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2023-August-04-Etsu Preparing Elite Supply Chain Professionals, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(August 4, 2023)

Most can probably recall scenes from the supply chain crisis that unfolded following the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Transport trucks needing drivers. Ships languishing at sea. Storehouses overflowing with no way to move their product.

A range of experts have declared that crisis behind us, and are now examining what precisely caused this catastrophe.

“The supply chain crisis was caused by complex failures in the global supply network and logistics systems, which were strained at multiple points simultaneously,” said Dr. Matthew Jenkins, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Supply Chain.

Read more: ETSU …

2023-August-04-Etsu- Complex Failures Caused Supply Chain Crisis, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(August 4, 2023)

The supply chain crisis created profound international issues, sparking product shortages and serious shipping backlogs. 

 

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Matthew Jenkins, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Supply Chain, helps explain what happened – and why.

ETSU preparing supply chain professionals

 

“Factories, ports, machines, et cetera are difficult and expensive to build and maintain. Obtaining a return on investment for these resources requires achieving high utilization rates, meaning that there is very little excess capacity to absorb any kind of sudden fluctuations in demand,” he said. “While this helps to make …

Alienation, Resonance, And Experience In Theories Of Well-Being, Andrew Alwood

Economics Faculty Publications

Each person has a special relation to his or her own well-being. This rough thought, which can be sharpened in different ways, is supposed to substantially count against objectivist theories on which one can intrinsically benefit from, or be harmed by, factors that are independent of one’s desires, beliefs, and other attitudes. It is often claimed, contra objectivism, that one cannot be _alienated_ from one’s own interests, or that improvements in a person’s well-being must _resonate_ with that person. However, I argue that every theory of well-being must allow that we can be alienated from our own well-being, and that …

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Open Innovation Implementation Strategies In The Promotion Of Ambidextrous Innovation In Thai Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Wutthiya A. Srisathan, Chavis Ketkaew, Phaninee Naruetharadhol

Publications

The adoption of open innovation practices is becoming increasingly important for SMEs seeking to remain competitive in today's fast-paced business environment. The aim of this study is to understand the implementation of open innovation processes by SMEs while highlighting two critical processes: open innovation implementation (OII) and open ambidextrous innovation practices (OAIP). The study employes a second-order factor analysis incorporating multigroup structural invariance analysis to explore the differences in ambidextrous innovation practices across SME size categories using a sample of 615 SMEs in Thailand. The primary finding reveals and confirms a statistically significant positive relationship between the implementation of open …

The Importance Of Security Leadership Involvement In Crisis Response Practice For Real-Life Emergencies, Alan Saquella

Publications

In today’s dynamic business and socioeconomic landscape, the potential for crises to disrupt entity operations and tarnish reputations is an ever-present reality. From natural disasters and cyber-attacks to financial meltdowns and product recalls, organizations must be unwaveringly prepared to navigate worst-case scenarios effectively. Crisis management and crisis communication experts unequivocally stress the critical importance of practicing responses to such crises, and the involvement of security leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive preparedness. In this article, we delve into the undeniable advantages of preparing for real-life emergencies through rigorous simulation and training with the active engagement of security leadership.

2023-August-03-Dr. Burchette Featured In Provost's %22why I Teach%22 Podcast, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When Dr. Jessica Burchette joined Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy faculty in 2012, she was no stranger to the college or its mission.

Burchette had the distinction of being a member of the college’s inaugural graduating class in 2010.

Returning to the college as a faculty member has been rewarding for Burchette, who enjoys connecting with her students in the classroom and at her practice site at Holston Valley Medical Center, where she works with interdisciplinary inpatient family medicine teams.

“When I’m in my practice site at Holston Valley with the students on their fourth-year rotation, I’m able to reinforce …

The College Of Science, Technology, And Health Welcomes The Arrival Of Six New Faculty Members For The 2023-24 Academic Year, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

2023-August-02-Service To Success- How Etsu Assists Veterans, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU is passionate about serving veterans 

Veterans, you probably have lots of questions.

How does ETSU support me? What community support is available? What financial opportunities are out there? Find those answers here.

You served us. Now, it’s our honor to serve you.

Military Friendly®

After almost 12 years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps, Jake Berens wanted to pursue a career in medicine.

The health sciences major, now the president of the ETSU Student Veterans of America, started classes at ETSU in January 2022.

“The Office of Military and Veteran Services at ETSU consists of an …

James C. Robinson, Et. Al. V. Fisherbroyles, Llp, Et. Al., Order On Plaintiff's Motion For Sanctions, Eric A. Richardson

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

2023-August-02-Etsu Health Lactation Consultant Paves The Way For More Equal Access To Breastfeeding Services, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Aug. 2, 2023) Expectant mothers and those who have recently delivered a child have better access to medical breastfeeding assistance thanks to new TennCare coverage brought about through the efforts of an ETSU Health provider.  

