Abstract:Prof. Jianfu Wang, for his endless patience, insightful guidance and unreserved encouragement on my life and research, and immense help, both mentally and financially. Prof. Jianfu Wang left Nanyang Business School during the fourth year of my Ph.D. study; yet this departure has not at all detracted from his support as an advisor. This dissertation would not be accomplished with his tireless mentorship.I am also grateful to my advisor and once-chair of my thesis committee, Prof.Chien-Ming Chen, who has kindly … Show more
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