1351Agency cost, firm performance and capital structure: The case of listed companies in Vietnam
Agency cost is a prevalent topic among academic society, however, this issue has not been fully examined in Vietnam which is a typical transitional economy with distinguished features from other developing countries. . Although most of these studies are based on qualitative research and confirm the existence of agency cost in Vietnamese companies, they cannot estimate specifically the agency cost. This study is carried out to determine the impact of agency cost (proxies are asset turnover ratio and general and administrative expense ratio) on firm performance (proxy is ROE) of 200 companies listed on Vietnam stock market during the 12 year period from 2008 to 2019, and to figure out the differences in agency cost of privatized corporations (currently dominated by state ownership) and private corporations (only private ownership). Furthermore, the role of capital structure on firm performance is also examined to test whether capital structure can control agency cost in two groups of companies. The research is conducted by using the mixture of quantitative method, and deductive approach. The research findings show that agency cost in privatized firms has more negative influence on firm performance than that of private firms. Furthermore, capital structure and state-ownership impact on firm performance negatively and significantly, while profit growth and country investment have a positive impact on firm performance. Moreover, the differently negative impact of capital structure on firm performance of two groups is also analyzed which can suggests further and intensive research in the future.
1352Agenda 21 for the travel and tourism industry : towards enviromentally sustainable development
Chapter 1: Agenda 21 for the travel and tourism industry: A summary analysis; Chapter 2: Responsibilities of government departments, national tourism authorities, and representative trade organizations; Chapter 3: Responsibilities of travel tourism companies; Chapter 4: Conclusion.
1353Agile data warehousing for the enterprise : a guide for solution architects and project leaders
Use this step-by-step guide to deepen your own application development skills through self-study, show your teammates the world's fastest and most reliable techniques for creating business intelligence systems, or ensure that the IT department working for you is building your next decision support system the right way.
1354Agile engagement : how to drive lasting results by cultivating a flexible, responsive, and collaborative culture
Part 1. The engagement engine; Part 2. The workplace now; Part 3. The engagement canvas; Part 4. The practice of engagement.
1355Agile estimating and planning
This book includes seven parts such as The problem and the goal, estimating size, planning for value, scheduling, tracking and communicating, why agile planning works, a case study.
1356Agile modeling : effective practices for extreme programming and the unified process
The book starts by exploring the values, principles and practices of AM and describing techniques to improve your productivity as a modeler. The book rethinks several important issues that pertain to software developing such as how to write documentation, how to organize modeling sessions and modeling teams, and where UML fits in. It explores in detail how to model effectively on an XP project, how to simplify your modeling efforts on projects taking a Rational Process (RUP) or Enterprise Unified Process (EUP) approach.
1357Agile software development, principles, patterns, and practices
Written by a software developer for software developers, this book is a unique collection of the latest software development methods. The author includes OOD, UML, Design Patterns, Agile and XP methods with a detailed description of a complete software design for reusable programs in C++ and Java. Using a practical, problem-solving approach, it shows how to develop an object-oriented application—from the early stages of analysis, through the low-level design and into the implementation. Walks readers through the designer's thoughts — showing the errors, blind alleys, and creative insights that occur throughout the software design process.
1358Agile talent : how to source and manage outside experts
This book delivers that roadmap. It tells you how to assess, choose, attract, develop, support, and retain your external talent. Authored by thought leaders and bestselling authors in leadership and talent management who teach and consult globally, Agile Talent reveals how companies such as Apple, Uber, Airbnb, Google, IBM, and Bain Capital organize and manage new forms of talent in innovative ways. Supported by survey data and packed with tools and templates for applying these ideas, this book is the ultimate guide for winning the next war for talent.
1359Aging and loss : mourning and maturity in contemporary Japan
Part 1: Loss; Part 2: Mourning; Part 3: Abandonment and care; Part 4: Hope.
1360Aging and older adulthood
The second edition of Aging and Older Adulthood reflects the most up to date scientific research and theoretical foundations of the aging process and older adulthood. Erber organizes the book around complementary big point of view theories that focus on successful aging and adaptation.