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An Exploratory Analysis Of The Relationships Between Self-Images, Perceived-Risk, And Purchase Intention Horizons., Corbett Fay Gaulden Jr
An Exploratory Analysis Of The Relationships Between Self-Images, Perceived-Risk, And Purchase Intention Horizons., Corbett Fay Gaulden Jr
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
The purpose of this study is to examine in some detail the nature of some commonly acknowledged psychological constructs related to consumer behavior. These constructs, perceptual in nature, are self-image and perceived risk. In addition, a third concept of more recent vintage was included: purchase intention expectations, or more simply time perceptions. The focus of the study was an exploration of interrelationships among the three constructs. The following objectives were specified: (1) to analyze the relationship between self-image and ideal self-image across a group of products, across time, and as this relationship relates to risk, (2) to investigate the relationships …
Perceptions Of The Role Of Corporate Audit Committees - Now And In The Future., Brenda Stewart Birkett
Perceptions Of The Role Of Corporate Audit Committees - Now And In The Future., Brenda Stewart Birkett
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
Changes in the economy have brought about attempts to improve the structure of the corporate organization and the quality of corporate financial reporting. One such attempt has been to increase the responsibilities of corporate boards of directors, and subcommittees to handle specific duties of the board have been established. The audit committee is one of these subcommittees and is now required for all companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The corporate audit committee should make a significant contribution toward improving the integrity and credibility of financial statements and the overall corporate image in the public sector. To accomplish …
An Exploratory Investigation Of Post Purchase Consumer Satisfaction Within A Cognitive Process Framework., David Joseph Ortinau
An Exploratory Investigation Of Post Purchase Consumer Satisfaction Within A Cognitive Process Framework., David Joseph Ortinau
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
Consumer researchers, in an endeavor to further understand and explain consumers' market behavior, have devoted significant effort toward conceptualizing and empirically researching the socio-psychological phenomena of attitude formation and changes. One concept which has only recently emerged.
The Reaction Of The Security Market To The Quality Of Segmental Disclosures: An Empirical Investigation., Jacob Olakayode Balogun
The Reaction Of The Security Market To The Quality Of Segmental Disclosures: An Empirical Investigation., Jacob Olakayode Balogun
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
This research was undertaken to examine the securities market reaction to the quality of segmental disclosures required by FASB Statement Number 14. The investigation updates the previous empirical studies which examined the securities market reaction to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Segmental disclosure rules. Information from three hundred diversified firms and their beta values were obtained from the Value-line tape. One hundred and fifty of the firms were required to report segmental data in their annual financial reports. They were referred to as the experimental group. One hundred and fifty diversified firms were not required to report segmental data in …
Theory And Tests Of The Effect Of Financial Leverage On Valuation Of The Banking Firm., Donald Malcolm Chance
Theory And Tests Of The Effect Of Financial Leverage On Valuation Of The Banking Firm., Donald Malcolm Chance
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
The effect of financial leverage on valuation and shareholder wealth of the banking firm was examined both theoretically and empirically. It was assumed that market imperfections made possible the creation of a bank which would operate in capital, loan, and deposit markets. The valuation of equity shares was assumed to be described by Black's zero-beta version of the Capital Asset Pricing Model. Although the Black model is a perfect market model, it served as a framework within which imperfections could be introduced. A firm operating in a market without an intermediary was converted to a bank, charged with the responsibility …