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The Differences Between Industrial And Municipal Executives' Practices And Perceptions Of An Npdes Water Pollution Control System In Tennessee, Anthony L. Fulkerson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences between industrial and municipal executives' practices and perceptions toward the administrative requirements of a water pollution control system as set forth in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. This was a descriptive study that utilized a two-part attitudinal survey designed to obtain the perceptions of the executives (N = 171) of all major industries and all major municipalities in the State of Tennessee who had direct responsibility for the administrative requirements of an NPDES permitted water pollution control system. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis of data with …

October 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE

Toll Road Proposal Angers Rlv-

Officials Page 1

REAL ESTATE

Group Invests In George AFB Area Page 12

ECONOMY

Inland Empire Ranks Sixth In

Job Growth Page 3

MARKETING

What's a Poor Inventor to do? Page 16

PRISONS

Blythe Prison Size will Double Page 5

SALES

How did Willie loan do It? Page 7

ENVIRONMENT

Recycling Is Good Business Page 27

BANK ING FEATURES

Inland Empire Banks Still Strong Page 8

Newsmakers Page 9

Pro/Con: Prop. 129 Page 20

Commentary: Rep. George Brown on the Inland Empire Economy Page 21

People, Pieces 6 Things Page 25

Managing Expert Systems: A Framework And Case Study, Rob R. Weitz, Arnoud De Meyer

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This paper addresses the problem of managing the development and implementation of a large expert system in an organization. A traditional systems analysis and design methodology is used as a framework to highlight similarities and differences in managing large scale traditional computer based projects and large expert systems. As a non-technical, prescriptive guide, this article focusses on defining at each stage in the project, the tasks to be accomplished, resources required, impact on the organization, likely benefits and potential problems. The case of a large expert system implemented by a multinational corporation across several European sites is used to clarify …

August 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Inland Empire Group Seeks To

Woo Space Division Page 1

COMPETITIVENESS

Are American Business Executives

Wimps? Page 1

WASTE DISPOSAL

Hauling Trash through the Inland

Empire Page 1

HOUSING

Page 1

POLITICS

Another Brown Enters Politics at

the State wide Level Page 8

TRANSPORTATION

Busy 91 Freeways About to Get

Face lift Page 10

HEALTH CARE •

INLAND EMPIRE HOSPITALS BUCK

TREND Page11

EDUCATION

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

ARE GROWING Page 16

Commercial Construction

Temecula Building

Up 55 Percent Page 21

TRAVEL

The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas:

Just a Mirage? Page 24

ANSWERS

Can Businesses Afford to Pay …

July 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

China Seeks to enter the main stream. Business Community

Page 1

Professor Marshall Shen and his "gang of nine"

Cal Poly students successfully communicated directly with Chinese top leader concerning the future of China in the arena of ·world business.

TECHNOLOGY

Cutting Down Meeting Time with Computers Page 4

Two-day meetings can be slashed to two-hour gatherings by using computers to replace cumbersome flip charts and handwritten lists.

REAL ESTATE

Inland Empire Real Estate

Market Flattening Out Page 5

The Inland Empire has been feeling the effects -of a statewide real estate slowdown, with local brokers having to …

June 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

AEROSPACE

Lockheed Denies Linkage Page 1

TRANSPORTATION

Four-County Cooperation

Assured Page 1

WATER

Supplies Pinched,

Prices to Rise Page 1

DEFENSE EMPLOYMENT

No Layoffs Seen At

Rancho Cucamonga Plant Page1

HEALTHCARE

No Danger to Patients,

Lorna Linda Asserts Page 1

URBAN AFFAIRS

Moreno Valley Beginning

to Attract Employers Page 4

AIR QUALITY

Checks and Balances

on the AQMD Page 5

HEALTH INSURANCE

Cost Containment for Small Business

May Have Arrived Page 6

GUEST COMMENTARY

Integrated Monorail Project

Makes Sense Page 8

ADVERTISING

Myth of High-Cost

Blurbs Page 9

LEISURE

Palm Springs

Vintage Grand Prix Page 10

REAL ESTATE

Turmoil In …

Using Management Techniques To Solve Environmental Problems, Patrick D. Kelly

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Arguing that little effective progress is being made in solving problems of varying urgency, this paper suggests a leadership role for science and engineering societies. It proposes that such societies attempt to prioritize problems and attempt to focus public awareness (and calls to action) in a more systematic way.

May 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEVELOPMENT

Outdated City Housing Plans Page 1

CONSTRUCTION

Asbestos Myth Page 1

HOTELS

Uncertain Future Page 1

HEALTH COSTS

Group Insurance Page 1

REAL ESTATE

Risky Market? Page 1

LAW

Drug Testing In the Workplace Page 5

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

High Speed Train & New Airport Page 8

REAL ESTATE

"War Room" Page 9

WATER

Pomona Crisis Averted Page 10

FOCUS .

