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How A Woman Is Perceived By The Clothes She Wears, Sheila Kaye Reed

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The thesis, "How a Woman is Perceived by the Clothes She Wears," by Sheila Kaye Reed, explores the correlation between a woman’s clothing and how it influences perceptions of success, authority, and professionalism. The study tests the hypothesis that "well-dressed women are perceived as more successful" through a survey of 201 individuals who evaluated seven outfits worn by models. Participants, both men and women, assessed the perceived characteristics of the models, such as professionalism, dependability, and authority, based on their attire.

The findings reveal that a skirted suit consistently projects an image of success, professionalism, and authority, while outfits like …

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap) And Small Business, Christine Slaughter

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Christine Slaughter’s 1986 thesis explores the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The study emphasizes how certain accounting standards, while designed for broad applicability, often impose unnecessary burdens on smaller enterprises due to their complexity and cost. Slaughter examines the efforts of key organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), to address this issue. Her literature review highlights the concept of “accounting standards overload,” where traditional GAAP requirements may not be cost-effective or relevant for smaller entities. The thesis analyzes debates surrounding …

Marketing Customer Service Within The Information Movement And Management Industry, Mark Jones

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The goal of this project is to determine what characteristics of the service firms are considered critical to success of vendors within the information movement and management industry.

The first task undertaken was to determine a definition for the information movement and management industry and which firms were major competitors within the industry . The size of the industry in terms of employees and revenues was then estimated. Some of the characteristics of the major competitors were then expanded.

The next activity involved the determination of what factors the information movement and management market members used to select a vendor …

Discrimination In The Assessment Process: The Role Of Professional Appraisal, Christopher G. Sansone

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The thesis Discrimination in the Assessment Process: The Role of Professional Appraisal by Christopher G. Sansone explores the complexities of property tax assessment and how disparities in appraisal practices contribute to inequities. It argues that many citizens lack an understanding of property taxation, making them vulnerable to unfair assessments. The study examines the historical evolution of property taxation, including taxpayer revolts that have shaped modern assessment policies. It highlights issues such as assessment discrimination against lower-income property owners, political influences on the appraisal process, and the impact of legislative and judicial decisions.

A key argument is that professional real estate …

The Effect Of Corporate Advertising On Stock Prices, Teresa M. Burke

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Analysis And Application Of Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems, Mansuk Bae

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It is the intent of this thesis to analysis the practical applications of Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) as a vital aid in the development of material handling operations within a variety of business sectors.

An evaluation of basis concepts, structural components, practical applications and benefits, and future accessments of AGVS, in terms of material handling are fully discussed. Additionally, a computerized simulation model that calculates "How many Automatic Guided Vehicles Are Needed?" under specific factory conditions and external environmental factors, is both tested and result evaluated.

The author concludes that the use of AGVS as a method for material …

The Accident Prevention Responsibilities Of Management, Kenneth A. Hogue

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The principles of industrial safety described in this paper are discussed from the viewpoint of the industrial supervisor. Maintaining a safe work environment is considered to be a prime responsibility of line supervisors. Accident prevention is viewed as avoidance of unsafe acts and conditions. Guidelines are suggested which enable the the supervisor to impart a safety consciousness on the worker. The Occupational Safety and Health Act and its practical implications are discussed from the standpoint of reporting, correction of unsafe conditions, and penalties. Recommendations are made in the areas of training, communication, and employee motivation.

Standardization, Certification Its Impact On Electronic Systems Manufacturing, Lawrence M. Johmann

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This thesis is a result of an in-depth study of the standardization and certification process in various countries throughout the world. The study was undertaken due to the general lack of readily available information on the subject and problems the author encountered while involved in standardization and certification activities at his previous place of employment.

The thesis discusses product and process standardization and certification and its impact on electronic systems manufacturers. First, the need for standardization and certification is established and its history is reviewed, then the various types and classifications are addressed. Subsequently, standardization in the United States, in …

The Impact Of Microcomputers On Engineering And Technical Management Functions, Salvatore Savino

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of managers as to the effect of computers on management functions.

