Modeling undesirable output with a DEA approach based on an exponential transformation: An application to measure the energy efficiency of Chinese industry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117717
Abstract: Abstract There is great interest in measuring energy efficiency of China's industry using data envelopment analysis (DEA) approaches. This paper proposes a new exponential transformation of undesirable outputs into desirable outputs as part of a… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency; energy efficiency; energy; transformation ... See more keywords
Performing creativity: Design-thinking amongst Chinese industry employees
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DOI: 10.1177/0954406218776032
Abstract: In China, the value placed on creativity and creative pursuits is not always rewarded in the context of business. Amongst Chinese industry employees in particular, creativity as an exercise and practice is not widely encouraged… read more here.
Keywords: amongst chinese; chinese industry; industry; creativity ... See more keywords