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Collaboration In Information Technology: Ymcas Of The Rocky Mountain Region, Suzanne Marchi

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) has experienced tight financial times. Opportunities to minimize cost and maximize benefits of technology for the YMCAs of the Rocky Mountain region were identified. Action research was used to determine the feasibility, benefits, and the paybacks of collaboration through sharing computer software, hardware, and connectivity solutions among the YMCAs of this region. Historical data, as well as survey and interview data on collaboration and technology was gathered and used to diagnose the problem. The diagnosis uncovered a lack of technology expertise, money, time, commitment, and priority on IT needs. Three interventions were recommended including …

Turnover At Lockheed Martin: A Study In How To Retain Team Members, Dianna L. Julian

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Frequent turnover causes the Lockheed Martin Test and Readiness Group to re-train a third of its work force every year. To better understand why employees leave, I plan to conduct an action research project to gather data on employee job satisfaction, a widely-held indicator of turnover intent. Data gathering methods will include questionnaires, interviews, and secondary data. A collaborative team will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate change intervention to ameliorate the turnover issue. By gaining a full understanding of the causes for employee turnover, the group can learn how to retain its talent to improve effectiveness and enhance …

Msu Update, 2006, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

MSU Update Newsletters for 2006.

Omnibus - 2006; Statement On Auditing Standards, 113, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Statements on Auditing Standards

No abstract provided.

Morehead State University 2006-07 Rifle, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2006-2007 official media guide of the Morehead State University rifle team.

Morehead State University 2006 Soccer, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2006 official media guide of the Morehead State University soccer team.

2006 Eagle Tennis, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2006 official media guide of the Morehead State University tennis team.

Celtic Tiger Growth Creates A New Breed Of Holiday Maker, Ziene Mottiar, Bernadette Quinn

Articles

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Smes In Tourism Development: An Industrial District Approach Applied To Killarney, Ireland, Ziene Mottiar, Theresa Ryan

Books / Book chapters

No abstract provided.

Indiana State University Financial Report 2006, Indiana State University

Financial Reports

No abstract provided.

Minimizing Market Duration: The Strategic Selection Of The Listing Brokerage Firm, David L. Ellis Jr.

Theses & Honors Papers

Approximately five million homes are sold each year with every seller having similar objectives; to minimize the duration of the marketing period while simultaneously maximizing sales price. Once the decision to sell has been made, individuals are faced with the dilemma of marketing and selling the property themselves or acquiring the services of a real estate professional to assist in the sale of their property. It is logical to speculate that homeowners wishing to acquire the services of a real estate broker or salesperson will desire to select a salesperson that can help achieve the optimization objective of minimizing time …

Purchasing Power Parity And Heterogeneous Mean Reversion, Kees G. Koedijk, Ben Tims, Mathijs A. Van Dijk

CRIF Seminar series

This paper analyzes the properties of multivariate tests of purchasing power parity (PPP) that fail to take heterogeneity in the speed of mean reversion across real exchange rates into account. We compare the performance of homogeneous and heterogeneous unit root testing methodologies. The recent literature has successfully contested several severe restrictions on the structure of the model, but the assumption of homogeneous mean reversion is still widely used and its consequences are virtually unexplored. Using Monte Carlo simulation, we uncover important adverse properties of the methodology that relies on homogeneous estimation and testing. More specifically, power functions are low and …

Measuring Value Creation In A Virtual Enterprise, Peter Gall, Janice Burn

Business Papers and Journal Articles

This paper reviews the literature in relation to virtual organisations and e-readiness. From this, the authors develop an instrument to measure the readiness of the organisation to embrace the concepts of virtual work and collaboration. The instrument is applied in an aspiring virtual enterprise to identify the extent to which they are ready to create value through a virtual organising model.

Post-Conventional Leadership And The ‘Reformed’ Public Sector – An Australian Case Study, Christopher Williams

Business Conference Papers

The author has recently undertaken a review of the leadership of the public sector in the State of Western Australian (WA) for the Office of the Auditor General. This paper presents the findings of that review, and assesses the workforce planning and leadership development requirements for the public sector.

The author was asked by the Office of the Auditor General to prepare a ‘lighthouse’ report which would identify the key issues for the future of the leadership in the public service workforce in the jurisdiction, and illuminate potential future directions, as well as flagging gaps in the current data and …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2006 Day 3, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.

Select Foreign Exto Laws: By Topic, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center

Charts and Summaries of State, U.S., and Foreign Laws and Regulations

No abstract provided.

