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Bayesian econometrics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.]
| Bayesian econometrics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 p.) |
| Disciplina | 330.01519542 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | ChibSiddharta |
| Collana | Advances in econometrics |
| Soggetto topico |
Bayesian statistical decision theory
Econometrics |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-77122-4
9786613681997 1-84855-309-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Bayesian Econometrics; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1. Bayesian Econometrics: An Introduction; 1. Introduction; 2. Microeconometric Modeling; 3. Time-Series Modeling; References; Chapter 2. Bayesian Econometrics: Past, Present, and Future; 1. Introduction; 2. The Past; 3. The Present State of Bayesian Econometrics; 4. The Future; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3. Bayesian Inference Using Adaptive Sampling; 1. Introduction; 2. Adaptive Sampling for Variable Selection in a Gaussian Linear Regression Model
3. Modeling Interventions in Time Series 4. Adaptive Sampling for Continuous Parameters; 5. Theory for Adaptive Sampling; 6. Adaptation for General Variable Selection Problems; Acknowledgment; References; Part II: Microeconometric Modeling; Chapter 4. A Bayesian Analysis of the Op es Model with a Nonparametric Component: An Application to Dental Insurance and Dental Care; Chapter 5. Fitting and Comparison of Models for Multivariate Ordinal Outcomes; 1. Introduction; 2. Background and Literature Review; 3. Econometric Framework; 4. Application; 5. Conclusion; References; 1. Introduction 2. Ordinal Data Models for Univariate Outcomes 3. Multivariate Ordinal Outcomes; 4. Model Comparison; 5. Additional Considerations; 6. Applications; 7. Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6. Intra-Household Allocation and Consumption of WIC-Approved Foods: A Bayesian Approach; 1. Introduction; 2. The Model, Posterior Simulator and Posterior Predictives; 3. The Data; 4. Empirical Results; 5. Conclusion; Notes; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 7. Causal Effects from Panel Data in Randomized Experiments with Partial Compliance; 1. Introduction; 2. Data; 3. Bayesian Modeling 4. Prior-Posterior Analysis 5. Analysis of Treatment Effects; 6. Conclusion; References; Appendix. MCMC Algorithms in Detail; Chapter 8. Parametric and Nonparametric Inference in Equilibrium Job Search Models; 1. Introduction; 2. The Basic Equilibrium Search Model; 3. Parametric Extensions of the Equilibrium Search Model; 4. Nonparametric Extensions of the Equilibrium Search Model; 5. Empirical Results; 6. Conclusions; Notes; References; Appendix. Bayesian Inference and Computation; Chapter 9. Do Subsidies Drive Productivity? A Cross-Country Analysis of Nordic Dairy Farms 1. Introduction and Motivation 2. Modeling Subsidies in Production; 3. Data; 4. Empirical Results; 5. Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 10. Semiparametric Bayesian Estimation of Random Coefficients Discrete Choice Models; 1. Introduction; 2. Mixture of Dependent Dirichlet Process Models; 3. Dependent Dirichlet Process Priors in Discrete Choice Models with Individual-Level Data; 4. Dependent Dirichlet Process Priors in Discrete Choice Models with Aggregate Data Andsolor Endogeneity; 5. Empirical Applications; 6. Conclusion; Note; References Chapter 11. Bayesian Two-Stage Regression with Parametric Heteroscedasticity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454561003321 |
| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Bayesian econometrics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.]