ETSU Health’s Director of Lactation Services, Gloria Dudney, successfully petitioned the state to cover lactation consultations through TennCare Medicaid, CoverKids and TennCareSelect, effective June 1, 2023. Patients of these programs may now receive medically appropriate outpatient services from in-network providers during pregnancy and through the extended postpartum period.  

“Breastfeeding is one of those things that mothers feel a lot of pressure to do,” Dudney said. …

Meaningful Work, Sarah Stepanek, Megan Paul, Danielle Crawford

Umbrella Summaries

What is meaningful work?

Meaningful work is defined as “work experienced as particularly significant and holding more positive meaning for individuals” (Rosso et al., 2010, p. 95). In general, meaningful work is considered to be work and work accomplishments that are viewed as valuable, worthwhile, and aligning with one’s values (Allan et al., 2018). Current theory suggests that meaningful work tends to result from self-actualization or from working towards a higher purpose (Lepisto & Pratt, 2016). More specifically, meaningful work may come from feeling a sense of unity with other people, serving others, from developing oneself, or from working towards …

E-Dsge Model With Endogenous Capital Utilization Rate, Ying Tung Chan, Maria Teresa Punzi

Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics

Environmental policy research has increased due to stricter policies aligned with climate goals. However, to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions, the adoption of even stronger policies and increased carbon taxes is necessary, with transition risk becoming a major concern for companies. Even though governments worldwide have been employing a range of methods such as carbon tax, cap-and-trade, and intensity targets to mitigate the impact of climate change, a pivotal debate around determining the optimal policy that reduces emissions without harming the economy continues. Our paper delves into the environmental policy assessment emphasizing the role of endogenous capital utilization rates, …

Ua80 Bylaws Revised, W Club

University Organizations

Bylaw revisions made in August 2023.

Equity Fund Monthly Report, August 2023, Bryant University, Archway Investment Fund

Archway Investment Fund

No abstract provided.

Fixed Income Fund Report, August 2023, Bryant University, Archway Investment Fund

Archway Investment Fund

No abstract provided.

Smu Redefines Lifelong Learning With Innovative Stackable, Applied Industry Practice Master, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

Singapore Management University (SMU) will soon introduce a new educational offering – Industry Practice Master programme (行业实践硕士课程) – through its professional training arm, SMU Academy. For a start, SMU Academy will offer the Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy with two track specialisations - Data Protection and Data Governance, and Digital Supply Chain and Intelligence. SMU is the first university in Singapore to launch a stackable postgraduate programme that focuses on practical application. The programme also stands out for its emphasis on flexible learning, personalised learning, integrated SMU-employer partnership, and experiential and work-based learning; furthermore, lifelong learning coaches will also …

The Plaster College Of Business And Entrepreneurship Welcomes One New Faculty Member For The 2023-24 Academic Year, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Corporate Finance, Jayendra Gokhale, Hari Adhikari

OER Main

Corporate Finance focuses on novel ways of student learning in the finance area of corporations with a focus on aviation and aerospace industries. While realizing that everyone has a different style of learning, this publication offers multiple learning techniques and tools in each chapter, including the traditional written matter elaborating on each concept as well as multiple video lectures found at the bottom of each chapter that reinforce each chapter’s concepts. These videos vary between 10 and 30 minutes in duration and include demonstrations where necessary. Other shorter videos from the authors are also present to demonstrate calculations, solved example …

Manufacturer’S Product Line Selling Strategy And Add-On Policy In Product Sharing, Yu Zhang, Min Huang, Lin Tian, Gangshu (George) Cai, Delong Jin, Zhiping Fan

Information Systems and Analytics

During the sharing boom, product lines and add-ons are significant for manufacturers who have established sharing platforms to provide sharing and rental services. In this paper, we consider a manufacturer that provides two products of different quality in the rental channel (i.e., the B2C sharing platform) and the sales channel. We investigate the manufacturer’s product-line selling strategies: either the manufacturer sells low-quality products and rents high-quality products (i.e., the LH product line), or the manufacturer sells high-quality products and rents low-quality products (i.e., the HL product line). We also examine whether to offer the add-on for rental products. The results …

2023-August-01-Distinguished Faculty Award In Teaching Dr Jessica Burchette, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Jessica Burchette, a pharmacist and associate professor at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has been awarded the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching.

The Distinguished Faculty Awards are the highest honors presented to faculty at ETSU for teaching, research and service.

“Dr. Burchette is a standout faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the GCOP,” wrote Burchette’s nominator. “She is a gifted teacher, who, despite the number of accolades she has already received, is committed to continuing to improve the learning experience for her students.”

Burchette, a native of Newport, earned her …

2023-August-01-Etsu Gatton College Of Pharmacy Welcomes Class Of 2027, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed its Class of 2027 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 18.

Of the members of ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Class of 2027, nearly two-thirds are from within 150 miles of campus, and almost a third are from a rural area. More than a third are first-generation college students, and half of the class are Tennesseans.