Manager perceptions were determined by using a ratio scale of value ranging between 0 and 100. Findings are based on questionnaire responses of 121 top, middle, and lower managers in 120 firms in the United States.

Several hypotheses were examined in the study relative to (1) perceived computer impact on management levels, (2) perceived computer impact on the traditional functions of management, (3) perceived computer impact on levels and functions of management (interaction).

Support was provided for hypothesis of …

Effect Of Federal Income Tax Regulations On Small Business Decision Making, Leon V. Stanisz

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A comparison of small business organizations was performed in order to see how each is directly or indirectly effected by Federal income tax regulations. Each small business form was examined thoroughly in order to objectively assess organizational advantages and disadvantages and how they are effected by different tax requirements and regulations.

Business expenditures were analyzed to see how and where they could be utilized to the fullest. The thesis tried to examine as thoroughly as possible the cost and the value of these "fringe benefits" both to the company and to the individuals.

The results conclude that any type of …

Managing The Transition Of An Army Program From Engineering Development Into Production, Thomas Joseph Thomas

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An overview of the entire Army Research, Development, and Acquisition process is presented. The research, development, test and evaluation phases are detailed. Special emphasis is placed on the Army Producibility Engineering and Planning Program. Examples of the different elements of our Army Production program are described. Finally, the focal point during the transition, the Milestone III and the events surrounding it, are discussed.

Application Of Manufacturing Resources Planning To Repetitive Manufacturing Environments, Irma L. Yuen

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Most of the methodology for Manufacturing Systems has been devoted to Job Shops. Frequently the assumption has been made that, because Job Shops are the most complicated their methodology should fit Repetitive Manufacturing as well.

For years the Repetitive producers had been ignored as Production and Inventory Control Techniques were developed, implemented and refined to assist discrete Job Shops environments with Material Planning problems.

The application of modern Production and Inventory Control Techniques especially MRP II in the Repetitive Manufacturing Industries is receiving increasing attention from experts in the Production and Inventory Control field.

During the research for this Thesis …

Putting The Lid On Spares : A New Estimating Concept, George Zahodnick

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Government standards and regulations, such as the CASB and FAR can be used as a guide by Contractors in preparation for negotiating orders for spare parts. More recently, in response to bad publicity involving spares, Contractors and Government officials have shown a trend toward greater micromanagement in the military acquisition process.

Spares proposal preparation, which was already often time consuming relative to dollars proposed for parts, has become an extremely serious subject often requiring additional levels of internal review and comprehensive supporting documentation. As a result, a considerable amount of new business expenditures can be associated with preparing proposals for …

Development Of New Products Involving Various Uncertainties For Success, Manuel J. Senra

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The development of new products is a very important task for any company, since the survival of most of the companies depends on their ability to introduce new products on the market. This is not, by all means, an easy task; it is seen from the large number of unsuccessful new products reported.

It is been proved that out of every ten products which emerge from Research and Development(R & D), only two become successes. For reasons like the one mentioned and because larger and larger funds are allocated to R & D, it is a very important task to …

Application Of The Self-Assessment Technique To Improve The Productivity Of The Project Engineering Function : A Case Study, Roman Stetkiewych

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While traditional industrial engineering methods can be successfully applied to improve productivity in the operations area, their effectiveness is limited where knowledge type work is being performed. For these types of activities, self-assessment has been proposed as a methodology to achieve increased efficiency. This thesis presents the results of applying this concept to the engineering function of a manufacturing firm.

Using a directed set of questionnaires as a focus, a self-assessment of itself was conducted by the Project Engineering Department to consider how well it thought itself to be performing and what its deficiencies were. Co-jointly the departments whose work …

Case Study Of Installing A Research Project Cost Accounting System, Marjorie Rolfsmeyer

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The thesis, Case Study of Installing a Research Project Cost Accounting System by Marjorie Rolfsmeyer, explores the development and implementation of a computerized cost accounting system for research and development (R&D) projects within the Health Care Division of a major corporation. The author identifies the unique challenges of research cost accounting, which differs from traditional manufacturing cost systems due to its unpredictable nature and project-specific expenditures.

