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1997 February, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing. Feb 1997

1997 February, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

MSU Clip Sheet Archives

MSU Clip Sheet newsletters published in February of 1997.


Organizational Configurations And Performance: A Meta-Analysis, David J. Ketchen Jr., James G. Combs, Craig J. Russell, Chris Shook, Michelle A. Dean, Janet Runge, Franz T. Lohrke, Stefanie E. Naumann, Dawn Ebe Haptonstahl, Robert Baker, Brendon Beckstein, Charles Handler, Heather Honig, Stephen Lamoureux Feb 1997

Organizational Configurations And Performance: A Meta-Analysis, David J. Ketchen Jr., James G. Combs, Craig J. Russell, Chris Shook, Michelle A. Dean, Janet Runge, Franz T. Lohrke, Stefanie E. Naumann, Dawn Ebe Haptonstahl, Robert Baker, Brendon Beckstein, Charles Handler, Heather Honig, Stephen Lamoureux

Faculty Publications

The link between organizational configurations and performance has become a central and somewhat controversial focus of research in the strategic management literature, We statistically aggregated results from 40 original tests of the configurations-performance relationship. In contrast to previous qualitative reviews, this meta-analysis demonstrated that an organization's performance is partially explained by its configuration. Tests of four potential moderators showed that organizations' configurations contributed more to performance explanation to the extent that studies used (1) broad definitions of configurations, (2) single-industry samples, and (3) longitudinal designs, Results highlight the need for programmatic research.


Massively Parallel Reasoning In Transitive Relationship Hierarchies, Yugyung Lee Jan 1997

Massively Parallel Reasoning In Transitive Relationship Hierarchies, Yugyung Lee

Dissertations

This research focuses on building a parallel knowledge representation and reasoning system for the purpose of making progress in realizing human-like intelligence. To achieve human-like intelligence, it is necessary to model human reasoning processes by programs. Knowledge in the real world is huge in size, complex in structure, and is also constantly changing even in limited domains. Unfortunately, reasoning algorithms are very often intractable, which means that they are too slow for any practical applications. One technique to deal with this problem is to design special-purpose reasoners. Many past Al systems have worked rather nicely for limited problem sizes, but …


End User Perception And Software Quality Assessment, K L. Nance, M Strohmaier Jan 1997

End User Perception And Software Quality Assessment, K L. Nance, M Strohmaier

Journal of International Information Management

The topic of software quality assessment is at the forefront of the software engineering movement. Many models of organization and quality control exist which serve to foster software quality and reliability (Bloom, McPheters & Tsiang, 1973; Brandl, 1990; Comer, 1988; Dunn, 1990; Kaplan, Clark & Tang, 1994; Livson, 1988; Musa, lannino & Okumoto, 1987). Some models now consider the software engineering project team and end users, but most still treat them as static contributors to the system. Major factors often ignored in most conventional models include the cybernetics of the process, and human factors which have a significant impact on …


Group Impacts Using Four Meeting Facilitation Techniques, Milam Aiken, Khalid Aljumaih, Brian Reithel, Sumali Conlon Jan 1997

Group Impacts Using Four Meeting Facilitation Techniques, Milam Aiken, Khalid Aljumaih, Brian Reithel, Sumali Conlon

Journal of International Information Management

Many studies have investigated the effects of various meeting facilitation techniques on groups, but few have directly compared the effects of different electronic techniques on group interaction. In fact, the vast majority of research in the area of electronic meeting support has used only two techniques: verbal brainstorming and electronic individual poolwriting. This paper describes an experiment involving four groups of 35 undergraduate students each using electronic individual poolwriting, electronic gallery writing, verbal brainstorming, and manual individual poolwriting. Results show that groups using the two electronic techniques were more satisfied and productive and experienced less production blocking and evaluation apprehension. …


A Comparison Of Performance And Satisfaction Between Two Types Of Group Decision Support Systems, Mahesh Vanjani, Milam Aiken, Joseph Paolillo Jan 1997

A Comparison Of Performance And Satisfaction Between Two Types Of Group Decision Support Systems, Mahesh Vanjani, Milam Aiken, Joseph Paolillo

Journal of International Information Management

Group Decision Support Systems (GDSSs) and other electronic meeting technologies have been developed to support or replace traditional, verbal meetings. While extensive research has been conducted regarding the impact of these systems on the group decision making process, the vast majority of these studies have focused on groups meeting fact-to-face in one room. This paper focuses on how group members perform when distributed as non-proximate sub-groups (virtual legislative sessions) as compared to proximate, face-to-face groups (synchronous legislative sessions). Experiments involving 12 groups of 10 members each showed that there were few significant differences in productivity and satisfaction between the two …


1996-1997 Financial Summary, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office. Jan 1997

1996-1997 Financial Summary, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Financial Summaries Archive

1996-1997 Financial Summary of Morehead State University.


Msu Update, 1997, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University. Jan 1997

Msu Update, 1997, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

MSU Update Newsletters for 1997.


