This study was inspired by the seemingly incorrect valuation of investments during equine auctions and the fact that the investments are not valued in a mathematical way. Equine auctions form a tremendous place for both, traders and buyers, to gather and trade equine assets in a most efficient way. Each …

From the thesis: This thesis document is the result of research conducted by Peter Straver in culmination of the Master of Informatics in the field of Information Management. The research is supervised by dr. Bas van Gils. Business information, held within information systems, is critical for most organizations. …

Drawing on a multiple case study of acquisitions of UK biopharmaceutical firms, we develop an analytical framework that elucidates how key determinants of the knowledge base of science-based firms and their combinations through M&As interact and affect post-acquisition investment in the target's R&D …

SURFnet en de special interest group Open Education brengen regelmatig thema-uitgaven uit over open en online onderwijs. In deze editie staat het thema ‘open textbooks’ centraal.

Today’s world of work is characterized by high performance needs and demanding work hours. In order to remain competitive, organizations seek ways to promote a healthy and motivating work design for attracting and retaining a skilful and productive workforce. The rising number of dual-earner families …

The financial advisory industry is constantly changing (KPMG International, 2013; Ernst & Young LLP., 2015; PWC, 2012; Seetharaman, 2015), therefore, there are a number of challenges that will require the attention of advisers in order to provide clients with the best financial advice. As Financial Service …

The main aim of this dissertation is to find answer to the central question of this thesis: What are the most effective measures to counter the spread of virtual Jihadism in the Netherlands? In order to investigate and give answer to the research question, research has been done by analysing existing …

De communicatieprofessionals van vandaag en morgen kunnen niet zonder de taal van de bestuurskamer. Hun toekomst ligt in het begrijpen en aan kunnen van de uitdagingen waar elke organisatie voor staat. Gesprekspartner zijn voor de leiding van een organisatie. Weten hoe communicatie kan helpen als het …

SGS is an international commercial diving company that specializes in underwater ship repair and maintenance. Through their extensive, globally recognized network of service stations, offices and local assets, SGS is able to provide excellent ship solutions to ship managers at any location. Currently, …

Dit jaarverslagonderzoek is de 21e in een reeks die professor Sicco Santema in 1994 met zijn adviesbureau Scenter is gestart. Tegelijk dient het jaarverslagonderzoek sinds 2012 ter ondersteuning van de jury van de FD Henri Sijthoff Prijs, sinds 1953 de prijs voor in Nederland genoteerde ondernemingen …