An Economic Analysis Of Using Retired Vessels To Create Artificial Reefs In Costa Rica,
2020
Stephen F. Austin State University
An Economic Analysis Of Using Retired Vessels To Create Artificial Reefs In Costa Rica, Josué González
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
ABSTRACT
The Republic of Costa Rica is a Central American country with only 0.03% of the world’s landmass, but 5% of the world’s biodiversity, making it a leading ecotourism destination. Ecotourism is one of the main sources of revenue for the country, but the degradation of coastal reefs has resulted in a significant loss of financial income for developing areas. As a result, many of these areas are searching for methods to revert the degradation of coral reefs.
Artificial reefs play an important ecological role in marine ecosystems due to their complexity and size. They help in the development of …
More Than Just A Tie: The Role Of Content And Context In Firm Alliance Networks,
2020
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
More Than Just A Tie: The Role Of Content And Context In Firm Alliance Networks, Holly Loncarich
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Researchers often rely on social network theory to understand both the structural antecedents and outcomes of strategic alliances. However, many alliance studies only emphasize the existence of a tie and rarely theorize further about their efficacy. This failure to consider the role and variation of content in alliance ties (e.g. resource commitment, trust, information exchange) may hinder the application of various network theories at the interorganizational level. Further, interorganizational network studies have largely neglected the role of the external environment, or context, in interfirm collaboration and often fail to consider how the external environment shapes firm network actions and outcomes. …
Factors Affecting Pricing Objectives In Service Firms,
2020
PhD Candidate, Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Factors Affecting Pricing Objectives In Service Firms, Sara Karam Nassreddine
BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development
This paper reviewed pricing services objectives literature from the past sixteen years [2004-2019]. Using the well-known and international library, Emerald, the author has examined a sum of articles that were relevant. Papers have been extracted from four different top ranked journals. This systematic literature review has identified four themes reflecting factors affecting pricing objectives, namely; firm and buyer role, value of information, service life cycles and perceived fairness price. Findings revealed perceived fairness price to be associated with service pricing objectives. Unfortunately, social studies in this area did not give much attention to theories, thus there is an urgent …
Gamification In Retail Brand Loyalty Mobile Applications,
2020
Liberty University
Gamification In Retail Brand Loyalty Mobile Applications, Amber Lambie
Senior Honors Theses
Games are a fun way for humans to spend hours effortlessly motivated to complete tasks and achieve goals. Gamification, the process of applying game features to non-game contexts, produces the enjoyable motivation of games outside of games. According to social exchange theory, gamification motivates by adding value to a user’s experience, which inspires action. Companies can use gamification to build relationships with clients and increase sales. Onboarding, fast feedback, points, levels, badges, and community are particularly effective game features for a brand loyalty program within a mobile application (app). Gamification, informed by social exchange theory, can effectively build brand loyalty …
Rivalry Appeals In Advertising: Distinctiveness Versus Inclusiveness,
2020
Bryant University
Rivalry Appeals In Advertising: Distinctiveness Versus Inclusiveness, David Stahr
Honors Projects in Marketing
The main objective of the research is to study how convenience and shopping products impact how consumers react to rivalry appeals in advertisements. The authors examine the effectiveness of rivalry appeals in advertisements and how they are impacted by the product type considered by consumers. In two studies, a 2 (prime: distinctiveness vs. inclusiveness) x 2 (message: competition vs. collaboration) ANOVA methodology was conducted on survey data. In Study 1, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering convenience products experienced an assimilation effect where they preferred competitive (collaborative) rivalry appeals. In Study 2, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering …
Market To Me: A Case Study On The Marketing Efforts Of Salesforce Software Company,
2020
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Market To Me: A Case Study On The Marketing Efforts Of Salesforce Software Company, Marissa Adrianna Spiess Espinola
Experience Industry Management
Social media platforms constitute outstanding channels for fostering relationships with consumers. Recently, there has been a drastic shift towards social media marketing and away from traditional marketing. Marketers are beginning to understand the importance of social media opportunity and are implementing social media marketing strategies and initiatives into companywide marketing practices. Companies cannot afford to lack presence on social media, as competitors could outpace them with marketing efforts of products and services to the public. Social media has become a necessary tool when marketing and advertising. The purpose of this study was to examine social media marketing practices of Salesforce …
The Effect Of Service Quality And Satisfaction On Loyalty Of College Library Users In Indonesia,
2020
Universitas Airlangga
The Effect Of Service Quality And Satisfaction On Loyalty Of College Library Users In Indonesia, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Sri Hartini, Tanti Handriana
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The library is an organization that continues to grow and develop along with the behavior of its users. Users who will continue to use the library despite the emergence of many other sources of information, such as the internet, are needed for library sustainability. This study aims to determine the relationship between service quality and satisfaction on user loyalty in-state college libraries in Surabaya, Indonesia. The research method used is quantitative by distributing questionnaires through Google form to 500 respondents of state academic library users with the criteria of having used services in the library. The analysis technique is Confirmatory …
