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Franchise Law, Deborah S. Coldwell, Robert A. Lauer, Clay M. Steely, Julia Wommack Mann

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Change Leadership In Organizations: The Case Of Singapore's Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Thomas Menkhoff, Yue Wah Chay, Benjamin Loh

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The essay is based on a survey of organizational change management practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore which was conducted by the authors between 1999 - 2001 in collaboration with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI). The study was aimed at examining the adaptability and change readiness of Singapore’s SMEs and their owners vis-à-vis the rapidly changing external business environment, as exemplified by the process of economic globalization, intense competition, technology development and the Asian crisis. A total of 101 companies responded to the survey which revealed some surprising facts about the adaptability and …

The Role Of Rhetoric Content In Charismatic Leadership: A Content Analysis Of A Singaporean Leader's Speeches, Hwee Hoon Tan, Gladys Wee

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This study provides an extension to the Charismatic Leadership theories by delineating the roles of rhetoric content: in frame alignment and trust building. Propositions were developed from past literature on the rhetorical behaviors of Charismatic Leadership and the interpersonal trust literature. An empirical study was then conducted to test the propositions developed and it was found that Mr. Lee Kuan Yew use the Singapore National Day Rally speeches in limited ways to align frames and build trust.

Scaling Up Information Services For Development: A Framework Of Increasing Returns For Telecenters, Ted Tschang, Mathurot Chuladul, Thuy Thu Le

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Telecentres are an important type of information and communication technology (ICT) system particularly assisting rural and urban communities in developing countries, but the focus is often put on social development, sometimes on static economic returns, and rarely on dynamic economic aspects. This paper develops a basis for understanding the factors behind financial success in a dynamic setting based on the concept of increasing returns. This is applied to telecentres according to the stage of maturity of their information services. The framework is illustrated with literature- and interview-based cases, and will help an understanding of ways in which telecentres can scale-up …

The Effects Of An Aquatic Intervention Program On The Discomforts Of Pregnancy, Sheila Anne O'Hanlon Smith

Theses and Dissertations

Approximately 50% to 80% of pregnant women complain of low back pain, edema, and other discomforts. Although exercise programs have been recommended to decrease the discomforts of pregnancy and improve body image. There is a paucity of research in this area. There is very little research on exercise in water, despite theoretical and empirical advantages of such activity.

This study’s aims were to determine the impact of an aquatic exercise intervention program on pregnant women’s body image, self-efficacy, perception of barriers to health-promoting behaviors, health-promoting behaviors, mobility, and discomforts. Pender’s Health Promotion Model (1996) served as the framework for the …

Vantage Point - Show Notes - 2002, David Unumb

Vantage Point Documents

No abstract provided.

The Integration Of Technology Into Home Space In The 2020s, Ying Li

Theses and Dissertations

Research on the current housing status in the United States, and the features of middle-class and high-end houses, revealed that home space consists of five spaces: living, work and study, resting, service and circulation. A meticulous look at the four-century American housing history disclosed that transformations in the five spaces were profoundly impacted by technology. To predict home space in the near future, research on future technology and lifestyle was performed. There will still be five home spaces, with new and improved components. Technology will bring greater comfort and flexibility to the home interior. Two design solutions for middle-class and …

Termination Of Desegregation Decrees And The Elusive Meaning Of Unitary Status, Susan Poser

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction . . . . . 283

II. Exposition . . . . . 291

A . Jenkins III . . . . . 291

B. Overview of Desegregation Scholarship: Discretion, Capacity, and Legitimacy . . . . . 295

III. The Evolution of Equity . . . . . 300

A. English Equity . . . . . 302

B. American Equity . . . . . 306

C. Equity and Desegregation . . . . . 313

IV. Rights and Interests . . . . . 318

A . Introduction . . . . . 318

B …

Logos, Biblios & Bibliotheke: Christian Influences In Library Development, John Mark Tucker

The Christian Librarian

The influence of the Christian faith in the growth and development of libraries begins with the fundamental character of Yahweh, God of the Bible. By outlining the characteristics of Yahweh, we begin to understand the conceptual framework on which libraries have come to exist as intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social institutions. Given the limitations of space and format, I am confining my remarks to thematic possibilities, ideas that may merit further exploration. Essential to Yahweh's character is that he acts in a powerful manner by speaking things into existence. He acts in a loving manner by creating individual human beings …

Narnia In The News, C.S. Lewis & Harpercollins, Roger Phillips

The Christian Librarian

C.S. Lewis' beloved Narnia has withstood the attack of the White Witch (aka Queen Jadis) from within and the Calormenes from without, but can it stand against modern publishing giant HarperCollins? This question in various forms has been voiced in the New York Times, Atlantic Monthly and Christianity Today. So let's just get the facts out into the light of day and decide for ourselves. But those facts are shrouded in a fog that would rival any to be found in Narnia.

