Support Department Cost Allocations In The Georgia Healthcare Industry,
2022
Georgia Southern University
Support Department Cost Allocations In The Georgia Healthcare Industry, Timothy Cairney, Kevin Bennett
The Coastal Business Journal
This study examines support department cost allocations in the Healthcare Industry. The topic is of current interest to both accountants and to healthcare administrators because of recent innovations in the design of management accounting systems. Using a survey of Georgian healthcare firms, the results indicate that sophisticated support cost methods are used less than may be expected given the complexity of the healthcare firms' operations. This result is documented despite the historical presence of support cost allocations through such industry practice as Medicare cost reports. Respondents indicate that the employment of cost allocation methods is determined internally by the financial …
Political Apathy And The Youth Vote: A Survey Of Undergraduate Students,
2022
Coastal Carolina University
Political Apathy And The Youth Vote: A Survey Of Undergraduate Students, Dennis S. Edwards
The Coastal Business Journal
Data from past national elections have illustrated that the 18-24 age group is the most apathetic to the democratic process. This paper surveys a broad percentage of students at a midsize regional university in the southeastern United States. The survey is done in order to measure voter registration and participation, civic awareness, and the students' average political leaning. I observe that while voting-age students are rather apathetic, they performed better than the national 18-24 age group in the presidential election of 2000. Upon surveying a small sample of faculty at the same university, it appears that the positive correlations of …
Study Of South Carolina Parents' Opinion On Public School Start Dates By Region,
2022
Coastal Carolina University
Study Of South Carolina Parents' Opinion On Public School Start Dates By Region, Jerome Christia
The Coastal Business Journal
This study was developed to provide a detailed, descriptive, and analytical presentation of South Carolina parents' preferences for public school start dates and traditional school calendars vs. year-round school calendars. The paper presents the results of a direct-mail questionnaire, which garnered responses from 898 households in South Carolina. Overwhelmingly, 80% of the respondents prefer a later school start date. 72% prefer the traditional school calendar to the year-round school calendars. In addition, this study provides regional differences within the state regarding school schedule preferences. There are distinct differences in opinion between the coastal, midland, and upstate regions of South Carolina.
Discrimination In Government Employment In South Carolina,
2022
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Discrimination In Government Employment In South Carolina, Carl A. Kogut, Larry E. Short
The Coastal Business Journal
This paper assesses the success of the extensive efforts by federal, state and local governments to obtain equality of opportunity for minority group members in government positions in South Carolina. The study uses the 5% Public Use Microdata Sample from the 2000 Census to ascertain if employment of minority group members in government positions is consistent with its proportionality in the available labor force. The findings suggest, that after more than 30 years of efforts to obtain equality of employment opportunity in federal, state and local governments in South Carolina, significant progress has been made to ensure equality of opportunity …
The Unintended Effects Of Aacsb's 2003 Accreditation Standards,
2022
Georgia Southern University
The Unintended Effects Of Aacsb's 2003 Accreditation Standards, John B. White, William Levernier, Morgan P. Miles
The Coastal Business Journal
The AACSB recently adopted new accreditation guidelines that are less restrictive regarding what constitutes "qualified faculty" for accreditation purposes. The new standards are less restrictive, with less emphasis on a terminal degree and more on faculty being "fully participating." However, the new standard may have a detrimental effect on the quality of collegiate business education. It may also reduce the standing and prestige of business schools within the university community. Finally, it may reduce the value of AACSB accreditation.
The Adoption Of Rfid Technology In The Retail Supply Chain,
2022
Southeastern Louisiana University
The Adoption Of Rfid Technology In The Retail Supply Chain, Michael A. Jones, David C. Wyld, Jeff W. Totten
The Coastal Business Journal
This article examines current developments regarding the adoption of RFID technology in the retail supply chain. An explanation is provided of what Radio Frequency Technology (RFID) is and how it works. The benefits of this technology to retailers are outlined in contrast to Bar Coding. Though the technology offers promise for retailers, it does present a number of concerns, which are outlined. Lastly, the article identifies research needs with regard to the new technology.
Master Franchising As An Entry Strategy: Marketing And Legal Implications,
2022
Seton Hall University
Master Franchising As An Entry Strategy: Marketing And Legal Implications, Héctor R. Lozada, Richard J. Hunter Jr., Gary H. Kritz
The Coastal Business Journal
In this paper the authors investigate the establishment of franchise agreements as a viable alternative to enter a foreign market. Specifically, the spotlight is on the strategy called master franchising. The authors first review the concept of franchising and identify master franchising as a strategic option. Next, they focus on the mechanics of structuring the required agreements. Last, the authors explore strategies, trends, and current opportunities and limitations of international franchising.
