We attempt to provide a more nuanced view of the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm financial performance using competitive-action perspective. argue that competitive action should be considered as an important contingency determines effects CSR activities on performance. Using data for 113 publicly listed U.S. firms in software industry 2000 2005, we found socially responsible (positive CSR) enhance when firm’s level is high, whereas irresponsible (negative...

A forward head posture (turtle neck posture) is becoming more common with the increasing popularity of smartphones. The aim this study was to evaluate craniovertebral angle, position pain threshold sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius muscles, presence depression in heavy smartphone users compared a control group. Twenty healthy students participated study. participants were recruited from Sahmyook University divided into user group (n=10) according addiction proneness. Participants both...

Abstract Extending social comparison theory to the context of interfirm competition, we investigate whether and under what conditions firms may benefit by deviating from consumers' views concerning firm comparisons. Based on all possible dyadic competitive comparisons among 26 automakers in United States, found that: (1) a focal enjoys greater increase sales than target when it compares itself with more reputable firm, even though consumers do not perceive be comparable firm; (2) avoids less...

An analysis of lightning strike statistics and spatial distributions in South Korea was conducted throughout 2023 to archive records support weather research through the use radar data. The annual strikes reached 73,341, demonstrating a twofold increase from 36,750 previous year but still below 10-year (2014-2023) average 93,380. Temporal shows summer recorded highest number at 55,258, accounting for 75.35% occurrences, pattern consistent with average. June, October, December exhibited...

In the past decade, there has been a rapid increase in use of mobile phones and other small hand-held devices for communication.A forward head posture (turtle neck posture) is becoming more common with increasing popularity smartphones.The aim this study was to evaluate craniovertebral angle, position pain threshold sternocleidomastoid upper trapezius muscles, presence depression heavy smartphone users compared control group.Twenty healthy students participated study.The participants were...

Abstract This paper examines the changes in internationalization of innovation created by recent surge Chinese innovative firms and resultant effects on global economic organization. Drawing insights from international business, geography, development studies literatures, we investigate rise perspective strategic coupling, decoupling, recoupling. novel approach provides a first glimpse into potential impact business leadership, power relationships value chains, ultimately Copyright © 2017...

We theorized and tested the performance implications of lateral hiring by professional service firms (i.e. law firms). Using a longitudinal dataset partner hires in 148 US between years 2004 2008, results indicated that size had reversed U-shape relationship with financial firm. In addition, leverage ratio associate lawyers partners) significantly moderated firm performance, such placement bend curvilinear relationship, is, threshold, occurred more quickly at low than high ratio. This study...

Abstract Premised on the assumption that strategic alliance is a type of competitive action toward rivals, this study explores how firm uses alliances differently with respect to rivals. I distinguish between two types directly involve rivals: rival and rival's partner. The former latter reflect cooperative‐ competitive‐orientations respectively. Further, investigate what drives focal adopt particular rather than another. findings indicate key consideration explaining different patterns...

We propose a simple and general framework for nonparametric estimation of heterogeneous treatment effects under fairness constraints. Under standard regularity conditions, we show that the resulting estimators possess double robustness property. use this to characterize trade-off between maximum welfare achievable by optimal policy. evaluate methods in simulation study illustrate them real-world case study.

We draw on behavioral strategy, terror management, and post traumatic growth theories to examine how a sudden director death may affect firm risk-taking. Two opposing predictions are developed. One is that can trigger anxiety, prompting CEO become less committed his or her job decreasing firm's risk-taking tendency. Alternatively, the passing of evoke reflection, inducing pursue higher-order goals initiate more projects with substantial uncertainties. Results based sample publicly traded...

This paper aims to put forward some policy suggestions regarding the goal and strategies of regional development in Korea.We first survey past policies examine disparity Korea.It is found using OECD data that although population income are highly concentrated, inequalities other living standards do not seem as problematic call for strong government intervention.Moreover, recent new economic geography implies 'capital vs. non-capital area' framework has been shaping Korean should be...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) may influence host countries, not only their economy but also institutions such as political and economic systems. This study comprehensively explores these diverse impacts of FDI in the most centralized world, North Korea, by focusing on Gaeseong Industrial Complex (GIC). The GIC is a special zone for FDI, especially from South Korea. Based thorough analysis literature data GIC, this found significant impact Korean economy, limited institutional reforms...

Recently, there have been growing efforts in developing fair algorithms for treatment effect estimation and optimal recommendations to mitigate discriminatory biases against disadvantaged groups. While most of this work has primarily focused on addressing discrimination due individual-level attributes (e.g., race/ethnicity), it overlooks the broader impact societal structures cultural norms structural racism) beyond individual level. In paper, we formalize concept multilevel fairness...

We examine how employee mobility influences firms’ performance by focusing on lateral partners in law firms. also examined the effect of partner hiring firm would change with leverage ratio which is a human capital structure between and associates. Using data from large U.S. firms, we find an inverse U-shape relationship number performance. that non-linear significantly, i.e., curvilinear effects firm’s become stronger as increases.

We attempt to resolve the debate on relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm financial performance by integrating a competitive-action perspective into CSR literature. posit that competitive action are pragmatic moral legitimacy initiatives, respectively, based organizational suggest effect of is greater than CSR. argue should be considered an important contingency determines performance. determine socially responsible (i.e., positive CSR) improves when firm's...

AbstractAbstractThe purpose of this study is to analyze Frank Lloyd Wright's concept prospect. The characteristics his are completely unique according the interpretation relationship between object and subject; land building, nature self, people as one unit. This thesis can be summarized follows;1) In composition basic form for prospect, Wright used 'box breaking' technique regarding building unit on basis organic idea monism2) Regarding exterior works have space refuge with prospect in view...

우리나라의 상 하수도 시설의 경우 도시발달과 더불어 지속적으로 확충되어 왔다. 특히 80년대와 90년대 많은 관망들이 설치되었으며, 이들의 설치수명이 많게는 4~50년에서 달하고 있어, 노후관들의 교체에 따른 국가 재정 부담이 발생하고 있다. 따라서 이에 대한 적절하고 합리적인 예산투입시기 및 비용규모결정을 위한 자산관리체계 도입이 절실히 필요하다. 이를 위해, 본 연구에서는 특정 시범대상지역의 현재 상태를 평가한 기술진단과 시설물의 안전성을 안전진단의 결과값 비교 분석을 통해 두 진단간의 상관성을 도출하여, 환경적 특성 노후도 경향을 적용한 상수도 관망의 노후화 예측 모델을 제시하였다. 바탕으로 장기적인 기반시설 자산관리 플랜 수립에 매우 중요한 부분으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. Korea's rapid ubanization development has changed the country, water and waste facilities also been...