On the Measurement of Interfirm Power in Channels of Distribution

1983 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L. Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
The Other ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Channel System ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Channels Of Distribution ◽  
Channel Relationship ◽  
Primary Channel

Based in part on previous research reported in the marketing channels literature, an approach for measuring interfirm power is developed which centers on power's hypothesized sources. Within a dyadic channel relationship, the role performance of a firm in its primary channel responsibilities is seen to drive the level of the other firm's dependence in their relationship. This dependence, in turn, determines the former firm's level of power over the latter firm. Empirical results from a study in a franchise channel system are used to evaluate the reliability and construct validity of the proposed measures.

Assessing Personality With Multi-Descriptor Items

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-125
Author(s):  
Johannes Schult ◽  
Rebecca Schneider ◽  
Jörn R. Sparfeldt
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
The Other ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Big Five Inventory ◽  
Personality Inventories

Abstract. The need for efficient personality inventories has led to the wide use of short instruments. The corresponding items often contain multiple, potentially conflicting descriptors within one item. In Study 1 ( N = 198 university students), the reliability and validity of the TIPI (Ten-Item Personality Inventory) was compared with the reliability and validity of a modified TIPI based on items that rephrased each two-descriptor item into two single-descriptor items. In Study 2 ( N = 268 university students), we administered the BFI-10 (Big Five Inventory short version) and a similarly modified version of the BFI-10 without two-descriptor items. In both studies, reliability and construct validity values occasionally improved for separated multi-descriptor items. The inventories with multi-descriptor items showed shortcomings in some factors of the TIPI and the BFI-10. However, the other scales worked comparably well in the original and modified inventories. The limitations of short personality inventories with multi-descriptor items are discussed.

E-Commerce Berbasis Marketplace Dalam Upaya Mempersingkat Distribusi Penjualan Hasil Pertanian

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deni Apriadi ◽  
Arie Yandi Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
End Users ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
The Other ◽  
Media Campaign ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
Distribution Chain ◽  
Production Demand

The agricultural sector has an important role in supporting the Indonesian economy. But on the other hand, sometimes many community groups do not benefit due to problems that arise because the distribution chain of agricultural products are long enough, especially for farmers and consumers (end users). Of course the situation must be improved, so that the agricultural products of Indonesia can be enjoyed by consumers or farmers with proper. One of its efforts is by establishing an e-commerce based e-commerce system in agriculture. E-commerce based ecommerce system can be used as an alternative for farmers, used as a media campaign, communication and information and can cut the distribution chain of agricultural products marketing. The benefits felt by farmers and consumers directly and indirectly give a positive influence, especially from the broader marketing channels of agricultural products can increase production demand and spur the procurement of production among farmers and also the price offered to consumers will be cheaper so that sales in agricultural products can be more increased and profitable for farmers

scholarly journals PROBING THE CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF LLAMA_D AS A MEASURE OF IMPLICIT LEARNING APTITUDE

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yuichi Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Implicit Learning ◽  
Incidental Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aptitude Test ◽  
Oral Fluency ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Potential Test ◽  
Confidence Ratings

Abstract A subtest of the LLAMA test battery (LLAMA_D) has been proposed as a potential test of implicit learning aptitude. To improve its construct validity, in the present study, the original LLAMA_D (a) instructions for incidental learning were modified, and (b) confidence ratings of test responses and (c) reaction time (RT) measurements were added. This revised LLAMA_D was administered along with the other LLAMA subtests (LLAMA-B, -E, and -F). Unconscious knowledge that may (not) result from the exposure was assessed through the relationship between the accuracy/RT and confidence ratings. The results suggest that LLAMA_D accuracy largely reflects conscious retrieval of previously heard sound sequences. However, an index derived from the LLAMA_D RT measure (coefficient of variance) was associated with an aspect of oral fluency, which is presumably dependent on proceduralization. Several recommendations are proposed to redesign and extend LLAMA_D as a potential aptitude test for proceduralization.

scholarly journals Market Timing For active Asset Allocation: A Discrete Regression Model Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Glen A. Larsen, Jr. ◽  
Gregory D. Wozniak
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Market Timing ◽  
The Other ◽  
Portfolio Performance ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Portfolio Strategies ◽  
Fixed Weight ◽  
Asset Class ◽  
Model Approach

