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Whistleblowing In Organizations: Implications From Litigation, Marsha Katz, Helen Lavan, Yvette P. Lopez

Yvette P. Lopez

No abstract provided.

Embedded Librarianship And Virtual Environments In Entrepreneurship Information Literacy A Case Study, Kelly Evans, Hal Kirkwood

Kelly Evans

No abstract provided.

Embedded Librarianship And Virtual Environments In Entrepreneurship Information Literacy A Case Study, Kelly Evans, Hal Kirkwood

Hal P Kirkwood Jr

No abstract provided.

The Cost Of Treating Addiction From The Client's Perspective: Results From A Multi-Modality Application Of The Client Datcap, Kathryn Mccollister, Michael French, Jeffrey Pyne, Brenda Booth, Richard Rapp, Carey Carr

Michael T. French

There is a considerable disparity between the number of individuals who need substance abuse treatment and the number who actually receive it. This is partly due to the fact that many individuals with substance use disorders do not perceive a need for formal treatment. Another contributing factor, however, is a discrepancy between the real and perceived cost of services. Although many cost evaluations of substance abuse treatment have been conducted from the treatment provider perspective, less is known about the client-specific costs of attending treatment (e.g., lost work and leisure time, transportation, out-of-pocket and in-kind payments). Concerns about financial and …

Collaborative Standards, Voluntary Codes And Industry Self-Regulation, Lawrence J. Lad, Craig B. Caldwell

Craig B. Caldwell

In a complex, global economy, firms seek a range of mechanisms for addressing regulatory and social movement pressures. This requires an evolution beyond our current models of response to regulation and control. This paper offers ideas on collaborative control and industry self-regulation as alternative mechanisms for addressing regulatory complexity. It explores a range of self-regulatory practices worldwide, proposes a framework for examining its use, potential and limits, and discusses the critical role of third-party organisations in the process.

Specific Characteristics Distinguishing Winning From Losing: Litigated Workplace Bullying Cases, Yvette Lopez, Helen Lavan, William Martin

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Specific Characteristics Distinguishing Winning From Losing: Litigated Workplace Bullying Cases, Yvette P. Lopez, Helen Lavan, William M. Martin

Yvette P. Lopez

No abstract provided.

Can Leaders Step Outside Of The Gender Box? An Examination Of Leadership And Gender Role Stereotypes, Margaret Y. Padgett, Craig B. Caldwell, Andrew Embry

Craig B. Caldwell

This study examined gender stereotypes for leaders using a more indirect method than is typical in stereotype research. Rather than reveal the leader's gender, this study used vignettes in which the leader's gender was unknown. Consistent with their hypothesis, the authors found that participants were more likely to infer a male (female) gender identity than a female (male) gender identity when presented with a leader using a masculine (feminine) style. They also hypothesized that a leader using a gender-consistent leadership style would be viewed more positively than a leader using a gender-inconsistent style. Contrary to this hypothesis, results revealed that …

Analysis Of The Regulatory Effects Of California Specialty Crops: An Examination Of Various Issues Impacting Selected Forest Products, Tree Fruit, Nut, And Vegetable Crop Industries, Sean P. Hurley, Richard Thompson, Christopher Dicus, Lori Berger, Jay E. Noel

Christopher Dicus

In a research report for the California Institute for the Study of Specialty Crops, Hurley provided a broad overview of the web of regulatory bodies affecting California agricultural producers. He found that California specialty crop producers must comply with multiple regulations from multiple local, state, and federal agencies. Locally, producers must comply with county land use regulations developed by the county, as well as, regulations established by the County Agricultural Commissioner. At the state level, producers must follow the regulations established by California Environmental Protection Agency (CALEPA), the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), and the California Department of Food and …

An Analysis Of The Tradeoffs Between Policy Instruments To Induce Dairy Producers In California To Participate In A Centralized Digester, Sean P. Hurley, James J. Ahern, Douglas Williams

James J. Ahern

Tradeoff between different utility rates and policy intervention to induce dairy producer to join a regional digester are studied. Results demonstrate that a regional digester for the dairy industry in California is feasible given the digester receives $0.05 per kWh and government intervention or $0.0925 per kWh with no intervention.

