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Two Essays On Shareholder Base, Firm Behavior, And Firm Value, Yi Jian

Finance Theses & Dissertations

Most companies spend significant time and attention to managing their shareholder base out of the belief that significant stock market benefits can be reaped if they can identify and attract the right shareholders. Consistent with the opinion of practitioners, many financial economists suggest that the shareholder base is an important determinant of firm value and corporate policies (Lins and Warnock 2004; Brav, Graham, Harvey, and Michaley 2005; Bodnaruk and Ostberg 2013). Despite the importance of the shareholder base, research on the topic has been scant. What’s more, previous studies have reported conflicting results regarding the effect of the shareholder base …

Founder Ceos And Initial Public Offerings: The Role Of Narratives, Institutions And Cultural Context, Christina Helen Tupper

Management Theses & Dissertations

This is a two essay dissertation which explores how founder and non-founder CEOs influence the IPO process and seeks to better understand their impact on IPO performance in a cross-national set of firms. Essay 1 addresses the question ‘how founder and non-founder CEOs’ narratives are portrayed differently in business media.’ Using insights from the narrative paradigm and utilizing qualitative content analysis for 1,057 units of data, I find that founders and non-founders’ media narratives differ in three important ways based on the amount of personal information about founders, how founders talk about their business operations, and positive and negative name …

The Influence Of Wait Time Units On Patience In Intertemporal Choice, Rafay A. Siddiqui

Theses and Dissertations

Patience is important for consumers. It allows consumers to forgo immediate desires and instead reap greater benefits in the future. We can see a conflict between immediate and future benefits in our everyday decisions, such as when we decide whether to spend money on frivolous products while shopping at the mall, or to set money aside for the future.

In this dissertation I study patience through the context of intertemporal choice. These choices are commonplace in the marketplace, and involve choosing between a smaller-sooner (SS) and a larger-later (LL) reward. SS and LL are separated by a wait time period. …

Sloof Dan Indentifikasi Kearifan Lokal Dikalangan Pekerja Bangunan, Muhammad Zakaria Umar

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Measurement tools service quality is using Serv Quality Method. In this study, we tried to see different gap between students' perceptions of employee performance with the level of interest/expectations of students to an existing service using five indicators Serv Quality. Aspects studied is, reliability aspects, responsiveness aspect, assurance Aspects, empathy aspects, and the tangibles aspects. SBA research object because they become the frontline in shaping the image of the ministry in Program vocational UI. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method with quantitative approach., ie research that describes a data collection on the observations that have been …

Organizational Value Capture, Embeddedness, And Status Notification Among Star Employees, Matthew Call

Theses and Dissertations

Despite increasing scholarly interest in star employees, there remains confusion as to (1) what a star is, (2) how organizations can share in the value they create, and (3) whether notifying them of their star status within organizations increases or decreases a star’s turnover intentions and value capture. In light of these knowledge gaps, I seek to make the following contributions in this dissertation. First, I review recent multidisciplinary conceptual development that has led to a unified definition of stars: individuals that exhibit prolonged and disproportionately high performance, visibility, and social capital. Second, while prior work suggests that, to capture …

Customizable User Interfaces: Does Giving Individuals The Ability To Customize Information Organization Improve Decision Making ?, Charles Robert Boster

Theses and Dissertations

Recent technological innovations permit individuals to customize the way information they view is organized by incorporating personal themes, personal menu structures, personal reports, and custom dashboards. Relying on the theory of cognitive fit, I investigate the effects of one aspect of customization on decision making, information order. Through use of an online experiment with Amazon Mechanical Turk workers, I test the hypothesis that decision accuracy will increase for participants who use custom displays. However, I do not find support for the hypothesis using either the originally proposed measure of decision accuracy or two additional measures of decision accuracy. Furthermore, supplemental …

Two Essays On The Effects Of Emphasizing Social Consequences In Warning Messages, Mitchel Richard Murdock

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the effects of warning messages that emphasize the social consequences of negative health outcomes and demonstrates that highlighting social (versus health) consequences leads to greater perceived temporal proximity of the outcome, increased perceived vulnerability to the outcome, and less favorable consumption experiences. Oftentimes health messages are ineffective at altering risk perceptions and eliciting long-term behavior change because the health consequence seems very distant and unlikely to happen (e.g. mouth cancer from smoking). However, when a negative health outcome is seen through a social lens (e.g. mouth cancer makes a person unattractive) versus a health lens (e.g. mouth …

Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Sub Bagian Akademik (Sba Program Vokasi Universitas Indonesia, Sancoko Sancoko, Mohammad Riduansyah, Wahyu Nofiantoro

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Measurement tools service quality is using Serv Quality Method. In this study, we tried to see different gap between students' perceptions of employee performance with the level of interest/expectations of students to an existing service using five indicators Serv Quality. Aspects studied is, reliability aspects, responsiveness aspect, assurance Aspects, empathy aspects, and the tangibles aspects. SBA research object because they become the frontline in shaping the image of the ministry in Program vocational UI. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method with quantitative approach., ie research that describes a data collection on the observations that have been …

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Terhadap Komitmenorganisasi Karyawan Ukm Di Wilayah Depok Jawa Barat, Dede Suryanto, Wulan Prihatiningsih

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Organizational commitment is a psychological state that characterizes employee relationship with the organization. It has implication for the decision to continue membership in the organization. Employee with high commitment is a valuable asset in operating the company in order to maintain Company’s sustainability. This research proposes that organizational commitment is influenced by leadership style. The hypothesis is tested using data obtained from 60 respondents who work in Small and Medium enterprises in Depok. The results shows that transformational leadership style affects positively on affective commitment but it doesn’t affect normative commitment. Besides that, transactional leadership style doesn’t affect continuance commitment, …

Pengaruh Tingkat Literasi Keuangan Pemilik Usahaterhadap Pengeloaan Keuangan. Studi Kasus : Umkm Depok, Birawani Dwi Anggraeni

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Financial literacy affects a person's way of thinking on the financial condition and influence strategic decisions in terms of finances and better management for business owners. This study uses secondary data as study materials which will be given to the micro level that businesses with a turnover of up to 300M per year in which the segment in general do not have good financial records to then be used as financial statements. In a study using 12 samples of SMEs in the area of Depok randomly selected. This study uses processed using descriptive statistics as well as the weighting at …

Pemetaan Profil Pasien/Klien Rumah Sakit Umumdaerah (Rsud) Kota X Menggunakan Net Promoter Score, Elsa Roselina

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Regional General Hospital City X is the only government-owned hospitals of city X, had some vision including provide excellent service quality plenary to the whole society. Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a tool and concept of customer satisfaction, which through NPS companies can see their performance according to the customer's perspective. This study aimed to obtain consumer profiles and identify strengths and weaknesses in the service of the Regional General Hospital City X based on the perception of consumers. This study used a quantitative approach with survey method. Data captured in one shoot measurement from August until September 2015. Instruments …

Evaluasi Spt Tahunan Elektronik, Elsie Sylviana Kasim, Titin Fachriah Nur

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Evaluation of services of Electronic Annual Tax Return is conducted to determine the quality of services of Electronic Annual Tax Return. This is done by using the five Service Quality (SERVQUAL) dimensions which are tangibles, realibility, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. The result of the research and analysis of Evaluation of services of Electronic Annual Tax Return concluded that Taxpayers are satisfied with the quality of Electronic Annual Tax Return. Advices given to the djponline.pajak.go.id websites is it should be more attentive to the needs of the Taxpayers. Djponline.pajak.go.id websites should not only pay attention to the functions but also increased …

Analisis Persepsi Kualitas Perkuliahan Di Laboratorium Perkantora Dan Sekretari Program Pendidikan Vokasi Universitas Indonesia, Istiadi Istiadi, Mohammad Ridha

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Laboratory of the study Program is the on factor that imfluence the quality of student in the process of their study in Vocational Program . In order that, laboratory must become the crucial factor in producing qualified alumni. The quality of teaching ini laboratory in general was imfluenced some factors like: lecturer/instructur, curicullum, tools or su pported facilities in laboratory. For that reason, in this research we want to know the general of student in laboratory teaching. Factors that was identified included : degree of student satisfaction, quality of teaching, and laboratory supporting facilities . Output of this research is …

Pengembangan Potensi Desa Wisata Berbasis Budayatinjauan Terhadap Desa Wisata Di Jawa Tengah, Priyanto Priyanto, Dyah Safitri

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This study to unearth village tourism for culture attraction tourim and to show there are some basic problem for existence village tourism in Central Jawa. The methodology was used qualitative research method with descriptive analysis. The result of this stuy indicate that for general potential cultural village tourism in Central Java is many. The problems that for like human resource, infrastructure & facillity, promotion. The problems can be finish with active any other especialy the people from culture village tourism.