A discrete regression model (DRM) approach to timing the asset class markets for stocks, bonds, and cash in active asset allocation is presented. The technique involves investing in the asset class whose return is predicted to exceed the other asset class return after observing a sequential signal of estimated probabilities. The empirical results show that the DRM approach provides enhanced portfolio performance when compared to more passive fixed-weight portfolio strategies.

scholarly journals Channel relationships from the perspectives of manufacturers and their connecting distributors in Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 525-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made Sukresna ◽  
John Hamilton ◽  
Singwhat Tee
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Satisfaction ◽  
Channel Relationship ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Channel Theory

Purpose – Paired channel relationship constructs are used to conjointly compare the perspectives of Indonesian manufacturers and their connecting distributors when engaging and relating across each shared marketing channel. The purpose of this paper is to hypothesize long-term orientation (LTO) and role-performance as joint drivers that positively influence dependence, satisfaction, and trust constructs for each manufacturer and distributor domain. Design/methodology/approach – A structural equation modelling-comparative model is developed, tested, and validated for the Indonesian manufacturing sector. The sample size is 140 pairs of medium-to-large-sized manufacturers and their connecting distributors. The respondent is individual who is responsible and knowledgeable in dealing with his/her company’s manufacturer or distributor. Findings – Both the manufacturer-distributor LTO and their role-performance jointly drive the outcomes of the shared marketing channel relationship, and both parties’ behaving similarly (except for the influence of their role-performance onto their partner’s satisfaction). Research limitations/implications – This study have not investigated possible two-way interactions between constructs across the channel. Combined, paired, manufacturer and distributor dataset questions can expose the connectivities relationships between the partners. The insignificant influence of role-performance on economic satisfaction within the manufacturer domain requires further research on the possible presence of mediating construct(s) between those constructs, and on the broadening of the definition of satisfaction. Past channel research revealed that trust interacts with satisfaction, yet this study does not find significant interactions between the outcomes constructs. Practical implications – In Indonesia each marketing channel’s manufacturer and distributor management team should jointly enhance both their shared long-term relationship, and their respective role-performance. This long-term view is implementable through long-term marketing channel contracts. Originality/value – This study contributes to marketing channel theory with the LTO and the role-performance of a channel partner jointly driving the other partner’s economic satisfaction, trust, and their dependence specifically within the Indonesian context. The benchmarking of a marketing channel’s performance within a trusting and satisfying channel relationship sets the framework for the development of future optimization studies (of at least the five connectivities constructs used herein).

Data Snooping on Technical Analysis: Evidence from the Taiwan Stock Market

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 195-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Wei Chen ◽  
Chin-Sheng Huang ◽  
Hung-Wei Lai
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Transaction Costs ◽  
Market Efficiency ◽  
Technical Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Trading Rule ◽  
Data Snooping ◽  
Empirical Results

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the validity and predictability of technical analysis in the Taiwan stock market. Bootstrapped tests of White (2000) and of Hansen (2005) are employed to ascertain whether there exists a superior trading rule among two broadly used sets of technical analysis. One coming from Brock et al. (1992) and the other from Sullivan et al. (1999). Moreover, this study brings together powerful bootstrapped tests along with two institutional adjustments to ascertain the efficacy of technical analysis: (1) non-synchronous trading and (2) transaction costs. The empirical results indicate that this triad-data snooping, non-synchronous trading and transaction costs, has a great impact on the performance of technical analysis. In fact, the Taiwan stock market stands for market efficiency, and economical profits cannot be rendered from technical analysis in this market.

scholarly journals Decisions on driving after brain injury/disease: Feasibility and construct validity of a new simulator assessment tool

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262095098
Author(s):  
Kersti Samuelsson ◽  
Ewa Wressle
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Driving Simulator ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
The Other ◽  
Complex Activity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

Introduction Driving is a complex activity involving a high level of cognitive abilities and thus might be affected after a brain injury/disease. The aim of this research was to evaluate the feasibility and construct validity of a driving simulator tool as a complement to existing driving assessments of patients with cognitive dysfunctions after a brain injury/disease. Method A descriptive and prospective research design was achieved. For construct validation, decisions were based on results from the Useful Field of View, Nordic Stroke Driver Screening Assessment, Trail Making Test and, when necessary for the decision, an on-road observation. Results from the simulator tool were not included in the clinical decision process. Results A total of 129 patients from four different rehabilitation services were included. The results showed a significant difference in test results between those who were considered medically fit versus unfit to drive. A factor analysis revealed four components, all including attention in combination with processing speed, visuospatial function, simultaneous capacity and executive function; these are all represented in the simulator tool. A correlation analysis showed that simulator subtest 3 (response/divergent response to stimuli) had the strongest correlation with most of the other tests included. Conclusions The simulator was found to be feasible and valid and found to include components other than those measured in the other tests.

