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How The Internet Ate The World!, Diane Vitale Mba, Pauline Sutcliffe Msw, Ma

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

We often think of branding in association with products, personalities and organizations. And of course the internet is one of the major tools used to achieve this. The internet and social media have opened up a whole universe of applications. And already the critics are lining up to remind us that there is sinister potential in the monolithic wealth it has created. So much so some believe that this phenomenon is going to devour the world! Our paper looks at this from a number of different perspectives and we believe there is some real potential here to go beyond the …

Anti-Discrimination In The Workplace: The Intersection Of Mental Health And The Americans With Disabilities Act, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Megan M. Mackenzie Jd

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Anti-discrimination law focuses on the right of people to be treated equally. A person should not be treated differently based on the person’s gender, national origin, religion, race, ethnicity, or age.

Anti-discrimination law include the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Age discrimination Act, The pregnancy discrimination Act, and the Americans With Disability Act.

This paper look at the intersection of Mental Health and the ADA.

The Measurement Of Student Motivation: Does One Scale Do It All?, Rebekah L. Hanousek-Monge Mba, Ed.D., Niall Hegarty

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

This article focuses on the use of the Academic Motivation Scale in measuring motivation levels in undergraduate business students. The article poses the question whether this scale, which works in tandem with Self Determination Theory is an adequate motivation scale in the measure of student motivation. Other measurement scales are explored which do not have a corresponding motivation theory in order to highlight the complexity of this area of research. 232 undergraduate business students are administered the Academic Motivation Scale and results indicate that these students are severely lacking in subject motivation to such an extent that other options of …

Selected Procurement Perspectives: An Overview, Nicholas M. Zacchea

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Kilimanjarao International: Transformational Consulting and Training

What Is The Role Of Business Educators In Preparing Future Leaders, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

The purpose of the study is to gain insight from experienced and practicing industry leaders, experts in the field of corporate ethics, and philosophy/ethics scholars, as to the value of a business ethics education. Specifically, what are the desired learning outcomes of a business ethics course, as it relates to knowledge, skill and disposition?

An Examination Of Tax Expenditures For Educator Expenses Under Internal Revenue Code §62(A)(2)(D): A Policy Analysis, Rebekah L. Hanousek-Monge Mba, Ed.D., Benjamin Silliman

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

In a society where emphasis is placed on student achievement and teachers are pressured to raise academic standards, data indicate that teachers spend a significant amount of their own money to ensure that students have the materials and supplies needed to learn and ultimately succeed while in the classroom. SASS (Schools and Staffing Survey/National Center for Education Statistics/nces.ed.gov) reported that in 2007-2008, approximately 92.4% teachers spent their own money for classroom supplies; the average amount used to purchase materials amounted to $450. To further highlight the significance of monies spent by teachers on materials for students, NSSEA (National School Supply …

Courses For Horses, The In-Side Track, Part Ii, Diane Vitale Mba, Pauline Sutcliffe Msw, Ma

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

At the 2013 NBEA conference we introduced and presented our paper “Courses for Horses, Making Change Stick in the Workplace” and we laid out the framework for our systemic cybernetically informed process model to enable organizations to achieve second order change (Alanson, 1971) or “change that sticks”. We also addressed issues of language (Koestler, 1979) and currency (Llopis, 2012).

Does Culture Still Influence Accounting Judgements Post Ifrs? A Discussion And Proposal For Research, Brian Noll Cpa

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

The paper considers how culture may influence the financial accounting judgments made by firms post convergence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The cultural framework established by Hofstede (1980) and accounting values developed by Gray (1988) will provide the theoretical framework in the proposed examination of differences in culture and accounting values between Anglo and Latin American nations. This proposed research provides a framework towards the understanding and prediction of the role and influence of culture in contemporary international accounting and financial reporting as well as need to address culture if IFRS is to be successful.

People Vs. Process: Mergers As A Discussion Backdrop, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

The employee stakeholder has a small voice when merger or acquisition decisions are being made. This paper illuminates the human element hidden within the Merger and Acquisition process. The paper reviews workplace concepts such as trust, change leadership, communication, and employee resistance.

Managing The Human Element: The Impact Of A Merger Or Acquisition, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Organizations that are acquired are done so with the intention of improving the economic position of the principals, yet, there are stakeholders who are negatively affected by a change in leadership due to a merger or an acquisition. How a company is assumed or acquired may have a positive impact on shareholders, but a negative impact on employees. The human aspect of mergers and acquisitions, and its impact on people and performance, is the focus of this paper. The authors will discuss the business related human behaviors such as management resistance, employee resistance, organizational transition, communication, and leadership’s role.

Surviving The Journey For Doctoral Students And Jr. Faculty: Panel Presentation And Discussion, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Lauren Spatig Ph.D., Nicole Christian Mpa, Peter J. Lane Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Abbreviated presentations will be made by the four panelists that will focus on a range of topics of special interest to doctoral students and untenured junior faculty. The panelists’ presentations will serve as discussion starters for the session with the primary focus on the interaction among the conference attendees and the panelists.

Courses For Horses: A Systematic Approach To Making Change Stick In The Workplace, Diane Vitale Mba, Pauline Sutcliffe Msw, Ma

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

In this paper, we will argue that systems theory is more accessible and acceptable in the development and sustaining of change in the workplace. Consideration and attention must be given to the importance of finding a common language and using the same currency.

