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Master Of Accounting A Degree Program For Professionals In Accounting 1985, Nova University Jan 1985

Master Of Accounting A Degree Program For Professionals In Accounting 1985, Nova University

Huizenga Undergraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Toward A Theory Of Business Level Strategy Research, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

Toward A Theory Of Business Level Strategy Research, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

An outline of the relationship between theory and practice in the area of strategic management is explored.


Stochastic Duration And Dynamic Measure Of Risk In Financial Futures, Andrew H. Chen, Hun Y. Park, K. John Wei Jan 1985

Stochastic Duration And Dynamic Measure Of Risk In Financial Futures, Andrew H. Chen, Hun Y. Park, K. John Wei

Historical Working Papers

Stochastic duration is examined a general measure of risk for use in assessing financial futures.


The Strategy-Structure Linkage: Conceptual, Methodological And Measurement Issues, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

The Strategy-Structure Linkage: Conceptual, Methodological And Measurement Issues, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

This note provides a conceptual overview of the relationship between organizational strategy and organizational structure. Information pathways and distances are highlighted as the key element that may be measured to obtain criteria that link strategy and structure.


The Impact Of Variable Levies: A Discussion Of The Costs And Benefits Of The European Community's Common Agricultural Policy, Terence C. Smith Jan 1985

The Impact Of Variable Levies: A Discussion Of The Costs And Benefits Of The European Community's Common Agricultural Policy, Terence C. Smith

Historical Working Papers

A critical analysis of the common agricultural policy (CAP) suggests that the detrimental effects far outweigh the benefits and have created problems such as wage inequities and high prices. Future planning must encompass remedying these problems while retaining beneficial market stability.


The Strategy-Culture Linkage: A Procedural Guide, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

The Strategy-Culture Linkage: A Procedural Guide, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

A scheme is proposed for analyzing the fit between culture and strategy in order to tailor a change program that will obtain a better congruence.


A Review Of The Framework Oriented Literature On Culture And A Proposed Integration, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

A Review Of The Framework Oriented Literature On Culture And A Proposed Integration, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

An overview of concepts that may be developed for further detailed understanding and measurement of culture.


Linking Reward Systems And Organizational Cultures, Jeffrey Kerr, John W. Slocum, Jr. Jan 1985

Linking Reward Systems And Organizational Cultures, Jeffrey Kerr, John W. Slocum, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

A total of 14 companies of varying size were contacted and 75 managers selected by the human resources department were interviewed to obtain data about both reward systems and the organization's culture. Variables including salaries, promotions, andrecruitment, were investigated. Results were grouped into two types of culture, the clan culture and the market culture. Both are characterized with respect to organizational environment and values.


Organization Structure And Financial Market Performance: A Preliminary Test, Richard A. Bettis, Andrew Chen Jan 1985

Organization Structure And Financial Market Performance: A Preliminary Test, Richard A. Bettis, Andrew Chen

Historical Working Papers

Firms in the petroleum industry adopting a multidivisional structure arestudied to observe the impact of structural change on financial performance. The outcome did not clearly show divisional structure to be a determining factor in performance. There is some suggestion that this may have a great deal to do with the vertical integration inherent in the petroleum industry.


Financial Institutions And Markets And The Economic Development Of Four Asian Countries, Christopher B. Barry Jan 1985

Financial Institutions And Markets And The Economic Development Of Four Asian Countries, Christopher B. Barry

Historical Working Papers

This is a review of the economic development of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Tiawan. A great deal of disparity is displayed in the manner that each country grew and found financial success.


Innovation Diffusion Models Of New Product Acceptance: A Reexamination, Vijay Mahajan, Yoram Wind Jan 1985

Innovation Diffusion Models Of New Product Acceptance: A Reexamination, Vijay Mahajan, Yoram Wind

Historical Working Papers

Limitations of the diffusion model, which was borrowed from epidemiology are discussed. The lack of flexibility in adapting to different consumer behavior and product distribution patterns requires adaptation of the model. A number of potential improvements to diffusion models are identified, including the Von Bertalanffy model.


Simplified Assessment Of Single And Multi-Attribute Utility Functions, Gary Klein, Herbert Moskowitz, Sathiadev Mahesh, A. Ravindran Jan 1985

Simplified Assessment Of Single And Multi-Attribute Utility Functions, Gary Klein, Herbert Moskowitz, Sathiadev Mahesh, A. Ravindran

Historical Working Papers

Two mathematical programs are presented that support the gathering and analysis of data that could be applied in a decision-making software that would more accurately portray the decision-maker's values.