The Core Virtue Of Christian Librarianship, Gregory A. Smith

The Christian Librarian

Christian librarians should derive their professional ethics from methodical exegesis of the Bible. The New Testament's most salient ethical statements center on love-for God, neighbor, and fellow believers. Each of these has significant implications for library practice. Identifying love as the core virtue of librarianship represents a radical departure from secular approaches to library ethics. While the biblical and secular models converge on some significant points, they are fundamentally opposite. Where the two reach similar conclusions, the biblical model proves to be more philosophically consistent. The Scriptures speak with enduring relevance to the issues facing librarians.

Salis Est: Ecumenical Catalyst Or Narrow Reductionism?, Maxwell E. Johnson

Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers

(Excerpt)

It is also taught among us that one holy Christian church will be and remain focever. This is the assembly of all believers [or "saints"] among whom the Gospel is preached in its purity and the holy sacraments are administered according to the Gospel. For it is sufficient [satis est] for the true unity of the Christian church that the Gospel be preached in conformity with a pure understanding of it and that the sacraments be administered in accordance with the divine Word [or, "are administered rightly"]. It is not necessary for the true unity of the Christian church …

Accountant's Business Manual, 2002, Volume 2, William H. Behrenfeld, Andrew R. Biebl, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

The Representation Of Aboriginal English In School Literacy Materials, Ian G. Malcolm, Ellen Grote, Louella Eggington, Farzad Sharifian

Research outputs pre 2011

Australian education systems have, as a whole, had limited success in attempting to impart literacy in standard English to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. One measure of the magnitude of the problem is shown in the national figures relating student achievement at various levels to agreed benchmarks. It has been shown that the Year 3 benchmarks have been achieved by fewer than two thirds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, whereas they have been achieved by nearly 90% of the national school population overall (Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 1999). With respect to reading, …

The Tavern In Colonial America, Steven Struzinski

The Gettysburg Historical Journal

The tavern in Colonial America, or the “ordinary” as it was referred to in Puritan Massachusetts, was a staple in the social, political, and travel lives of colonial citizens from very early in this country’s existence. Samuel Cole in Boston opened the first tavern on March 4, 1634. It was not long before the demand and necessity for taverns in New England, and throughout the colonies, was overwhelming. In 1656 the General Court of Massachusetts held towns accountable with fines if they did not sustain an ordinary.

Empowering Effective Fathering Through An Informational-Relational Model Of Local Church Men's Ministry, Thomas Owen Palmer

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of The Use Of "Interest-Based Resolution" Training To Help Park Springs Bible Church Mediate Interpersonal Conflict, Daryl D. Wilson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Christian Communication In The Twenty-First Century: Patterns And Principles Relative To The Effective Use Of Internet-Based Communications, Kenneth Lynn Lewis

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Adaptation Of The Tswana Initiation Rites As A Christian Discipleship Ministry, Lynn Shmidt

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Origins, Nature, And Significance Of The Jesus Movement As A Revitalization Movement, Kevin John Smith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Writing Of A Play Based On The Book Of Job: The Passion Of Job, Patricia B. Looper

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Short-Termers Over The Long Run : Assessing Missional Effectiveness Of Non-Career, Mid-Term Nazarene Missionaries, Douglas Wayne Terry

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Practice Of Intercessory Prayer By Short-Term Mission Participants Of The Hong Kong Evangelical Church, Yuet San Kwan

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Judicial Review Of Icann Domain Name Dispute Decisions, David E. Sorkin

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Current Patent Protection Granted For Genetically Modified Organisms Under The European Patent Convention And The Scandal Of Ep 0695351, Karen A. Spindler

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Internet Distribution Of Intellectual Property Protected Works In The United States, In Japan, And In The Future, Howard C. Anawalt

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Community Patent, Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The English Language, Jason R. Riley

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Ownership Of Electronic Publishing Rights In Collective Works: New York Times Co. V. Tasini, Colby B. Springer

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Kelly V. Arriba Soft Corp.: Copyright Limitations On Technological Innovation On The Internet, Khio D. Dang

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

From Mules To Trax : A Brief History Of Salt Lake City's Mass Transit, J. Michael Hunter

Faculty Publications

The history of the mass-transit system in Salt Lake City is reviewed, and the system is compared to those in other cities, such as Chicago and New York. The advantages and disadvantages of animal-transit systems, electric street cars, buses, and light rail systems are discussed.