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The impact of human resource management practices on turnover, productivity, and corporate financial performance.

by John T Delaney , Mark A Huselid - Academy of Management Journal, , 1995

"... In 590 for-profit and nonprofit firms from the National Organizations Survey, we found positive associations between human resource management (HRM) practices, such as training and staffing selectivity, and perceptual firm performance measures. Results also suggest methodological issues for conside ..."

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In 590 for-profit and nonprofit firms from the National Organizations Survey, we found positive associations between human resource management (HRM) practices, such as training and staffing selectivity, and perceptual firm performance measures. Results also suggest methodological issues

The theory and practice of corporate finance: Evidence from the field

by John R. Graham, Campbell R. Harvey - Journal of Financial Economics , 2001

"... We survey 392 CFOs about the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Large firms rely heavily on present value techniques and the capital asset pricing model, while small firms are relatively likely to use the payback criterion. We find that a surprising number of firms use their ..."

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We survey 392 CFOs about the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Large firms rely heavily on present value techniques and the capital asset pricing model, while small firms are relatively likely to use the payback criterion. We find that a surprising number of firms use

The Economic Implications of Corporate Financial Reporting

by John R. Graham , Campbell R. Harvey , Shiva Rajgopal , 2004

"... We survey 401 financial executives, and conduct in-depth interviews with an additional 20, to determine the key factors that drive decisions related to reported earnings and voluntary disclosure. The majority of firms view earnings, especially EPS, as the key metric for outsiders, even more so than ..."

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We survey 401 financial executives, and conduct in-depth interviews with an additional 20, to determine the key factors that drive decisions related to reported earnings and voluntary disclosure. The majority of firms view earnings, especially EPS, as the key metric for outsiders, even more so than

World Economic and Financial Surveys Regional Economic Outlook Western Hemisphere Taking Advantage of Tailwinds

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World Economic and Financial Surveys Regional Economic Outlook Sub-Saharan Africa Maintaining Growth in an Uncertain World

by Hc. A R

"... v.; cm. — (World economic and financial surveys, 0258-7440) Twice a year. Began in 2003. Some issues have thematic titles. ..."

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v.; cm. — (World economic and financial surveys, 0258-7440) Twice a year. Began in 2003. Some issues have thematic titles.

Financial Structure and Aggregate Economic Activity: an Overview

by Mark Gertler , 1988

"... This paper surveys literature which explores the possible links between the financial system and aggregate economic behavior. The survey is in two parts: The first reviews the traditional work and the second discusses new research. ..."

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This paper surveys literature which explores the possible links between the financial system and aggregate economic behavior. The survey is in two parts: The first reviews the traditional work and the second discusses new research.

World Economic and Financial Surveys Regional Economic Outlook Asia and Pacific Building a Sustained Recovery

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"... Fund, 2009. p.; cm. – (World economic and financial surveys, 0258-7440) “Oct. 09.” “Building a sustained recovery” Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-58906-856-8 1. Economic forecasting – Asia. 2. Economic forecasting – Pacific Area. ..."

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Fund, 2009. p.; cm. – (World economic and financial surveys, 0258-7440) “Oct. 09.” “Building a sustained recovery” Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-58906-856-8 1. Economic forecasting – Asia. 2. Economic forecasting – Pacific Area.