(دور الإعلان الإلكتروني في تحقيق التميُّز المؤسّسي (دراسة حالة كلية فلسطين التقنية- The Role Of Online Advertising In Achieving Organizational Excellence (State Of Palestine Technical College Study,
2020
Jinan University
(دور الإعلان الإلكتروني في تحقيق التميُّز المؤسّسي (دراسة حالة كلية فلسطين التقنية- The Role Of Online Advertising In Achieving Organizational Excellence (State Of Palestine Technical College Study, Abdalqader Msllam
Al Jinan الجنان
The study aimed to identify the impact of online advertising on organizational excellence Palestine Technical College in Dear Al-Balah. Been relying on the study on descriptive analytical method, and study population consists of staff Palestine Technical College in Dear Al-Balah, where the researchers used survey method destruction, were distributed 70 questionnaires to study population has been getting 61 questionnaire, by recovery of 87.14 %, was prepared questionnaire preside judged on a number of specialists in order to obtain the results of the study. The study concluded that there is a statistically significant relationship at the level of significance α = …
أثر مكوّنات العلامة التجارية في تشكيل الصورة الذهنية لدى عملاء قطاع المصارف في الأردن,
2020
Jinan University
أثر مكوّنات العلامة التجارية في تشكيل الصورة الذهنية لدى عملاء قطاع المصارف في الأردن, Louay Masaafeh
Al Jinan الجنان
This study aimed at investigating the impact of brand components on formulating image from clients’ perspective in banking sectors in Jordan. The main results of the study were: There was an effect for the brand components represented in (name and logo) in formulating the image represented in (fame, preference, credibility, and quality, differentiation from competitors, innovation, and customer orientation) by the banking sectors clients in Jordan. The following recommendations were suggested by the researchers: The administrations in the banking sectors in Jordan should launch advertising campaigns that aim at reminding their clients with their brands (trademarks).The banking sectors in Jordan …
The Effect Of Applying Artificial Intelligence In Forming Marketing Strategies On Jordanian Industrial Companies,
2020
Jinan University
The Effect Of Applying Artificial Intelligence In Forming Marketing Strategies On Jordanian Industrial Companies, Khaled Alcheikh
Al Jinan الجنان
This study aimed at identifying the Effect of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Forming Marketing Strategies of the Jordanian Industrial Companies listed at Amman stock exchange. The study population was all the Industrial Companies listed at Amman stock exchange, and the sample consisted of 65 marketing manager at these companies. Findings of the study showed that there was positive Effects of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Forming Marketing Strategies in terms of cost leadership, differentiation, focus marketing, alliance, diversification, and direct marketing. Based on the mentioned results, the researchers recommended industrial companies to adopt and sustain high tech programs that use Artificial …
Dialogue Marketing: Ecological Sustainability Of Letter And E-Mail In Comparison In Germany,
2020
University of Kaposvár, Hungary
Dialogue Marketing: Ecological Sustainability Of Letter And E-Mail In Comparison In Germany, Atilla Wohllebe
Journal of Environmental Sustainability
With the spread of the Internet, e-mail has also steadily gained in relevance over the past years and decades. Especially in the form of newsletters, e-mail marketing is probably the most important channel of digital dialogue marketing today. This paper examines the carbon dioxide emissions of advertising e-mails in Germany on the basis of existing sources and compares them with the emissions caused by sending letters by post. Despite significantly lower CO2 emissions per piece compared to a letter, e-mails seem to be a much greater burden on the environment due to their practically unlimited scalability in terms of cost. …
Ua12/2/1 Fit 2020,
2020
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/2/1 Fit 2020, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fitness, includes articles:
- Dees, Marshall. Nostalgic Fun for the Child in You
- Rock Steady, Rock Strong – Boxing
- Dowell, Macie. Red Towel Workouts
- Bowling Green Course Welcomes New Golfers – Bowling Green Parks & Recreation
- Get Out, Get Fit – Parks
- Gym Jams
Serena, Inc.: Using Instagram To Build Brand Equity After A Crisis,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Serena, Inc.: Using Instagram To Build Brand Equity After A Crisis, Frauke Hachtmann
College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications
Serena Williams is one of the most successful athletes of all time. In addition to dominating the professional tennis circuit for decades, she has also built a massive business empire while becoming a first-time mother and wife. During this time of transition, Williams experienced a significant crisis moment during the 2018 US Open. Williams did not publicly acknowledge or apologise for the crisis and instead focused on a new sense of direction after living through the experience, much of which is documented and promoted on her Instagram account. This exploratory case study focuses on Serena Williams’s use of Instagram as …
Encouraging Snap Shopper Participation At Utah Farmers Markets, A Best Practices Guide,
2020
Utah State University
Encouraging Snap Shopper Participation At Utah Farmers Markets, A Best Practices Guide, Kelsey Hall, Alicia Meiners
All Current Publications
This guide’s steps were compiled during background research for advertising acceptance of SNAP benefits using Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and the Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up) program offered at farmers markets throughout Utah. Information in this guide will expand marketing campaigns across Utah to promote farmers markets already accepting SNAP benefits, especially to minority and low-income populations. The information, however, may be generalized to other health/food programs and to populations with low incomes in other states.