1997 Morehead State University Eagle Softball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics. Jan 1997

1997 Morehead State University Eagle Softball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 1997 official media guide of the Morehead State University softball team.


1996-1997 Nsu Knights Sports Media Guide - Men's Cross-Country, Women's Cross-Country, Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

1996-1997 Nsu Knights Sports Media Guide - Men's Cross-Country, Women's Cross-Country, Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


1996-1997 Nsu Knights Men's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

1996-1997 Nsu Knights Men's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews [1997, Vol. 24, No. 1], Academy Of Accounting Historians Jan 1997

Book Reviews [1997, Vol. 24, No. 1], Academy Of Accounting Historians

Accounting Historians Journal

Books reviewed are: W. T. Baxter, Accounting Theory Reviewed by Jeanette M. Sanfilippo; Michael Chatfield and Richard Vangermeersch, Eds., The History of Accounting: An International Encyclopedia Reviewed by Michael Gaffikin; Edward N. Coffman and Daniel L. Jensen, Eds., T. Coleman Andrews: A Collection of His Writings Reviewed by Robert Bloom; T.A. Lee, A. Bishop and R.H. Parker, Eds., Accounting History From the Renaissance to the Present: A Remembrance of Luca Pacioli Reviewed by Kathleen Cooper; Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui, Accounting, a Multiparadigmatic Science Reviewed by Nola Buhr; Terry K. Sheldahl, Ed., Eighteenth-Century Book-keeping: Twelve Encyclopedia Articles Reviewed by Robert Williams.


Informing Historical Research In Accounting And Management: Traditions, Philosophies, And Opportunities, Lee D. Parker Jan 1997

Informing Historical Research In Accounting And Management: Traditions, Philosophies, And Opportunities, Lee D. Parker

Accounting Historians Journal

Historical research in accounting and management, hitherto largely neglected as a field of inquiry by many management and accounting researchers, has experienced a resurgence of interest and activity in research conferences and journals over the past decade. The potential lessons of the past for contemporary issues have been rediscovered, but the way forward is littered with antiquarian narratives, methodologically naive analyses, ideologically driven interpretation and ignorance of the traditions, schools and philosophy of the craft by accounting and management researchers as well as traditional and critical historians themselves. This paper offers an introduction to contributions made to the philosophies and …


Preparing For A Change: A Planning Framework For Business Process Reengineering, Chung Kim, Heidi Perreault Jan 1997

Preparing For A Change: A Planning Framework For Business Process Reengineering, Chung Kim, Heidi Perreault

Journal of International Information Management

Business Process Reeingineering (BPR) projects offer organizations a means for improving their business processes. The high failure rate associated with BPR projects points to the need to have detailed plans designed prior to introducing change. This article provides a planning framework modeled on Lewin's three-stage change model. The framework incorporates both social and technical aspects of the project. The framework presented is a comprehensive planning process. It presents a guideline for establishing a solid foundation prior to implementing change. Although good planning cannot guarantee success, success without planning is impossible.


Irish Marketing Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1997/98, The Marketing Institute Jan 1997

Irish Marketing Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, 1997/98, The Marketing Institute

Issues

The Irish Marketing Review deals with issues, developments, research and practice in marketing.


Nova Southeastern University 1997 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

Nova Southeastern University 1997 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.


1997-1998 Nsu Knights Men's And Women's Soccer Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

1997-1998 Nsu Knights Men's And Women's Soccer Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


1996-1997 Nsu Knights Baseball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

1996-1997 Nsu Knights Baseball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


1997-1998 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office. Jan 1997

1997-1998 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

1997-1998 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.


Managed Care: The Questionable Triumph Of Financial Management, Roger A. Lohmann Jan 1997

Managed Care: The Questionable Triumph Of Financial Management, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Managed Care is a generic term for a broad and constantly changing mix of health insurance, assistance and payment programs which seek to retain quality and access while controlling the cost of physical and mental health services. The introduction of managed care fundamentally transforms the traditional “agency” relationships on which modern social work was built. Little research on its impact on social services is currently available. The managed care model, with its distinctive external patterns of accountability, raises serious questions about the continuing viability of the “social agency” model of practice to which social work has been committed for most …


Toward Excellence In Board Performance, N Balasubramanian Jan 1997

Toward Excellence In Board Performance, N Balasubramanian

IIMB Management Review

Is the board of directors the heart and soul of a company as it should be, ideally, or merely an 'old boy's club' which rubber stamps decisions taken by the CEO? Can it be a meaningful instrument of corporate governance? Various aspects such as the creation and running of an effective board, the difference between directing and managing, the interface between the board and the CEO, including the public sector perspective on the issue have been discussed by academicians and senior corporate executives.


