Although the BOT concept is becoming popular in China’s infrastructure sector, there is limited
literature on it. A few papers (Macdonald [1997]; Shen et al.[1996]; Tam [1995]; Wang et al.…

Through an ethnographic study of how consumers perceive and experience Louis Vuitton
flagship stores, we show that luxury stores are becoming hybrid institutions, embodying …

During the recent decades, consumers have awakened to the danger about deterioration of
the earth's environment. The problem with the depletion of the ozone layer is already familiar…

In this study we examine the contingency value of entrepreneurial strategy making with a
sample of technology-based new ventures in China's emerging economy. Our results show that …

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the institutional and social determinants, and
consequences of social entrepreneurship with respect to China's rural enterprises. It also attempts …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show how accelerated technology innovations lead
to shorter product lifecycles, and consumers often face the dilemma of choosing between …

In this study, we examine the mediating role of a consumer's personal reciprocity in the
relationships between brand trust, brand loyalty and product familiarity, and future purchase …

This paper examines the issues and challenges in the implementation of service-learning in
undergraduate business education. It also provides an assessment of the students' learning …

Many developed nations have reportedly turned to protectionism to speed up recovery from
the recent global financial tsunami. Emerging economies that rely on exports and tourism …

Burgeoning consumerism in transitional economies has significant implications for both
multinational corporations and local companies. Based on a survey of four cities in mainland …