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Developing Focused Auditing Tools: A Practical Framework For Creating Formalized Multi-Level Security Policy Specifications, Barbara Ann Brough
Developing Focused Auditing Tools: A Practical Framework For Creating Formalized Multi-Level Security Policy Specifications, Barbara Ann Brough
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is that formalized policy specifications and focused penetration testing are needed to effectively audit any information system. Designing and maintaining the security system information is the primary duty of the cyber security professional. In today's world, nearly all government agencies manage some form of financial, defense, national security, and/or privacy information security policies. It is also necessary in this environment that agencies are accountable for auditing the security systems that protect this information.
The Implementation Of A Thin Client In The Department Of Defense Network System, Sung Ju In
The Implementation Of A Thin Client In The Department Of Defense Network System, Sung Ju In
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to introduce and analyze a thin client solution that could enhance the overall Department of Defense (DoD) network system as well as its IT security posture, minimize risk from external threats, and ease of network operations.
Exploring The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Training On High-Level Business Executives' Attitudes And Behaviors, Rachel Ann Wolfinbarger
Exploring The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Training On High-Level Business Executives' Attitudes And Behaviors, Rachel Ann Wolfinbarger
Theses Digitization Project
This study was conducted to provide insight about the value high-level business executives (founders, Presidents CEOs, and CFOs) of closely-held firms could expect from participating in private sector entrepreneurial training.
Queuepay.Com: Building A System For Cardholders' Transaction Security, Jose Ramon Gonzalez
Queuepay.Com: Building A System For Cardholders' Transaction Security, Jose Ramon Gonzalez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to apply the skills learned in the MBA program to help develop a solution to a problem that costs billions of dollars every year in fraudulent related losses arising from the use of payment cards such as debit cards, credit cards, charge cards or prepaid cards. The project analyzes the industry of payment cards, the emergence of the problem, and builds a prototype that addresses the problem. Queuepay.com is designed to provide services to its cardholders that will significantly reduce the risk of fraud.
Discounted Health Insurance Premium Systems, Krupa Pravin Patel
Discounted Health Insurance Premium Systems, Krupa Pravin Patel
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to address the issue of the rising health care in the United States, specifically the issues which will arise after the implementation of Obamacare. The project provides insurance companies and the U.S. government with an approach to implementing a discounted health insurance system. This insurance system will help the people spend less for health insurance premiums by providing with the discounted premium system.
The Influence Of Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility On Job Satisfaction: The Moderating Role Of Organizational Commitment, Xi Cheng
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the impact of perceived CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) on job satisfaction, and to test the moderating role of organizational commitment within the relationship between perceived CSR and job satisfaction.
Online Privacy Policy Of The Thirty Dow Jones Corporations: Compliance With Ftc Fair Information Practice Principles And Readability Assessment, Yuanxiang Li
Theses Digitization Project
This project conducted a statistical study of online privacy to examine how well corporations comply with FIPs and assess how easy their privacy was to read.
The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women As Managers And Sex-Typing Of Toxic Leader Behaviors, Lacee Marie Vega-Cartwright
The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women As Managers And Sex-Typing Of Toxic Leader Behaviors, Lacee Marie Vega-Cartwright
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to add to the existing body of research on harmful leadership with a specific focus on the construct of toxic leadership. If toxic leader behavior is indeed sex-typed as masculine, as is leader behavior in general, there is a potential that women may also be devalued more harshly than men when behaving in a toxic manner. Although the behaviors and characteristics of toxic leaders are not desirable for either sex, if they are more attributable to one sex over the other, there is a potential that the other sex may be treated differently for …
Impact Of Adopting The International Financial Reporting Standards On Book-Tax Differences: Evidence From Dutch Listed Companies, Jinky Lunaspe Dagoon
Impact Of Adopting The International Financial Reporting Standards On Book-Tax Differences: Evidence From Dutch Listed Companies, Jinky Lunaspe Dagoon
Theses Digitization Project
This study empirically examines how the adoption of new accounting standards impacts book-tax differences (BTDs) and analyzes the role of changes in accounting rules as an important function of the book-tax income gap. The primary objective of this study is to present preliminary evidence on how the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) impacts the book-tax income gap in the case of the public firms in the Netherlands, a country with low book tax alignment. This objective is accomplished through empirical investigation of data on book-tax differences (BTDS) from a sample of Dutch firms listed in the Eupnext …
Psychological Correlates Of Investor Risk, John Laurin Vaughn
Psychological Correlates Of Investor Risk, John Laurin Vaughn
Theses Digitization Project
The present study explores the efficacy of a standardized psychological test known as Rotter's Internal/External Locus of Control Scale in predicting investor's level of risk aversion.
Financial Crisis, Bank Acquisitions, And Value Creation: The Case Of Bank Mergers For The Past Five Years, Sarina Ar-Loc Ng
Financial Crisis, Bank Acquisitions, And Value Creation: The Case Of Bank Mergers For The Past Five Years, Sarina Ar-Loc Ng
Theses Digitization Project
This paper will focus on the bank acquisitions of the United States and Europe. It will specify the most highly regarded cause of the financial crisis and consider what all the components might explain about perception of consumers in the United States and in Europe. This paper also uses a commonly used event study methodology to understand the market reaction in these bank acquisition announcements.
