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Correspondence of the eigenvalues of a non-self-adjoint operator to those of a self-adjoint operator
We prove that the eigenvalues of a certain highly non-self-adjoint operator
that arises in fluid mechanics correspond, up to scaling by a positive
constant, to those of a self-adjoint operator with compact resolvent; hence
there are infinitely many real eigenvalues which accumulate only at . We use this result to determine the asymptotic distribution of the
eigenvalues and to compute some of the eigenvalues numerically. We compare
these to earlier calculations by other authors.Comment: 29 pages, corrections to section 3, added section
The Human Capital âImpactâ on E-Business: The Case of Encyclopedia Britannica
[Excerpt] The term âNew Economyâ has been coined to describe the remarkable economic performance of the 1990s. Stiroh, (1999) an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York observes that its defining characteristic is a âfocus on increasing globalization and expanding information technologyâ (pg. 87). Research suggests that revenues from electronic based business to business trade will double over the next five years from 1.3 trillion in 2003. Revenues from business to consumer trade are predicted to rise from 108 billion over the same time period (Forrester Research, 1998). However, there is increasing attention to the challenges facing business in the new economy, and an increasing chorus of analysts suggesting how tenuous many of these business models really are. A recent Barronâs article showed that many dot-com companies have only days of remaining cash (Willoughby, March 20, 1999). Such a key emerging phenomenon has not escaped the attention of writers, though the existing body of writing has some important gaps. We would classify existing e-business literature into two groups. First, there is a growing body of literature that discusses the how the Internet is transforming business models and organizational strategies. A second, much smaller body of work has focused on e-HR, or more specifically, the implications of the Internet on various HR practices
Alternatives for Measuring Hazardous Waste Reduction
PTI Project number 233U-4913FRHWRIC Project Number 89006
The Relationship Between Job Search Objectives and Job Search Behavior
This research expands the notion of âjob searchâ beyond traditional models of searching for an alternative yet similar job, arguing that motivations for search are varied. Specifically, we investigate whether search objectives associate with use of different search processes. A study of high-level managers found mixed support for the hypotheses
When Stock Options Fail to Motivate: Attribution and Context Effects on Stock Price Expectancy
This study draws on attribution theory and literature from compensation and strategy to investigate executivesâ perceptions about their influence over the firmâs stock price. We define stock price expectancy as the extent to which executives feel that they can influence the firmâs stock price. Results from of a survey of 435 U.S. executives suggest that stock price expectancy is related to both attributional and contextual antecedents. Based on these findings we discuss implications for the extension of expectancy theory and the design and administration of incentive systems
âYouâre Nobody âtil Somebody Loves Youâ: The Use of Job Search for Bargaining Leverage
The purpose of this research is to investigate a previously overlooked yet important objective for an employee engaging in job search â seeking alternative employment to obtain leverage against the current employer. We focus specifically on how employees conduct job search to obtain leverage, and then turn to the question of what motivates employees to adopt this objective. Using a sample of high-level managers, our results indicate the leverage-seeking job search predicts both preparatory and active search beyond the more traditional reason for engaging in job search (i.e., to change jobs). However, as expected, leverage-seeking search was a weaker predictor of the job search processes compared to searching to leave and was not significantly related to job satisfaction. Hierarchical level, perceived alternatives, financial independence, and the meaning attached to money significantly predicted leverage-seeking search, while compensation level, equity, and career plateau showed little effect. Implications for practice and future research on job search and employee retention more generally are discussed
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