The study outlines the purpose of a project cost accounting system, emphasizing its role in budgeting, financial tracking, and managerial decision-making. It discusses how cost control mechanisms, including detailed expense reporting, job numbering, and …

A Comparison Of Training Available To Entry Level Naval And Merchant Marine Engineroom Personnel, Paul J. Bugelski

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Similarities between occupations or industrial environments are often overshadowed by differences between goals, services, or products. From the time that shipboard steam propulsion became a practicality the Naval and merchant marine services have experienced this phenomena. For various reasons, the two sectors have ignored similarities between their respective occupational sub-groups, e.g. engineroom crews, and the training which facilitates each group's performance.

Manning and training problems, related to the evolution of automated shipboard propulsion plants, have been shared by the U.S. Navy and commercial ship operators. Recent events such as the British Falkland Islands crisis and the implementation of the U.S. …

A Maintenance Program Guide For The Non-Technical Building Manager, Luis M. Tavares

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For the most part, the title of Building Manager is conferred upon an individual who is given the responsibility of services support for a facility. However, this title many times is carried by men/women who are responsible not only for the upkeep of the general building, janitorial, and food services but also for the safekeeping of the building equipment, such as mechanical and electrical machinery. At times, these individuals may be involved with general service responsibilities and tend to lose sight of maintenance needs.

In order for the Building Manager to implement maintenance successfully, he/she must understand the close cooperative …

A Global Resource Allocation Model For An Electrical Utility, Pantelis G. Tinios

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The management of the electric utility company, as the management of any other company, has to make important decisions which will have a direct impact on the company's future operations.

In this study, a global model was devised which enables the management to make more intelligent decisions related to the company's planning process.

The company's goals and subgoals are formulated, in a systematic way, into the mathematical model along with operational and financial constraints. Productivity growth, steady labor force, fuel availability, cash flow requirements, share rating, and coverage were some of the goals to be achieved. The goal programming technique …

Keeping Up With Technological Change, Karlis V. Kopans

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Advances in technology over the past fifty (50) years have changed virtually everything that touches our lives today to some degree. However, in the last five years or so, these innovations have been combined into products and systems which have visibly begun to change society as we have known it in the past.

Only in recent years, have the affects of technological change or innovation on society begun to be examined. While a fair amount of literature has been published to date on specific areas of technological change, few publications have been produced which provide a general overview of the …

Work Groups As An Aid To Management, John W. Porter

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The work group is an important part of every organization. These groups are important in that they have a definite impact on both the organization and the employees. Every employee is a member of a work group. The employee that is a part of a supervisory unit or an employee in a department is a member of the formal work group. Those employees that share their time on the job with those individuals that they care to be with for reasons other than the organization's design, are members of the informal work group, or clique as it is sometimes called. …

Contrasts In Management And Productivity Between The Japanese And American Systems; (What Can And What Is Being Done), Jim Venables

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This paper, "Contrasts in Management and Productivity Between the Japanese and American Systems; (What Can and What Is Being Done)" by Jim Venables, provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of Japanese and American management styles, highlighting their impact on productivity, corporate culture, and organizational effectiveness. Beginning with Japan’s post-World War II industrial ascent, the study attributes much of the nation's economic success to superior managerial practices rather than external factors such as labor costs or resources. The paper juxtaposes two corporate giants—Matsushita Electric (Panasonic) and International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT)—as representative models of their respective systems.

The Japanese model, exemplified by …

Interest-Free Banking In Islamic Economics, Alsharif Abdulmohsin M. Alghalib

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This project investigates the possibility of the movement and proposals for establishing interest-free banking within the systems presently existing in the Muslim countries . which range from free enterprise in the western sense to socialist attempts. .

