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Special issue on migration and remittances: an introductory note.
Introduction The history of humankind has been the history of constant movements of people across natural as well as man-made boundaries. The adventure of discovery, the search for a better life i . . .

Migration and life satisfaction: evidence from Latin America.
Abstract Using data from the Gallup World Poll and Latinobarometro, we examine the relationship between life satisfaction, vulnerabilities, and migration in Latin America. We look at three kinds o . . .

Immigrants in the U.S. economy: a host-country perspective.
Introduction The contributions of immigrants are many, particularly when it comes to the pace of economic growth. (1) Immigrants both power and grease the engines that run the economy. In fact, ju . . .

An analysis of Mexican remigration to the U.S.
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of Mexican migrants to the U.S. and their decisions to remigrate. We concentrate on the relative impacts of market and nonmarket factors such as income, re . . .

To send, or not to send: that is the question. A review of the literature on workers' remittances.
Abstract This paper reviews the empirical literature on workers' remittances. Based on the empirical evidence, we are able to assess the facts and myths about the determinants and consequences of . . .

The impact of risk and uncertainty on remittances into Latin American economies.
Abstract This study investigates the effects of exchange rate uncertainty and political risk, after controlling for the conventional macroeconomic determinants, on remittances transfers into eight . . .

Remittances and the household's expenditures on health.
Abstract This paper considers the effect of remittances on the share of health expenditures in total household expenditure in Mexico. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate if remittance . . .

Academic journal ranking: important to strategic management and general management researchers?(Report)
Abstract This study explores two questions pertaining to research publications: the importance of publications, and the perceived ranking of strategic and general management journals. The reasons . . .

The Journal of Business Strategies: the first twenty-five years.(Report)
Abstract The historical publishing pattern of the Journal of Business Strategies (JBS) is examined. Authors from 171 institutions have written over 262 articles from spring 1984 to fall 2008. Cont . . .

A framework for developing an effective mission statement.(Report)
Introduction An increasing number of profit and nonprofit organizations across America are incorporating strategic management activities into their overall operations. Strategic management can be . . .

Emerging value propositions for m-commerce.(Report)
Abstract The proliferation of mobile Internet devices is creating an unparalleled opportunity for e-commerce to leverage the benefits of mobility. Mobile e-commerce, commonly referred to as m-comm . . .

Consumer perception of e-service quality: from Internet purchaser and non-purchaser perspectives.(Report)
Abstract This exploratory study expands the knowledge concerning service quality dimensions in the context of Internet commerce, from the differing perspectives of two groups: Internet purchasers . . .

Logistics leverage.(Report)
Abstract It is the purpose of this paper to position marketing and logistics relationships in a strategic context. The strategic position of both areas is used to draw conclusions for the future r . . .

Swift trust and distrust in strategic partnering relationships: key considerations of team-based designs.(Case study)
Abstract We explore the integration of trust and distrust as defined by Lewicki, McAllister, and Bies (1998) with its effects on team-based designs. A hypothetical long-term contract simulation wa . . .

Small retailer employment of older workers: an assessment.(Case study)
Abstract This paper focuses on a study which examined the employment of older workers by small retailers in the United States. It considers the literature on the future role of senior employees in . . .

Assessing the performance impacts of information systems from the resource-based perspective: an empirical test of the indirect
Abstract Research into the strategic impacts of information systems (IS) from the resource-based view of competitive advantage has increasingly embraced the indirect effect of IS on firm performan . . .

Sustainable growth of payment card networks: a two-sided market approach.
Abstract The payment card industry is a typical "two-sided market" where two groups of agents (i.e. merchants and cardholders) interact with each other via a common network platform (i.e. a card n . . .

Inter-partner credible threat and the survival of U.S.-China joint ventures.
Abstract International joint ventures (IJVs) are perceived as essential strategic weapons by which firms can transfer the complex complementary competencies needed for competitive advantage within . . .

Porter's generic strategies: an exploratory study of their use in Japan.
Abstract While the use of Porter's generic strategies have been well documented in America and Europe, no studies have assessed their use in Japan. This research investigates if Japanese companies . . .

A theoretical and empirical analysis of the strategic value of beyond compliance occupational health and safety programs.
Abstract The present study examines the application of Resource Dependence Theory and Institutional Theory relative to company involvement in an important voluntary, governmentally sanctioned empl . . .

The strategic planning process and performance relationship: does culture matter?
Abstract Given the growth of multinationals, it is important that managers learn whether strategic planning enhances firm performance in cross-cultural situations. Using an international sample of . . .

Leadership's activation of team cohesion as a strategic asset: an empirical simulation.
Abstract The current study examined the linkage between leadership, team cohesion, and superior performance using group process and performance data collected from a strategic management simulatio . . .

Accounting students' likelihood of compliance with tax preparation standards.(Report)
Abstract The current study examines the likelihood that accounting students will comply with the AICPA's enforceable Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS). A sample of 224 accounting stu . . .

The benefits of leader communication on part-time worker outcomes: a comparison between part-time and full-time employees using
Abstract This study presents findings on the differential effects that leader communication has on worker performance and job satisfaction for part-time and full-time workers. For both part- and f . . .

Corporate governance and the abnormal returns to acquisition announcements.(Report)
Abstract This paper investigates the relationship between a firm "s corporate governance structure and the abnormal returns associated with acquisition announcements. Based on a sample of 294 acqu . . .

Ignoring rules of succession: how the board reacts to CEO illness announcements.(Report)
Abstract Rules of behavior guide decisions, and succession rules guide CEO selection. When CEO turnover is unanticipated, succession rules may not be able to guide the board. We examine unanticipa . . .

