Abstract Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and
Cluster Analysis (CA) are techniques widely used to help decision-makers determine the …

In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of publications related
to theory and applications of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Charnes, Cooper, and …

Brand managers in most markets use some types of marketing inputs such as advertising to
build and manage their brands, with the objective of strengthening brand equity. Previous …

The current era is witnessing many rapid developments and subsequent changes because
of the knowledge explosion and the information and communication revolution. As a result …

In this paper the efficiency assessment of general networks of processes that produce both
desirable and undesirable outputs is addressed. This problem arises in many contexts (eg …

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are typically inspired by a desire for revenue growth
and/or cost efficiency leading to an improvement in financial performance. Post-merger …

This study examines whether nonlinear effects of income diversification on bank stability
occurs in the European banking system. Based on the framework developed by Tone and …

This paper analyzes the impact of the banking system reform implemented through the
banking consolidation (mergers and acquisitions) carried out in Spain to address the …

Given the rapid development of the banking sector, it is reasonable to expect that the
performance of banks has become the centre of attention among bank managers …

Purpose First, this study assesses firms' efficiency of transforming intellectual capital (IC)
components into firm performance. Second, this study examines (1) cubic S-curve …