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The impact of an innovative human resource function on firm performance: the moderating role of financing strategy
The current study examined the impact of the human resource function and financing strategy on the financial performance of 104 UK manufacturing firms. Hypotheses are drawn from a resource-based perspective on human resource management and a financial theory perspective on capital structure. Results show that an innovative HR function is significantly related to economic performance. However, the relationship between an innovative HR function and economic performance was moderated by the firm¿s financing strategy. Firms obtained higher returns from an innovative HR function when pursuing a low leveraging (debt) financing strategy, a finding consistent with modern finance theory notions that firmspecific strategic assets provide greatest value when financed primarily through equity as opposed to debt
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A Review on Energy Consumption Optimization Techniques in IoT Based Smart Building Environments
In recent years, due to the unnecessary wastage of electrical energy in
residential buildings, the requirement of energy optimization and user comfort
has gained vital importance. In the literature, various techniques have been
proposed addressing the energy optimization problem. The goal of each technique
was to maintain a balance between user comfort and energy requirements such
that the user can achieve the desired comfort level with the minimum amount of
energy consumption. Researchers have addressed the issue with the help of
different optimization algorithms and variations in the parameters to reduce
energy consumption. To the best of our knowledge, this problem is not solved
yet due to its challenging nature. The gap in the literature is due to the
advancements in the technology and drawbacks of the optimization algorithms and
the introduction of different new optimization algorithms. Further, many newly
proposed optimization algorithms which have produced better accuracy on the
benchmark instances but have not been applied yet for the optimization of
energy consumption in smart homes. In this paper, we have carried out a
detailed literature review of the techniques used for the optimization of
energy consumption and scheduling in smart homes. The detailed discussion has
been carried out on different factors contributing towards thermal comfort,
visual comfort, and air quality comfort. We have also reviewed the fog and edge
computing techniques used in smart homes
The Impact of an Innovative Human Resource Function on Firm Performance: the Moderating Role of Financing Strategy
The current study examined the impact of the human resource function and financing strategyon the financial performance of 104 UK manufacturing firms. Hypotheses are drawn from aresource-based perspective on human resource management and a financial theoryperspective on capital structure. Results show that an innovative HR function is significantlyrelated to economic performance. However, the relationship between an innovative HRfunction and economic performance was moderated by the firm¿s financing strategy. Firmsobtained higher returns from an innovative HR function when pursuing a low leveraging(debt) financing strategy, a finding consistent with modern finance theory notions that firmspecificstrategic assets provide greatest value when financed primarily through equity asopposed to debt.human resource function, manufacturing, firm performance, asset characteristics
Sharpening the Cutting Edge: Corporate Action for a Strong, Low-Carbon Economy
Outlines lessons learned from early efforts to create a low-carbon economy, current and emerging best practices, and next steps, including climate change metrics, greenhouse gas reporting, effective climate policy, and long-term investment choices
Crisis' Heritage Management - New Business Opportunities Out of the Financial Collapse
This paper intends to present the opportunities emerging for the national
economy, out of the financial crisis. In particular the management of those,
which arise from the commercial real estate owned property sector, defined by
the author as crisis heritage management. On one hand, as real estate property
prices are subject of wide fluctuations, the longer possession of such assets
can seriously impact the financial condition of the already shattered financial
institutions, but on the on other - with the help of professional and proactive
management, and the right kind of attitude by all the stakeholders, the
heritage left out of the financial collapse, can not only help stabilize the
system - bringing liquidity into it, but can also support its healthy corporate
governance in the long-term. The properties themselves (business buildings,
warehouses, retail-and-office spaces), being an object of optimization of
maintenance costs, re-engineering, intensive marketing, as a result of the
crisis, can serve as a solid base for number of new and profitable business and
investment opportunities, described in the article, as a proof of the healing
effect of the financial crisis and the second chance it gives.Comment: Presented at the 2013 Sofia Business School Master Classes in Global
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