The Real Winners : Aplikasi Knowledge Management Dalam Industri Perbankan Nasional, Heri Yuliyanto

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Mastery of information technology is important for the banking industry has an oligopoly market structure, but does not guarantee a sustainable competitive advantage. To win the competition is not only determined by the technologically and price (interest given), but also factors mastery of knowledge and information currently an issue that is very strategic. If a bank uses technology as an advantage its competitiveness, then the advantage will be temporary, because the technology has the properties easily imitated. However, if the advantages of information technology along with the mastery of information and knowledge of quality management, the competitors require greater effort …

Kualitas Informasi Laporan Keuangan Entitas Sektor Publik Daerah X, Marsdenia Marsdenia

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This study has objective to analyze factors influencing public sector entity’s financial statement informations quality. Factors examined include quality of human resources, internal control system, information technology utilization and external factors as a moderating variable. Originally RSUD X is Private Hospital namely RS Y Kota A, then, in Mid 2014 have been transformed to be RSUD X as local gorvernment hospital City of A. Metodologi research for this study is Quantitative Research Method by Questionnaires or Surveys approach through respondent for this study is the human resources involved in the functions of accounting, finance and Billing for BPJS and staff …

A‌ ‌Study‌ ‌Of‌ ‌The‌ ‌Factors‌ ‌That‌ ‌Lead‌ ‌To‌ Burnout‌ ‌In‌ ‌The‌ ‌Accounting‌ ‌Profession‌, Stephen N. Kervin

Theses and Dissertations

This applied dissertation was designed to provide information on the causes of burnout to employees in the accounting profession. A review of the literature revealed research on many different industries, but a lack on research within the accounting profession. The purpose of this research study was to examine what demographic variables increase the likelihood of an employee suffering from burnout.

In order to identify the causes of burnout for accountants, this study used a descriptive research design. The research utilized the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey and a demographic questionnaire.

Quantitative analysis was applied to the interpretation of the descriptive data …

2016-06-29 Presidential Search Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes for the Presidential Search and Screening Advisory Committee for June 29, 2016.

Analyzing The Religious War Of Words Over Climate Change, Nancy E. Landrum, Connor Tomaka, John Mccarthy

School of Environmental Sustainability: Faculty Publications and Other Works

This study examines the websites of two religious organizations representing opposing sides of the religious response toward environmentalism and climate change. This research seeks to understand how each side communicates with followers. Using rhetorical framing analysis, it is shown the religious right advocates a dominion stance and uses a romance genre filled with stories, contrast, spin, appeals to logic, and rhetoric of hope and fear. The religious left advocates a stewardship stance and uses a romance genre filled with stories, appeals to logic, and rhetoric of hope. Cultural cognition theory of risk perception reveals each side subscribes to opposing cultural …

Strategic Orientation Of Big Pharma In Base-Of-The-Pyramid Markets, Joshua Metherd, Meghan Patrick

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

Research Brief: "Military Ceos", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This study found that firms run by CEOs who have served in the military have lower investment and Research and Development (R&D) expenditures. In practice, firms and organizations should consider hiring chief executive officers (CEOs) with military experience if they are looking for “change agents” who will create an ethical, effective, and team-oriented organizational culture. In policy, the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Labor (DoL), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) might partner to ensure that material on business leadership, human resource management in the civilian sector, and business ethics are integrated into program offerings, including TAP. Suggestions …

An Alternate Functionality Reality, Harold R. Weinberg

Journal of Intellectual Property Law

The Supreme Court last addressed trade dress law’s functionality doctrine in TrafFix Devices, Inc. v. Marketing Displays, Inc. decided in 2001. This article applies content analysis to data from post-TrafFix functionality cases to provide insights concerning the functionality doctrine. It emphasizes data from cases concerning motions for summary judgment and preliminary injunction. The analysis employs two conceptual constructs: a “useful/aesthetic continuum” and “mixed-character” design features. The article also considers data in light of a “two-bar mandate” and two principles: “useful-scarcity” and “aesthetic-abundance.” It concludes with observations concerning the post-TrafFix functionality doctrine and suggestions for improving its judicial …

Confusion Codified: Why Trademark Remedies Make No Sense, Mark A. Thurmon

Journal of Intellectual Property Law

No abstract provided.