| Bayesian econometrics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 p.) |
| Disciplina | 330.01519542 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ChibSiddhartha
GriffithsWilliam |
| Collana | Advances in econometrics |
| Soggetto topico |
Business & Economics - Economics - Theory
Business & Economics - Forecasting Econometrics Economic theory & philosophy |
| ISBN |
1-280-77122-4
9786613681997 1-84855-309-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Bayesian econometrics : past, present, and future / Arnold Zellner -- Fitting and comparison of models for multivariate ordinal outcomes / Ivan Jeliazkov, Jennifer Graves, Mark Kutzbach -- Intra-household allocation and consumption of WIC-approved foods : A Bayesian approach / Ariun Ishdorj, Helen H. Jensen, Justin Tobias -- Causal effects from panel data in randomized experiments with partial compliance / Siddhartha Chib, Liana Jacobi -- Parametric and nonparametric inference in equilibrium job search models / Gary Koop -- Do subsidies drive productivity? A cross-country analysis of Nordic dairy farms / Nadine McCloud, Subal C. Kumbhakar -- Semiparametric Bayesian estimation of random coefficients discrete choice models / Sylvie Tchumtchoua, Dipak K. Dey -- Bayesian econometrics : an introduction / Siddhartha Chib, William Griffiths, Gary Koop, Dek Terrell -- Bayesian two-stage regression with parametric heteroscedasticity / Arto Luoma, Jani Luoto -- Bayesian near-boundary analysis in basic macroeconomic time-series models / Michiel de Pooter, Francesco Ravazzolo, Rene Segers, Herman K. van Dijk -- Forecasting in vector autoregressions with many predictors / Dimitris Korobilis -- Bayesian inference in a cointegrating panel data model / Gary Koop, Roberto Leon-Gonzalez, Rodney Strachan -- Investigating nonlinear purchasing power parity during the post-Bretton Woods era : a Bayesian exponential smooth transition VECM approach / Deborah Gefang -- Bayesian forecast combination for VAR models / Michael K. Andersson, Sune Karlsson -- Bayesian inference on time-varying proportions / William J. McCausland, Brahim Lgui -- Imposing stationarity constraints on the parameters of ARCH and GARCH models / Christopher J. ODonnell, Vanessa Rayner -- Bayesian model selection for heteroskedastic models / Cathy W.S. Chen, Richard Gerlach, Mike K.P. So -- Bayesian student-t / S.T. Boris Choy, Wai-yin Wan, Chun-man Chan -- Bayesian inference using adaptive sampling / Paolo Giordani, Robert Kohn -- Bayesian analysis of the consumption CAPM / Veni Arakelian, Efthymios G. Tsionas -- A Bayesian analysis of the OPES model with a nonparametric component: An application to dental insurance and dental care / Murat K. Munkin, Pravin K. Trivedi. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777942503321 |
| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Bayesian econometrics / / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.]
| Bayesian econometrics / / edited by Siddhartha Chib ... [et al.] |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 p.) |
| Disciplina | 330.01519542 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | ChibSiddharta |
| Collana | Advances in econometrics |
| Soggetto topico |
Bayesian statistical decision theory
Econometrics |
| ISBN |
1-280-77122-4
9786613681997 1-84855-309-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Bayesian econometrics : past, present, and future / Arnold Zellner -- Fitting and comparison of models for multivariate ordinal outcomes / Ivan Jeliazkov, Jennifer Graves, Mark Kutzbach -- Intra-household allocation and consumption of WIC-approved foods : A Bayesian approach / Ariun Ishdorj, Helen H. Jensen, Justin Tobias -- Causal effects from panel data in randomized experiments with partial compliance / Siddhartha Chib, Liana Jacobi -- Parametric and nonparametric inference in equilibrium job search models / Gary Koop -- Do subsidies drive productivity? A cross-country analysis of Nordic dairy farms / Nadine McCloud, Subal C. Kumbhakar -- Semiparametric Bayesian estimation of random coefficients discrete choice models / Sylvie Tchumtchoua, Dipak K. Dey -- Bayesian econometrics : an introduction / Siddhartha Chib, William Griffiths, Gary Koop, Dek Terrell -- Bayesian two-stage regression with parametric heteroscedasticity / Arto Luoma, Jani Luoto -- Bayesian near-boundary analysis in basic macroeconomic time-series models / Michiel de Pooter, Francesco Ravazzolo, Rene Segers, Herman K. van Dijk -- Forecasting in vector autoregressions with many predictors / Dimitris Korobilis -- Bayesian inference in a cointegrating panel data model / Gary Koop, Roberto Leon-Gonzalez, Rodney Strachan -- Investigating nonlinear purchasing power parity during the post-Bretton Woods era : a Bayesian exponential smooth transition VECM approach / Deborah Gefang -- Bayesian forecast combination for VAR models / Michael K. Andersson, Sune Karlsson -- Bayesian inference on time-varying proportions / William J. McCausland, Brahim Lgui -- Imposing stationarity constraints on the parameters of ARCH and GARCH models / Christopher J. ODonnell, Vanessa Rayner -- Bayesian model selection for heteroskedastic models / Cathy W.S. Chen, Richard Gerlach, Mike K.P. So -- Bayesian student-t / S.T. Boris Choy, Wai-yin Wan, Chun-man Chan -- Bayesian inference using adaptive sampling / Paolo Giordani, Robert Kohn -- Bayesian analysis of the consumption CAPM / Veni Arakelian, Efthymios G. Tsionas -- A Bayesian analysis of the OPES model with a nonparametric component: An application to dental insurance and dental care / Murat K. Munkin, Pravin K. Trivedi. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822091903321 |
| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis
| Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (280 p.) |
| Disciplina | 327 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DennisRutledge M |
| Collana | Research in race and ethnic relations |
| Soggetto topico |
Biculturalism
Self-perception Social change |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-77177-1
9786613682543 1-84950-555-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Biculturalism, self Identity and societal transformation; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction: The bicultural self; The bicultural self as ideas and thoughts; The bicultural self: acting and reacting in social settings; The bicultural self: acculturation without assimilation; Part I: Theoritical Perspective; Chapter 2. Towards a theory of biculturalism; Introduction; The monoculturalist in a monocultural society; Racial minorities in monocultural societies; The biculturalist as insider-insider; The biculturalist as outsider-outsider
The biculturalist as insider-outsiderPower, conflict, and biculturalism; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Biculturalism and the dialectics of identity; Collective identity and the inner ''we'' group; Becoming bicultural: Moving toward the outer ''they'' group; Self-identity in a bicultural society; Conclusion; References; Part II: Biculturalism and the Immigrant Experience; Chapter 4. Juggling with two cultures: transnationalism and hybridity as cultural outcomes of immigration for Haitians in the United States; Demographic information; On the way to overcoming A transnational and hybrid peopleHaitian diasporic transnational identity; Haitian diasporic hybrid identity; Pan-Caribbean and Pan-African experience; Membership into francophonie; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 5. German and Japanese transnational migrants in America: Biculturalism in comparative perspective; Introduction; Biculturalism: A burden on racial and ethnic minorities; Cultural compositions of a society; Encounters of peoples of different cultures in the United States; Methodology and data source; Findings; Discussion and Conclusions; Notes; References Part III: Biculturalism and the Female ExperienceChapter 6. Fannie Barrier Williams, biculturalism, and the African American experience, 1887-1926; Williams' writings on biculturalism; Perils of the white Negro8; Interpreting Williams' ''perils of the white Negro''; Interpreting Williams' multiple liminality and her writings on biculturalism; Conclusion; Notes; References; Part IV: Biculturalism in Institutional Settings; Chapter 7. Tripping the White fantastic: Navigating the politics of dislocation and bicultural authenticity in academe; Methodology; Bicultural background Culture wars: ''Do you want to be an activist or an academicquest''White liberalism: ''I guess that makes you culturally blackquest''; The price of the ticket: ''I thought you were a black guy with a chip on your shoulder''; Difference as space: (Re)Framing the concept of biculturalism; Dimensions of the politics of dislocation: (In)authentic bicultural performativity; Conclusion; Notes; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 8. Spanish language and Latino ethnicity in children's television programs; The new wave of Latino-themed children's programs; Latinos and language in children's television Language and ethnicity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455051603321 |
| Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis
| Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (280 p.) |
| Disciplina | 327 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DennisRutledge M |
| Collana | Research in race and ethnic relations |
| Soggetto topico |
Biculturalism
Self-perception Social change Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies Social Science - Discrimination & Race Relations Social Science - Social Classes |
| ISBN |
1-280-77177-1
9786613682543 1-84950-555-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Biculturalism, self Identity and societal transformation; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction: The bicultural self; The bicultural self as ideas and thoughts; The bicultural self: acting and reacting in social settings; The bicultural self: acculturation without assimilation; Part I: Theoritical Perspective; Chapter 2. Towards a theory of biculturalism; Introduction; The monoculturalist in a monocultural society; Racial minorities in monocultural societies; The biculturalist as insider-insider; The biculturalist as outsider-outsider