Tree-Based Algorithm For Stable And Efficient Data Clustering,
2020
Colorado State University Global
Tree-Based Algorithm For Stable And Efficient Data Clustering, Hasan Aljabbouli, Abdullah Albizri, Antoine Harfouche
Department of Information Management and Business Analytics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The K-means algorithm is a well-known and widely used clustering algorithm due to its simplicity and convergence properties. However, one of the drawbacks of the algorithm is its instability. This paper presents improvements to the K-means algorithm using a K-dimensional tree (Kd-tree) data structure. The proposed Kd-tree is utilized as a data structure to enhance the choice of initial centers of the clusters and to reduce the number of the nearest neighbor searches required by the algorithm. The developed framework also includes an efficient center insertion technique leading to an incremental operation that overcomes the instability problem of the K-means …
Brand Personality And Sexuality Levels Of Luxury Advertisements,
2020
New York City College of Technology
Brand Personality And Sexuality Levels Of Luxury Advertisements, Alyssa Dana Adomaitis, Diana Saiki
Publications and Research
This study examined perceived brand attractiveness of and identification with fashion luxury brands given different levels of sexuality in advertisements. Sex in advertisements has become increasingly more common to generate attention and interest in fashion luxury products with limited research on its influence on the consumer. A sample of 1266 males and females completed a survey on brand attractiveness and identification after examining an advertisement of a luxury fashion product. Participants were assigned an advertisement that featured a same-gendered model at one of four levels of sexuality (fully clothed to nude). The results indicated less sexuality in luxury advertisements was …
The Portrayal And Reception Of Multiracial Couples And Families In Advertisements,
2020
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
The Portrayal And Reception Of Multiracial Couples And Families In Advertisements, Kiran A. Chand
Student Theses and Dissertations
The goal of the research conducted here is to see the candid ways in which the American people react to the existence of multiracial couples and families. As these families are becoming more commonplace within the population and large companies such as Nestlé, Toyota, Expedia, Progressive, and General Mills have taken note of this. Instead of portraying the typical nuclear family as a backdrop for their products, companies are now demonstrating how their products are part of the everyday life of any and every American by depicting unions amongst white, black, Hispanic, and Asian partners. This normalization is due to …
Go Green: Make Green,
2020
Brigham Young University
Go Green: Make Green, Sam Montague
Marriott Student Review
While cost might seem like an obstacle to some, adopting sustainable practices can turn out to be profitable for most companies. Recent research find positive correlation between business efforts and the consumer response, showcase direct benefits to the business, and provide suggestions to put the findings into practice.
Techy, Classy, And Social: Electric Vehicles And Brand Communication On Twitter,
2020
Rowan University
Techy, Classy, And Social: Electric Vehicles And Brand Communication On Twitter, Marilena Olguta (Olga) Vilceanu, Kailey Bertelson, Rhianna Davis
AMTP Proceedings 2020
This study explored brand communication and audience engagement metrics for automakers selling electrified vehicle models in the U.S. The dataset included all Twitter communication from 27 major brand accounts during a one-year period (July 2018 through June 2019). Data analysis focused on communication volume, explicit saturation, and discourse clustering around key themes and variables. The study found abysmal amounts of EV-category explicit terminology for all brands, particularly so for U.S. accounts. Audience engagement was stronger for brands that pulled EVs into the lifestyle of their targets, than for brands pushing normative messages about environmental concerns.
The Impact Of Responsible Leadership (Rl) On Responsible Employee (Re): The Mediating Role Of Sustainable Leadership (Sl),
2020
The British University in Egypt
The Impact Of Responsible Leadership (Rl) On Responsible Employee (Re): The Mediating Role Of Sustainable Leadership (Sl), Safaa Shaaban
Business Administration
Business leaders are facing an uncertain issue regarding what extent their actions and decisions are responsible for the sustainable development supported by Responsible Employees. Although, several papers are discussing the concept of Responsible Leadership (RL) and Sustainable Leadership (SL). However, there is still an important missing element connected to these two leadership approaches which are Responsible Employee/s (RE). The purpose of this paper is to explore how Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Leadership affect Responsible Employees (RE). The study will examine the impact of two leadership approaches on RE. A sample of 250 employees and future leaders’ positions working in the …