Classifying Control Variables, Michael F. Van Breda Jan 1985

Classifying Control Variables, Michael F. Van Breda

Historical Working Papers

Interviews with 68 managers from 20 Fortune 500 firms were used to discern control variables that managers use to control production and evaluate management performance. It was concluded that financial accounting variables tend to be the most used and as a corollary, the control variables do not serve very well in evaluating progress toward long- term goals. Discussion suggests that accounting variables are most appealing because of their appearance of validity and legitimacy.


Measuring The Financial Impact Of Strategic Interaction: The Case Of Instant Photography, Richard A. Bettis, David Weeks Jan 1985

Measuring The Financial Impact Of Strategic Interaction: The Case Of Instant Photography, Richard A. Bettis, David Weeks

Historical Working Papers

An analysis of market value as a tool for understanding the strategic value of firms. Profitability is discounted due to difficulties in obtaining sample size. The analysis hinges on finding abnormal returns that coincide with significant corporate events.


A Framework For Formulating Response To Environmental Complexity: A Tool To Manage Diversity, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

A Framework For Formulating Response To Environmental Complexity: A Tool To Manage Diversity, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

This paper addresses the role that relationships among firms plays in complex industries. The complexity in both products and markets influences the structure of industries and the necessary actions firms may take to minimize risk.


Perspectives On The Management Of Diversity: A Dynamic Viewpoint, William R. Bigler, Jr. Jan 1985

Perspectives On The Management Of Diversity: A Dynamic Viewpoint, William R. Bigler, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

An analysis of the literature of diversification leads to the suggestion thatconsideration of the organization should come from the perspective of systems analysis and that time should specifically be included as a factor in analysis.


Controlling Absenteeism: A National Study Of Union And Non-Union Differences, Dow Scott, Steve Markham Jan 1985

Controlling Absenteeism: A National Study Of Union And Non-Union Differences, Dow Scott, Steve Markham

School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works

No abstract provided.


Baseball Media Guide 1985, Indiana State University Jan 1985

Baseball Media Guide 1985, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Annual Report 1984-1985, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library Jan 1985

Annual Report 1984-1985, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

The file contains the annual report for the library from 1984-1985.


Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida Annual Report: 1985, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc. Jan 1985

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida Annual Report: 1985, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

Annual company report for 1985 detailing Blue Cross of Florida's business operations, financial assets and expenditures, and executive leadership.


Federal Employees Pain Talk – 1985 Standard Option, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc. Jan 1985

Federal Employees Pain Talk – 1985 Standard Option, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

A booklet about the 1985 standard option version of filing claims.


Consider Yourself – Health Options, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc. Jan 1985

Consider Yourself – Health Options, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

1985 employee health benefits packet from Health Options, an HMO subsidiary of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. Includes the following attachments: September 23, 1985 letter from Helen Applegate, Director of Compensation and Benefits, to Fellow Employees regarding HMOs, Comparison of Benefits sheet, Consider Health Options: Pharmacy Plus, Consider Health Options: Your Vision Care, Consider Health Options: Your Healthcare Team.


Foreign Demand For United States Higher Education: A Study Of Developing Countries In The Eastern Hemisphere, Vinod B. Agarwal, Donald R. Winkler Jan 1985

Foreign Demand For United States Higher Education: A Study Of Developing Countries In The Eastern Hemisphere, Vinod B. Agarwal, Donald R. Winkler

Economics Faculty Publications

(First Paragraph) Foreign student enrollments in the United States have increased rapidly over the past 25 years. The total number increased from 36,494 in 1954 to 336,990 in 1982. While foreign students still represent less than 2% of all higher education enrollments in the United States, this proportion is likely to grow over the next decade as enrollments of American citizens decline. One consequence of the growth to date has been that many colleges and universities depend on foreign students for an important part of their tuition revenue or enrollment-determined budget, and this dependence is also likely to grow over …


Accounting Faculty Directory 1985-86, James R. Hasselback Jan 1985

Accounting Faculty Directory 1985-86, James R. Hasselback

Individual and Corporate Publications

No abstract provided.


1985 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University Jan 1985

1985 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty meeting minutes of Morehead State University for 1985.


1985-2005 Personnel Policy Manual, Morehead State University. Office Of Human Resources. Jan 1985

1985-2005 Personnel Policy Manual, Morehead State University. Office Of Human Resources.

Staff Congress Records

Personnel Policy Manual for Morehead State University from 1985 to 2005.


Nova University Center For The Study Of Administration, Nova University Jan 1985

Nova University Center For The Study Of Administration, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Nova University Center For The Study Of Administration 1985-86 Catalog, Nova University Jan 1985

Nova University Center For The Study Of Administration 1985-86 Catalog, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.


The Executive Mba Program In Real Estate Development And Management, Nova University Jan 1985

The Executive Mba Program In Real Estate Development And Management, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Doctorate In Business Administration, Nova University Jan 1985

Doctorate In Business Administration, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.