The biculturalist as insider-outsiderPower, conflict, and biculturalism; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Biculturalism and the dialectics of identity; Collective identity and the inner ''we'' group; Becoming bicultural: Moving toward the outer ''they'' group; Self-identity in a bicultural society; Conclusion; References; Part II: Biculturalism and the Immigrant Experience; Chapter 4. Juggling with two cultures: transnationalism and hybridity as cultural outcomes of immigration for Haitians in the United States; Demographic information; On the way to overcoming A transnational and hybrid peopleHaitian diasporic transnational identity; Haitian diasporic hybrid identity; Pan-Caribbean and Pan-African experience; Membership into francophonie; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 5. German and Japanese transnational migrants in America: Biculturalism in comparative perspective; Introduction; Biculturalism: A burden on racial and ethnic minorities; Cultural compositions of a society; Encounters of peoples of different cultures in the United States; Methodology and data source; Findings; Discussion and Conclusions; Notes; References Part III: Biculturalism and the Female ExperienceChapter 6. Fannie Barrier Williams, biculturalism, and the African American experience, 1887-1926; Williams' writings on biculturalism; Perils of the white Negro8; Interpreting Williams' ''perils of the white Negro''; Interpreting Williams' multiple liminality and her writings on biculturalism; Conclusion; Notes; References; Part IV: Biculturalism in Institutional Settings; Chapter 7. Tripping the White fantastic: Navigating the politics of dislocation and bicultural authenticity in academe; Methodology; Bicultural background Culture wars: ''Do you want to be an activist or an academicquest''White liberalism: ''I guess that makes you culturally blackquest''; The price of the ticket: ''I thought you were a black guy with a chip on your shoulder''; Difference as space: (Re)Framing the concept of biculturalism; Dimensions of the politics of dislocation: (In)authentic bicultural performativity; Conclusion; Notes; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 8. Spanish language and Latino ethnicity in children's television programs; The new wave of Latino-themed children's programs; Latinos and language in children's television Language and ethnicity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777932003321 |
| Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation / / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis
| Biculturalism, self identity and societal transformation / / edited by Rutledge M. Dennis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (280 p.) |
| Disciplina | 327 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DennisRutledge M |
| Collana | Research in race and ethnic relations |
| Soggetto topico |
Biculturalism
Self-perception Social change |
| ISBN |
1-280-77177-1
9786613682543 1-84950-555-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Biculturalism, self Identity and societal transformation; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction: The bicultural self; The bicultural self as ideas and thoughts; The bicultural self: acting and reacting in social settings; The bicultural self: acculturation without assimilation; Part I: Theoritical Perspective; Chapter 2. Towards a theory of biculturalism; Introduction; The monoculturalist in a monocultural society; Racial minorities in monocultural societies; The biculturalist as insider-insider; The biculturalist as outsider-outsider
The biculturalist as insider-outsiderPower, conflict, and biculturalism; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Biculturalism and the dialectics of identity; Collective identity and the inner ''we'' group; Becoming bicultural: Moving toward the outer ''they'' group; Self-identity in a bicultural society; Conclusion; References; Part II: Biculturalism and the Immigrant Experience; Chapter 4. Juggling with two cultures: transnationalism and hybridity as cultural outcomes of immigration for Haitians in the United States; Demographic information; On the way to overcoming A transnational and hybrid peopleHaitian diasporic transnational identity; Haitian diasporic hybrid identity; Pan-Caribbean and Pan-African experience; Membership into francophonie; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 5. German and Japanese transnational migrants in America: Biculturalism in comparative perspective; Introduction; Biculturalism: A burden on racial and ethnic minorities; Cultural compositions of a society; Encounters of peoples of different cultures in the United States; Methodology and data source; Findings; Discussion and Conclusions; Notes; References Part III: Biculturalism and the Female ExperienceChapter 6. Fannie Barrier Williams, biculturalism, and the African American experience, 1887-1926; Williams' writings on biculturalism; Perils of the white Negro8; Interpreting Williams' ''perils of the white Negro''; Interpreting Williams' multiple liminality and her writings on biculturalism; Conclusion; Notes; References; Part IV: Biculturalism in Institutional Settings; Chapter 7. Tripping the White fantastic: Navigating the politics of dislocation and bicultural authenticity in academe; Methodology; Bicultural background Culture wars: ''Do you want to be an activist or an academicquest''White liberalism: ''I guess that makes you culturally blackquest''; The price of the ticket: ''I thought you were a black guy with a chip on your shoulder''; Difference as space: (Re)Framing the concept of biculturalism; Dimensions of the politics of dislocation: (In)authentic bicultural performativity; Conclusion; Notes; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 8. Spanish language and Latino ethnicity in children's television programs; The new wave of Latino-themed children's programs; Latinos and language in children's television Language and ethnicity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814878903321 |
| Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The global diffusion of human resource practices [[electronic resource] ] : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley
| The global diffusion of human resource practices [[electronic resource] ] : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 p.) |
| Disciplina | 658.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LawlerJohn J
HundleyGreg |
| Collana | Advances in international management |
| Soggetto topico |
Personnel management
Management |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-77160-7
9786613682376 1-84950-526-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Advances in international management; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Introduction; References; Chapter 1. Competitiveness and the employment relationship in Europe: Is there a global missing link in HRM quest; Human resource management (HRM) and global competitiveness: Is there a common denominator quest; What is competitiveness quest Developing an indicator for the 21st century; Toward a competitive index based on human capital; Moving to a micro focus: What attitudes and values are associated with competitiveness quest
Competitiveness and the employment relationship Conclusions: Toward a global HRM model under the competitiveness imperative; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 2. Multinationals and national systems of employment relations: Innovators or adapters quest; Introduction; The global - local question and its critics; Method; Findings; Discussion: The role of sector-specific conditions; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3. Two failed attempts and one success: The introduction of teamwork at SEAT-Volkswagen; Introduction; Theoretical framework; Employee representation at SEAT; Discussion Conclusions Notes; References; Chapter 4. Managing human resources in South Africa: A multinational firm focus; Introduction; Contextual background; Theoretical perspectives: human resources and multinational companies in South Africa; MNC and local firm dimensions of human resource management; Employment relations and legislative developments; Employment equity legislation and human resource practices; Broad-based Black economic empowerment (BEE) and human resource management; Managing diversity and changing managerial styles; Conclusions and implications Chapter 5. Human capital theory and practice in Russian enterprisesIntroduction; Theoretical framework; Method; Results; Discussion; References; Chapter 6. The adoption of HR strategies in a Confucian context; Confucianism and HR practices in Taiwan; HR systems in transformation; HR systems and firm performance; Methodology; Results; Notes; References; Chapter 7. Toward a model of gender diversity in the workplace in East Asia: Preliminary evidence from manufacturing industries in Taiwan; Literature review; Women in organizations in Taiwan; Research methods; Findings Discussion and implications Conclusion; References; Chapter 8. Cross-national differences in the determination of pay fairness judgments: Do cultural differences play a role quest; Introduction; Determinants of perceptions of pay fairness: The research record; Theoretical framework; Data and research method; Samples; Results; Discussion and conclusions; Notes; References; Appendix A. Instructions for pay fairness survey instrument; Appendix B. Coding scheme for pay fairness determinants; Appendix C. Items for horizontal and vertical individualism and collectivism Chapter 9. Individualism and collectivism in Lebanon: Correlations with socioeconomic factors and effects on management and human resources practices |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454565803321 |
| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
The global diffusion of human resource practices [[electronic resource] ] : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley
| The global diffusion of human resource practices [[electronic resource] ] : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 p.) |
| Disciplina | 658.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LawlerJohn J
HundleyGreg |
| Collana | Advances in international management |
| Soggetto topico |
Personnel management
Management Personnel & human resources management Business & Economics - Human Resources & Personnel Management |
| ISBN |
1-280-77160-7
9786613682376 1-84950-526-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Advances in international management; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Introduction; References; Chapter 1. Competitiveness and the employment relationship in Europe: Is there a global missing link in HRM quest; Human resource management (HRM) and global competitiveness: Is there a common denominator quest; What is competitiveness quest Developing an indicator for the 21st century; Toward a competitive index based on human capital; Moving to a micro focus: What attitudes and values are associated with competitiveness quest
