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A Longitudinal Investigation Of The Effects Of Computer Anxiety On Performance In A Computing-Intensive Environment, Mari W. Buche, Larry R. Davis, Chelley Vician
A Longitudinal Investigation Of The Effects Of Computer Anxiety On Performance In A Computing-Intensive Environment, Mari W. Buche, Larry R. Davis, Chelley Vician
College of Business Publications
Computers are pervasive in business and education, and it would be easy to assume that all individuals embrace technology. However, evidence shows that roughly 30 to 40 percent of individuals experience some level of computer anxiety. Many academic programs involve computing-intensive courses, but the actual effects of this exposure on computer anxiety are unknown. This study contributes to the literature as follows. First, direct evidence of a relationship between longitudinal changes in individuals' computer anxiety and performance are reported. Second, the effects of changes in computer anxiety are shown to be dependent on individuals' initial level of anxiety. Third, some …
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Unifying Discourse For The Mining Industry?, Margot J. Hutchins, Christa Walck, Daniel P. Sterk, Gary A. Campbell
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Unifying Discourse For The Mining Industry?, Margot J. Hutchins, Christa Walck, Daniel P. Sterk, Gary A. Campbell
College of Business Publications
The public perception of mining as an economic activity that generates harmful environmental impacts has generated both a corporate discourse of social responsibility (CSR) to legitimise mining activities and also anti-mining discourses. Both discourses use science to support their claims, yet they rarely agree on a scientific solution. The concept of discourse community may help us to understand the disconnect between mining companies and stakeholders. It is unclear whether the discourse of corporate social responsibility will improve understanding among stakeholders and lead to mutually acceptable resolutions to conflict.