Business Commons^™

The Operational Utility Of The Walton-Mckersie Attitudinal Structuring Model In Collective Bargaining, Donald Warren

Theses

This work is an heuristic inquiry into behavioral change theory designed for application to labor/management interaction in collective bargaining. The theory itself was postulated by Richard E. Walton and Robert B. McKersie in their book A Behavioral Theory Of Labor Negotiations. The principles of their theory are highly axiomatic and their importance and validity can only be recognized through applied empirical analyses that demonstrate or refute its concept.

The aspect of the theory which is the focal point of this research pertains to the structuring and restructuring of attitudes and attendant relationships resulting from the collective bargaining process. The objective …

Deregulation Of The Telecommunications Industry And The Bell System Divestiture - Impact On The Universal Service Concept, Edward H. Hancock

Theses

The Communications Act of 1934 established the principle that our nation' s future telecommunications policy was to be structured on the concept of "Universal Service", i.e. that telephone service is essential, and as such , should be made available and affordable for all . Deregulation of the telecornmunications industry and the soon to be accomplished Bell System divestiture will have a significant adverse impact on the universal service concept. The rationale for this premise is presented as follows . First, a theoretical analysis is made of the changes in the regulated utility revenue requirement which will result from deregulation and …

Quality Control Circles And The United States, Herbert M. Hart

Theses

The Quality Control Circle attempts to solve management and production problems using a participative management style. This study represents an analysis of how the Quality Control Circle emerged in Japan and efforts in the U. S. to Americanize the concept. It is important to note that participative management represents a single management style. This style is not recommended for every organization. Organizations must select the appropriate management style to accomplish conceived goals and the style must fit within their particular corporate culture. The Quality Control Circle is an outgrowth of participative management and is not-all inclusive of participative management ideals.

Accounting For Foreign Currency Translation Gains And Losses: A Comparison Of The Temporal Method Fasb #8 And Fasb #52, Richard J. Lee

Theses

A culminating project in accounting is somewhat different than one that might be undertaken in other disciplines. While accounting is generally considered to be about numbers and therefore straightforward in application , there exist prescribed principles, procedures , and statements that must be adhered to by accountants . Viewing the discipline from this perspective the door is opened to vast areas of discussion and interpretation of accounting methods.

This paper compares three methods of treating foreign currency translation gains and losses , and the effect on reported earnings . It was written to accomplish three objectives.

1. To present sufficient background …

Developing And Improving Selected Aspects Of Marketing In Nigeria So That Nigeria May Have A Favourable Balance Of Trade With Its World Trading Nations, Isaac Bola Olubunmi

Theses

The Project is about the development and the improvement of the economy of Nigeria so that Nigeria may be fairly self-sufficient in food production . The project is meant to suggest specifically what Nigeria needs to do as far as marketing is concerned , so that it may have a favourable balance of trade with its trading world nations.

In the pursuit of these goals , I have attempted an extensive discussion on the whereabouts of Nigeria relative to the rest of the African countries , its climate and the climatic influences on the agricultural activities of man . Nigeria …

Motivation, Management Motivation, And Its Perceived Decline In American Bureaucratic Organizations In The Context Of Changing Attitudes And Values, Jon Lawrence Johnson

Theses

This Culminating Project represents an inquiry into the existence, applications, and parameters of human motivation and its impact on perceived management attitudes, values, and motivation to manage.

The topic is examined from three vantage points. Part I embodies a selective indoctrination in human motivation concepts and suggests relevant organizational applications and examples in illustration. The term "motivation" has evolved into a popular but often misapplied catch phrase. Therefore, a foundation in prominent human motivation theory is provided as precedent to issues subsequently discussed in the Project, to offer the reader an accurate base of subject knowledge.

Part II addresses the …