Competitiveness and the employment relationship Conclusions: Toward a global HRM model under the competitiveness imperative; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 2. Multinationals and national systems of employment relations: Innovators or adapters quest; Introduction; The global - local question and its critics; Method; Findings; Discussion: The role of sector-specific conditions; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3. Two failed attempts and one success: The introduction of teamwork at SEAT-Volkswagen; Introduction; Theoretical framework; Employee representation at SEAT; Discussion Conclusions Notes; References; Chapter 4. Managing human resources in South Africa: A multinational firm focus; Introduction; Contextual background; Theoretical perspectives: human resources and multinational companies in South Africa; MNC and local firm dimensions of human resource management; Employment relations and legislative developments; Employment equity legislation and human resource practices; Broad-based Black economic empowerment (BEE) and human resource management; Managing diversity and changing managerial styles; Conclusions and implications Chapter 5. Human capital theory and practice in Russian enterprisesIntroduction; Theoretical framework; Method; Results; Discussion; References; Chapter 6. The adoption of HR strategies in a Confucian context; Confucianism and HR practices in Taiwan; HR systems in transformation; HR systems and firm performance; Methodology; Results; Notes; References; Chapter 7. Toward a model of gender diversity in the workplace in East Asia: Preliminary evidence from manufacturing industries in Taiwan; Literature review; Women in organizations in Taiwan; Research methods; Findings Discussion and implications Conclusion; References; Chapter 8. Cross-national differences in the determination of pay fairness judgments: Do cultural differences play a role quest; Introduction; Determinants of perceptions of pay fairness: The research record; Theoretical framework; Data and research method; Samples; Results; Discussion and conclusions; Notes; References; Appendix A. Instructions for pay fairness survey instrument; Appendix B. Coding scheme for pay fairness determinants; Appendix C. Items for horizontal and vertical individualism and collectivism Chapter 9. Individualism and collectivism in Lebanon: Correlations with socioeconomic factors and effects on management and human resources practices |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777956903321 |
| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
The global diffusion of human resource practices : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley
| The global diffusion of human resource practices : institutional and cultural limits / / edited by John J. Lawler, Greg Hundley |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 p.) |
| Disciplina | 658.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LawlerJohn J
HundleyGreg |
| Collana | Advances in international management |
| Soggetto topico |
Personnel management
Management |
| ISBN |
1-280-77160-7
9786613682376 1-84950-526-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Advances in international management; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Introduction; References; Chapter 1. Competitiveness and the employment relationship in Europe: Is there a global missing link in HRM quest; Human resource management (HRM) and global competitiveness: Is there a common denominator quest; What is competitiveness quest Developing an indicator for the 21st century; Toward a competitive index based on human capital; Moving to a micro focus: What attitudes and values are associated with competitiveness quest
Competitiveness and the employment relationship Conclusions: Toward a global HRM model under the competitiveness imperative; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 2. Multinationals and national systems of employment relations: Innovators or adapters quest; Introduction; The global - local question and its critics; Method; Findings; Discussion: The role of sector-specific conditions; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3. Two failed attempts and one success: The introduction of teamwork at SEAT-Volkswagen; Introduction; Theoretical framework; Employee representation at SEAT; Discussion Conclusions Notes; References; Chapter 4. Managing human resources in South Africa: A multinational firm focus; Introduction; Contextual background; Theoretical perspectives: human resources and multinational companies in South Africa; MNC and local firm dimensions of human resource management; Employment relations and legislative developments; Employment equity legislation and human resource practices; Broad-based Black economic empowerment (BEE) and human resource management; Managing diversity and changing managerial styles; Conclusions and implications Chapter 5. Human capital theory and practice in Russian enterprisesIntroduction; Theoretical framework; Method; Results; Discussion; References; Chapter 6. The adoption of HR