Cpa Expert 2006 Winter, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Outsourcing Central Banking: Lessons From Estonia, Sarkis Joseph Khoury, Clas Wihlborg

Business Faculty Articles and Research

An orthodox currency board (CB) renders central banking redundant for interest and exchange rate determination. Thereby, monetary policy is de facto outsourced. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in banking can lead to outsourcing of the second important central bank function, responsibility for banking supervision. Economic and political conditions for outsourcing of central banking are discussed. Estonia's experience with a CB and expanding foreign involvement in banking is reviewed. The Argentine CB experience is discussed briefly to provide a contrast. The conclusion outlines the conditions for successful currency outsourcing to another country or regional authority.

Using A Digital Library Of Images For Communication: Comparison Of A Card-Based System To Pda Software, Trudi Miller '08, Gondy Leroy, John Huang '05, Serena Chuang '05

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

Autism spectrum disorder has become one of the most prevalent developmental disorders and one of the main impairments is difficulty with communication. One method of augmentative and alternative communication is the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to create messages using a series of images printed on cards and organized in binders. We are developing a digital alternative based on an image library that is displayed on a personal digital assistant (PDA). We conducted an initial user acceptance study that compared the effectiveness and usability of both systems. The study showed that the PDA system was able to …

Focus, Vol. 2 No. 1, December/January 2006, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Business Valuation And Forensic & Litigation Services Section

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Infotech Update, Volume 15, Number 1, January/February 2006, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Information Technology Section

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Codification Of Statements On Auditing Standards (Including Statements On Standards For Attestation Engagements) Numbers 1 To 111, As Of January 1, 2006, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Statements on Auditing Standards

No abstract provided.

Ole Miss Accountant – July 2006, University Of Mississippi. School Of Accountancy

Ole Miss Accountant

Cover story: Ex-WorldCom auditor urges peers to stand by ethics in face of fraud

Early American Corporate Reporting And European Capital Markets: The Case Of The Illinois Central Railroad, 1851-1861, Dale L. Flesher, Gary John Previts, William D. Samson

Accounting Historians Journal

This study of the annual reports of the Illinois Central Railroad (IC) from the 1850s supports a conclusion that the statements, as to form and content, were developed to serve the needs of two classes of investors and to inform the general community of the activities of the company. The need to report to the public as to the success of the company's role in its social contract to develop the state required details of a demographic nature, which were provided by the land commissioner. Operating results provided evidence of the ability to service the debts held by European investors …

Accounting Techniques In Korea: 18th Century Archival Samples From A Non-Profit Association In The Sinitic World, Seong Ho Jun, James B. Lewis

Accounting Historians Journal

Little is known about pre-1900 East Asian accounting techniques. A double-entry method of accounting may date from the 11th century in Korea, but extant commercial ledgers are no older than 1854. However, extensive accounts of cooperative associations survive from the early 18th century. The Mun Clan Association accounts are examined to reveal their organizing principles and accuracy. The accounts demonstrate a highly accurate system that was intermediate between single-entry and double-entry accounting. While they are not from a commercial house, the accounts display sophisticated book­keeping techniques designed to maximize rationality within a Confucian moral economy.

18th Annual Conference On Accounting Business And Financial History At Cardiff Business School 14-15 September 2006: Announcement Of Conference And Call For Papers, Academy Of Accounting Historians

Accounting Historians Journal

No abstract provided.

Stockholder Review Committee Of The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company, 1828-1857: Evidence Of Changes In Financial Reporting And Corporate Governance, Robert W. Russ, Gary John Previts, Edward N. Coffman

Accounting Historians Journal

Canal companies were among the first enterprises to be organized in the corporate form and to require large amounts of capital. This paper examines the stockholder review committee of a 19th century corporation, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company (C&O), and discusses how the C&O used this corporate governance structure to monitor and improve financial management and operations. A major strength was the concern and dedication of the stockholders to the company, while a major weakness was the political control exerted by the State of Maryland. The paper provides an historical perspective on corporate governance in the 19th century. This …

Accounting History Call For Papers: The Fifth Accounting History International Conference, Accounting In Other Places, Accounting By Other Peoples, Academy Of Accounting Historians

Accounting Historians Journal

No abstract provided.

Accounting For Interned Japanese-American Civilians During World War Ii: Creating Incentives And Establishing Controls For Captive Workers, Thomas N. Tyson, Richard K. Fleischman

Accounting Historians Journal

On February 19, 1942, following the attack on Pearl Har­bor and the declaration of war against Japan, President Roosevelt is­sued Executive Order 9066 which empowered the Secretary of War to exclude any and all persons from designated areas in the United States. Shortly thereafter, some 120,000 civilians of Japanese descent were prohibited from living, working, or traveling on the West Coast. By October 1942, over 100,000 evacuees were relocated and con­fined to ten remote internment camps for the duration of the war. The War Relocation Authority (WRA) administered these camps and had the responsibility to feed, house, educate, and provide …

Accounting Historians Journal, 2006, Vol. 33, No. 1 [Whole Issue]

Accounting Historians Journal

June issue