited debates from around the globe over statues,street names,symbols,and textbooks call for a greater understanding of the political effects of different historical representations. In this paper,we theorize that inclusive (exclusive) historical representations can increase (decrease) marginalized group members' perceived centrality to the nation,entitlement to speak on its behalf,and likelihood of becoming leaders. In an online experiment in India (),we randomly assign participants exercises sourced from official state textbooks containing either an exclusive,inclusive,or a neutral representation of history. We subsequently assess the supply of and demand for Muslim leadership using both an original,incentivized game and additional survey and behavioral measures. We find that inclusive historical narratives increase Muslim participants' perceived centrality and entitlement,desire to lead,and demand for real-world Muslim leaders. Battles over history can carry consequences for the leadership ambitions of marginalized individuals,for themselves and their communities. © The Author(s),2023. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the American Political Science Association.This research was funded by Aarhus University. The authors would like to thank Sofia Breitenstein, Sabine Carey, Carl Muller-Crepon, Florian Foos, Vasiliki Fouka, Patrick Kraft, Krzysztof Krakowski, Rajeshwari Majumdar, Vittorio Merola, Salma Mousa, Eva Ostergaard-Nielsen, Bhumi Purohit, Johanna Rickne, Harald Schoen, Kristina Bakkaer Simonsen and Chagai Weiss as well as participants at the NYU CESS Experimental Political Science Conference, APSA, ECPR, EPSA, EuroWEPS, MWEPS, ISPP and faculty at IE University, the University of Barcelona and Aarhus University for helpful comments and Marten Appel for research assistance. Haas gratefully acknowledges funding support from the Centre for the Experimental-Philosophical Study of Discrimination at Aarhus University and from the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF144). Our study was pre-registered with the Center for Open Science.yesPublishe
Judicial Review of the State Aid Decisions on Advance Tax Rulings: A Final Opportunity to Safeguard the Rule of Law
No full textIn this article, the author provides a critical examination of various decisions addressing whether advance tax rulings on intra-group transfer pricing policies granted to multinational enterprises are illegal State aid under articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Further, the author looks at whether the aid recovery process in these cases could be deemed to be contrary to the EU principles of legal certainty and the protection of legitimate expectations.yesPublishe
AI Policies in Academic Publishing: New Approaches to Transparency, Ethics, and Accountability
No full textAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to influence academic publishing, its integration has introduced both innovative advancements and complex ethical challenges. This paper explores AI policies implemented by major academic publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and others, aiming to understand how these policies guide ethical AI use and maintain research integrity. The central research question driving this analysis is: In what ways do AI policies shape transparency, ethical responsibility, and accountability in the context of academic publishing?
Methodology:
To answer this question, we conducted a comparative policy analysis, examining documents and guidelines provided by key academic publishers. Policies were analyzed to assess criteria such as transparency, author accountability, ethical standards, confidentiality, and intellectual property considerations. Each policy was evaluated for directives on AI use across three primary areas: authorship, manuscript preparation, and peer review processes. By mapping out common principles and unique variations, this analysis identifies emerging trends in how publishers navigate AI's evolving role within academic publishing.
Results:
Our findings reveal a shared emphasis on transparency and author responsibility. Across all policies, publishers mandate that authors disclose any AI usage in their manuscript preparation, typically within the Methods or Acknowledgments sections. This requirement supports transparency and allows reviewers to better understand the scope of AI assistance. Furthermore, policies consistently prohibit AI from being listed as an author, underscoring the idea that AI lacks the original thought and accountability that human authors provide. Confidentiality emerges as another core tenet, with most publishers discouraging the use of AI in peer review, as uploading manuscripts to AI platforms could compromise privacy and data security. Ethical considerations further extend to AI-generated visuals and data manipulation, with restrictions placed on using AI to fabricate, alter, or misrepresent images or datasets.
Significance:
The implications of these findings are significant in promoting ethical standards and preventing potential misuse of AI in academic research. As the AI landscape evolves, these policies represent essential guidelines, positioning publishers as gatekeepers of research integrity. They advocate for transparency in AI disclosures and underscore the need for human accountability, both crucial for maintaining trust in the scholarly record. In establishing clear boundaries for AI's role, these policies also anticipate future technological advancements, promoting adaptability and vigilance among authors, reviewers, and editors.
This study contributes to the broader discourse on AI governance by illustrating how academic publishers are actively shaping the ethical framework around AI in research. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, institutions, and policymakers interested in fostering an ethical integration of AI in academia. In sum, by enforcing transparency, prioritizing accountability, and addressing ethical risks, these policies not only protect the credibility of academic research but also support a responsible transition to AI-enhanced scholarly communication.síPublishe
Building bridges: some notes apropos of the Spanish translation of the Model European Rules of Civil Procedure
No full textIn this article, the author discusses the challenges encountered during the translation of the European Law Institute/Unidroit Model European Rules of Civil Procedure into Spanish. This prompts some reflections on the connection between law and language, concluding that any legal translation constitutes an exercise in comparative law. https://doi.org/10.1093/ulr/unaf012YesPublishe
Entrepreneurship Education as a First-Person Transformation
No full textAs entrepreneurship education spreads and aims to transform mindsets,its theories and methods need to be attuned to the first-person perspective of the learner. We provide a map for entrepreneurship education that bridges the subjective,inter-subjective,and objective as distinct varieties of knowledge and turns the classroom into a space for practical reasoning. It focuses on the world as it could be,brought alive in the first-person sense of possibility and shaped by new ways of seeing and doing. © The Author(s) 2020.yesPublishe
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