strategies in a Confucian context; Confucianism and HR practices in Taiwan; HR systems in transformation; HR systems and firm performance; Methodology; Results; Notes; References; Chapter 7. Toward a model of gender diversity in the workplace in East Asia: Preliminary evidence from manufacturing industries in Taiwan; Literature review; Women in organizations in Taiwan; Research methods; Findings Discussion and implications Conclusion; References; Chapter 8. Cross-national differences in the determination of pay fairness judgments: Do cultural differences play a role quest; Introduction; Determinants of perceptions of pay fairness: The research record; Theoretical framework; Data and research method; Samples; Results; Discussion and conclusions; Notes; References; Appendix A. Instructions for pay fairness survey instrument; Appendix B. Coding scheme for pay fairness determinants; Appendix C. Items for horizontal and vertical individualism and collectivism Chapter 9. Individualism and collectivism in Lebanon: Correlations with socioeconomic factors and effects on management and human resources practices |
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| Bingley, UK, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hidden hands in the market [[electronic resource] ] : ethnographies of fair trade, ethical consumption and corporate social responsibility / / edited by Geert de Neve ... [et al.]
| Hidden hands in the market [[electronic resource] ] : ethnographies of fair trade, ethical consumption and corporate social responsibility / / edited by Geert de Neve ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (337 p.) |
| Disciplina | 174.4 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | NeveGeert de |
| Collana | Research in economic anthropology |
| Soggetto topico |
Capitalism - Moral and ethical aspects
International trade - Moral and ethical aspects Competition, Unfair - Moral and ethical aspects Anti-globalization movement Social responsibility of business |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-77092-9
9786613681690 1-84855-059-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Hidden Hands in the Market: Ethnographies of Fair Trade, Ethical Consumption, and Corporate Social Responsibility; Copyright page; Contents; List of contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction: Revealing the hidden hands of global market exchange; Social relations in a depersonalised economy; The economy unbound: problems of boundedness and autarky; Contesting value: just prices and exchange; Regulation, deregulation, and governance; Conclusion: hidden hands in the market; Notes; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 2. Think locally, act globally: The political economy of ethical consumptionThinking locally, acting globally; Seeing an ethical world; The medium is the message; Conclusion; Notes; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3. Food values: The local and the authentic; Food chains; The local; Authenticity; Political implications; References; Chapter 4. Outsourcing otherness: crafting and marketing culture in the global handicrafts market; Introduction; Handicrafts research; Artistic and cultural production in Bali; ''Not Moroccan enough''; Crafting objects and stories Reclaiming power and agency through fair tradeDiscussion; Notes; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5. Looping the value chain: Designer copies in a brand-name garment factory; Introduction; The context: ''signature fashions''; ''Thiefing a chance'' at signature fashions; Contesting value on the shop-floor; Conclusions; Notes; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 6. ''Longing for the west'': the geo-symbolics of the ethical consumption discourse in Hungary; The context of the research; Ethically loaded commodities as emblems of westernness; Conclusion; Notes; References Chapter 7. The hands that pick fair trade coffee: Beyond the charms of the family farmIntroduction; Fair trade and the charm of the family farm; Costa Rica and the small family farm; The coffee harvest; Migrant workers; Conclusions; Notes; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 8. Making or marketing a differencequest An anthropological examination of the marketing of fair trade cocoa from Ghana; Introduction; The marketing of fair trade; Fair trade in practice; Fair trade: views from the village; Cocoa and the role of government; Payback time: how farmers get even by not paying back Farmer agency and resistance in the twentieth centuryConclusion; Notes; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 9. Produce(ing) equity: Creating fresh markets in a food desert; Introduction; Kentucky agriculture at a crossroads; The urban setting; Farm to city; Creating the something between; Beyond business as usual: discussion and conclusions; Notes; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 10. Global garment chains, local labour activism: New challenges to trade union and NGO activism in the Tiruppur garment cluster, South India; Introduction; The Tiruppur garment cluster Representing garment workers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455282003321 |
| Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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