2016-06-10, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

2016-06-10 Letter From The Board Of Regents, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A letter from the Morehead State University Board of Regents to the faculty and staff from June 10, 2016.

Anti-Money Laundering Programs For Casinos - A Comparison Of Macao And Us Practices, Carlos Siu, Malcolm Greenlees

International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking

Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Casinos: A Comparison of Macao and US Practice.

Recent world events have reemphasized the importance of controlling and reporting of terrorism financing – one of the major reasons for National and International Anti Money Laundering procedures since the early 1980’s.

Although initially focused on commercial banking operations, casinos have been brought under the scope of that legislation since 1990 – as “money service businesses.” The explosive growth of the Macao casino business on the world gaming since 1995 has led to implementation of new rules for the casinos operating in that jurisdiction.

The current research describes …

Toward Informed Leadership: Teaching Students To Make Better Decisions Using Information, Ilana Stonebraker

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

Studies have shown that introducing additional information without context leads to worse decision making. Informed leadership is the purposeful integration of information into decision management. This article reframes information literacy as decision management using elements of evidence-based management. It highlights strategies such as decision awareness, process creation, and decision practice and approaches for purposeful application in the information literacy classroom.

Understanding Beef As A Business: A Corporate Social Responsibility Analysis Of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Megan Wilford

Honors Projects

This project is a Corporate Social Responsibility Analysis of Chipotle Mexican Grill that seeks to answer the question: has Chipotle adequately and honestly incorporated Corporate Social Responsibility and stakeholder value creation into their beef sourcing? Industrialized beef production has changed the way we live, making meat more accessible and affordable than ever. In order to provide such a large quantity of beef, sacrifices have been made regarding our health, animal wellbeing, and the environment. Chipotle Mexican Grill claims to source their beef differently, patenting the phrase Food with Integrity. Ultimately, this project will determine whether or not Chipotle provides value …

An Examination Of The Efficacy Of Non-Traditional Admissions Criteria On Persistence To Graduation Among Radiography Students, Aaron W. Hughey, Joy Menser

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The relationship between non-traditional (a.k.a. non- cognitive) admissions criteria and graduation rates of radiography students was investigated. The population for this study included all radiography program directors responsible for accredited programs in the United States and Puerto Rico (N = 618). All programs are required to maintain records on retention in accordance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (n.d.). A total of 737 radiography programs are recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and of the 737 programs, 618 are programmatically accredited by the JRCERT. Of the 618 programs accredited, the institutions offer …

الملكية والدولة الاقتصاد المتناغم أم المتناقض…؟ العراق انموذجا مع اشارة لبعض الدول مقارنة للمدة 2003-2014, غسان طارق ظاهر

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

تواجه الاقتصادات النامية ضغوطا على الانفاق التشغيلي، لتلبية متطلبات البنية التحتية العامة فضلا عن ان قيود التمويل في هذه البلدان أكثر حدة منها في الاقتصادات المتقدمة، مما يجعلها عرضة لعجز دائم في موازناتها العامة، لذا دعت المنظمات الدولية الدول النامية الى ضبط الانفاق العام واحترام الحدود الموضوعة للضرائب والاقتراض بما يتناغم مع الية الرأسمالية الجديدة، فقد فرضت معاهدة الاستقرار والنمو التي عقدها الاتحاد الاوروبي “على جميع الاقتصادات غنية كانت أم فقيرة، أن توزع مواردها المحدودة بين احتياجاتها المتنافسة بما يحقق التوازن بين الاستثمار المادي والاستثمار في رأس المال البشري كالتعليم والرعاية الصحية والقطاعات الاجتماعية الاخرى مع التأكد من كفاية الموارد …