The Boss-Employee Relationship: Influence On Job Retention, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Darren F. Wallach Mba

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

This research paper explores and reveals the dynamic relationship between employees and their bosses as this relationship influences retention. Employee unhappiness has been cited as a common reason that an employee may leave his or her job; but unfortunately, a boss does not often realize that it is his or her own management style which may cause a valued employee to quit. Bosses who fail to retain their staff, end up costing the company anywhere from 90% to 200% of that employee’s annual salary. A primary conclusion of this research is that managers need to be educated; they are the …

Emotional Intelligence Explored Within Top Us Companies, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Dana Marie Basile

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between applied emotional intelligence and employee retention. This is a multi-method study using published research as secondary data. The results suggested that top US companies recognize the value of their employees and institute programs that induce feelings of being cared for.

The Value Of Spirituality Within The Workplace: A Discussion And Proposal For Research, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Gilles Servant

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

This paper considers the definitions of workplace spirituality, its value, and how the defining foundational concepts are manifested within organizations today. Also, if there is value, what is the process of educating future leaders so that they are prepared to create and sustain workplace spirituality as part of the cultural fabric of their organizations? Last, there is a call for dialogue between management practitioners and theorists as to whether the phrase, Workplace Spirituality, can thrive within the management practitioner’s vernacular. Perhaps it is more effective to refer to the workplace spirituality concepts under their covert labels and avoid using the …

An Exploratory Study Of The Management Education For Leaders Of Non-Traditional Businesses: Part Ii - The Exploration Continues, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., James P. Smith Mams, Mls, Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

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An Exploratory Examination Of Two Models For The Distribution Of Property And Casualty Insurance, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Jamie Rogers Mba

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Many smaller insurance agents and brokers are losing ground as a result of sluggish economic growth. Much of the dwindling market share is due in part to an unstable and hostile economic market, negligible leveraging capability, and inability to adapt swiftly to constant social and economical changes. As more distribution networks form, the value of insurance professionalism is diminishing. In the insurance industry, the customer’s need for proper insurance protection should be considered the single most important commitment by the firm. With the present drive to classify insurance products as a convenience good that can be purchased with minimum effort, …

Exploring The Forms And Features Of An Undergraduate General Education Curriculum, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Among the largest financial decisions that a person will make, deciding whether to go to college and where to go, are a few of the highest importance. The average yearly cost to attend a four-year private college is $21,235 and to attend a fouryear public institution is $5,491 (2005-06 College Costs 2006). This significant financial investment offers an individual the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that will last throughout life. More specifically, an undergraduate college education enables an individual to express “thoughts clearly in speech and writing, grasp abstract concepts and theories, and increase their understanding of their world …

Something Else They Didn't Teach Us: Management Education For Non-Traditional Managers. The Case Of Library Directors, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Lauren Spatig Ph.D., Michael Koenig, James P. Smith Mls, Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

This panel theme has evolved from a broader research agenda on defining and understanding the process of educating the individuals who hold management positions in non-traditional businesses. Examples of such non-traditional business managers, and the graduate degrees they hold, include: Library Directors (MLS), Pastors (M.Div), Primary and Secondary School Principals (Ed.D), Museum Directors (MFA), College Provosts and Presidents (Ph.D.) and Physicians (M.D.). The academic preparation for an individual earning a discipline-specific degree, as described above, is fundamentally different from that taken by the individual who has sought an advanced degree in management with the intention of assuming a leadership role …

An Exploratory Study Of Libraries And Their Managers: Management Education For Leaders Of Non-Traditional Businesses, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., James P. Smith Mls, Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Where do library directors, and the librarians who perform various management functions as part of their work, receive their management training? A review of the curricula of 48 library school programs accredited by the American Library Association revealed that, for the most part, library managers need to be trained on the job. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study focused on the research question: Do ALA accredited library education programs properly prepare library students to enter management level positions within the library profession? Of the programs reviewed, 43.8% did not require a management-related course within its degree requirements. …

Managers Look To The Social Network To Seek Information, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to explore how managers selected individuals to serve as information sources. The social context of a for-profit business environment offered opportunity to study information seeking among interacting line-managers.

Method. The qualitative methods of social network mapping and interview were used to capture the data. The study was conducted within a stand-alone business unit of a major US-based corporation. A total of twenty-two line-managers participated in the study.

Analysis. Content analysis was selected as the data analysis technique. The elements of interest were the themes within the data. Open coding was used to interrogate …

Laboratory Analysis: An Operational Audit Technique, Nicholas M. Zacchea

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

As an environment changes, professions functioning in that environment ttiust likewise change or face extinction. The failure to recognize and then to adapt to environmental change, it is recognized, can mitigate a profession s significance, impact adversely on its viability, and render it ineffective. Professions associated with the sciences, with politics and the law, with education, and with the arts have all had to be sensitive to such changes. As a profession, auditing has responded well to the changes that have occured in its environment.

Pre-Employment Orientation, An Adjunct To Recruiting, Nicholas M. Zacchea, Austin J. Acocella

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Traditionally, GAO has recruited its professional staff from all over the world for assignments in Washington, D.C., and in the regional offices. A recent issue of The GAO Review listed new staff member from the London School of Economic the University of Puerto Rico, and campuses throughout the United States. This diversity of employee affords GAO an ever-broadening per pe live; helps insure objective approach to issues; helps GAO avoid tilted, hackneyed, parochial thinking; and promote creative problemsolving. The selection process, while beneficial to the organization, can create difficulties for the candidate.

Social Reponsibility And The Professional, Nicholas M. Zacchea

Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)

Business as an institution exists primarily because it is sanctioned by society. It is therefore inevitable that the business community and its professional members will fall into step with society’s expectations. Adam Smith, in his “Wealth of Nations,” believed that, as each businessman pursued his own self-interests, the public good would be served. While no one can deny that the public good has certainly benefited from business, neither can anyone deny that certain segments of society have not always fared as well as others and have indeed suffered. Fortunately, however, social commitment, or the tangible expression of concern for society’s …