Retail Vs. E-Tail: A Look At Expedia.Com,
2022
Georgia Southwestern State University
Retail Vs. E-Tail: A Look At Expedia.Com, Randall Valentine, Dawn Valentine, Brian Kinard
The Coastal Business Journal
The Internet has revolutionized the way consumers shop for and price various products. This study compares prices listed on individual airline websites and prices listed on a third-party travel booking website, expedia.com. The findings indicate a significant difference in prices between the sources. However, no single website consistently had prices lower than the other. Thus, it benefits the consumer to thoroughly price shop when making airline reservations online.
Determinants Of Effectiveness And Success For Ebay Auctions,
2022
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Determinants Of Effectiveness And Success For Ebay Auctions, Eugene M. Bland, Gregory S. Black, Kay Lawrimore
The Coastal Business Journal
This research investigates eBay auction properties that influence auction outcomes: effectiveness (ability to attract bidders) and success (whether the item was actually sold in the auction). Hundreds of auctions (1,273) for three popular financial calculators—the HP 12c, the HP 10b and BA II plus—were examined to assess the impact of these auction properties. Findings show that utilization of certain auction features influence both outcomes. These features include starting price and reserve price for both calculators. Other features impact only auction effectiveness: wear and the presence of a picture for the HP10 and BA II plus; and wear and ability to …
Does Strategic Planning Help Churches?: An Exploratory Study (Revised),
2022
Frostburg State University
Does Strategic Planning Help Churches?: An Exploratory Study (Revised), Amit J. Shah, Fred R. David, Zigmont J. Surawski Iii
The Coastal Business Journal
Many organizations in both the profit and not-for-profit arenas have discovered the benefits of strategic planning. An increasing number of churches and ministries are applying the principles of strategic planning (Clinton, Williams, & Stevens, 1995). In the 1990s, organizations including churches…are playing "Jeopardy" if they do not have strategic plans in place (Maes, 1998). This research examines to what extent strategic planning is being used among churches. Data was gathered through distribution of a survey mailed to churches in South Carolina. The pastor of each church personally completed the survey and returned it via e-mail, postal service, or fax. Initial …
A Multi-Level Family Business Choice Model: A Dichotomous Approach,
2022
University of Louisiana at Monroe
A Multi-Level Family Business Choice Model: A Dichotomous Approach, Tammy R. Parker
The Coastal Business Journal
The current paper develops a model to facilitate owners of family businesses in their decision-making. The model allows for priorities to be placed on family issues and business issues concurrently, in a dichotomous approach. The research is a complement to existing literature on family business interaction models and could provide a useful model for family business consultants to consider in their work with family-owned businesses.
Enhancing Revenue In College Sport Events By Practicing Yield Management And E-Commerce,
2022
The University of Texas at El Paso
Enhancing Revenue In College Sport Events By Practicing Yield Management And E-Commerce, Johnny C. Ho, Pingjun Jiang
The Coastal Business Journal
Many colleges and universities have been facing increasingly tight budgets in recent years and have been struggling to provide more funding for their own athletic programs. In some cases, specific sport programs of a college or university have had to be terminated due to lack of monies appropriated from the central administration. Yield or revenue management is a method of assigning capacity or inventory to meet demand in such a way to maximize revenue. This paper examines the feasibility and discusses the benefits of applying yield management via e-commerce to increase surplus/decrease deficit in those college sport programs where paid …
Starting A Small Business Outreach Program: The Experience Of A Small Southeastern University,
2022
Western Kentucky University
Starting A Small Business Outreach Program: The Experience Of A Small Southeastern University, Kirk C. Heriot, Noel D. Campbell
The Coastal Business Journal
When the Federal government decided not to fund the Small Business Institute through the U.S. Small Business Administration, many business schools eliminated or severely curtailed their SBI activities. Despite lacking federal funds, a southeastern rural university founded a new Small Business Institute program in 1999. Since inception it has assisted forty-five small businesses in a five county area. This paper describes starting a new business outreach program without Federal funds. It concludes with observations and implications relating to other schools starting or renewing an SBI program.
Television Advertising And Child Consumer: Different Strategies For U.S. And Japanese Marketers,
2022
Frostburg State University
Television Advertising And Child Consumer: Different Strategies For U.S. And Japanese Marketers, Carol Gaumer, Amit J. Shah
The Coastal Business Journal
This paper examines the consumer socialization of Japanese and American children from a socio-cultural and economic perspective. It presents the cultural differences between the two countries, and how these differences influence the marketing strategies in each country. Taking into consideration the television viewing habits and routine advertising strategies in Japan and USA, the paper offers the implications for Global Marketing Managers. Finally, the need for future research is addressed.