scholarly journals DEMANDA DE EXPORTAÇÃO DE PAINÉIS DE MADEIRA DO BRASIL

FLORESTA ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Anders Brasil ◽  
Humberto Angelo ◽  
Anadalvo Juazeiro Dos Santos ◽  
Ricardo Berger ◽  
João Carlos Garzel Leodoro da Silva
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Industry Growth ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
The World ◽  
International Demand ◽  
Normal Goods ◽  
Important Position ◽  
Year 2000

Os painéis de madeira estão consolidando posições de destaque no setor florestal e na economia brasileira, em decorrência do grande crescimento da produção na última década. Os principais motivos desse crescimento foram a instalação de novas unidades produtoras, a busca de novas tecnologias e a modernização do pátio industrial. Conseqüentemente, no ano de 2000, o Brasil alcançou a 10a posição de maior produtor mundial e também a 10a posição de maior exportador mundial. É evidente que no período em análise (1960-2000), os fatores referentes à demanda internacional tiveram um papel importante sobre as exportações brasileiras de painéis de madeira. Os resultados empíricos mostram que as exportações brasileiras de painéis de madeira não são sensíveis ao preço, que as exportações brasileiras de painéis de fibra, painéis de partícula e laminados são complementares às exportações mundiais e que segundo a renda mundial, o compensado brasileiro, indica ser um bem superior, e os demais painéis bens normais. DEMAND FOR BRAZILIAN WOOD-BASED PANELS EXPORTS Abstract The wood-based panels are consolidating an important position in the Brazilian forest sector and economy, due to its industry growth in the last decade. The main reasons for its growth are the installation of new industrial unities, the search for new technologies, and the industrial modernization. Consequently, in the year 2000, Brazil has reach the 10th position of main world producer and also the 10th position of main world exporter. In the studied period (1960-2000), the international demand had an important role over the Brazilian wood-based panels exports. The empirical results show that the Brazilian wood-based panels are not sensitive to price, that the Brazilian exports of particleboard, fibreboard, and veneers are complementary to the world exports, and that, based in the world revenue, the Brazilian plywood is a superior good and that the other pnels are normal goods.

scholarly journals A Three-State Markov-Modulated Switching Model for Exchange Rates

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idowu Oluwasayo Ayodeji
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Exchange Rates ◽  
Markov Switching ◽  
The Other ◽  
Markov Switching Model ◽  
Switching Model ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Markov Modulated ◽  
Japanese Yen

Several authors have examined the long swings hypothesis in exchange rates using a two-state Markov switching model. This study developed a model to investigate long swings hypothesis in currencies which may exhibit ak-state(k≥2)pattern. The proposed model was then applied to euros, British pounds, Japanese yen, and Nigerian naira. Specification measures such as AIC, BIC, and HIC favoured a three-state pattern in Nigerian naira but a two-state one in the other three currencies. For the period January 2004 to May 2016, empirical results suggested the presence of asymmetric swings in naira and yen and long swings in euros and pounds. In addition, taking0.5as the benchmark for smoothing probabilities, choice models provided a clear reading of the cycle in a manner that is consistent with the realities of the movements in corresponding exchange rate series.

scholarly journals Doubtfulness – A Dialogical Perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Puchalska-Wasyl ◽  
Piotr Oleś
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cultural Space ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Internal Dialogue ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Inner Dialogue ◽  
Human Thinking

Abstract The current globalizing world stimulates many doubts. Doubtfulness is a starting point for inner dialogue. Internal dialogical activity often reduces the experience of uncertainty by integration of contrasting ideas. Sometimes, however, the result is quite opposite - doubts grow rather than being reduced. The paper proposes a dialogical model of doubtfulness and presents empirical findings which are consistent with the model. Additionally, the functions of doubtfulness and internal dialogue in philosophy and science are discussed. On one hand, as empirical results show, doubtfulness can be linked to anxiety which blocks human thinking and acting. On the other hand, as exemplified by Galileo, doubt demands a deeper analysis of the situation and is conducive to human development, in personal or even in socio-cultural space.

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