This study investigates gender income disparity in Portuguese firms using separate Tobit models for men and women. While job segregation seems to be one of the major sources of gender disparity, women do not appear to...This study investigates gender income disparity in Portuguese firms using separate Tobit models for men and women. While job segregation seems to be one of the major sources of gender disparity, women do not appear to be systematically underpaid in predominantly female occupations, regardless of the industry. The authors found that gender pay gap is larger in domestic firms, and it increases with employees＇ accumulated tenure and decreases with advanced education for women and on labor market entry. Despite showing some encouraging cracks, the glass ceiling still continues to prevent women from reaching top management positions. Finally, despite it appears wage disparity does exist, and it will probably continue to exist, the results point towards a window of opportunity for women.展开更多
To examine the cognitive dissonance in Chinese luxury consumption,the paper contains a review of the research and development in the field of cognitive dissonance and the distinctive motivations applicable in Chinese ...To examine the cognitive dissonance in Chinese luxury consumption,the paper contains a review of the research and development in the field of cognitive dissonance and the distinctive motivations applicable in Chinese luxury consumption.On the basis of the review,the link between cognitive dissonance and intention to repurchase luxury goods is discussed.This research aims to investigate the impact of Chinese culture on the reflections of cognitive dissonance as well as their repurchase intentions.The study was based on quantitative research,in which the motivations and the levels of cognitive dissonance were explored in the luxury consumption domain.In the study,the effects of Chinese culture(i.e.,Mianzi,group orientation,and buying out of emotions) on luxury consumption and cognitive dissonance were also examined in order to develop a more precise research framework.This study shed light on the different levels of cognitive dissonance relative to the different dimensions of Chinese culture.展开更多
Necessary and sufficient conditions for the exact controllability and approximate controllability of a singular distributed parameter system are obtained.These general results are used to examine the exact controllabi...Necessary and sufficient conditions for the exact controllability and approximate controllability of a singular distributed parameter system are obtained.These general results are used to examine the exact controllability and approximate controllability of the Dzektser equation in the theory of seepage.展开更多
This paper discusses evolving willingness and ability during transformation initiatives in public sector organisations,a novel perspective contributing to addressing the need for better assessment and improved practic...This paper discusses evolving willingness and ability during transformation initiatives in public sector organisations,a novel perspective contributing to addressing the need for better assessment and improved practice in managing transformation journeys.Propositions are formed by synthesising research,providing brief scenarios,and then through a summary narrative of transformation at a public sector organisation labelled PSO.A variation in willingness and ability levels and a divergence in these two variables across stakeholders comes across as an undercurrent to negotiate when the transformation is enroute.How it manifests is captured in propositions,providing a view of key interactions and consequences.展开更多
文摘This study investigates gender income disparity in Portuguese firms using separate Tobit models for men and women. While job segregation seems to be one of the major sources of gender disparity, women do not appear to be systematically underpaid in predominantly female occupations, regardless of the industry. The authors found that gender pay gap is larger in domestic firms, and it increases with employees＇ accumulated tenure and decreases with advanced education for women and on labor market entry. Despite showing some encouraging cracks, the glass ceiling still continues to prevent women from reaching top management positions. Finally, despite it appears wage disparity does exist, and it will probably continue to exist, the results point towards a window of opportunity for women.
基金The Key Laboratory of Ningbo Advanced Textile Technology&Fashion CAD,China(No.2013ZDSYS-R-001)
文摘To examine the cognitive dissonance in Chinese luxury consumption,the paper contains a review of the research and development in the field of cognitive dissonance and the distinctive motivations applicable in Chinese luxury consumption.On the basis of the review,the link between cognitive dissonance and intention to repurchase luxury goods is discussed.This research aims to investigate the impact of Chinese culture on the reflections of cognitive dissonance as well as their repurchase intentions.The study was based on quantitative research,in which the motivations and the levels of cognitive dissonance were explored in the luxury consumption domain.In the study,the effects of Chinese culture(i.e.,Mianzi,group orientation,and buying out of emotions) on luxury consumption and cognitive dissonance were also examined in order to develop a more precise research framework.This study shed light on the different levels of cognitive dissonance relative to the different dimensions of Chinese culture.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.61174081and 61273135。
文摘Necessary and sufficient conditions for the exact controllability and approximate controllability of a singular distributed parameter system are obtained.These general results are used to examine the exact controllability and approximate controllability of the Dzektser equation in the theory of seepage.
文摘This paper discusses evolving willingness and ability during transformation initiatives in public sector organisations,a novel perspective contributing to addressing the need for better assessment and improved practice in managing transformation journeys.Propositions are formed by synthesising research,providing brief scenarios,and then through a summary narrative of transformation at a public sector organisation labelled PSO.A variation in willingness and ability levels and a divergence in these two variables across stakeholders comes across as an undercurrent to negotiate when the transformation is enroute.How it manifests is captured in propositions,providing a view of key interactions and consequences.
