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Exploitation or Exploration? Innovation Strategy in Response to Rivals' M&A
Abstract This paper investigates the impact of rivals' Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities on the innovation orientation of firms that are not directly involved in these transactions, hereafter referred to as focal firms. Drawing on the Awareness‐Motivation‐Capability (AMC) framework, we find that rivals' M&A activities positively affect a focal ...
Xin Deng, Huma Javaid, Amon Chizema
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The Effect of Board Leadership Roles and Committee Responsibilities on Governance Effectiveness
Abstract Expectations for corporate directors have expanded over time, placing growing demands on their time and attention. Drawing on the cognitive foundations of the attention‐based view (ABV), we theorize that board directors' leadership roles and committee assignments shape their attentional perspective and engagement in ways that can both hinder ...
Shelby L. Gai, J. Yo‐Jud Cheng
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Abstract How does early‐career entrepreneurship experience of family business offspring affect their likelihood of eventually taking over the established family firm? Considering family business succession as a dual‐agency process, we draw on human capital theory and opportunity cost logic to theorize how the same early‐career experience can have ...
Philipp Sieger +4 more
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Macroeconomic fluctuations and the prioritization of healthcare funding by local governments: longitudinal evidence from 5461 Brazilian municipalities. [PDF]
Arruda H +4 more
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Employee savings in defined contribution plans: Evidence from age‐based policies in employer plans
Abstract Retirement saving is a critical form of self‐insurance at older ages, but ensuring that such savings are adequate remains a challenge in the United States. This is especially true for those who save through defined contribution (DC) plans, in which participants are responsible for setting both the amount and the investment strategy.
Brent J. Davis +2 more
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Design and pricing of private long‐term care insurance: An Australian analysis
Abstract Private long‐term care insurance (LTCI) is unavailable in many countries, including Australia, where individuals rely on government support and retirement savings for aged care. This study explores the design and pricing of private LTCI products covering out‐of‐pocket costs, using a model of chronic illness and disability in Australia.
Kyu Park, Michael Sherris
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Affording Childcare on a Surgical Resident's Salary.
Mercante MG +9 more
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A joint model of cost and churn for the insurance industry
Abstract In insurance markets, claim costs are highly variable, heavy‐tailed, and difficult to predict. At the same time, policyholder retention and lapse behavior (customer churn) are critical determinants of long‐term profitability and solvency. Most existing models in the literature treat claim costs and lapses as independent, overlooking potential ...
Yumo Dong +4 more
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