Similarly, the S&P BSE Quality Index had relatively lower return volatility and the smallest drawdown among the four factors, highlighting the defensive characteristics
of the quality factor.
Beck et al. (2016) find various specifications
of a quality factor are not robust to variations in factor definition and market geography.
Not exact matches
Even allowing for uncontrolled
factors such as diet, previous night sleep
quality and mood, employees» overall sharpness fell by an average
of 15 percent when CO2 levels reached «moderate» levels
of about 945 parts per million (ppm).
«Money can buy happiness, but other workplace
factors actually have a larger impact on your overall satisfaction — including culture and values, career opportunities and the
quality of senior leadership.»
There are still a number
of other
factors we have not accounted for, including job
quality.
«The key
factor shaping people's willingness to pay for digital content is the
quality of content available for free.»
As Roberts, Seldon, and Roberts indicated in Human Resources Management, «the
quality of employees and their development through training and education are major
factors in determining long - term profitability
of a small business» ¦.
Other
factors that have changed the nature
of HRM in recent years include new management and operational theories like Total
Quality Management (TQM), rapidly changing demographics, and changes in health insurance and federal and state employment legislation.
A society is most productive when all its talent is unleashed by a combination
of two
factors: equal opportunity (for example through free
quality higher education) and social mobility.
However, there may be
factors unrelated to income that have caused a decline in
quality of life.
Despite the complex rules, there are plenty
of factors that affect food
quality that aren't addressed by kosher laws — like whether an animal ate organic feed or a steady diet
of garbage before it was butchered.
The trade spat with the U.S. is a concern, but China's strong savings and
quality growth are positive
factors, says Thomas Poullaouec
of T. Rowe Price.
Tampa is the seventh - best U.S. city in which to flip houses (factoring in renovation costs and
quality of life), and it is also the seventh - best city in terms
of house - flipping market potential (independent
of those
factors).
«I believe the main
factors that determine the
quality of a restaurant are cost, taste, speed, decor, consistency, ingredients, portion size, and transparency.
It impacts the most important metric to measure:
quality of hire, which typically
factors in performance, ramp - up time, cultural fit and tenure.
Communication is one
of the top
factors in
quality customer service, a fact reflected by this SurveyMonkey study.
Factors that will have an impact on credit
quality of companies include domestic consumption trends, exports, commodity price risks, sensitivity to changes in interest rates, working capital risk, capital expenditure and sensitivity to foreign exchange volatility.
Piles
of research over the last two decades has shown that emotional intelligence is likely the single most powerful success
factor yet discovered, affecting everything from your performance at work, to your mood and the
quality of your personal life.
Before making a big move, it is important to consider
factors such as cost -
of - living adjustments, the
quality of health care, moving expenses, taxes and proximity to loved ones.
Hudson Square Research analyst Jeffrey Logsdon points out that this year's movie crop is smaller than in the summer
of 2013, but the bigger
factor behind the current summer slump could be
quality.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product
quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and
quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other
factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Finalist cities are refining their pitches based on many
of the
factors that usually motivate corporations in site selection — economic development opportunities, transportation access and infrastructure, skilled labor force and
quality -
of - life measurements, like education and real estate costs.
Luck, timing, tools, the
quality and commitment
of your team, etc. - all
of these are success
factors.
Using open data from 7,236 cities, researchers looked at
factors like affordability, access to jobs, frequency
of service,
quality, and number
of stops.
The study, which surveyed senior individuals at 10 major London - based national and international executive search firms, found that recruiters relied on «more observable
factors» like the
quality of their references, the progression
of their career path and their personality.
There are different ways to perform facial recognition, but generally the accuracy
of it depends on
factors such as the
quality of the image
of your face at authentication time, light conditions, time between the enrollment image and verification, and visibility
of occluding objects like a scarf or sunglasses.
Important
factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance
of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness
of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance
of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature
of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects
of the adoption, modification or repeal
of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects
of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result
of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and
quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for
Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk
Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations sections
of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
The researchers gathered responses from tens
of thousands
of volunteers who filled out a 100 - item International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) Five -
Factor Model personality questionnaire that measured the «Big Five»
qualities psychologists have argued give a good sense
of who a person is: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
Currently, it's widely thought that the quantity and
quality of inbound links to your domain and individual pages on your site are the primary
factors in the ranking algorithm.
And that's influenced by a host
of factors: soil
quality, access to water, climate and the growing season, to name but a few.
Researchers
of the Canadian study says
factors such as work, urban size, population density, economic opportunity or deprivation, and access to and
quality of infrastructure, amenities and services may explain the community - level differences in life satisfaction.
«We recently exercised our contractual right to terminate our agreement with Yahoo based on a number
of factors including doing what's best for our brand, our effort to provide
quality web search, and the broader content experience for our users.
The decision was «based on a number
of factors including doing what's best for our brand, our effort to provide
quality web search and the broader content experience for our users,» Dixon said.
To make sure we give the broadest possible view
of program
quality, then, we've stacked our rankings up against those published by other major organizations and broken down which
factors go into each.
While the costs
of doing business must be a
factor and accolades like business friendly or «Best Run State» are wonderful, the people and the
quality of life are the principal reasons Wyoming is one
of the best states for business.
Seeks to provide diversified exposure to a variety
of factors that have been identified as drivers
of long - term performance: momentum,
quality, size and value
Targets exposure to a
factor that has been a long - term driver
of returns, such as momentum,
quality, size and value
«Despite Starz content from Disney and Sony representing some
of the highest
quality film content on Netflix's streaming service, we believe Netflix has seen little overall pushback from subscribers since Sony content was pulled from the service more than 2 months ago in the related, but separate dispute between Sony and Starz... Our current 2012 estimates
factor in a ~ $ 300M / yr Starz deal.
The quantity and
quality of your inbound links are the
factors that influence your domain authority, and this should increase over time as your website gains more (and better) inbound links.
Satisfaction is measured in seven
factors: network
quality; cost
of service; account management; offerings and promotions; customer service; handset; and sales process.
The NAV (net asset value)
of a bond fund will move up or down based on a number
of factors such as changes in interest rates, credit
quality, and currency values (for international bonds) for the different bond holdings in the fund.
As many
of you know, relevant,
quality inbound links can affect your PageRank (one
of many
factors in our ranking algorithm).
That depends on many
factors including the targeted audience, the level
of «content saturation» in the subject area (i.e., how much content on the subject exists), the
quality of the content, the accuracy and timing
of distribution, and more.
A brand is an investor's perception
of the overall
quality of a hedge fund based on multiple evaluation
factors that evolve over time.
But with FDIC reports noting that large commercial banks have the lowest level
of loan loss reserves in a decade, and showing concerns about deterioration in credit
quality and regional risk
factors, Superior is a microcosm
of a much broader problem.
The
quality and success
of the management team is a deciding
factor in whether we invest, as we build and realize value through growth and operating improvements, not through financial engineering.
Important Note: One
of the biggest
factors in your
Quality Score is your click - through rate.
The
quality, the durability, and the earning power
of a business are very important
factors in assessing the margin
of safety
of the investment.
Namely, did the mortgages go bad because
of the unanticipated nationwide collapse in home prices (a so - called exogenous
factor) or are the banks responsible for the mess because they «misrepresented» to the mortgage purchasers the shoddy
quality of the mortgages they put in securities and pools?
This generally supports the case that Living Goods offers high
quality products, but because our experience on the site visit may have been non-representative and there are many other potential
factors that may affect the effectiveness
of drug treatments aside from following storage procedures for drugs properly, we consider it to be only weak evidence in support
of the
quality of Living Goods» drug treatments.