... information for AMTs selection and effective support to management decision-making. Originality/value This paper contributes to the body of knowledge about the utilization of DEA to select AMTs. The framework has several advantages: a discriminating power higher than the basic DEA models; no subjective...

...Fei Peng; Lili Kang; Jun Jiang Purpose This paper aims to investigate the role that institutional shareholders play in acquisition decisions using micro data in the Chinese stock market during 2003‐2008. Design/methodology/approach Acquisition decision is the selection and coordination process...

... of selection cannot be assumed to occur evenly across time and/or space. Within geographically small markets different forms of selection operate in different ways and degrees requiring the use of more traditional evolutionary theories to highlight the causal process associated with population change...

... the talent‐selection process as a core capability in the entertainment industry. Their original combination leads to the introduction of a framework aimed at facilitating the selection and development of core competencies and capabilities in music companies, and thus at increasing their likelihood...

.... This case provides a useful illustration of “good practice” and sets forth the framework for the ERP acquisition process. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Selection Software use Organizations Decision making Purchasing Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a suite of application modules that can...

...Spero C. Peppas; Stephanie R. Peppas; Ken Jin Explicit or implicit sets of selection criteria are always used when hiring decisions are made. When employers and job applicants come from similar cultural backgrounds, applicants may better understand what job‐related attributes employers think...

...Ronald J. Burke; Graeme MacDermid This study examined the relationship between reasons for selection and motivations for attending a six week international management and business development program held in Canada and self‐reported program value. Data were obtained from 71 managers...

... and ability tests successfully predict performance for many types of jobs and occupations. In fact some qualitative and quantitative reviews have concluded that cognitive aptitude and ability tests are superior to all other alternative selection methods in terms of identifying those who will be successful...

...Robert E. Ripley Presents an improved replicable systematic method for the selection or promotion of employees through the developmental stages of a case study. The method provides systematic techniques for ensuring fairness and equality of opportunity for all candidates as related to particular...

...Neil Anderson; Vivian Shackleton Most managers would agree that the calibre of an organisation′s employees is vital to its business success. However, to many managers, selection is a headache: job descriptions have to be written,advertisements placed, a shortlist of candidates agreed, assessments...

...Robert Wareing; Janet Stockdale The reliability and validity of decisions on selection, placement,appraisal and promotion made in employment interviews are questioned. The article concludes that a bias is established early on in interviews and this is followed by a favourable or an unfavourable...