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Marty Glickman, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The death of Marty Glickman last week brought back a number of memories. In and around the New York area people recalled Glickman as voice of the Knicks and any number of other teams on New York radio sports. Across the nation, and indeed perhaps even across the world, Glickman's death brought back memories of the 1936 Olympic Games and the horror of Hitler's final solution. The latter was without a doubt more significant as it affected sport as well as the course of world history.

President Appointed To Dese Review Team, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Ada News - 01/08/2001, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

The Economic Feasibility Of A Car Wash, Steve A. Johnson

IPED Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

2001-01-08 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes for January 8, 2001.

Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

Contents, Discovery Editors

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

Morehead State University Eagle Soccer, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2001 official media guide of the Morehead State University soccer team.

Eagle Golf 2001 Morehead State University, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2001 official media guide of the Morehead State University golf team.

January 2001, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

AT DEADLINE 1

COMMENTARY 3

CORPORATE PROFILE 7

CORNER ON THE MARKET 8

CLOSE UP 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE 10

EMPLOYERS GROUP II

MANAGING 12

LAW 13

GETTING ORGANIZED 14

ECONOMIC FORECAST 15

LIST: COMMUNITY COLLEGES 21

LIST: TOP COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 22

LIST: CONTRACTORS HIT LIST 34 & 43

LIST: FINANCIAL BROKERAGE FIRMS 36

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL 41

WINE REVIEW 42

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT 46

RESTAURANT REVIEW 48

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ...49

RESOURCE DIRECTORY 54

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET 55

CALENDAR 58 & 59

Tribal Cooperation Act of 2001 5

Education First Program Serves Children of Homeless Families 6

Redlands …

The Roles Of Computer Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectancy, And Attribution Theory In Impacting Computer System Use, John W. Henry, Robert W. Stone

Journal of International Information Management

TJte process by which individuals accept or reject information technologies was theoretically explained in a model employing attributional relationships and computer self-ejficacy and outcome expectancy. The model was empirically tested using structural equations modeling and data collected in afield setting. The results provided partial confiirmation of the theory that attributions to ability, effort, luck, and task difficulty impact information system use mediated by computer self-ejficacy and outcome expectancy. The stable attributions of ability and task difficulty had meaningful impacts on computer self-ejficacy. Similarly, task difficulty had a meaningful impact on outcome expectancy. The unstable attributes of effort and luck demonstrated …

Analyzing And Documenting An Internet Website Using Notecards, Jay M. Lightfoot

Journal of International Information Management

Corporate websites are an important component in the world-wide web. The traditional way of creating these websites leads to a variety of structural problems that reduce the effectiveness of the websites. These problems are difficult to locate and correct using the ad hoc analysis methods that currently exist. This paper introduces a new technique to analyze and document websites. The technique uses the NoteCards hypertext environment to build a visual model of the website. The model is semantically rich, dynamically extensible, and allows interactive update. The result of using this technique is a website that is easier to use, easier …

Female Entrepreneur Underperformance: A Puzzle For The Information Age, Sherry Robinson, John Watson

Journal of International Information Management

Women entrepreneurs are a significant and fast-growing force in small business, yet many studies have concluded that their businesses underperfomi men's in terms of sales and size. As both women entrepreneurs and e-commerce become increasingly important parts of the Information Age economy, it is essential to determine if there are differences in success between women- and men-owned businesses, and how those differences, if any, relate to e-commerce. This paper examines the apparent underperformance of women-owned businesses and proposes a number of hypotheses for future research.

Students' Perceptions Of A Course Dedicated Website A Regression Analysis To Predict Its Use, Malini Krishnamurthi

Journal of International Information Management

There has been an unprecedented surge in the number of web related tools used for course delivery. This paper examined the reasons for students to go to course dedicated websites and the impact these sites have on classroom attendance. An empirical assessment shows that course dedicated websites enhance learning and do not tempt students to turn away from the classroom. A software program called Zlocker which gives students and teachers an opportunity to share a locker in cyberspace was incorporated in the courses that were examined in this study.

A Computer-Based Application For Core Course Outcomes Assessment And Program Continuous Improvement Using An Integrative Business Plan — An Empirical Evaluation, Donald Drost, John Chaney

Journal of International Information Management

Outcomes assessment and continuous program improvement has become an increasingly important topic in higher education. ASCSB and governmental bodies often require this type of self-analysis. This paper presents and examines a model of business common core course assessment and improvement using an integrated business plan in the upper division strategic management capstone course. An emphasis is placed demonstrating how computer and information technology is used for instruction and as a means for outcomes assessment. Also, an evaluation of empirical data developed over a one-year period is presented. The manuscript also reflects on some of the problems and issues engendered by …

Taking Payments Online: A Framework For Selection, Binshan Lin, Charlotte Jones

Journal of International Information Management

Electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) is usually viewed as a "killer application" in e-commerce, which will fundamentally change the way customers receive and pay their bills. While many models exist, there is a dearth of information for determining which model would best fit customer characteristics and needs. This paper examines primary models, customer requirements, bill characteristics, and customer types to develop an exploratory framework for determviing which EBPP model a bill-generating firm should employ.

