Publications des institutions partenaires
The diffusion of mobile social networking: : exploring adoption externalities in four G7 countries
The diffusion of Mobile Social Networking (MSN) is driven by the development of new devices and improved mobile broadband. The instantaneous nature of MSN exchanges enhances the value of data access for mobile users, which generates network externalities. We explore the presence of these externalities in the diffusion of MSN in France, the UK, the US and Germany. For these countries...
Institution partenaire
English / 17/11/2015
The interactive effects of online reviews on the determinants of Swiss hotel performance: : a neural network analysis
From a strategy perspective, the growth of social media accelerates the need for tourism organisations to constantly re-appraise their competitive strategies. This study contributes theoretically to the tourism performance literature by validating a new approach to examining the determinants of hotel performance. Drawing from and extending prior hotel determinants studies, this study...
Institution partenaire
English / 17/11/2015
The Future of Swiss Hydropower
This joint project aims to provide a comprehensive economic framework for the evaluation of hydropower and its use in order to assess hydropower operation, investments and its sustainability perspective at the regional level. The research will focus on the aspects of flexibility, uncertainty and the various perspectives of the involved stakeholders.
Institution partenaire
English / 17/11/2015
The future of Swiss hydropower a review on drivers and uncertainties
Swiss Hydropower (HP) is currently facing a wide range of challenges that have initiated a debate about future prospects and its role within the envisioned energy transition. Building on this debate, this paper provides an overview of the status and prospects of Swiss HP by identifying and evaluating the different drivers and uncertainties that Swiss HP faces. Based on a review and...
Institution partenaire
English / 17/11/2015
The definition of competitive intelligence needs through a synthesis model
Based on an exhaustive literature review, this paper presents an overview of the evolution of different methods useful for defining competitive intelligence needs, where the information helps the firm to justify its strategic decisions, the analysis of the early warning topics and the elements of the competitors' environment and the actors influencing the organization or its...
Institution partenaire
English / 16/11/2015
Econometric forecast and analysis of the determinants of electricity wholesale prices in a geospatial generalization
Institution partenaire
English / 16/11/2015
The role of outgroups in constructing a shared identity: : a longitudinal study of a subsidiary merger in Mexico
Both scholars and practitioners agree that constructing a shared organizational identity is necessary for successful outcomes in mergers and acquisitions. Yet the process of constructing shared identity is not an easy path. We report findings of a longitudinal in-depth case study of merging Mexican subsidiaries- part of two European Multinational Corporations. The study took...
Institution partenaire
English / 16/11/2015
Crowdfunded tourism activities: : Study on the direct impact of Swiss crowdfunding platforms on the tourism industry
Institution partenaire
English / 16/11/2015
Case-based retrieval of similar diabetic patients
Patients suffering from diabetes often develop several comorbidities such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. The presence of the comorbidities leads to more complex patient profiles associated with specific patient treatments. In this paper we present a novel algorithm to help physicians, given a new case, in retrieving similar past patient cases. This novel algorithm is based on the...
Institution partenaire
English / 14/11/2015
State tourism policies in Switzerland and selected good practices for polish tourism
Purpose. The aim of this paper is to analyze growing importance of the state in the implementation of strategic solutions to stimulate holistic development in the tourism sector in Switzerland. Method. The research method is a qualitative analysis of source documents and data coming from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) as well as from the Swiss Tourist Federation,...
Institution partenaire
English / 13/11/2015
Least cost path analysis for predicting glacial archaeological site potential in Central Europe
Recent changes in climate have led to an increased exposure of glacial archaeological artefacts due to the melting of glaciers and ice patches. Here we calculated Least Cost Paths (LCPs) between archaeologically significant locations in Switzerland and Italy using a Least Cost Path Analysis (LCPA) method in which cost rasters were first calibrated at a study site near Haut-Val de...
Institution partenaire
English / 13/11/2015
Substitution effects across hotel distribution channels
The evolution of distribution channels in the hospitality sector has followed different paths over time depending on the technology used. This research analyses the evolution of market shares of different clusters or generations of distribution channels using multi-generation diffusion methods. The data for the study are a series of annual member surveys by hotelleriesuisse since...
Institution partenaire
English / 12/11/2015
Mechatronics: : from systems combination to business integration
Even if the mechatronics approach has been around for decades, many companies are still struggling with realising the business potential inherent in successful combination , or even integration of enabling technologies in systems for mechanical, computing, metrology, and control topics. And the challenges are not only linked to combining systems, but also to realise them as...
Institution partenaire
English / 05/11/2015
The personalization of the educational ecosystem through the inclusion of Web 2.0 tools
This paper presents initial results from an action research project examining the use of Web 2.0 tools in the higher education classroom to foster collaborat ive learning as well to permit the personalization of the learning space thus better answering to a student’s individual differences in learning. The research has been conducted at a Swiss institute...
Institution partenaire
English / 04/11/2015
The application of english as a lingua franca (ELF) research findings to the teaching of pragmatic competence
Institution partenaire
English / 04/11/2015
Culture, curriculum design, syllabus and course development in the light of BEL
Institution partenaire
English / 04/11/2015
When does collective staff performance management work ?
Work being more and more complex and interdependent, organizations have started to use team goals and rewards since over 10 years. The collective staff performance management includes team goals (sometimes organizational goals), tasks to reach them, and financial or non - financial rewards. Scholars have studied the effect of team goals and incentives but mostly in simulation...
Institution partenaire
English / 04/11/2015
Ubiquitous computing in the workplace: : ethical issues identified by the interdisciplinary IWE&HRM research group
This article presents a synthesis of the first results of the Intelligent Working Environment and Human Resources Management (IWE & HRM) project. I will start with some considerations aimed at clarifying the conceptual and general epistemological frameworks which underline this research (1). I will then turn to the axiological and normative context which surrounds the...
Institution partenaire
English / 04/11/2015
Are public sector workers happier ?: : A comparative analysis of public and private sector workers
This article proposes to examine whether the workin g conditions of employees are influenced by the sector, public or private, in which they work. More precisely, does the nature of the sector lead to special working conditions? Are working conditions in the public sector really better than in the private sector? This question is studied using a national represent ative data...
Institution partenaire
English / 02/11/2015
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