This paper compares plural form chains, ie, chains in which franchised units and company-
owned units coexist, in terms of performance and more specifically in terms of efficiency, to …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 Hans H. Bauer/Gregor Stokburger/Maik Hammerschmidt Marketing
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A growing body of research is concerned with deviance in the workplace. While much
research has explored negative forms of deviance, we examine constructive deviance …

This paper tests several hypothesis related to the impact of privatization, market competition,
management tenure and international attractiveness on the cost efficiency of tourist hotels …

This study aims to investigate the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on
corporate performance in the global retail industry. We adopt the modified data envelopment …

In today's low-growth business environment, efficiency management is becoming more
important to improve corporate sustainability. In a chain store, the efficiency of individual …

Purpose–The paper's aim is to assess performance of firms in the UK retail sector.
Design/methodology/approach–Economic efficiencies of 41 retail companies working in the …

This study aims to assess operational efficiency of retail firms in China. Economic
efficiencies of 61 retailers working in China between 2000 and 2003 are examined in this …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to compare different approaches to the evaluation of
the economic performance of wineries. Design/methodology/approach–This paper …

Purpose The concept of productivity is central to performance management and decision-
making, although it is complex and multifaceted. This paper aims to describe a methodology …