Intertemporal Relations Between Stock Indices-Correlation Analysis For The Stock Markets Of The United States, England, And Singapore, Michael Nabil Razzouk
Intertemporal Relations Between Stock Indices-Correlation Analysis For The Stock Markets Of The United States, England, And Singapore, Michael Nabil Razzouk
Theses Digitization Project
This research study examines the relationships between various equity markets throughout the world. In this study, returns from the Chicago Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange are compared and analyzed to see if correlations between the markets exist.
A Cross -Cultural Research About Advertising Practices For Self-Image Projective Products Between The United States And Thailand, Pasinee Kaewmesri
A Cross -Cultural Research About Advertising Practices For Self-Image Projective Products Between The United States And Thailand, Pasinee Kaewmesri
Theses Digitization Project
This study performs a content analysis of the degree of standardization in print advertisements for self-image projective products. Catagories include perfumes, cosmetics jewelry, and women's apparel and accessories.
Ethical And Faith-Based Investments: An Assessment Of Performance, Hisar Joel Munte
Ethical And Faith-Based Investments: An Assessment Of Performance, Hisar Joel Munte
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis will explore the risk and return characteristics of socially responsible investing by comparing three indices, the Domini 400 Social Index (DS400 Index.), the KLD Catholic Values 400 Index (CV400 Index), and the Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (DJIMI). The second objective of the thesis is to contrast the three Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Indices with the Standard and Poor's 500 index (SP500). In a bid to meet investor demands, mutual fund managers have developed un-conventional portfolios that factor in ethics, sustainability, social, religious and environmental factors that affect returns.
Internet Marketing Strategy And The Cognitive Response Approach: Achieving Online Fundraising Success With Targeted Donor Outreach, Carrie Dawn Cornwall
Internet Marketing Strategy And The Cognitive Response Approach: Achieving Online Fundraising Success With Targeted Donor Outreach, Carrie Dawn Cornwall
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this study was provide a theory-based framework for Olive Crest, a charity that serves abused children, to successfully and strategically use e-mail marketing to achieve fundraising goals. A survey of Olive Crest's donors, utilizing the cognitive response approach as its foundation, was designed to assess attitudes and demographic trends that could help advance online marketing initiatives. A sample of 81 respondents completed the survey which evaluated Olive Crest's supporters' product/message, source, and ad execution thoughts.
Trends And Effects Of Third-Party Logisitics In Global Logistics Operations, Kai-Yu Ho
Trends And Effects Of Third-Party Logisitics In Global Logistics Operations, Kai-Yu Ho
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to determine how third party logistics is playing an essential role in global logistics operations. The development of third party logistics has become one of the main streams in the development of the global economy.
Developing Data Mart Using Extraction, Transformation And Loading, Senthil Murugan Lakshmanan
Developing Data Mart Using Extraction, Transformation And Loading, Senthil Murugan Lakshmanan
Theses Digitization Project
This project is organized to develop the sales data mart for the purpose of reporting data. Data warehouses support online analytical processing applications by gathering the data from various kinds of source information in a multidimensional format. Developing this strategic information can be done with the ETL, which means Extract, Transform and Loading. ETL functions reshape the relevant data from source systems into useful information to be stored in the data warehouse or data marts. The successful deployment of the sales data mart allowed the creation of a user interface that permits users to make strategic decisions. The reports can …
Awareness Of Global Warming And Car Purchasing Behavior In Singapore, Chika Nakayama
Awareness Of Global Warming And Car Purchasing Behavior In Singapore, Chika Nakayama
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine consumers' attitudes toward and perceptions of global warming and hybrid cars and examine the car purchasing behavior in Singapore. The benefits of the study will provide marketers with insight of consumers' demand for cars in Singapore. Findings will help automakers develop more effective, consumer-oriented advertising plans for cars in Asia as Singapore consists of diverse Asian ethnic backgrounds- Chinese, Indian, and Malaysain.
Parametric Media: A Strategic Market Analysis And Marketing Plan For A Digital Signage, Interactive Kiosk And Content Company, Helena Irita Fowler
Parametric Media: A Strategic Market Analysis And Marketing Plan For A Digital Signage, Interactive Kiosk And Content Company, Helena Irita Fowler
Theses Digitization Project
This project had two major objectives. The first objective was to conduct a strategic market analysis to serve as the backbone and roadmap for the marketing plan. The second objective was to create a strategic marketing plan to address Parametric Media's strategic marketing and business goals and objectives. This project was designed to fullfill the company's marketing needs. To do so, the author examined the digital signage industry, in order to understand what similar companies have done in the past, explored how consumer-based companies have deployed digital signage systems, and presented statistics and trends within the digital signage industry. The …
Behaviors Of The Stock Indexes-Correlation Analyses For The Stock Markets Of Japan, The United States, And China, Kazuma Koseki
Behaviors Of The Stock Indexes-Correlation Analyses For The Stock Markets Of Japan, The United States, And China, Kazuma Koseki
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to reveal relationships among the stock market performances of the most eye-catching countries the United States, China, and Japan.
