The purpose of this study is to explore how the value of being global brands is experienced differently based upon foreign versus domestic origin of a brand. The conceptual framework is tested on samples from three countries – United States, India, and China. The data are analyzed using...

In this study, we examine the influence of different components of dynamic capabilities on value-based pricing and export performance. We develop a research model investigating the three component factors of dynamic capabilities, that is, adaptive capability, absorptive capability, and...

Theoretical Foundations and Concepts for Lean Six Sigma, Corporate Culture, National Culture, Leadership Style and Corporate Success -- Development of an Overall Hypothesized Model -- Introduction and Implementation of Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (PLS) to Test the...

Der statistische Diskussionbeitrag untersucht, ob und wie sich Erwartungen und Stimmungen in der Wirtschaft bilden bzw. von welchen volkswirtschaftlichen Größen sie abhängen. Als Methodik werden Partial Least Squares (PLS) Modelle genutzt, eine Modellklasse der Pfadanalyse mit latenten...

In this paper we consider the dynamics of spot and futures prices in the presence of arbitrage. We propose a partially linear error correction model where the adjustment coefficient is allowed to depend non-linearly on the lagged price difference. We estimate our model using data on the DAX...

The objective of this article is to apply the technique of the PLS logistic regression to the forecast of the financial distress of the French firm. This research is motivated by the shortcomings of traditional models. The sample consisted of 800 French SMEs for which accounting and financial...