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Cultural Intelligence, Diversity Climate, And Employee Behavior: A Study Of Mne Subsidiaries In China, Juana Du, Rong Wang, Crystal Jiang

Management Department Faculty Journal Articles

This study draws from the literature on workplace diversity, cultural intelligence, and creativity to examine the relationship between diversity climate and employees’ behaviors. With data collected from three multinational enterprise subsidiaries that operated in China for over 25 years, this study reveals that employees’ metacognitive cultural intelligence is positively related to their perceived diversity climate, leading to creative behavior and citizenship altruism behavior. In addition, this study examines an important interpersonal factor that is sensitive to the Confucius culture, harmony, and finds it directly impact motivational cultural intelligence. The mediating effect of harmony on the relationship between motivational cultural intelligence …

Spatially Coordinated Conservation Auctions: A Framed Field Experiment Focusing On Farmland Wildlife Conservation In China, Zhaoyang Liu, Simanti Banerjee, Timothy N. Cason, Nick Hanley, Qi Liu, Jintao Xu, Andreas Kontoleon

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

How best to incentivize land managers to achieve conservation goals in an economically and ecologically effective manner is a key policy question that has gained increased relevance from the setting of ambitious new global targets for biodiversity conservation. Conservation (reverse) auctions are a policy tool for improving the environmental performance of agriculture, which has become well-established in the academic literature and in policy making in the US and Australia. However, little is known about the likely response of farmers to incentives within such an auction to (1) increase spatial connectivity and (2) encourage collective participation. This paper presents the first …

2023-December-18-Etsu Psychology Working To Meet National Needs.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The results are consistent, as well as troubling.

For three straight years, psychologists across the United States report seeing patients enduring an increase in mental health symptoms, often resulting in longer treatment time.

The gist: Psychologists aren’t sure they can meet the incredible need, according to the annual survey from the American Psychological Association.

Prizing hands-on learning and relevant research, East Tennessee State University is working to produce students well prepared to meet this nationwide concern.

“There are several ways in which our department is helping our students enter the workforce in order to make a real-world impact in the …

2023-December-18-Etsu Reports Record $70.4 Million In Sponsored Program And Research Funding.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From research in rural health to work in the booming field of biotechnology, East Tennessee State University aims to generate scholarship that has a real-world impact both in the region and beyond.

And in the last fiscal year, ETSU earned an impressive $70.4 million in external awards. That funding goes toward pushing major advancements in a range of diverse fields.

“ETSU is certainly known for the immense and engaging hands-on learning experiences we offer our students with a goal of helping them move from enrolled to employed,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU provost and senior vice president for Academic …

2023-December-18-Etsu Students Contributing Important Research On Appalachia.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A group of students from East Tennessee State University recently presented a capstone research project in the nation’s capital, examining intersections between economic development and health disparities within underserved and historically Black communities in Washington County, Tennessee.

The group was among 130 students from 13 colleges and universities in 10 Appalachian states participating in the 23rd annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI). Sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the ACRI capstone symposium is organized by the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services at ETSU.

The findings presented by students from ETSU’s Department of Appalachian Studies are from …

Trust And Website Conversion In Consumer Responses To Green Product Purchasing: A New Perspective Through The Lens Of Innovative Website Design's Technology Integration, Wutthiya Aekthanate Srisathan, Chavis Ketkaew, Narissara Jantuma, Phaninee Naruetharadhol

Publications

This study aims to investigate the role of trust and website conversion in consumer responses to green product purchasing, with a new perspective through the lens of innovative website design's technology integration. To achieve this objective, an online survey was conducted with a sample of 384 consumers in Thailand. The results reveal that user trust in innovative website design are significant predictor website conversion in consumer responses to green product purchasing. Innovative website design's technology integration positively influences anticipated website usability and anticipated website quality requirements, which, in turn, enhances trust and leads to increased consumer conversion to green product …

Unlocking The Gates Of Change: Exploring The Impact Of Transformational Leadership On Openness Toward Organizational Change, William A. Whipple Iii

M.S. in Leadership

This capstone delves into the contemporary challenge of organizational change, specifically focusing on leadership's influence on employee openness to change. The objective is to provide leaders with practical tools for fostering employee receptivity to change in today's dynamic work environment. This study employs a mixed-method approach involving a literature review and a quantitative survey. The research reveals a positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee openness to change. A 21-item survey evaluates the correlation between five subdimensions of transformational leadership and employee openness. Practical implications suggest that leaders emphasizing inspirational communication can enhance employee openness to future organizational changes, contributing …

2023-December-16-Etsu Celebrates Class Of Fall 2023, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University celebrated more than 1,400 members of the Class of 2023 during two Commencement ceremonies held at the Ballad Health Athletic Center today.