Master Of Accounting A Degree Program For Professionals In Accounting, Nova Southeastern University Jan 1997

Master Of Accounting A Degree Program For Professionals In Accounting, Nova Southeastern University

Huizenga Undergraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Breaking The Glass Border: Barriers To Global Careers For Women Managers, Catherine R. Smith, Leonie V. Still Jan 1997

Breaking The Glass Border: Barriers To Global Careers For Women Managers, Catherine R. Smith, Leonie V. Still

Research outputs pre 2011

The identification and placement of managers who can meet the business challenges at both local and international level is critical to the success of a company's overseas operations. North American and British research shows that, while organisations may be prepared to promote women into their domestic managerial hierarchy, few women currently have access to international careers through expatriate management appointments. This report describes an investigation of the selection, placement and management development by Australian organisations of women for international managerial assignments. Interest in this topic arose from the outcomes of the Industry Task Force on Leadership and Management Skills (1995), …


Homework And Telework: A Guide To Best Practice In Human Resource Management, Peter Standen, Maryam Omari Jan 1997

Homework And Telework: A Guide To Best Practice In Human Resource Management, Peter Standen, Maryam Omari

Research outputs pre 2011

In Australia today there is widespread interest in homeworking and teleworking as flexible work options with significant advantages to both employers and employees. In the research behind this guide we surveyed 500 Australian organisations, finding employer interest in these advantages, along with uncertainty about how to implement homeworking, and some worries about potential drawbacks. Significantly, those organisations that had implemented homeworking reported positive outcomes. In an interview study, homeworkers themselves reported improved work performance, and were appreciative of the flexibility. This guide shows how to implement homework and telework to achieve such outcomes while avoiding the problems that concern managers.


A Model Program To Develop Management Strategies And Training Skills For Fast Food Industry Employees In Taiwan, David Ruey-Lin Lai Jan 1997

A Model Program To Develop Management Strategies And Training Skills For Fast Food Industry Employees In Taiwan, David Ruey-Lin Lai

All Graduate Projects

A model program in developing corporate personnel was designed for domestic fast food industry in Taiwan. The program emphasizes on successful business leaders' skills in the basic management function of decision making, planning, organizing, communicating, directing and controlling. Meanwhile, the successful fast food employee development have focused on training activity of customer service, personal appearance, company rules and regulations. The program concentrates on two specific areas: a management model and an employee training model. More specifically the management approach and training skills are addressed through a variety of methods and activities.


A Model Business Ethics Curriculum For Changhua Provincial Commercial High School Changhua, Taiwan, R. O. C., Jane Chuan-Chuan Wu Jan 1997

A Model Business Ethics Curriculum For Changhua Provincial Commercial High School Changhua, Taiwan, R. O. C., Jane Chuan-Chuan Wu

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design and develop a model business ethics curriculum for high school students at Changhua Provincial Commercial High School in Changhua, Taiwan, (R.O.C.). To accomplish this purpose, current research and literature related to recent developments in business ethics curriculum and instruction was reviewed. Additionally, related information from selected schools with business ethics programs was obtained and analyzed.


Practicing Cpa On Developing And Marketing Services : A Collection Of Articles From The Aicpa Private Companies Practice Section's Newsletter, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Private Companies Practice Section, Graham G. Goddard Jan 1997

Practicing Cpa On Developing And Marketing Services : A Collection Of Articles From The Aicpa Private Companies Practice Section's Newsletter, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Private Companies Practice Section, Graham G. Goddard

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Violence At Work : How To Safeguard Your Firm, Mark F. Murray, Andrew A. Chakeres Jan 1997

Violence At Work : How To Safeguard Your Firm, Mark F. Murray, Andrew A. Chakeres

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Truth Or Consequences: A Study Of Critical Issues And Decision Making In Accounting, Annetta M. Gibson, Albert H. Frakes Jan 1997

Truth Or Consequences: A Study Of Critical Issues And Decision Making In Accounting, Annetta M. Gibson, Albert H. Frakes

Faculty Publications

This study applies a theoretical framework, the theory of reasoned action, to the examination of unethical decision making in job-related situations encountered by CPAs. A survey methodology was employed in which respondents were asked to use both self-reported and randomized response techniques for reporting unethical behavior. The results indicate that individuals are unwilling to accurately report either unethical behavior or intention, particularly in situations where there is no question as to the unacceptability of the action or the potential penalty as presented in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Implications for the accounting profession and research are discussed.


Moderating Effects Of Tolerance For Ambiguity And Risktaking Propensity On The Role Conflict-Perceived Performance Relationship: Evidence From Singapore Entrepreneurs, Hai Yap Teoh, See Liang Foo Jan 1997

Moderating Effects Of Tolerance For Ambiguity And Risktaking Propensity On The Role Conflict-Perceived Performance Relationship: Evidence From Singapore Entrepreneurs, Hai Yap Teoh, See Liang Foo

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

This study investigates the effects of tolerance for ambiguity and risktaking propensity in mediating the relationships between role conflict and perceived performance among 70 entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized businesses in Singapore. Entrepreneurial activity has been widely recognized as a major factor driving Singapore's economic development. Further insights therefore can be gained by this study, which addresses the above issues from the perspective of Singaporean entrepreneurs. As founders of their enterprises, entrepreneurs are often involved with many aspects of activities that create a high potential for conflict, having to play multiple roles, coping with competing and conflicting demands, and overcoming …