infonet-economy

Using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), we examined the impact of age on entrepreneurial intention, with special focus on seniors. Using samples from France reflecting a broad age range, a negative relationship involving age and entrepreneurial intent was found. Consistent with TPB, attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioural control were all significantly associated with...

This paper examines the impact of postadoption innovation implementation strategies on five distinct performance outcomes. Using a sample of 85 hotels in Europe, the study explores which implementation strategies are most strongly linked to specific innovation outcomes and competitive performance. The results reveal that employee enabling implementation strategies have a positive...

As learners’ access to knowledge has changed, so have their expectations of what and how they expect to learn in hospitality and tourism degree programs. This paper explores experiences of digital natives in a flipped classroom environment supported by open source technology (MOOCS, Moodle & Mahara) and Team Academy methodology. Blended learning is explored and practical...

In this article I explore the impact of the introduction of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002 and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the Act in 2006 on the options granting process. I show that after the in troduct ion of the SOX and its implementation the pract ice of backdating options was subst ituted with the practice of “spring loading” options around...

Marc Stierand looks at the challenge of developing creative hospitality and restaurant provision. On the one hand it has to be rescued from the tyrrany of survey results and averages; on the other it has to escape the practical but useless bright ideas (known in Japan as chindogu) which occur to all enterprising managers.

Understanding the way venture capitalists operate and succeed in Emerging Markets is important for a wide spectrum of organizations and professionals. Venture Capital (VC) companies aiming to invest in the region should have a clear conception of the area and its cultural distinctiveness. Individuals considering pursuing a career in venture capital in Emerging Markets must understand...

Research question: • Conceptually: Can we observe and document a similar role for global cities regarding the internationalization of SMEs to emerging markets located in East Asia as one of the three mega-pillars of the global economy? • Empirically: Are European/Swiss SMEs using more and more East Asian global cities as hubs or platforms offering appropriate services to reach...