During the morning ceremony, Dr. Jessica Burchette, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, was the keynote speaker. Burchette is the 2023 recipient of the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching, the highest teaching honor bestowed by the university.

In her remarks, Burchette provided five tips to the graduating class. Among them, she encouraged the graduates to “prioritize people” and to find ways to serve and be generous.

“When …

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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Investing In The Future: A Holistic Examination Of Personal And Behavioral Influences On Cryptocurrency Investment, With A Focus On Social Influence And Crypto Expert Guidance, Zainab Safdar, Bushra F. Malik, Huma Ayub, Abida Ellahi

Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, and Finance Department Faculty Articles

The research aimed to investigate the influence of personal and behavioral factors on cryptocurrency investment, with the introduction of social influence and crypto expert recommendations as moderators to augment the impact of these factors. Utilizing the snowball sampling technique, a survey was conducted with a sample of 349 cryptocurrency investors in Pakistan. The study employed Smart PLS 3.3M3 for moderated mediation analysis of the survey data. Results indicate that personal and behavioral factors significantly and positively impact cryptocurrency investment. Profit expectation serves as a positive mediator in the relationship between personal and behavioral factors and cryptocurrency investment. Additionally, social influence …

Dr. Charles Tsai Continues Supporting Lindenwood By Giving Back, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Exploring The Coverage Of Cyberchondria Addiction In Newspapers: A Perspective From The Usa, Rifat Afrin, Mumtahina Obaid, Gayle Prybutok, Ahasan Harun, Victor R. Prybutok

Information Systems Faculty Publications

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate how US newspapers reported cyberchondria from 2009 to 2021. Cyberchondria shares similarities with addiction, making it imperative to delve into its representation in media. Cyberchondria refers to an issue of excessive and repetitive internet searches for health information often accompanied by obsessive-compulsive behavior. The goal of this research is locate the frames that appear in cyberchondria coverage, look at how the frames have changed over the given time span, and assess the emotions that the news frames portray.

Method: After collecting the relevant news items, the study applies correspondence analysis, sentiment …

2023-December-14-Etsu Trio Celebrates First-Generation Students.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

“The fact that I got into college was just a dream come true.”

This statement is true for East Tennessee State University senior Chloe Salyer and resonates with many other first-generation college students.

The journey of a first-generation student may not be the same journey that their peers encounter, but certainly displays the resilience and perseverance of those working toward a college degree.

“In a lot of cases, first-generation students have overcome so many obstacles to be in college, and we are just so fortunate that they are here,” said Dr. Erin Messmer, assistant director for TRIO Student Support Services …

Cie152.3 Project Design And The Entrepreneur Business Concepts Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

CIE152 Project 3.

Navigating Repatriation: Factors Influencing Turnover Intentions Of Self-Initiated Repatriates In Emerging Economies, Nga T. T. Ho, Hung T. Hoang, Pi Shen Seet, Janice Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: The repatriation process often involves challenging and unexpected readjustment issues, leading to high turnover amongst repatriates. However, research has focussed on the re-entry decisions and experiences of company-assigned (CA) repatriates, whilst studies on self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) that repatriate back to their home countries (i.e. self-initiated repatriates (SIRs)) are limited, particularly in emerging transition economies. This study develops and tests a model to explain the factors influencing professional SIRs' turnover intentions and how repatriation readjustment affects their intentions in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach: The data was collected from 445 Vietnamese professional SIRs who worked and/or studied for extended periods overseas and subsequently …

Investment Behavior: The Difference Between Individual And Professional Investors, Saketh Dantuluri

Honors Projects in Finance

In the modern world, there is greater accessibility to information and investment opportunities. This has led to more people from many different backgrounds to start investing in various markets. Because of this, the modem-day investor can look like many different things and have significantly varied levels of financial knowledge. This study will look into the differences in investment behaviors for individual investors, who typically have lower financial literacy rates, and professional investors, who typically have higher financial literacy rates. The data will be obtained by surveying individuals with various financial literacy rates in order to gauge the differences between individual …

Lindenwood Students Place Fifth At Digital Marketing Competition, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Learn Twice Invited Brief: Experiential Learning, Daniel Holland, Jim Cannon

Huntsman School of Business Teaching Scholarship Series

This article provides a review of the concept of experiential learning, an overview of the theory, its benefits, and a range of examples both inside and outside the classroom. It concludes with a discussion of the steps that teachers can take to create experiential learning opportunities.

