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A Meta-Analytic Study Of Nomological Relationships Involving Work Performance And Job Attitudes, Steven P. Brown, Robert A. Peterson Jan 1994

A Meta-Analytic Study Of Nomological Relationships Involving Work Performance And Job Attitudes, Steven P. Brown, Robert A. Peterson

Historical Working Papers

Correlations between performance and attitude variables were found in the literature and categorized by expert judges. Findings indicate that work performance is only slightly related to job satisfaction. The relationship of job involvement to organizational commitment was not established.


Determination Of Swap Spreads: An Empirical Analysis, Andrew H. Chen, Arthur K. Selender Jan 1994

Determination Of Swap Spreads: An Empirical Analysis, Andrew H. Chen, Arthur K. Selender

Historical Working Papers

Data about swap rates and impinging variables were taken from multiple sources and examined using regression analysis. Results show that the identified variables, including corporate default spreads, Treasury rates, Treasury yield curve, interest rate volatility, and eurodollar rates explain changes in interest rate swap spreads.


Stock Price Reactions To The Passage Of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act Of 1991, Andrew H. Chen, Marcia Millon Cornett, Sumon C. Mazumdar, Hassan Tehranian Jan 1994

Stock Price Reactions To The Passage Of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act Of 1991, Andrew H. Chen, Marcia Millon Cornett, Sumon C. Mazumdar, Hassan Tehranian

Historical Working Papers

Data from CRSP tapes describing commercial banks were analyzed to study the effects of regulatory changes in the FDIC insurance rates that were intended to minimize any incentive for banks to take excessive lending risks. Results suggest that the Act increased the value of large banks and decreased the value of small banks. This leads to the conjecture that the this change may lead to greater consolidation in the U.S. banking industry and improve the competitive position of U.S. banks with respect to foreign banks.


The Impact Of Prior Firm Financial Performance On Subsequent Corporate Reputation, Sue Annis Hammond, John W. Slocum, Jr. Jan 1994

The Impact Of Prior Firm Financial Performance On Subsequent Corporate Reputation, Sue Annis Hammond, John W. Slocum, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

Using data from Fortune magazine's survey of corporate reputations, an analysis was performed to determine whether there was a significant correlation between financial performance and a firm's reputation as a socially responsible institution. Results indicate a conundrum where management must produce financial results for stakeholders, but that too aggressive a course of action in that process can reduce later perceptions of reputation and lead to diminished autonomy for management initiatives.


The Vasa Capsizes, Richard O. Mason Jan 1994

The Vasa Capsizes, Richard O. Mason

Historical Working Papers

The sinking of the ship the Vasa on her maiden voyage, along with historical evidence, is presented as a case study that may be useful for classes discussing management of technological change innovation, or leadership.


The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout Jan 1994

The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout

Historical Working Papers

Delivery windows are mathematically modeled in order to ascertain the effect that may be obtained in improving on time delivery, inventory reduction, and steady flow times. Outcomes suggest that it is not possible to improve flow times but not to improve on time delivery or inventory reduction.


Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout Jan 1994

Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout

Historical Working Papers

On time delivery can be very difficult or impossible to achieve in a JIT program. Using the model presented here makes it possible to obtain the best possible delivery timeliness.


The Antecedents Of Block Share Purchases, Jennifer E. Bethel, Julia Porter Liebeskind, Tim Opler Jan 1994

The Antecedents Of Block Share Purchases, Jennifer E. Bethel, Julia Porter Liebeskind, Tim Opler

Historical Working Papers

Data representing 264 Fortune 500 firms were studied from the 1980's time frame. Results show that block purchases are more likely to take place in firms with poor accounting performance and that defensive measures are ineffective in deterring block purchases.


Leading Learning, Michael E. Mcgill, John W. Slocum Jan 1994

Leading Learning, Michael E. Mcgill, John W. Slocum

Historical Working Papers

Exploration of notable learning organizations and leaders leads to four rules of thumb that characterize successful learning organizations. They are: a leader who learns, an involved leader, constant learning in the organization, and permission to say the leader is wrong. Leaders must model, mentor, manage and monitor learning.


Systems Analysis, Richard O. Mason, Sue A. Conger Jan 1994

Systems Analysis, Richard O. Mason, Sue A. Conger

Historical Working Papers

An overview of the literature and principle areas of activity in the field of systems analysis is provided.


Quality Managment In Services: Analysis And Measurement, Uday Apte, Uday Karmarkar, Richard Pitbladdo Jan 1994

Quality Managment In Services: Analysis And Measurement, Uday Apte, Uday Karmarkar, Richard Pitbladdo

Historical Working Papers

A methodology is proposed for analyzing and measuring service quality that will ensure that services reflect the preferences and expectations of customers.