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An Exploration of the Diffusion Dynamics of Open Source Software (OSS): An Agent-Based Computational Economics (ACE) Approach
Title
An Exploration of the Diffusion Dynamics of Open Source Software (OSS): An Agent-Based Computational Economics (ACE) Approach
Author
Zaffar, Muhammad
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Business, Information science
Description
Despite the rising popularity of Open Source Software (OSS), there is limited understanding of the factors that affect the diffusion of OSS at the organizational level. Review of the literature suggests that previous empirical and analytical studi...
PROMOTING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MANAGERS' STRATEGIC USE OF MEETINGS
Title
PROMOTING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MANAGERS' STRATEGIC USE OF MEETINGS
Author
Allen, Joseph
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Communication, Psychology, Industrial, Business
Description
Employee engagement is a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that researchers suggest is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption in work activities. Employee engagement is heavily marketed by HR consultants and recently rec...
S&P 500 Index Reconstitutions: An Analysis of Outstanding Hypotheses
Title
S&P 500 Index Reconstitutions: An Analysis of Outstanding Hypotheses
Author
Baran, Lindsay
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Business
Description
The market reaction to announcements of S&P 500 index changes shows a sustained price increase for added firms and a short-term price decline for newly removed firms. We explore the outstanding hypotheses regarding liquidity, certification, and in...
THREE ESSAYS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, RISK AND CROSS LISTING
Title
THREE ESSAYS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, RISK AND CROSS LISTING
Author
Zhang, Xinde
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Finance, Business
Description
In Chapter 1, we set up an equilibrium model which emphasizes cost of corporate governance. The model indicates that better corporate governance increases the likelihood of dispersed corporate ownership structure. In Chapter 2, we use a sample of ...