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Carsey Perspectives: Local Owners Driving Lasting Solutions, An Innovative Model for International Development and Poverty Alleviation [PDF]
, 2017 In this perspectives brief, authors Ilona Drew, Fiona Wilson, Bill Maddocks discuss a case study that was examined as part of the Social Sector Franchise Initiative (SSFI), a project of the Center for Social Innovation and Enterprise at the University of
Drew, Ilona +2 more
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Fast learning and sustained exploration: The role of timely performance feedback
Strategic Management Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Research Summary How should organizations manage learning dynamics? Strategy theories suggest “more‐is‐better”—fast, frictionless sharing enhances performance—while organizational learning theory warns that “less‐is‐more,” as fast learning causes premature convergence.
Jerker Denrell +3 more
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The Role of Residual Claims and Self-Enforcement in Franchise Contracting [PDF]
Much of the economic literature on franchising has been concerned with incentive issues and how these are managed in franchised contracts. Two main types of incentive mechanisms have been identified: residual claims and self enforcement. In this paper we
Emmanuel Raynaud, Francine Lafontaine
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Concussed: Unintended Consequences of the Guardian Cap Mandate in the NFL
Southern Economic Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Guardian Caps are padded shells worn over American football helmets to cushion impacts and reduce concussion risks. In 2022, the NFL mandated their use for specific position groups during preseason practices, later expanding this requirement. While the league praised the Caps for enhancing player safety, skeptics argue they may promote riskier
Kerianne Lawson Rubenstein, Todd Nesbit
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FRANCHISING AS AN INSTRUMENT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVATION OF MARKET PLAYERS
Research on Enterprise in Modern Economy Theory and Practice, 2014 The aim of this paper is to present franchising as a means of supporting the functioning of businesses and increasing their economic activity. To achieve this aim, the essence of functioning of the franchise in the conditions at Polish economy, was ...
Anna Rzeczycka +1 more
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Les raisons d'être de la franchise dans les transactions de services aux entreprises [PDF]
, 2008 The Reason for the Franchise in Transactions Business Services Abstract - The franchise, as hybrid form of coordination undertake an asymmetric allocation of legal and economic rights between the parties.
Allam, Délila
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Franchise fairs: A relevant signal in franchise choice in social activity
, 2016 Potential franchisees encounter difficulties in gaining knowledge about a franchise before embarking on their first start-up venture. For this reason, it is necessary to research which information signals help potential franchisees choose the franchise ...
Calderon-Monge, Esther +2 more
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The Dark Pyramid: Unpacking the Multidimensional Nature of the Dark Side of Leadership
British Journal of Management, EarlyView.Abstract The dark side of leadership has been employed as an umbrella term to cover an array of concepts typically concerned with the dysfunctionality and/or toxicity of individual leaders. As the field of leadership studies moves towards ‘post‐heroic’ perspectives, we apply the same ontological positioning, adopting a ‘post‐villainous’ perspective in ...
Peter Stephenson +2 more
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Why would a political elite voluntarily dilute its political power by extending the franchise? This paper develops a dynamic recursive framework for studying voter enfranchisement.
William Jack & Roger Lagunoff
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