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Succession And Governance Across Generations: A Comparative Study Of The United States And Italy, Alberto Zanzi, Colette Dumas Sep 1999

Succession And Governance Across Generations: A Comparative Study Of The United States And Italy, Alberto Zanzi, Colette Dumas

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This comparative study of American and Italian family-owned firms focuses on two key aspects of family business management: succession and governance. This study also explored the impact of generation on these variables.


Learning How To Learn: Nurturing Professional Growth Through Cognitive Mapping, Robert J. Mockler, Dorothy G. Dologite Sep 1999

Learning How To Learn: Nurturing Professional Growth Through Cognitive Mapping, Robert J. Mockler, Dorothy G. Dologite

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article examines the professional development of entrepreneurs. It describes how cognitive mapping tools drawn from knowledge engineering can be employed to help entrepreneurs both to make decisions and to grow professionally.


Before And After: Is Outsourcing A Better Value Than Organic Support: A Case Study Comparing Organic Vs. Contractor Controlled Depot-Level Maintenance Of The F-117, Harry T. Loughran, John Webb Sep 1999

Before And After: Is Outsourcing A Better Value Than Organic Support: A Case Study Comparing Organic Vs. Contractor Controlled Depot-Level Maintenance Of The F-117, Harry T. Loughran, John Webb

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not outsourcing of the depot-level maintenance of the F-117 was a better value than maintaining the capability in house. Specifically, this thesis sought to answer three questions: (1) Are the contract performance metrics good indicators of "better value"; (2) Has the decision to outsource F-117 depot-level maintenance provided a better value to the Air Force? (3) if outsourcing F-117 depot maintenance is an equal or better value, do we still want to give up the potential core capability? The research questions were answered through an extensive literature review, triangulation of …


A Statistical Analysis Of The Variability Experienced In Dla Administrative And Production Lead Time, Kieran F. Keelty Sep 1999

A Statistical Analysis Of The Variability Experienced In Dla Administrative And Production Lead Time, Kieran F. Keelty

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the variability experienced in the administrative and production lead times of consumable items managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Assets were categorized based on an item manager's determination that an asset was a problem part, and whether the asset was purchased for stock replenishment or direct vendor delivery. The methodology was a two-sample t-test of aggregated data to determine if significant differences existed between the mean deviations from the system lead times of various combinations of categories. The study produced results indicating that a significant difference did not exist between the mean deviations of problem parts …


A Methodology For The Analysis And Prediction Of Air Force Enlisted Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Retention Rates Using Economic Statistics, Peter D. Lommen Sep 1999

A Methodology For The Analysis And Prediction Of Air Force Enlisted Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Retention Rates Using Economic Statistics, Peter D. Lommen

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of certain national economic indicators on enlisted aircraft maintenance personnel retention rates. To fulfill this purpose, this study builds a linear regression equation that can predict the retention rate using the civilian unemployment rate and the index of 11 leading economic indicators as the independent variables. Journal literature and economic texts were reviewed to identify the indicators as good predictors for changes in employee turnover. The method of linear regression was used to build the model needed to predict the changes in the retention rate. The equation developed with this …


Space-Available Transportation: An Analysis Of The Cost Of Providing 'Free' Travel, Frank J. Long Sep 1999

Space-Available Transportation: An Analysis Of The Cost Of Providing 'Free' Travel, Frank J. Long

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to estimate the costs borne by the government for providing space-available travel to eligible uniformed services personnel and their dependents. As the primary provider of the space-available privilege, it is important that the Air Force have an estimate of the burden that the administration of that privilege places on the budget. In January 1993, the Air Force discontinued its 15-year-old practice of charging a fee for space-available travel aboard AMC-owned or controlled aircraft. The fee had been set at $10 in 1978 and was collected to recover a portion of the costs associated with …


Workplace Violence: Exploring The Dangers For Air Force Leadership, Shawn R. Jones Sep 1999

Workplace Violence: Exploring The Dangers For Air Force Leadership, Shawn R. Jones

Theses and Dissertations

The repeated occurrences of workplace violence throughout society today require the Air Force to evaluate its own workplaces and determine if a threat exists. This research explored violence in the workplace and established the possibility that workplace violence can affect the Air Force. Additionally, Air Force Climate Assessment Surveys were evaluated to find information that could be useful in detecting early warning signs of potential workplace violence. A number of examples of violence that occurred within Air Force workplaces highlighted the threat for Air Force leadership. With over 1,680 incidents of workplace violence reported to the AFOSI in a 5-year …


Logistic Regression Modeling Of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources For Integrated Circuits, Michael J. Gravier Sep 1999

