infonet-economy

English Language Learner enrollment and technology use continue to increase at postsecondary institutions. In addition to navigating increased academic demands, these students must negotiate identity in an unfamiliar culture. Reliance on technology may provide support or limit acculturation. Our discussion seeks to engage around the results of a survey given to students in the United...

This study examines the mechanism through which family supportive environments in organizations (i.e. family supportive supervisor behaviors and work-family friendly culture) relate to turnover intentions. In a sample of 340 individuals, analysis using structural equation modeling showed that satisfaction with work-family balance mediates the relation between family supportive...

In this article, the authors report on an on-going Data Life-Cycle Management(DLCM) National project realized in Switzerland, with a major focus on long-term preservation. Based on a extensive document analysis as well as semi-structured interviews, the project aims at providing national services to respond to the most relevant researchers’ DLCM needs, which includes: guidelines for...

- Schuldner, die ihren Zahlungsverpflichtungen nicht fristgerecht nachkommen, verursachen in den Gläubigerunternehmen einen erheblichen administrativen Aufwand, der vor allem in der Form von Arbeitsaufwand anfällt.
- Nach Artikel 106 des Obligationenrechts ist der Schuldner zum Ersatz des Schadens des Gläubigers, der sich aus dem Zahlungsverzug ergibt, verpflichtet, wenn dieser...

This paper studies the price evolution and the performance of an investment in fine wine on the Swiss market over the period 2002-2012. Using a repeat-sales-regression approach we calculate different wine indices based on auction hammer prices obtained by Steinfels Weinauktionen. Our results show that different fine wines followed a similar evolution across the sample period but that...

This study examines the topline performance of a cross-section of hotels in the United States from 2009 to 2013 to test whether eco-labeled (LEED or Energy Star, in particular) properties generated revenue performance premiums over noncertified hotels. In other words, does it pay to acquire these labels? Regressions included regional, class, chain scale, size, and location controls....