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The Design And Implementation Of A Business Plan For A Neighborhood Inn, Edward L. Beck

Theses

This project will focus on the study of the eating and drinking establishment industry. Information was gathered for the purpose of constructing a business plan for The Haven.

Research has indicated that the owner of an inn must be concerned with several factors associated with the successful operation of an inn, those being: industry data, specific company data, financial data, and marketing data. The Haven inn's business plan was formed by utilizing information from each of these areas.

Once The Haven's business plan was completed, two members of the eating and drinking establishment industry were chosen to judge the plan's …

The Impact That An Aging American Population Has On Financial Institutions, Jerry M. Bladdick

Theses

This thesis will focus on the study of America's aging population and the impact this population has upon financial institutions and the services and products these institutions provide.

Research has shown that real estate and cash are the primary sources of wealth for the majority of older adults. Banking institutions realize that with the ever-increasing size of this _population. special programs, incentives, and services may need to be provided in order to maintain the loyalty of older clients.

In recent years, financial institutions have hired management consulting firms to confirm that the older banking consumer of the 1990s will dramatically …

A Telemarketing Supervisor's Reference Manual To Humanistic Skills, Andrea K. Gubitz

Theses

This thesis will focus on the study of telemarketing management and the need for a telemarketing management guide. A reference manual will be developed to help a supervisor understand the skills needed to be an effective supervisor. This manual will also be a reference to help the supervisor evaluate their skills and give them the information needed to increase their skills as well as develop new skills.

Telemarketing Supervisor training usually consists of how to give evaluations and explaining company goals. Supervisors are not usually given an overview of the proactive humanistic skills needed; communication, interpersonal leadership, etc. The humanistic, …

Classrooms In The Workplace: Workplace Literacy Programs In Small- And Medium-Sized Firms, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

Upjohn Press

Hollenbeck, using a combined qualitative/quantitative approach, estimates the linkage between workplace literacy programs and the reason for their existence - increased productivity requirements. He utilizes in-depth case studies as well as a large database to look at the costs and benefits of such programs, also the determining factors for why firms choose to implement literacy programs.

Economic Restructuring And Emerging Patterns Of Industrial Relations, Stephen R. Sleigh Editor

Upjohn Press

This book's essays analyze innovative responses by unions, corporations and governments to job loss caused by economic restructuring, drawing on examples from Western Europe and the U.S.

Interaction Of Budget Emphasis, Budgeting Participation And Task Characteristics : A Cross-Cultural Study, Liang C. Low

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This thesis is an empirical examination which links two important areas of management accounting research. The first area relates to the relation between superiors' evaluative styles and the two dependent variables of job related tension and managerial performance. The second area relates to the impact of culture on management accounting system. Two of Hofstede's (1980) dimensions of culture were used in this study. They were power distance and individualism. Two studies, Brownell and Hirst (1986) and Brownell and Dunk (1991), both of which were conducted with samples from a low power distance/high individualism nation were re-examined within the framework suggested …

Private Companies Practice Section Reference Manual, Karen H. Jones, Victoria A. Zielinski, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Private Companies Practice Section

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

Twenty One Money-Saving Tips For 1993: A Cpa's Guide To The New Tax Bill, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Communications Division

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

International Migration In The Sudan, Kuot Mawien Kuot

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Voluntary Health And Welfare Organizations; Consulting Services Practice Aid, 92-9, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Management Consulting Services Division

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Disaster Area Practice Guide, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Federal Taxation Division

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Examination Of The Relationship Between Job Stressors , Cognitive/Affective Arousal, And Illness Among Aicpa Members: Final Report, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Insurance Trust Committee, Kenneth J. Smith, George S. Everly

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Achieving Financial Security For Your Retirement Years: A Speech For Cpas To Deliver To General Audiences, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Communications Division

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Directory Of Members Of The Division For Cpa Firms, As Of July 1, 1993, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Private Companies Practice Section

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Decision Style On Decision Quality, William E. Niedringhaus

Theses

This thesis focuses on the study of decision style and the effects each styles characteristics has on decision quality.

Each personality style exhibits specific characteristics unique to t hat particular style . These characteristics in conjunction with the decision makers cognitive abilities form a unique problem solving or decision style. Characteristics of each style have been operationalized by the Myers-Biggs Type Indicator.

Decision quality is measured, for purposes of this paper, in terms of the impact the decision maker's style has on the decision outcome . Decision quality is measured separately from decision success since successful decisions require more than …

How Cultural Values Affect Valuation, Joel Jon Forman

Theses

The purpose of this study is to describe the factors which affect numismatic appraisals, particularly from a valuation perspective. One of the most important considerations is the role culture played in helping determine value. Much of our knowledge of the ancient world (China, Babylon, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Rome, Persia, India and other civilizations) is derived from the surviving coinage. The coins from these bygone eras reveal the cultural, religious and moral values which played an incredible role in shaping our modern high technological society. Some of these ancient values are reflected in present day coinage.