Palm Springs Page 12

HOUSING

Affordable Housing Page 14

REAL ESTATE

Orange Coast Title Page 15

GUEST COMMENTARY

Savings and Loans Page 16

GUEST COMMENTARY

Savings and Loans Page17

CLOSEUP

Inland Empire Close-up Page 17

CONSTRUCTION

Toxic Materials Page …

Opportunities To Develop A Strategic Competitive Advantage In The Electric Utility Industry, Tim J. Carroll

Master's Theses

Competitive forces are gaining more steam within an industry that has been characterized as a regulated monopoly. Electric Utilities must develop a strategic competitive advantage in order to survive and succeed in this new environment. This project articulates the more significant competitive issues impacting the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. Issues are organized and focused, communicating the important connection between the macroenvironment and successful strategy development. The project explores several parameters which could provide an indication of the relative strengths or weaknesses of market participants. Specific utilities are evaluated to reveal the opportunities and challenges facing executive management. …

March 1990, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

AQMD

Senator Plans Hearings Page 1

SAVINGS & LOANS

Only One Inland Empire Page 1

HIGH TECH LAW

ENFORCEMENT

Chino Police Department Highly Computerized Page 1

HEALTH

Joint Venture Proves Successful Page 3

AWARDS

Upland Woman Named Business Associate of the Year Page 3

WORKERS COMP

Legislation Aimed at Abuses Page 5

LOW-TECH

High Tech Magic May Be Fading Page 7

SBA

The Rules Are Simple Page 8

HOSPITALS

No Crisis In Census or Trauma System Page10

MANDATED HEALTH CARE

Proposal Criticized Page 1 0

MANAGED HEALTH CARE

Coordination Lowers Costs Page 10

HIGH-TECH

Baxter Medical comes to Ontario Page …

New-Product Development : The Process In Specialty And Performance Chemicals, Francis J. Hammond

Master's Theses

Effective new-product development will be one of the greatest management challenges of the 1990s. This paper explores the new-product development process and discusses the process in terms of specialty and performance chemical businesses. The focus of this paper is on understanding how structure (particularly working structure), business orientation, and the existence of strategy influences new-product development. The paper discusses the rationale for, and the measurement of, loose-tight structures in the new-product development process. An approach to measuring business orientation is suggested, tested and recommended for further study.

A Retail Branch Profitability Measurement Model For The Thrift Industry, Rex L. Smith Iii

Master's Theses

Deregulation of the financial services industry has created a need for management to adapt a different approach to operations. Drastic regulatory and environmental changes have forced thrifts and banks to concentrate on increasing efficiency and core profitability from the retail branch network. Once considered to be highly bureaucratic, financial institutions are trimming back off ice review and focusing on a more decentralized leaner operation. Expensive mergers and large conglomerate financial powerhouses have created a need for increased management controls and reasonable methods of measuring the true profitability of the individual business units within a financial services company.

Are Bonuses Compatible With The Deming Philosophy?, F. Case Whittemore

Master's Theses

This paper examines the philosophy of Dr. W. Edwards Deming to determine what principles of that philosophy should apply to selecting a bonus compensation plan. All types of bonus plans, including the following incentive bonus plans individual incentive, group incentive, gain sharing, profit sharing and pay-for-knowledge are examined to determine which meet the Deming principles.

The Impact Of Implementin Effective Employee Communication To Manage The Evolving Work Force, Michelle K. Bray

Theses

This thesis will focus on the study of implementing effective employee communications to manage a diverse work force.

Over the years the practice of public relations has struggled to establish a niche for itself by justifying its existence to corporate America, mainly upper management. As an increasing number of chief executive officers recognize the need for effective communications professional communicators are being strategically placed to best serve the organizational objectives. Unfortunately, the area of internal communications is often neglected.

Research has attributed the lack of effective, open, two-way communications to the false presumption that employees are loyal 10 their employer …

The Health Care Industry: Union Vs. Management, Maria Ciolfi

Theses

'This paper will begin with an overview of the legal enactments which allowed the National Labor Relations Board {NLRB) jurisdiction in the health care sector.. It will discuss the development of the reimbursement system, technological advancements and their. effect on the health care industry.

Based on these issues have developments, several human relations issues have emerged resulting in union activity in the health care environment . A dichotomy arises when both management and labor strive for high quality patient care . Management is forced to operate with in cost constraints , leaving labor to battle for equitable wages and benefits …