Logistic Regression Modeling Of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources For Integrated Circuits, Michael J. Gravier

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) afflicts the Air Force and other armed services in a way unforeseen in the past. The costs of DMSMS manifest themselves both in terms of monetary expense and diminished mission readiness. The current environment of limited defense spending and high operations tempo exacerbates this problem. This thesis draws on available data from the electronics integrated circuit industry to attempt to assess whether statistical modeling offers a viable method for predicting the presence of DMSMS. The research identified logistic regression as a powerful tool for analysis of DMSMS and further developed …


A President And A Professional: In Conversation With Anand Rathi, N Balasubramanian Sep 1999

A President And A Professional: In Conversation With Anand Rathi, N Balasubramanian

IIMB Management Review

Anand Rathi. President of the Stock Exchange. Mumbai. speaks about his transition from a company executive to a capital market functionary and finally to his current position as chief executive of the BSE. He elaborates on the challenges he faces in an organisation like the BSE. particularly in taking it to global levels of excellence and in this regard. he discusses his agenda for the year - 'Mission 2000 and Beyond'. He also touches upon the key issues of governance. the role of IT in changing the way business is conducted in stock exchanges and finally. he shares his wider …


Role Of Pension Funds: Contribution Of Llc In India, H O Sonig Sep 1999

Role Of Pension Funds: Contribution Of Llc In India, H O Sonig

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


Securitisation, Kannan Venkateshwar Sep 1999

Securitisation, Kannan Venkateshwar

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


The Systems Solution, Edward Sweeney Sep 1999

The Systems Solution, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Valuing The New Urbanism: The Case Of Kentlands, Charles C. Tu, Mark Eppli Sep 1999

Valuing The New Urbanism: The Case Of Kentlands, Charles C. Tu, Mark Eppli

Finance Faculty Research and Publications

This study assesses the impact of new urbanism on single-family home prices. Specifically, we use Duany and Plater-Zyberk's traditional neighborhood development (TND) of Kentlands and surrounding conventional subdivisions to estimate the premium, if any, that single-family homeowners are willing to pay to reside in a community with new urbanist features. Using data on 2,061 single-family home transactions and several hedonic price models, the empirical evidence reveals that consumers are willing to pay a premium to locate in Kentlands.


내부서비스품질이 종업원만족과 고객만족에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구, 동성 곽, 기두 강 Sep 1999

내부서비스품질이 종업원만족과 고객만족에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구, 동성 곽, 기두 강

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


신제품 개발조직의 지식역량 향상에 관한 연구, 형준 김 Sep 1999

신제품 개발조직의 지식역량 향상에 관한 연구, 형준 김

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


판매원의 역기능 행동에 대한 감독통제수단의 효과를 매개하는 감독자에 대한 신뢰도, 낙환 최 Sep 1999

판매원의 역기능 행동에 대한 감독통제수단의 효과를 매개하는 감독자에 대한 신뢰도, 낙환 최

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


고객만족 개념의 재정립, 명호 박, 형지 조 Sep 1999

고객만족 개념의 재정립, 명호 박, 형지 조

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


1999-09-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents. Sep 1999

1999-09-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.


세그먼트 변화를 추적하는 다차원척도법, 주영 김 Sep 1999

세그먼트 변화를 추적하는 다차원척도법, 주영 김

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


서비스모호성이 소비자만족의 형성과정에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구, 순이 구 Sep 1999

서비스모호성이 소비자만족의 형성과정에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구, 순이 구

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


해외판매법인의 현지유통경로선택에 관한 연구, 장로 이, 범수 박 Sep 1999

해외판매법인의 현지유통경로선택에 관한 연구, 장로 이, 범수 박

Asia Marketing Journal

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Department Of Defense And Private Sector Fraternization Policies, Jeffrey L. Frye Sep 1999

A Comparison Of Department Of Defense And Private Sector Fraternization Policies, Jeffrey L. Frye

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores how the new Department of Defense fraternization policy compares with fraternization policies in use in the private sector. To examine this issue, a detailed discussion of the military and non-military position on fraternization is provided, specifically the non-military position towards workplace romances or dating between co-workers. This thesis then looks at the findings of several studies, surveys, and inquiries to determine how fraternization is currently regulated in the private sector. The results of this study show a majority of commercial organizations do not have written policies prohibiting employee relationships, whether they are peer-peer or supervisor-subordinate relationships. Results …


The Adequacy Of The Fourteen General Systems Characteristics As Function Point Adjustment Factors, Michael D. Prater, Joseph C. Willoughby Sep 1999

The Adequacy Of The Fourteen General Systems Characteristics As Function Point Adjustment Factors, Michael D. Prater, Joseph C. Willoughby