Openness and economic growth: empirical evidence on the relationship between output, inward FDI, and trade.
Abstract The relationship between openness and economic growth in developed and developing countries has been of continuing interest in both the theoretical and empirical literature. In this paper . . .

U.S. executives' perceptions of "BEMs" as F.D.I. options.
Abstract In this study, perceptual mapping was used to identify the collective and individual positions of ten big emerging markets or "BEMs" as they are more commonly called. The perceived positi . . .

Geography matters: Kohonen classification of determinants of foreign direct investment in transition economies.
Abstract This exploratory study examines the extent to which non-spatial determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) organize themselves in a manner that mimics the spatial proximity of twenty . . .

Wealth effect for U.S. acquirers from foreign direct investments.
Abstract This study investigates the wealth effects of foreign direct investments on U.S. firms during the period of 1989-2000. Overall findings indicate that U.S. acquirers experience statistical . . .

Perspectives of foreign direct investment in the new millenium.
FDI continues to play a crucial role around the world and its importance to the global economy cannot be understated. Researchers from different disciplines are pursuing their work in FDI to better . . .

Cumulative index of articles.
By Volume Volume 17, Number 1 - Volume 19, Number 2 Spring 2000 - Fall 2002 Jo Ann Duffy, Editor Volume 17, Number 1 (Spring 2000) * Verma, R., & Boyer K.K. Service classification and manage . . .

Participative management's influence on effective strategic diffusion.
Abstract Recent research has highlighted the importance of middle and lower level managers in strategy formulation in ensuring that the strategy effectively "diffuses" throughout the organization. . . .

An interpretive perspective on the role of strategic control in triggering strategic change.
Abstract Rapidly changing environments press organizations to respond in an appropriate and timely fashion. Strategic control plays an important role in this adaptation process through its identif . . .

Employee perceptions of the relationship between strategy, rewards and organizational performance.
Abstract This study explores the relationship between organizational strategy, reward practices, and firm performance. Researchers have not extensively investigated this potentially important topi . . .

Top management team risk taking propensities and firm performance: direct and moderating effects.
Abstract We investigate the influence of top management team (TMT) risk taking propensities on firm performance. Diverging from previous work on the risk taking-performance relationship, we rely o . . .

E-tailing: an analysis of Web impacts on the retail market.
Abstract The Web has been changing the retail market in many ways. Following a new market framework, this paper analyzes the unique characteristics of the Web for retail applications, examines its . . .

A longitudinal price comparison for music CDs in electronic and brick-and-mortar markets: pricing strategies in emergent electro
The Internet has great potential as a medium to reach consumers but we still need to improve our understanding of the impact of IT on information asymmetries governing buyer and seller positions. In . . .

Digital knowledge networks: linking communities of practice with innovation.
Abstract With embedded knowledge flows and innovation linked to communities of practice as well as technology, Australian small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to both collab . . .

Consumer perception of e-service quality: from Internet purchaser and non-purchaser perspectives.
Abstract This exploratory study expands the knowledge concerning service quality dimensions in the context of Internet commerce, from the differing perspectives of two groups: Internet purchasers . . .

Alternative measures of performance for e-companies: a comparison of approaches.
Abstract Understanding firm performance is as important in the new economy as it was in the old one. It seems difficult, however, to make a judgment about which measures of performance are good pr . . .

Introduction by guest editors: e-commerce strategies for the future.(Brief Article)
We present in this issue, five additional articles that were accepted from the Call for Papers in the Fall of 2000 for a special issue of the Journal of Business Strategies on ecommerce and e-market . . .

Do traditional strategic concepts apply in the e-marketing context?(electronic marketing)
Abstract This paper explores generic marketing strategies and competitive market positioning in the context of the Australian online book industry. The key research question is the extent to which . . .

Determinants of governance structure for the electronic value chain: resource dependency and transaction costs perspectives.(Sta
Abstract This paper investigates boundary decisions that determine governance structures, particularly intermediaries and external contractors, for executing the primary functions of procurement, . . .

Discount retail profitability: a harbinger for e-commerce?
Abstract Expansion of electronic commerce has the potential to increase retail productivity. However, these gains may not translate into enhanced retailer profitability. This study examines profit . . .

Emerging value propositions for m-commerce.(mobile electronic commerce)
Abstract The proliferation of mobile Internet devices is creating an unparalleled opportunity for e-commerce to leverage the benefits of mobility. Mobile e-commerce, commonly referred to as m-comm . . .

Consumer attitudes towards multi-channel retailers' web sites: the role of involvement, brand attitude, internet knowledge and v
Abstract The study examines how different consumers evaluate online shopping sites set up by bricks-and-mortar retailers. In particular, it examines how differences in consumers' information proce . . .

Introduction by guest editors: how to play the e-commerce game. (Journal of Business Strategies Special Issue on e-Commerce and
In the last several years, there has been a change in thinking with regard to e-commerce and e-marketing strategies. With the failure of numerous well-funded dot-coms, and recent pressure for e-comm . . .

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE QUALITY AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE.(Abstract)(Statistical Data Included)
Abstract Corporate audiences rate the social performance of firms by interpreting information signals about the firms from various monitors. Of importance to these parties are signals about corpor . . .

EXPRESSING ORGANIZATIONAL DISSENT: THE ROLE OF ETHICAL IDEOLOGY AND CORPORATE ETHICAL VALUES.(Abstract)(Statistical Data Include
Abstract Using a sample of 101 employees from a community-based health care agency in the southern U.S., we empirically examined the relationships between organizational dissent and idealism, rela . . .