Grading Error Reduces Grower Incentive To Increase Prune Quality, Jennifer S. James, James A. Chalfant, Nathalie Lavoie, Richard J. Sexton

Jennifer S. James

Grading is important to ensure the production of high-quality foods, but It Is usually done with error, distorting market signals and diminishing Incentives to produce high-quality products. Size is the main quality criterion for dried prunes and the crucial characteristic In determining prune value. We studied the economic effects of errors In commodity grading, focusing In particular on the Implications of one-way (asymmetric) grading errors, namely when small, low quality product Is erroneously classified as high quality, but not vice versa. In an application to the California prune Industry, we estimated the extent to which large prunes are undervalued and …

Building Momentum For Business School Curriculum Change: Measurable Lessons From A Pilot Course In Real Business Experience, Mark Uchida, Craig B. Caldwell, Friel Terry, Lawrence J. Lad

Craig B. Caldwell

Curriculum change requires thoughtful planning and a willingness to experiment with different modes of content delivery. While many business schools are experimenting, few measure student outcomes against the traditional courses they replace. One element of Butler University's College of Business Administration curriculum revision was a pilot course, "Real Business Experience ", in which students developed a professional business plan, sought and received funding from a professional level funding panel, and ran their businesses. To determine whether the pilot course was successful in reaching its goal of "teaching students about the messiness of business and developing more adaptable and confident business …

Promoting Investments In Intangible Organizational Assets Through Aligned Incentive Compensation Plans, Susan Hughes, Craig Caldwell, Kathy Paulson Gjerde

Craig B. Caldwell

How Groups Produce Higher-Quality Balanced Scorecards Than Individuals, S. B. Hughes, Craig B. Caldwell, Kathy A. Paulson Gjerde, Pam Rouse

Craig B. Caldwell

Many articles explain how to develop a balanced score card using groups, but the literature provides little insight about why groups are important. We gathered data from 12 groups involved in developing balanced score cards to determine how they use information suggested by their members. We found that the groups "filter" individual members' poor ideas and "carry through" their worthy ideas to the group score card--although not all poor ideas are filtered and not all good ideas are carried forward. We also found some evidence that groups create innovative ideas but to a lesser extent than filtering and carrying through …

Kapitał Intelektulany - Problem Interpretacji Kluczowych Terminów, Anna Ujwary-Gil

Anna Ujwary-Gil

W artykule przedstawiono pojęcia kapitału intelektualnego oraz problem jego definicji w ujęciu różnych autorów. Kapitał intelektualny przedstawiono również w kontekście jego składników, oraz ich klasyfikacji. Wiele definicji kapitału intelektualnego i prezentacja jego elementów (komponentów) skłania do poszukiwania konsensusu i przyjęcia akceptowalnej interpretacji.

Free Technology Tools To Develop Professionally And Collaboratively, Laura L. Needs, Larry D. Long

Larry D. Long

No abstract provided.

The Defense-Growth Relationship: An Economic Investigation Into Post-Soviet States, Bruce D. Mcdonald Iii, Robert J. Eger Iii

Bruce D. McDonald, III

An important question stemming from the collapse of the Soviet Union is how defense spending has influenced the economic performance of the 15 member states since their establishment as market economies. This study furthers the understanding of the relationship between defense spending and economic growth using data from the states of the former Soviet Union from 1992 to 2007. A nonlinear production function was used for direct effects, and models of investment and employment were employed for indirect effects. Contrary to expectations, the findings show that continued reliance on the defense sector in post-Soviet states has helped overall economic growth. …

What Legal Protections Do Victims Of Bullies In The Workplace Have?, William Martin, Yvette Lopez, Helen Lavan

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Logit Model To Predict Outcomes Of Litigated Employee Obesity Cases, Helen Lavan, Marsha Katz

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Workplace Bullying: A Review Of Litigated Cases, Helen Lavan, William Martin

