Management Sciences
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Management Sciences .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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E-banking and consumer debt
(Inderscience, 2021-01-01)Canadian consumers have a debt problem and averaged a nationwide debt-to-income ratio of 1.654 in 2016. Based on current research, it is unclear whether e-banking has a positive or negative impact on this ratio. This paper ... -
Pricing, greening, and transparency decisions considering the impact of government subsidies and CSR behavior in supply chain decisions
(Elsevier, 2021-05-01)In this paper, we analytically model different government subsidy strategies in a supply chain manufacturing and selling a green product. We model the interaction between greening degree and transparency level set by a ... -
Circular economy: Joint dynamic pricing and recycling investments
(Elsevier, 2021-06-01)In a circular economy, the use of recycled resources in production is a key performance indicator for management. Yet, academic studies are still unable to inform managers on appropriate recycling and pricing policies. We ... -
Impact of intellectual capital on small-firm growth: a longitudinal study from Inc. 5000
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-05-21)We explore whether intellectual capital is a precursor to Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) growth. We use data from Inc. 5000 of fast-growing SMEs in the USA and match companies to patent applications. We use a zero-inflated ... -
“Transport Me Away”: Fostering Flow in Open Offices through Virtual Reality
(ACM, 2020-04-21)Open offices are cost-effective and continue to be popular. However, research shows that these environments, brimming with distractions and sensory overload, frequently hamper productivity. Our research investigates the ... -
Measuring Haptic Experience: Elaborating the HX model with scale development
(IEEE, 2021-07-06)Designers increasingly employ haptic feedback with the aim to improve user experience (UX). Designers and researchers currently use qualitative methods or demos for feedback, but neither approach scales to large studies ... -
Provocations from #vanlife: Investigating Life and Work in a Community Extensively Using Technology Not Designed for Them
(ACM, 2021-05)Research on how lived experiences with technology intersect with home and work are core themes within HCI. Prior work has primarily focused on conventional life and work in Western countries. However, the unconventional ... -
Chemotherapy Treatment Models: Incorporating Tumor Growth and Stochastic Cancer Staging
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-13)Cancer is a deadly disease causing a heavy health burden worldwide throughout the recorded history. Chemotherapy is widely used to treat any type of cancer. With an enormous effort to improve cancer chemotherapy treatment ... -
Optimization under Uncertainty for E-retail Distribution: From Suppliers to the Last Mile
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)This thesis examines problems faced in the distribution management of e-retailers, in different stages of the supply chain, while accounting for sources of uncertainty. The first problem studies distribution planning, ... -
Open-Innovation in Healthcare: an analysis of motivations, learning, and program outcomes
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)The goal of this study is to examine open-innovation programs run in two different healthcare settings. Open innovation is the process of engaging external sources of knowledge and capabilities in the pursuit of developing ... -
Crossdocking vs. Traditional Warehousing: Small-Sample Data Augmentation to Assess Product Suitability
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)This thesis tries to address the logistics strategy selection problem in distribution centers and transportation considering two main criteria pertaining to the decision: product characteristics and customer satisfaction. ... -
Workload balancing for flight dispatcher scheduling
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)Unlike other airline operations planning problems, optimization in flight dispatching is not common in literature. Flight dispatchers are centrally located and monitor multiple flights in different places simultaneously. ... -
Are environmentally friendly firms more innovation-oriented?
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)This study aims to explore the relationship between corporate environmental responsibility and firm’s innovation decision. It proposes that firms investing in environmental protection are more likely to have strong dynamic ... -
An exploratory study of experiences of design at hackathons
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-25)Hackathons are popular events where participants “hack” together a project, from ideation through to the final presentation, in 24-48 hours. It is typical for hackathons to be tech-centric; therefore, the attendees tend ... -
Pessimistic Hazmat Network Design Problem with Emergency Team Location Considering Uncertain Response Time
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-24)Focusing on a road network where hazmat shipments need to be transported from the origins to destinations, this thesis proposes a pessimistic approach to mitigate the risk associated with the transportation of hazardous ... -
You’re Making Me Sick: A Systematic Review of How Virtual Reality Research Considers Gender & Cybersickness
(ACM, 2021-05-06)While multiple studies suggest that female-identified participants are more likely to experience cybersickness in virtual reality (VR), our systematic review of 71 eligible VR publications (59 studies and 12 surveys) ... -
Investigating Game Mechanics that Target Players' Self-Control While Maintaining Engagement
(ACM, 2018-10-23)Whenever someone chooses to study instead of going to a party, or forgo dessert after dinner, that person is exercising self-control. Self-control is essential for achieving long-term goals, but isn't easy. Games present ... -
Beam Me 'Round, Scotty! II: Reflections on Transforming Research Goals into Gameplay Mechanics
(ACM, 2018-10-23)We reflect on the design, implementation, and testing of the experimental testbed game Beam Me 'Round, Scotty! II and the numerous design lessons learned in transitioning theoretical research questions about social presence ... -
Tunnel Divisions: Interactive Sound Mapping of Transitory Public Spaces
(ACM, 2016-11-06)We present Tunnel Divisions, an interactive musical installation designed for ephemeral interaction in public spaces. Informed by concepts from cultural and media studies along with existing literature on interactive public ... -
Trade-offs in Design: A Theory Building Qualitative Study on the Role of Problem Formulation and Framing in Resolving Trade-offs in Design
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-12)Design projects are complex problem-solving endeavors that can involve many goals that are often conflicting. These trade-offs between goals have been primarily studied through the lens of optimization, attempting to create ...
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