Judge Ginsburg Visits Lindenwood's Hammond Institute, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

2023-December-12-Students Host Brown Bag Event For Older Adults, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 12, 2023) — Keeping track of numerous prescription medications can be confusing and at times overwhelming for people of any age. Student pharmacists at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently offered their expertise to older adults at the Johnson City Memorial Center to help them improve their health through better management of their medications.

Dubbed a “Brown Bag Event,” older adults were invited to bring their medications and supplements in a bag and meet with student pharmacists, who would then check for any potential drug interactions in an online database. Vanna Labi …

2023-December-12-Etsu To Hold Commencement Ceremonies December 16.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University will confer 1,413 degrees to members of the Class of 2023 during two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Both ceremonies will take place in the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini-Dome). The events also will be livestreamed. Livestream links will be available at etsu.edu/commencement.

The 10 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, College of Business and Technology and College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

Dr. Jessica Burchette, a faculty member in ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and …

2023-December-12-Etsu Rotc Cadets Will Earn Commissions.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The community is invited to celebrate the commissioning of cadets in the Army ROTC Program at East Tennessee State University, an elite program that is ranked No. 1 in the Volunteer State.

The 1 p.m. ceremony is in the Brown Hall Auditorium, located on the university’s main campus along Stout and Sherrod Drive near University School, on Friday, Dec. 15.

ETSU alumni Gary McAllister, a retired colonel, will be the guest speaker. The university inducted McAllister, a 1983 ETSU graduate with a distinguished military career, into the ROTC Hall of Fame earlier this year.

On Friday, the following ETSU cadets …

2023-December-12-Etsu Student Will Fulfill Promise At Commencement.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

All of the East Tennessee State University students who cross the commencement stage later this month will no doubt feel a range of emotions, from a deep sense of pride and excitement to reflective nostalgia and gratitude.

It will be especially meaningful for senior James “Jack” Smithey, an interior architecture major who already has a job lined up in Nashville.

On December 16, 2009 – 14 years to the day from ETSU’s commencement ceremony – he made a promise to his dad.

The pledge: He would attend and ultimately graduate from college.

“My grandfather had gotten into some trouble, and …

Ada News - 12/11/2023, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Social Media Marketing: Coffee Chains, Sunny Woods

Whittier Scholars Program

Coffee chains use various marketing strategies on social media to engage their target audience. I specifically examined Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ through their content and the number of likes and comments on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the year of 2022. I found that Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf uses psychographic segmentation, real time marketing, and seasonal marketing for their content. They focused on targeting users who live in California by posting content that goes along with California’s weather, such as cold drinks even in the winter time. Starbucks posted content that was emotion evoking, action-inducing, …

2023-December-11-Helping Our Middle Tennessee, Kentucky Neighbors.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p>East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the Dec. 9 tornadoes that struck Middle Tennessee and Kentucky.

The website, etsu.edu/response, provides links and contact information for those who wish to provide volunteer or monetary support to relief agencies working with the people impacted by the tornadoes. Six people were confirmed dead in Clarksville and Madison, Tennessee, and the storms also left extensive property damage.

While the ETSU Dean of Students office is reaching out to offer support and assistance to students who have homes in the …

2023-December-10-Illuminating The Path I Want To Take, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Internships are the strength of ETSU’s Applied Data Science grad program

It’s an age-old conundrum. Employers want to hire candidates with experience. But how do you get that experience without someone giving you a chance?

One way is internships, many of which are available to students in academic programs throughout East Tennessee State University. One of those is ETSU’s Applied Data Science Master’s Degree Program, where students are getting valuable experience from the hands-on work they’re doing with entities from local small businesses and government to internationally known companies.

Applied data science is the study of techniques for collecting, …

Barriers To The Adoption Of Digitalization In The Construction Industry: Perspectives Of Owners, Contractors, And Contractors, Waleed Abu-Khader

Publications

Construction organizations are moving toward adopting digitalization in response to Industry 4.0. However, the slow adoption of digitalization has been observed. This study aimed to assess the level of digitalization adoption and evaluate the barriers to adopting digitalization in the Jordanian construction industry by all project parties in the public and private sectors. The study targets were achieved through a structured questionnaire using SPSS software for analysis through the following statistical tests: Normality test, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H, and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Most respondents used software at the design stage, and less than half did not use any software …

2023-December-08-Etsu Celebrating Reaffirmation Of Accreditation.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University is celebrating a milestone that occurs only once every 10 years: reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The reaffirmation announcement was made at the SACSCOC annual meeting on Dec. 5. ETSU received full reaccreditation status with no findings or recommendations.

“ETSU must undergo the reaffirmation process every 10 years to ensure that the institution continues to deliver high-quality educational programs, operate efficiently and progress toward its public mission,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “This successful reaffirmation is not just a mark of institutional success; it …