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research is to assess the perceived adequacy of the 14 general systems characteristics (GSCs) in deriving a value adjustment factor (VAF) for calculating final function point counts. Two self-administered surveys were used to collect data. Based on the survey results, it is clear that the 14 GSCs currently do not adequately represent the applications complexity required to adjust function point counts. The current GSCs remain controversial and while this research can not conclusively state that one factor is more accurate than any other, it is evident that certain GSCs are perceived to he more useful for …


The Development Of Laser Cost Estimating Relationships (Cers) From Commercial Data, Michael J. Nolette, Steven L. Seeley Sep 1999

The Development Of Laser Cost Estimating Relationships (Cers) From Commercial Data, Michael J. Nolette, Steven L. Seeley

Theses and Dissertations

The Post Cold War acquisition environment has been marked by significant budget reductions and the greater use of commercial practices. In this austere and rapidly changing acquisition environment, accurate cost estimates are paramount to maximize the use of the DoD's critical resources. The advancement of laser technology has spawned a large variety of military laser applications such as the Airborne Laser (ABL), Space Based Laser (SBL) and a host of other smaller programs. Furthermore, the Air Force Laboratory's Directed Energy Applications for Tactical Airborne Combat (DEATAC) Study (the sponsoring activity of this thesis research) is considering a host of airborne …


Pollution Prevention Cost Savings Using Supply Chain Reengineering, Gregory S. Webb Sep 1999

Pollution Prevention Cost Savings Using Supply Chain Reengineering, Gregory S. Webb

Theses and Dissertations

Supply chain management was explored as a tool to prevent hazardous waste and reduce operating costs. Previous research had shown that pollution prevention measures were often costly and no expectation of cost savings could be realized. The reengineering of the Air Force hazardous material supply chain brought about by the Hazardous Material Pharmacy Program was tested to evaluate if hazardous waste had been precluded in this effort and if costs had also been avoided. To date, no research had explored the use of supply chain management as a source reducer of hazardous waste. Consequently, little was known or understood of …


The Challenge Of Maintaining Or Replacing An Aging Airlift Fleet: A Cost/Capability Analysis For The Brazilian Air Force Mobility System, Julio C. Messias Sep 1999

The Challenge Of Maintaining Or Replacing An Aging Airlift Fleet: A Cost/Capability Analysis For The Brazilian Air Force Mobility System, Julio C. Messias

Theses and Dissertations

Despite the high Operational and Support costs incurred, the Brazilian Air Force's (BAF) declining budget has led to the establishment of conservative policies that favor short run solutions for a critical BAF airlift problem of operating an aging fleet. As a result of this policy, service life extensions of older airlift aircraft are the preferred solution. Using an equal airlift capacity approach to examine the Brazilian Air Force mobility system, this research performs a cost comparison analysis between two aircraft currently in operation at Brazilian's airlift command: C-130 Hercules and C-95 Bandeirante. To accomplish the cost analysis, this research develops …


Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Leasing Versus Buying Air Force General Purpose Vehicles In The Continental United States, Robert J. Neal Jr. Sep 1999

Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Leasing Versus Buying Air Force General Purpose Vehicles In The Continental United States, Robert J. Neal Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

Given the increasingly aging vehicle fleet and declining vehicle budget, this research performed a cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus buying various Air Force general purpose vehicles for the entire continental United States (CONUS). In contrast to previous analyses, which have examined the leasing versus buying issue on a base-by-base basis, this analysis studies the issue from an Air Force-wide perspective using a cost-buying model. Costs and benefits are calculated for three purchasing options (Air Force ownership, GSA leasing, and commercial leasing) to determine and recommend the best alternative for the Air Force. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is to test the …


1999 September - October, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University. Sep 1999

1999 September - October, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for September to October of 1999.


Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon Sep 1999

Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results of a year-long study of resident travel and recreation in Montana. This report describes typical resident recreation patterns as well as annual, seasonal, and monthly participation. It also compares recreation participation of residents with different income levels, household type (with vs. without children), and discusses the value of Montana's natural resources for recreational purposes.


Rock 'N Roll Daze 1999: Visitor Characteristics And Expenditure Study, Michael A. Hamley, Norma P. Nickerson Sep 1999

Rock 'N Roll Daze 1999: Visitor Characteristics And Expenditure Study, Michael A. Hamley, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides expenditure characteristics, economic impacts, and visitor characteristics of attendees to the 1999 Rock 'n Roll Daze event in Missoula, Montana. Areas of examination include demographics, satisfaction levels, reasons for attending, and expenditures by attendees to Rock 'n Roll Daze 1999, a music and cultural festival celebrating the 1950s and 1960s.