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Koncepcja Zasobowej Teorii Przedsiębiorstwa - Całościowe Ujęcie I Kierunek Dalszych Badań, Anna Ujwary-Gil

Anna Ujwary-Gil

Artykułu przedstawia koncepcję zasobowej teorii przedsiębiorstwa, w której nawiązano do poglądów reprezentantów tej teorii, którzy wnieśli największy wkład w jej rozwój oraz charakterystykę. Zwrócenie uwagi na efektywność przedsiębiorstwa z perspektywy podejścia zasobowego. Ponadto autorka zawarła rozważania na temat rozumienia wartości i przewagi konkurencyjnej w tym właśnie ujęciu. Artykuł kończy refleksja nad koniecznością rozwinięcia tego podejścia w kierunku zbadania wpływu wykorzystania zasobów niematerialnych na wzrost wartości rynkowej przedsiębiorstw oraz kierunki rozwinięcia tej teorii.

Spirituality And Subjective Well-Being: Empirical Evidences For A New Domain In The Personal Well-Being Index, Eduardo Wills-Herrera

Eduardo Wills-Herrera

Subjective well-being explores the evaluations, both positive and negative, of how people experience their lives. Research in the field inquires how people perceive their well-being in different settings, including different cultures, regions and cities. A large number of different measures have been designed to capture subjective well-being. One of the most used SWB measure is the Personal Well-being Index (PWI), an evaluation of life developed by Cummins et al [(2003). Social Indicators Research, 64, 159–190] which proposes that satisfaction with life consists of seven different life-domains. Theoretical considerations of the contribution of spirituality and religiosity to life satisfaction, from a …

A Heuristic For Marketing-Production Decisions In Industrial Channels Of Distribution, Arvinder S. Loomba, K. R. Kumar

Arvinder S. Loomba

No abstract provided.

Automated Fixture Design For A Rapid Machining Process, Wutthigrai Boonsuk, Matthew C. Frank

Wutthigrai Boonsuk

Rapid prototyping techniques for CNC machining have been developed in an effort to produce functional prototypes in appropriate materials. One of the major challenges for rapid machining is to develop an automatic fixturing system for securing the part during the machining process. The method proposed in this paper is the use of sacrificial fixturing, similar to the support structures in existing rapid processes like Stereolithography. During the machining process, sacrificial supports emerge incrementally and, at the end of the process, are the only entities connecting the part to the stock material. This paper presents methodologies for the design of sacrificial …

Managing Obesity: Human Resource Managers' Perspectives, Helen Lavan, Marsha Katz

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

International Partnership In Educational Strategic Planning And Evaluation: The Muffles College Project, Brian Satterlee

Brian Satterlee

The Florida Association of voluntary Agencies for Caribbean Action was formed by the state’s Governor to increase cooperation with Caribbean nations and provide on-site technical assistance and training in health, agriculture, social services, and education. In 1996, the Association conducted a project with Muffles College, a junior college in Belize, to develop a strategic planning workshop for the college’s faculty, administration, and constituents and to develop an implement an institutional evaluation process for the college. The project resulted in the following outcomes: (1) the strategic planning workshop helped staff identify the college’s internal strengths, such as the discipline of the …

Ocena Metody Kcetm - Wnioski Z Przeprowadzonych Badań, Anna Ujwary-Gil

Anna Ujwary-Gil

W artykule zaprezentowano głównie ocenę metody KCETM oraz wnioski z przeprowadzonych badań, wynikających z wcześniejszej empirycznej weryfikacji tej metody na próbie ośmiu przedsiębiorstw notowanych na GPW w Warszawie. W artykule przedstawiono przykład jednego przedsiębiorstwa. Ocenę metody poprzedza krótkie jej przedstawienie w formie drzewa wartości metody KCETM.

An Analysis Of Factors Present In Challenged And Vacated Labor And Employment Arbitration Awards, Michael Jedel, Helen Lavan, Robert Perkovich

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Bullying In The U.S. Workplace: Normative And Process-Oriented Ethical Approaches., Helen Lavan, W. Marty Martin

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

Legality Of Employer Control Of Obesity, Helen Lavan, Marsha Katz

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.