This study will carefully examine …

The Examination And Identification Of A Valley Of Virginia Chest Of Drawers And Its Conservation And Restoration, William A. Fones Jr.

Theses

This thesis examines the appraiser's considerations as a consultant in exploring options for the conservation and restoration of a Valley of Virginia walnut chest of drawers. circa 1800-1810. The physical characteristics of the chest of drawers and its "backcountry" styling are explored , and the chest's approximate age and place of origin are determined. Emphasis is placed on combining the personal property valuator's broad understanding of connoisseurship with a knowledge of the physical characteristics present in a specific object.

Development of a monetary value for the chest of drawers under consideration is not a primary function of this project and …

Firm-On-Firm Review Directory, January 1993, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Division For Cpa Firms

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Tax Division Administrative Manual : Appointed Members Of The Aicpa Tax Division, 1993/94, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Tax Division

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Proposed Uniform Accountancy Act Rules And Proposed Revisions To Uniform Accountancy Act; Exposure Draft (American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants), 1993, October 1, National Association Of State Boards Of Accountancy. Model Rules And Uniform Accountancy Act Committee, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. State Legislation Committee. Uniform Accountancy Act Task Force

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

1993 January, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for January of 1993.

Production Of High-Value Wheats : One Sustainable Answer To The Cost:Price Squeeze, Wal Anderson, Alan Peggs, Doug Sawkins

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Farmers and scientists alike over the past decade have sought to address the declining terms of farm trade (the cost.price squeeze) by increasing wheat yields in ways that will ensure both their economic and ecological survival. Nevertheless, costs have continued to increase as a proportion of the value of the product.

Many farmers have increased their wheat yields substantially and the industry as a whole is more conscious of the quality of its product.

Over the past 10 years or more there has been intense interest in, and considerable adoption of. conservation farming techniques such as minimum tillage, residue retention, …

Export Of Asparagus From The Ord River, John Bonnardeaux, Chris Robinson

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Fresh asparagus is presently supplied to Australian markets from August to March from temperate regions. For the remainder of the year, there is no significant production of fresh spears in Australia.

Recent research in Taiwan, Zambia and Zimbabwe has indicated quality asparagus can be grown in tropical and subtropical regions. The harvest period can be manipulated by withholding irrigation water and cutting fems to make spears grow out-of-season.

A Tale Of Two Ladies : Pink Lady And Sundowner, John Cripps, Eleanor Melvin-Carter

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

It is five years since the first Western Australianbred Pink Lady and Sundowner apples were sold on the local market. In that time, these crisp, sweet flavoursome apples have become top-selling, premium fruit.

The story is no different overseas. Trial shipments to London, Taiwan and Singapore have indicated a big demand for the unique Pink Lady apple - far more than Western Australia can presently supply.

One million fruiting Pink Lady apple trees are needed to meet anticipated export sales. Today, there are only 100,000 trees in the ground, of which about half are bearing fruit.

New high quality apple …

An Investigation Of Bank Lending Practices To Test Portfolio Theory And Theories Of Credit Rationing And Customer Relationships, Christine Chmura

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to consider the theoretical basis of commercial loan pricing. Is commercial loan pricing most representative of pricing to reflect risk in the Markowitz sense or do banks ration their loanable funds based on credit risk or expected long-term customer value? Alternatively, does each theory contribute to the explanation of loan pricing?

Some of the pricing theories noted in this study have been tested at the aggregate banking level, however, few studies have been performed at the loan level. Moreover, the author is not aware of any study that tests which theory noted here best …

The Effects Of Foreign Capital Inflow On Growth, Amira Iskander

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Customer Satisfaction Among Cable Tv Subscribers: A Case Study Of Tci Of Illinois, Inc., Gail M. Gilliland

Masters Theses

This study gauges customer satisfaction among subscribers of TCI of Illinois, Inc., cable company. Two research questions were formulated in order to determine the customer satisfaction levels: "Can a satisfaction instrument be generated to measure customer satisfaction among cable subscribers?" and "What are the levels of customer satisfaction among TCI of Illinois, Inc., subscribers?" Data was obtained from personal, mail and telephone surveying of a 10% random sample of Charleston cable television subscribers. The results indicate that a reliable and valid measuring device was generated and 39.5% of the respondents were satisfied with TCI overall.

International Business; Management Series, Mark F. Murray

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

Aicpa Coordination Handbook, 1992-1993, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Member And State Relations Division

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

Vest-Pocket Accounting & Auditing Reference 1993, Arthur R. Kappel

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.