This project takes as precepts the Islamic thought in economics; it does not occupy itself with their legal and ideological justification but rather it goes on to investigate their economic significance and implications . In other words , the Islamic economy is given by assumption in this project . Its purpose is to show how this economy works and how its major variables …

Mil-Std-1772 Certification Requirements, Edgar Allen Wright

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This thesis explores the establishment, purpose, and implications of MIL-STD-1772, a military standard developed to certify hybrid microcircuit facilities and fabrication lines. The standard emerged in response to inconsistencies and reliability concerns in military-grade hybrid microcircuit production, aiming to unify audit and certification procedures across the defense sector. Developed in conjunction with significant revisions to MIL-M-38510 and MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-1772 marks a major shift from product-based to process-based certification, emphasizing consistent manufacturing quality over one-time inspection results.

The work outlines the rationale and development history of MIL-STD-1772, detailing the joint efforts of government agencies, industry representatives, and standardization councils. It also …

At&T Technologies' Marketing Philosophy: The Impact Divestiture Had Upon It, Cynthia Gerard

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The marketing mindset at AT&T Technologies , Inc.-does one exist? This thesis is prepared by a Lindenwood College student and employee of AT&T Technologies, Inc. inspired by t he academic excellence challenge as well as established professional career objectives. The goal of this thesis is to analyze the marketing efforts instituted at this Company.

The literature utilized in conjunction with this research was derived from published material. This was done to preserve the integrity and proprietary needs of such a business . Any recommendations, analysis, and conclusions are made from the basis of this author acting in a consulting capacity. …

Small Business - A Key Element Of The U.S. Economy, James Joseph Gudasky

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The purpose of this report is two- fold. First, it is to evaluate through various statistical parameters, the importance of small business to our economy and society; namely, unemployment and its effects upon business starts, worker characteristics, product quality with regard to large and small business competition, manufacturing innovation as it applies to the small business management approach the stringent hierarchy of large business and job generation . The second this report attempts to project and/or hypothesize the direction or trend of small business, via accessible government statistics for financing, government regulations, and other related data, in order to understand …

Management Concept For Consumer Services Via Microprocessor Systems, Thomas William Bradshaw

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With the proliferation of home computers and the subsequent ability to communicate with retail establishments, an opportunity exists for alternative delivery of goods and products to residential consumers. This paper explores the establishment, management, and problems associated with these burgeoning enterprizes.

Presently, there are several technologies and market strategies under devlopment which stress the convenience of making purchases. In addition to home computers there are other communication networks using different protocols such as videotext which consists of several arrangements of text and graphical protocols. In addition there are several mediums like cable and videotext by which product information can be …

Prefeasibility Study Of Flexible Manufacturing System, Patrice Gerault

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Most major companies over the world are or intend to go into Flexible Manufacturing System. But, FMS is not as easy to implement as most cf the other equipments. It affects the whole company and careful studies must be done before parchasing it.

After a description of this new system, this paper reviews the effects introduced by FMS and the alements of savings or surcosts in comparison to conventional systems ; but no numerical evaluations are stated.

This paper gives a frame to any company which wants to undertake a prefeasibility study.

A Study Of Worker Motivation, Farid Uddin Ahmad

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This thesis mainly deals with the motivation of the production managers, engineers, technicians and production workers. The purpose is to emphasize the need for providing due motivations to an important work group of the industry who are largely ignored. An attempt has been made to amply demonstrate the various techniques for worker motivation. As the study of standard motivational theories alone cannot solve the complex motivational problems, all possible efforts have been made to relate, integrate and blend the theories with actual applications in the organizations. All the relevant and important issues connected with worker motivation have been highlighted. Points …

Successful Management Techniques For Introduction Of Computerized Systems In A Production Facility, Michael James Boyle

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This thesis surveys the potential for introducing significant organizational change into a manufacturing environment which is undergoing large scale capital improvement.

The first portion describes both the organizational and technological barriers present at a specific manufacturing facility. The capabilities of a computer based process control system are detailed along with its ability to fulfill the employer's particular business needs.

The next portion details the work necessary to train both management and production operators, not only on how to use this computer based equipment, but also how they themselves must change their personal modes of thinking in order to carry out …