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Earnings Whisper Forecasts As Predictors Of Security Returns: Support For The Miller Price Optimism Model, Rebecca Abraham, Charles Harrington

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This study provides empirical support for the Miller (1977) model which sets forth that security returns reflect the opinions of optimists in markets where more rational and pessimistic trading is excluded by high short-sale costs. Using the differential between earnings whisper forecasts and analysts’ consensus forecasts as a proxy for heterogeneous expectations of earning, this study finds that for stacks with higher differentials, optimistic valuations dominate resulting in significantly lower future security returns than for stocks with lower differentials. Low differentials stacks are shown to resemble value stacks while high differential stocks display the characteristics of glamour stocks.

Measuring Managerial Effectiveness During The Implementation Of Service Strategies, Bryant Mitchell, Lawrence Fredendall, Stephen Cantrell

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

In service firms performance is contingent upon the operations strategy being pursued. However, little research has been reported which empirically examines the implementation of operations strategy in service firms. We argue that implementing fill operation strategy in service is primarily done through the use of human resources. We then test the proposition that in service firms the most effective operations managers are the ones that make the most effective use of their human resources. This paper develop measures of strategic implementation and tests hypotheses about the effect of strategic implementation on firm performance using published data from the National Basketball …

Performance Implications Of Customer Relationship Management Strategy And Market Orientation Organizational Capabilities, Claudio Carpano, Michael Martin Ph.D., Mary C. Martin Ph.D., Hermann Ndofor

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Customer relationship management can be a costly solution to implement and many of these initiatives fail to deliver their intended results. Several reasons may exist that explain why such programs fail, and this study attempts to explain CRM in terms of its use as a company strategy that when combined with the market orientation of a firm, can lead to improved company performance. By using contingency theory to develop that a "match" between culture and strategy allows a firm to better perform, an attempt will be made to establish a relationship between CRM strategy implementation and market orientation. A methodology …

Exploring Linkages Between Business Strategy And Patent Strategy: A Proposed Typology, Steven Popejoy

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This paper is an attempt to develop a typology which would theoretically represent the relationship between a patent strategy and a business strategy in a given organization. Such a relationship follows from previous work in related fields which theories a linkage between business strategy and functional strategy that can have a positive impact on organizational performance. An underling assumption is made that intellectual capital represents a functional area for today's high tech firm. In creating the proposed typology, use is made of the Miles and Snow typology of business strategies.

Nova Southeastern University 2005 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 47 Number 3, Winter 2005, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - AFTER AMERICA by Deepa Arora. Thomas J. Reese, S.J., the former editor of the Jesuit weekly magazine, America, is spending a sabbatical year at SCU. He sat down for an exclusive interview with SCM to reflect on what he has witnessed, what inspires him, and the future of the Church.

16 - A HALF-CENTURY OF ART AND HISTORY AT SCU by Victoria Hendel De La O. "Through its exhibitions and collections, the museum allows students and faculty to expand the walls of the classroom," says Rebecca M. Schapp, director of the de Saisset Museum, which is celebrating its …

2005 Nsu Knights Cross-Country Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Fulfilling Our Obligation: Perspectives On Teaching Business Ethics, Sheb L. True, Linda Ferrell, O.C. Ferrell

KSU Press Legacy Project

This anthology offers a myriad of perspectives on teaching business ethics. The authors are business and philosophy faculty, business school deans, industry practitioners, and a representative of AACSB International. Most chapters were inspired by presentations taking place at the 2004 Teaching Business Ethics Conference, which was sponsored by AACSB International, University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and University of Wyoming.

The intent of Fulfilling Our Obligation: Perspectives on Teaching Business Ethics is not to offer a definitive answer demanding allegiance by all educators and academic institutions; rather, the goal is to provide a means of furthering exploratory discourse on the …

Annual Report 2004-2005, Imsa Fund

IMSA Fund Reports

The promise of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® is now practice as visionary IMSA graduates forge new frontiers in Illinois and beyond in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other fields, and as more and more students, educators and schools in our state, nation and world benefit from IMSA programs, products and services.

The Academy's reach, impact and success is due in no small part to the support it receives from the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education - thanks to you.

You and other donors help in various ways, Annual gifts of all amounts provide essential operating support for …

2005-2006 Eagle Basketball Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005-2006 official media guide of the Morehead State University basketball team.

2005 Eagle Football Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005 official media guide of the Morehead State University football team.

