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The Oral Presentation: Enhancing The Experience In An Online Business Communication Course, Marsha L. Bayless, Judith L. Biss, Betty S. Johnson Oct 2012

The Oral Presentation: Enhancing The Experience In An Online Business Communication Course, Marsha L. Bayless, Judith L. Biss, Betty S. Johnson

Faculty Publications

This study addressed student and faculty experiences in using a commercially available website to facilitate the delivery and evaluation of student presentations in the online business communication course. Of the students enrolled in online business communication, 75 students participated in the study by sharing their perceptions of the effectiveness of the oral presentation process. Additionally, their faculty members assessed the process from the instructor’s perspective. The findings and conclusion revealed that the process provided useful student feedback and was more effective than pedagogical methods tried before.


Look! Up In Cyberspace! Is It Web 2.0? Is It Web 3.0? No! It’S Superweb – Technologies For The Classroom!, Susan Evans Jennings, M. Gail Weatherly Oct 2012

Look! Up In Cyberspace! Is It Web 2.0? Is It Web 3.0? No! It’S Superweb – Technologies For The Classroom!, Susan Evans Jennings, M. Gail Weatherly

Faculty Publications

Using the familiar Bloom‟s Taxonomy pyramid, traditionally applied in educational learning objectives, can be useful in helping to choose the right technology to assist in reaching the desired educational outcomes. Many Web technologies provide free or low-cost teaching tools. Some of the many options available for the computer are provided here along with lesson ideas to incorporate these tools into the learning environment.


F.I.T. Our Challenge, Our Purpose, And What We Can Do For You, Sara Muckleroy, Donovan Pearson, Jeremy Pinkston, Meagan Webb Apr 2012

F.I.T. Our Challenge, Our Purpose, And What We Can Do For You, Sara Muckleroy, Donovan Pearson, Jeremy Pinkston, Meagan Webb

Undergraduate Research Conference

Our group was given the task of creating a wellness program for Biss Enterprises. The launch of the FIT program for Biss Enterprises will be a great benefit to the company as well as its employees. These types of programs have been shown to reduce health care costs and employee absenteeism while increasing employee productivity. Not only is wellness meant to improve the employee's physical health, but also their mental health and social health outside of work.


Health: Helping Employees Alter Life Through Health, Natalie Strabala, Alyssa Rains Apr 2012

Health: Helping Employees Alter Life Through Health, Natalie Strabala, Alyssa Rains

Undergraduate Research Conference

To create a healthier and happier company environment and network as a whole. Our employees will become more focused and goal-oriented driven. The overall morale of the company will be higher, leading Biss Enterprises to even more success.


Adaptations To Technology And Its Effect On Communication And Cohesion In The Family Context, Vanessa Pratt Apr 2012

Adaptations To Technology And Its Effect On Communication And Cohesion In The Family Context, Vanessa Pratt

Undergraduate Research Conference

My research addresses different aspects of family life that have been know to be affected by technology. Researchers have established several empirically based frameworks to analyze the impact of technology on the family. These frameworks emphasize the areas of family cohesion, communication, adaptability, boundaries, and personal self-esteem.


Price Tiers As Antecedents Of Event Quality In The Sport Industry [Abstract], Jason D. Reese, Michael D. Kerr Jan 2012

Price Tiers As Antecedents Of Event Quality In The Sport Industry [Abstract], Jason D. Reese, Michael D. Kerr

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Spectator-Based Brand Equity And University-Held Pep Rallies [Abstract], Brandon Brown, Khalid Ballouli, Jason D. Reese, Gregg Bennett Jan 2012

Spectator-Based Brand Equity And University-Held Pep Rallies [Abstract], Brandon Brown, Khalid Ballouli, Jason D. Reese, Gregg Bennett

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Business Practices And Procedures Regarding Smartphone Security, S. Ann Wilson, Michael York, Courtney Short Jan 2012

Business Practices And Procedures Regarding Smartphone Security, S. Ann Wilson, Michael York, Courtney Short

Faculty Publications

Smartphones are having a transformational effect on the way that users access, use, and store information. Smartphones have essentially blurred the line of what is considered a phone, becoming the pinnacle multi-tasking devices of today’s world. Current smartphones have their own dedicated operating system, Bluetooth capabilities, GPS, WiFi, constant network connection, PC connectivity, and are internet enabled, leading them to have similar security risks as that of a computer. Businesses are now worrying about the information employees are storing on these devices and want to find new ways to protect it (Schiller, 2011). Smartphone capabilities used for business application will …


Journal Of Public Budgeting, Accounting And Financial Management [Abstract], Mary Fischer, Treba Marsh Jan 2012

Journal Of Public Budgeting, Accounting And Financial Management [Abstract], Mary Fischer, Treba Marsh

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Accounting And Reporting Convergence [Abstract], Mary Fischer, Treba Marsh Jan 2012

Accounting And Reporting Convergence [Abstract], Mary Fischer, Treba Marsh

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Ethical And Environmental Disclosures: An Analysis Of The Oil And Gas Industry, Violet C. Rogers, Jack R. Ethridge, Treba Marsh, Jessica Lott Jan 2012

Ethical And Environmental Disclosures: An Analysis Of The Oil And Gas Industry, Violet C. Rogers, Jack R. Ethridge, Treba Marsh, Jessica Lott

Faculty Publications

This study investigates the similarities of ethical and environmental disclosures, as well as risk factors contained within annual reports for the reporting year 2009. The data were collected from Fortune 500 oil and gas company annual reports. Findings include: 1) an emphasis on environmental, financial, nonfinancial and ethical disclosures and 2) similar reported risks for all companies investigated. The findings illustrate that many of the studied oil and gas companies have similar disclosures but, on the other hand, are situation specific to particular company and location.


We Are Not Publicly Traded And So The Rules Don't Apply Or Do They Should They?, Kelly Noe Jan 2012

We Are Not Publicly Traded And So The Rules Don't Apply Or Do They Should They?, Kelly Noe

Faculty Publications

This paper presents a case study of the accounting practices of a company that is privately held. The company follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but has some questionable transactions. The paper then follows up with a discussion of baby-GAAP and possible consequences of two different GAAP options.