This paper takes a regional studies approach to assess spin-offs from a university-based technology transfer network. We first detect the regional objectives, inputs and outputs needed to assess spin-offs from support programmes. We then provide evidence on regional mechanisms for firm creation....

This paper proposes a managerial control tool that integrates risk in efficiency measures. Building on existing efficiency specifications, our proposal reflects the real banking technology and accurately models the relationship between desirable and undesirable outputs. Specifically, the...

Banking success is conditional on compliance with certain requirements of communication from the institution, the consumer must send financial confidence - which leads to a relationship of authority to the target segment; to be attractive – identification mark is very important; and not in the...

The present paper deals with the specific picture on human resources, regarded from two viewpoints: the national available viewpoint and the managers viewpoint. It continues with the diferences between what comes out of school and what the labor market requires, the problems encountered in the...

Most experts in human resource management give motivation a fundamental role in achieving efficiency in work. Performance is the result of individual characteristics of a person, of the efforts in his work and the support it receives from the organization. The concept of motivation is a key...