“Our college was founded in 2005 by a need in the community for highly skilled pharmacists, and subsequently our mission is to train progressive, team-oriented pharmacists who go back to serve rural …

2023-August-01-Ashley Mcbee Promoted To Comptroller, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

After nearly 16 years in accounting positions at East Tennessee State University, Ashley McBee has been named comptroller, a position in which she manages all accounting operations at the university.

McBee joined the university in 2007 as an accountant and was later promoted to the positions of assistant director of financial accounting and director of grant accounting.

As comptroller, her responsibilities include directing financial accounting, grant accounting, payroll and accounts payable within Financial Services, as well as managing financial reports, ensuring accuracy and mitigating risk in the university accounting system and monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations related to …

2023-August-01-Distinguished Faculty In Service Award Dr Dottie Greene, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The Distinguished Faculty Award in Service was presented to Dr. Dorothy “Dottie” Greene, whose life has been dedicated to serving those suffering from addiction-related challenges. This associate professor in the ETSU Department of Social Work led the effort to establish the Johnson City Recovery Center (JCRC), the first recovery community center in Northeast Tennessee.

As the JCRC’s executive director, Greene leads a team of certified peer recovery support specialists who identify as people in recovery. She calls the JCRC a “recovery hub” for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) that bridges the gap between professional treatment services and …

Newcomer Work-To-Nonwork Conflict To Withdrawal Via Work-To-Nonwork Self-Efficacy: The Buffering Role Of Family Supportive Supervisor Behavior, Allison M. Ellis, Talya Bauer, Tori Crain

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

In adulthood, starting a new job is a major life event that, for many, accompanies significant changes to one’s personal life (e.g., moving to a new location, setting up new childcare or eldercare arrangements, renegotiating schedules and nonwork responsibilities with a spouse or partner). Research shows that job candidates anticipate the degree of work-family support and conflict they might experience in a new role when deciding to accept or reject a job offer. Despite this, work examining associations between newcomer work-to-nonwork conflict (WNC), once arriving at a new job, and their adjustment to the new work role has lagged. To …

Preliminary Evaluation For Lean Implementation In A Small Manufacturing Company, Ronald Lynch

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Lean management and tools have many positive effects on a company including increased profitability, and efficiency. Lean tools can be implemented in any type of company with a proper evaluation through the creation of Value Stream Map. This paper will demonstrate how a Value Stream Map (VSM) will provide an easier transition to a lean environment. A local company of about 100 employees will be analyzed to create a current and a future VSM. The areas of opportunity for improvement in a lean environment includes recommended lean implementations and the future VSM. Functions of the company that will be analyzed …

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Distinguishing Servant Leadership From Transactional And Transformational Leadership, Seth-Aaron Martinez, Nahari Leija

Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations

Problem

The scholarship of leadership abounds with the affordances, limitations, antecedents, and outcomes associated with the different theories in Human Resource Development (HRD) literature. However, a clear delineation between the host of individual leadership theories does not exist. Absent is a nuanced view of the similarities, differences, and any overlap between the various leadership theories. Without a clear understanding of the relationships between leadership theories, knowing when to apply which theories and when becomes difficult.

Solution

A systematic review of the literature surrounding servant leadership (SL) through 2022 was conducted to position SL among the more extensively researched transactional and …

Dynamics Of Mining Markets: Equilibrium Implications For Professional And Casual Miners, Luca Pezzo, Lei Wang, Seungho Shin, Duygu Zirek

Department of Accounting and Finance Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

We design a simple equilibrium model to analyze the dynamics of the mining market in the presence of professional and casual miners. The model endogenously recovers two major unobservable drivers: the supply of computing power, and the dynamics of the fixed costs of mining. We calibrate the model to the market of Bitcoin and Ethereum and find that positive shocks to the supply of computing power (technological enhancements) translate into positive price shocks, and the benefits of these hikes are creamed off by professional miners. We also find that fixed costs are inversely related to technological enhancements, decrease at an …

Hibbs Institute Health Index: Examining Health Conditions In The Region (Updated 2023), Manuel Reyes-Loya

Whitepapers and Technical Reports

The Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research, a unit of the Soules College of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler, has developed the Hibbs Institute Health Index (HIHI). The HIHI is a tool that allows comparisons among regions, such as cities, counties, or Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) via the examination of local health conditions and their health status performance.

2023-August-01-Flo Rida To Headline Etsu Fall Music Festival, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Aug. 1, 2023 – Rapper and electronic pop songwriter Flo Rida, indie-pop duo DOUBLECAMP and rising country singer-songwriter Graham Barham will headline the Student Government Association Fall Music Festival at East Tennessee State University.  

The music festival, embracing three different genres, is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City.  

Flo Rida, this year’s headliner, has dominated the hip-hop and pop charts for over a decade. The artist has sold over 100 million records, including Diamond selling record “Low.”  

Since releasing their debut track “Feel Like Me” in 2019, DOUBLECAMP …