Enhancing Organizational Performance Via Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Santosh S. Venkatraman

Journal of International Information Management

An Electronic Customer Relationship Management system or eCRM helps organizations shift from mass marketing of goods and services to customized marketing of personalized offers. As consumers are constantly getting more technologically savvy and sophisticated, eCRM systems allow businesses to tune-in to their customers' needs and design appropriate personalized marketing campaigns. They not only allow more intelligent customer interactions and responses, but also do it in a cost effective manner. The primary purpose of this paper is to explain the eCRM concept and describe the major organizational benefits of eCRM.

Managerial Information, The Basics, Floyd J. Brock, Gurpreet S. Dhillon

Journal of International Information Management

A problem exists in the defitiition of information, particularly in its application in management. The problem emerges from the inability of academics and practitioners alike to differentiate adequately between data and information. Our failure to comprehend the concept of information casts doubt on the efficacy of analyses and development of information systems. As evidenced in the literature and surveys, this paper presents a collection of differing emphases in definitions of information. It then sifts for the basics and proposes a definition of managerial information.

New Concepts In Password Management, S. E. Kruck, John R. Sciandra, Karen A. Forcht

Journal of International Information Management

Passwords have been used for many years in the security of computer systems. The password mechanism has not changed in recent years and has several inherent security problems. This paper examines several password problems including sniffers, dictionary and brute force attacks. A specific Department of Defense incident is cited to illustrate a method to thwart sniffers followed by several suggestions intended to increase the security of the password process.

A Value-Oriented Model In Technology For Business Personnel, Mabel T. Kung, Dag Naslund

Journal of International Information Management

In this paper a process-based framework is presented for end-user development of software applications. The paper discusses the changes of the education of systems for general users to design their own systems. Guidelines and people issues identify ways to help traditional users in developing systems computing to be successful.

Decision Support System And Design For Reverse Logistics, Bajis Dodin, Mohsen Elhafsi

Journal of International Information Management

This paper studies the relative positions of some selected elements in relations to flexibility and cost factors in information system and logistics design settings. Moreover, this study investigates the extent to which organizations can relate, today, to the importance of information technology in logistics and design for reverse logistics in their operational planning and activities. The findings show the degree of their in terest and policies for reverse logistics, and the creation of joint efforts to reduce costs and to increase flexibility.

Describing Intelligent Agent Behaviors, Walt Truszkowski, Jagannathan V. Iyengar, Fred Mills

Journal of International Information Management

The development of new intelligent agents requires an interdisciplinary approach to programming. The initial challenge is to describe the desired agent behaviors and abilities without necessarily committing the agent development project to one particular programming language. What are the appropriate linguistic and logical tools for creating a top level, unambiguous, program-independent, and consistent description of the functions and behaviors of the agent? And how can that description then be translated easily into one of a number of program languages? This article provides a case study of the application of a simple Belief, Desire, and Intention (EDI) first order logic to …

2001 January-September, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Athletics Press Release Archives

Morehead State Athletics press releases from January to September of 2001.

2000-2001 Financial Summary, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Financial Summaries Archive

2000-2001 Financial Summary of Morehead State University.

Murgo Farms Inc.: Haccp, Iso 9000, And Iso 14000, David Sparling, Jonathon Lee, Wayne Howard

Agribusiness

Murgo Farms Inc., addresses the challenge of choosing between the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9000, and ISO 14000 systems for a business with grain farming, elevator and spraying enterprises. Murgo has recently entered markets that are more quality oriented and wishes to expand its activities in those markets. The President wonders whether HACCP or ISO 9000 might help that expansion. However, the company is also faced with significant environmental risks due to its spraying and manure spreading activities and its proximity to a local municipal water source. There are good reasons for Murgo …

California Arts Organizations: How Are They Affected By Rent And Labor Costs?, Carol Silverman

Public and Nonprofit Administration

Executive Summary

• A mail survey was conducted of 1000 arts and cultural organizations in 29 counties in California. The survey included nonprofit organizations, for - profit and public agencies. It asked about difficulties the organizations have experienced because of rental increases, in hiring and retaining staff.

• In all, 208 surveys were returned as undeliverable, 24 self identified as not an arts organization, 18 that their organization was no longer active and 451 returned a completed survey. This represents a return rate of 61 percent of the valid address.

• Approximately 68 percent of the organizations in the sample …

Lean Production And The Internet, Robert Mefford

Finance

In this paper the implications for lean production systems of the Internet are explored. Does the World Wide Web facilitate the implementation of Just-in-Time production systems, or alternatively, can it serve as a substitute for JIT? The possible effects on supply chains, production scheduling, inventory control, procurement, quality improvement, and the workforce are some of the issues addressed. Some case examples of use of the Internet for these purposes are presented. Constraints on the use of the Web to foster leanness are discussed and recommendations for integrating the Internet into production systems offered.

Msu Update, 2001, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

MSU Update Newsletters for 2001.

2001 Stanley A. Bauman Photograph Collection Index, Stonehill College Archives

Bauman Indexes

Chronological Listing of all negatives taken by Stanley A. Bauman during 2001. The numbers to the left of each entry indicates the envelope those of negatives are found in. Please use this number when requesting contact sheets for images.

The Social Life Of Information (Book Review), Clive Muir

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.