We consider an infinite sequence X1,X2,... of independent random variables having a common continuous distribution function F(x). For 1[less-than-or-equals, slant]i[less-than-or-equals, slant]n, let {Xi:n} denote the ith order statistic among X1,...,Xn. In this paper, we characterize the...

Certain systems must be inspected in order to discover failures that would otherwise go undetected. Periodic inspection is the most commonly used inspection policy and is the optimal policy form for some inspection models. Determining the optimal periodic inspection interval, however, would...

The paper describes the activities of venture capitalists as an orderly process involving five sequential steps. These are (1) Deal Origination: The processes by which deals enter into consideration as investment prospects, (2) Deal Screening: A delineation of key policy variables which delimit...

In an important study reviewing the literature on econometric studies of the relationship between advertising and sales Clarke (Clarke, Darral G. 1976. Econometric measurement of the duration of advertising effects on sales. J. Marketing Res. 13 (November) 345--357.) concluded that the implied...

This study of changes in Product R&D intensity in business units supplements past studies by including two major classes of independent variables which have not been examined previously: the competitive strategy of the business and role of the business in the overall corporate portfolio....

The conditions under which interdisciplinary research helps improve research performance are explored in a heterogeneous sample of 67 ongoing academic interdisciplinary teams from the United States and Canada. We conclude that interdisciplinary research is more appropriate for very difficult...