Critical Success Factors For Inner City Businesses,
2022
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Critical Success Factors For Inner City Businesses, Robert C. Eisenstadt, Paul S. Nelson, Tammy R. Parker
The Coastal Business Journal
We survey incumbent businesses in the Ouachita Enterprise Community primarily located in Monroe, Louisiana. We seek to discover what common factors are critical to the success of inner city businesses. Our results indicate that taxes are a strong negative factor while government regulation is a positive factor. The availability of information technology, good transportation links, and location are important positive factors. Internal factors such as good customer relations were important while production costs relatively unimportant. Internal factors were rated as more important than external factors suggesting training programs to be an effective economic development tool.
A Measure Of The Factors Impacting The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Ebay In The Supply Chain Of Online Firms,
2022
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
A Measure Of The Factors Impacting The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Ebay In The Supply Chain Of Online Firms, Eugene M. Bland, Robert T. Barrett
The Coastal Business Journal
This research investigates the auction properties that influence eBay's effectiveness (ability to attract bidders) and efficiency (ability to maximize price and profit) as the distribution link of the supply chain. The research extends the literature pioneered by Lucking-Reiley (2000) on eBay auctions. We found that the effectiveness of using eBay is influenced by the item description in the auction heading, the initial price, the timing of the auction and the operating condition of the item, in our case an inexpensive, functional HP 12-C financial calculator. The efficiency of eBay, on the other hand, is influenced by the ability to attract …
New Frontiers In Management Research: The Case For Industrial Archeology,
2022
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
New Frontiers In Management Research: The Case For Industrial Archeology, William Crandall, Alan Rowe, John A. Parnell
The Coastal Business Journal
Management scholars traditionally rely on the review of journals and empirical data for information used in research projects and in the classroom. However, there is also a vast amount of material that remains virtually untapped by many management researchers - the artifacts, pictures, and remains of industrial and commercial organizations. Industrial archeologists specialize in studying organizational life, particularly, the life of manufacturing facilities, by examining of empirical data, as well as pictures, records, internal and external correspondence, other printed materials, and artifacts. This article delineates how management scholars can also take advantage of the wealth of secondary material that exists …
A Note On The Economic Implications Of A Focused Tourism Event: Bikers In Myrtle Beach,
2022
Coastal Carolina University
A Note On The Economic Implications Of A Focused Tourism Event: Bikers In Myrtle Beach, Robert D. Nale, Dennis A. Rauch, Peter B. Barr
The Coastal Business Journal
As we have graphically seen since September 11, 2001, areas which depend heavily upon tourism as a primary source of income face a host of challenges. South Carolina's Grand Strand area is a good example of just such an area. A number of focused tourism-related events intended to attract a certain segment of the population have evolved over the years. Two such events revolve around the attraction of motorcyclists. One occurs during early to mid-May (with a burgeoning repeat presence in the Fall), while the other occurs over Memorial Day weekend. Both events have proven to be successful in terms …
Does Strategic Planning Help Churches?: An Exploratory Study,
2022
Frostburg State University
Does Strategic Planning Help Churches?: An Exploratory Study, Amit J. Shah, Fred R. David, Zigmont J. Surawski Iii
The Coastal Business Journal
Many organizations in both the profit and not-for-profit arenas have discovered the benefits of strategic planning. An increasing number of churches and ministries are applying the principles of strategic planning (Clinton, Williams, & Stevens, 1995). In the 1990s, organizations including churches…are playing "Jeopardy" if they do not have strategic plans in place (Maes, 1998). This research examines to what extent strategic planning is being used among churches. Data was gathered through distribution of a survey mailed to churches in South Carolina. The pastor of each church personally completed the survey and returned it via e-mail, postal service, or fax. Initial …
An Overview Of Recent Trends In Incentive Pay Programs,
2022
Auburn University
An Overview Of Recent Trends In Incentive Pay Programs, Mike Schraeder, J. Bret Becton
The Coastal Business Journal
This article examines recent trends and developments in an increasingly popular HR practice--incentive pay programs. In addition to highlighting major developments in recent empirical studies, this article also synthesizes recent research pertaining to general guidelines or strategies for design, implementation, and the utilization of incentive pay programs. Counter arguments pointing out potential pitfalls and precautions will also be discussed. The article concludes by offering some recommendations for future research.