Long And Short-Term Effects Of Regime Change On Emerging And Established Markets, Joseph Edward Mayne
Long And Short-Term Effects Of Regime Change On Emerging And Established Markets, Joseph Edward Mayne
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine a 149-day period surrounding the capture of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on December 13th, 2003. Daily stock returns were obtained from ten major stock market indexes, five from emerging Middle Eastern countries and five from established markets such as the United States and Japan. The ultimate significance of this study is that it can provide insight into whether or not the change of regime in Iraq had a stabilizing or destabilizing impact on the emerging markets of Iraq. This can shed light on future political escalation of violent conflict and give …
The Development Of A Framework For Enterprise Security Architecture And Its Application In Organizations, Yi-Ting Shen
The Development Of A Framework For Enterprise Security Architecture And Its Application In Organizations, Yi-Ting Shen
Theses Digitization Project
The main purpose of this study is to develop an enterprise security framework that is based on a comprehensive following the Zachman EA architecture. The enterprise architecture (EA) is a long-term view or blueprint for an organization. It is a very important blueprint for balancing business and IT technology and for adding value to an organization. Security is also an essential dimension for enterprises nowadays. This paper will incorporate the security dimension with the Zachman EA framework, which intends to serve as an enterprise security framework in assisting an organization to successfully and effectively implement security.
Improving The Quality And Quantity Of Commercial Loans For Today's Lenders, Jeffrey Scott Kowallis
Improving The Quality And Quantity Of Commercial Loans For Today's Lenders, Jeffrey Scott Kowallis
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to create financial models and techniques that will streamline the loan process as well as improve the risk quality.
Victoria's Secret Gets Into Chinese Market Business Plan Proposal, Luyan Zhang
Victoria's Secret Gets Into Chinese Market Business Plan Proposal, Luyan Zhang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to develop a business plan for Victoria's Secret to enter the Chinese market. Currently, Victoria's Secret doesn't operate any stores in China. This project will discuss the following aspects of the Chinese lingerie textile market: the distinct backgrounds of Chinese and United States' lingerie markets, the potential advantages and risks for entering the Chinese market.
Test For The Existence Of Casualty Relationships Between The Market Indices Of The United States And The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Yusef Abdullah Yusef Alyusef
Test For The Existence Of Casualty Relationships Between The Market Indices Of The United States And The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Yusef Abdullah Yusef Alyusef
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to test for such relations between the markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States (U.S.). The GCC countries include the six countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). All six countries stock markets are put to the test to look for correlations and to determine the impact of any relationship between them and the U.S. On the other hand, the U.S. is the largest economy, as it represents one of the largest energy consumers of their oil production.
Factors Affecting The Level Of Trust And Commitment In Tops Supermarket Supply Chain Management, Bangkok, Kamolchanok Saisomboon
Factors Affecting The Level Of Trust And Commitment In Tops Supermarket Supply Chain Management, Bangkok, Kamolchanok Saisomboon
Theses Digitization Project
This research's objective is to find out and analyze the factors that affect level of trust and commitment in supply chain management in Tops Supermarket, Bangkok.
Analysis Of The Benefits For Implementing An Employees Stock Option Plan (Esop), Ashraf Selim Mekhael
Analysis Of The Benefits For Implementing An Employees Stock Option Plan (Esop), Ashraf Selim Mekhael
Theses Digitization Project
This project will show through literary analysis, and by presentation of tax laws and the governing ESOPs, how ESOPs can be used as both tax shelters and management tools. The paper illustrates how ESOPs can fund and shelter operating income, and how companies have used ESOPs to motivate employees to achieve higher performance and efficiency.
Content Dimensions Of Web Advertising: A Cross-National Comparison Between United States And Thailand, Kuntida Traiwanatham
Content Dimensions Of Web Advertising: A Cross-National Comparison Between United States And Thailand, Kuntida Traiwanatham
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine whether and how web advertising differs across countries of diverse cultures (between U.S. and Thailand) in such areas as creative appeal used, the amount and type of information contained, and selected descriptive characteristics that are unique to this relatively new medium.
Upgrade Tracking System From Paper To Digital For Brazilian Parcel/Post Delivery Company, Sennex Express, Keith Walter Witzel
Upgrade Tracking System From Paper To Digital For Brazilian Parcel/Post Delivery Company, Sennex Express, Keith Walter Witzel
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to aid in the development of improved service of an existing small package and document delivery service in Belém, Brazil. This company, Sennex, makes its deliveries by bicycle and motorcycle due to extreme traffic congestion in the city. In order to keep a leading edge on the competition, this project after stating existing conditions, proposes using a barcode tracking system comparable to that used by American companies such as UPS and FedEx.
A Study Of Strategies For Successful Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation In A Merger And Acqusition Environment, Maricelle Casquejo Thomas
A Study Of Strategies For Successful Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation In A Merger And Acqusition Environment, Maricelle Casquejo Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
This project will be focusing on the business problem of integrating information systems within a M & A organization, in this case to a SAP platform. SAP is the platform the parent company uses to run its corporate business functions.