Eagle Excellence 2005 Morehead State University Eagle Baseball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005 official media guide of the Morehead State University baseball team.

2005 Eagle Soccer Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005 official media guide of the Morehead State University soccer team.

2005 Eagle Volleyball Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005 official media guide of the Morehead State University volleyball team.

2005-2006 Lady Eagle Basketball Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2005-2006 official media guide of the Morehead State University women's basketball team.

2004-2005 Financial Summary, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Financial Summaries Archive

2004-2005 Financial Summary of Morehead State University.

2005-2006 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2005-2006 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

Annual Report 2004-2005, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

This file contains the Annual Report for the library from 2004-2005.

Nova Southeastern University 2005-2006 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

2005 Nebraska Business

College of Business: Trade Publications

2005 Nebraska Business

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

The Psychological Foundation For An Integrated Course In Law And Ethics, Richard Mcgowan

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Centuries ago, Thomas Aquinas noted that “human reason must proceed from the precepts of the natural law as from certain common and indispensable principles to other more particular dispositions” (ST I-II, 91, 3) He said that “because of the uncertainty of human judgment, especially in contingent and particular matters, it happens that different decisions are made about different human acts so that laws are often divergent and even contradictory.” (91, 4) To the casual reader, Thomas might be endorsing a position akin to ethical relativism but Thomas finds little to endorse about that position: “the truth is the same for …

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Managing School Success: A Case Study From Pakistan, John Retallick

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This article reports on case study research into the management of successful schools in a developing country, Pakistan. In Pakistan there are attempts being made to improve school education through decentralisation and involving school communities through School Management Committees. Whilst serious problems remain in the provision of quality school education, there are nevertheless, some successful schools and the research sought to identify three such schools and investigate how and to what extent the management of the schools was contributing to their success. In the article a case study of one of the schools is reported along with the findings from …

Using A Web-Based Supply Chain Management Simulation As An Experiential Learning Tool Across The Business Curriculum, Russell Haines, Jill Hough, Douglas Haines, Scott Metlen

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

A web based version of the common "Beer Distribution Game" that facilitates experiential learning was developed and tested for use across the business curriculum. While the fundamental elements of the original paper based game were preserved, the web-based on-line multiplayer version offers refinements to game play, administration and debriefing that allow more focus on the learning experience and open possible applications beyond the traditional one-time demonstration of the bullwhip effect. The web-based supply chain management simulation was tested and refined in Strategic Management courses and Integrated Business Curriculum courses at two widely separated universities. Students responded favorably to the on-line …

Football Media Guide 2005, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

If You Build It, Will They Come? Challenges In E-Learning Delivery System Choice, Jane Saber, Isaura Flores, Mary Helen Fagan, Carol Kilmon, Janith Williams, Kristina Ibitayo

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study incorporates principles derived from ‘mindful technology adoption’, instructional design, technology acceptance models, and target learner needs assessments in order to determine whether or not e-learning technologies would be used by multi-organizational health administrators in their re-accreditation processes. It was initially hypothesized that these nontraditional, geographically dispersed, computer literate learners would be likely to use the elearning technologies, due to course flexibility, their full time work status, age and other variables. Results indicate that the sample had lower than expected intentions to use online learning resources, predictions that they would to use online learning resources, and plans to use …

The Systematic Evaluation Of A Strategic Management Program In An Irish Institute Of Technology, Deirdre Lillis

Conference papers

Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) worldwide are investing significant resources in strategic planning and self-evaluation programs to improve institutional performance and to meet external stakeholder demands. Little empirical evidence exists however which demonstrates that these programs are effective in leading to improvements in institutional performance, let alone shed light on the reasons why. This paper reports on the systematic evaluation of the effectiveness of a Strategic Management program in an Irish HEI over a five year period in leading to improvements in institutional performance.

An Exploratory Analysis Of Post Strategic Plan Implementation Fidelity In Two Urban-Based, Nonprofit Health Education/Advocacy Organizations, Theodore N. Burke

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

This research is a multi case study examining the degree of fidelity (adherence) accorded to strategic plans following implementation in two, urban-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) health education/advocacy organizations. The study was focused on the impetus and goals for strategic planning, the similarities and differences in the implementation processes, adherence (fidelity) to the plan once implemented, and finally what factors prompted the fidelity or lack of fidelity to the plan once implemented. Fourteen respondent participants from the two organizations were interviewed using a semi-structured interview format. Findings of this study indicated that post-strategic plan fidelity following implementation did exist. …