T.J.B.M. Postma
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View article: A tale of two factions: Exploring the relationship between factional faultlines and conflict management in pension fund boards
A tale of two factions: Exploring the relationship between factional faultlines and conflict management in pension fund boards Open
We examine the effect of factional demographic faultlines between two naturally occurring factions within Dutch pension fund boards on conflict management within these boards. Data on 313 Dutch pension fund boards confirm that factional de…
View article: Corporate Governance and Innovation: a conceptual approach
Corporate Governance and Innovation: a conceptual approach Open
This paper deals with the relationship between innovation and corporate governance. Corporate governance is relevant for innovation, because the characteristics of innovative investment strategies are dependent on the incentives and abilit…
View article: Institutions, corporate governance and corporate governance institutions: The case of Estonia
Institutions, corporate governance and corporate governance institutions: The case of Estonia Open
During the last ten years, Estonia has made strong efforts in terms of the transition to a market economy. This is particularly true with respect to the soundness and transparency of monetary and fiscal policies, the privatisation of forme…
View article: BOARD CHARACTERISTICS AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN THE NETHERLANDS
BOARD CHARACTERISTICS AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN THE NETHERLANDS Open
Starting from the seminal work of Berle and Means [1932], the conflict between remote shareholders and knowledgeable managers of firms is prominent in modern organization theory. In this context, a growing body of research has in recent ye…
View article: Board composition and firm performance in the Netherlands
Board composition and firm performance in the Netherlands Open
We analyze the relationship between performance and board composition of Dutch listed firms. Since the Netherlands has a two-tier board structure, we analyze both the impact of the size of the management board and the supervisory board. Th…
View article: Long range planning of radiotherapy facilities in the Netherlands
Long range planning of radiotherapy facilities in the Netherlands Open
The subject of this paper is long range planning or policy development for healthcare in the Netherlands. Especially the co-ordinating function of planning will be discussed. In healthcare different actors or stakeholders are involved. Eac…
View article: On the functions of supervisory boards in the Netherlands
On the functions of supervisory boards in the Netherlands Open
In corporate governance systems boards perform three functions: the interlocking function (from a resource-dependency and network perspective), a monitoring function (from an agency perspective), and a strategic function (from a strategic …
View article: Top management team and board attributes and firm performance in the Netherlands
Top management team and board attributes and firm performance in the Netherlands Open
We survey the evidence on the relationship between board and top management teamattributes and firm performance in the Netherlands (sample of 94 listed firms). To this aim we develop hypotheses by using sources from the strategic managemen…
View article: Organizational diagnosis in practice: a cross-classification analysis using the DEL-technique
Organizational diagnosis in practice: a cross-classification analysis using the DEL-technique Open
This paper investigates asymmetric effects of monetary policy over the business cycle. A two-state Markov Switching Model is employed to model both recessions and expansions. For the United States and Germany, strong evidence is found that…
View article: Effect of intrathecal baclofen delivered by an implanted programmable pump on health related quality of life in patients with severe spasticity
Effect of intrathecal baclofen delivered by an implanted programmable pump on health related quality of life in patients with severe spasticity Open
Intrathecal baclofen delivered by an implanted, programmable pump resulted in improved self reported quality of life as assessed by the SIP, and HSCL physical health dimensions also suggest improvement.
View article: Cost Analysis of the Treatment of severe Spinal Spasticity with a continuous Intrathecal Baclofen Infusion System
Cost Analysis of the Treatment of severe Spinal Spasticity with a continuous Intrathecal Baclofen Infusion System Open
Objective: The purpose of our study was to analyse and evaluate the costs of continuous intrathecal baclofen administration as a modality in the treatment of severe spasticity in the Netherlands. Design: A cost analysis was conducted as pa…