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Teaching It In A Knowledge Economy Raising Tacit Productivity, Hans-Joachim Adler Jan 2007

Teaching It In A Knowledge Economy Raising Tacit Productivity, Hans-Joachim Adler

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

The growth of interactions represents a broad shift in the nature of economic activity. Interactions are defined as the searching, coordinating, and monitoring that people and firms do when they exchange goods, services, or ideas, for many employees today, collaborative, complex problem solving is the essence of their work, these “tacit” activates -- involving the exchange of information, the making of judgments, and a need to draw on multifaceted forms of knowledge in exchanges with coworkers, customers, and suppliers – are increasingly a part of the standard model for companies in the developed world.

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The Ins And Outs Of Corporate Bankruptcy: Choosing Between Internal Development And External Demands, William Donoher Jan 2007

The Ins And Outs Of Corporate Bankruptcy: Choosing Between Internal Development And External Demands, William Donoher

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This study examined the effects of resource development, resource dependence, and organizational legitimacy on the incidence of bankruptcy using a matched-pair sample of distressed organizations. Consistent with theoretical expectations, both related diversification and the level of discretionary assets at the firm’s disposal negatively related to bankruptcy. Legitimacy, measured by market valuation, mediated the latter relationship, but not the former, suggesting that proper use of internal competencies can offset pressure of lack of support from external constituents.

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Budget Participation, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, And Yadda, Yadda, Yadda ..., Maria Leach-Lopez Jan 2007

Budget Participation, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, And Yadda, Yadda, Yadda ..., Maria Leach-Lopez

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Measurements of the variables budget participation, job performance, job satisfaction, and job relevant information were obtained at a manufacturing plant located in South East United States. The plant manager expected a report card of ‘Excellent’ but the results indicated that there was a lot of room for improvement at this plant. This study is a great reminder to managers that they must not become complacent. If they believe that management is about people, then they must remain vigilant in order to motivate their employees. It was found that the budget participation process was not working properly and that the job …

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Computer Security Threats: Student Confidence In Their Knowledge Of Common Threats, George Schmidt, Margaret Tanner, Thomas Hayes Jan 2007

Computer Security Threats: Student Confidence In Their Knowledge Of Common Threats, George Schmidt, Margaret Tanner, Thomas Hayes

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This paper investigates the possible existence of overconfidence by business students in their knowledge of different types of malware that may be present in current computer information systems. This article focuses on the students’ ability to understand and identify three main types: viruses, Trojans and spyware. The results are consistent with research suggesting that many students believe their computer knowledge is adequate (Weston and Barker, 2002), when the opposite may be true. Further, in an educational settings, students’ overconfidence in their computer knowledge exacerbates the problem of faculty falsely assuming that students have adequate computer knowledge (Messineo and DeOllas, 2005).

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An Active Learning Project In A Managerial Accounting Principles Class: Is It Time Well-Spent?, Rita Jones, Teresa Lang, Keren Deal Jan 2007

An Active Learning Project In A Managerial Accounting Principles Class: Is It Time Well-Spent?, Rita Jones, Teresa Lang, Keren Deal

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

The current active learning project involves students visits to area companies to collect information regarding the companies’ use or nonuse of Responsibility Reports (RRs). The students involved were attending a managerial accounting principles class at southeastern, regional university, and were given oral instructions by their teacher to complete the project. Sixty-two students participated, along with sixty-one companies. The average grade earned by the students was 15.58 of 20 points, and nine students earned a perfect score. The student findings were that 45 of the 61 companies, or 73.8%, use RRs. Based on the student performance, reports and feedback, the project …

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An Examination Of Forces Impacting Enrollment Levels In U.S. Colleges And Universities, Allen Webster Jan 2007

An Examination Of Forces Impacting Enrollment Levels In U.S. Colleges And Universities, Allen Webster

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Over time the numbers of students who enter colleges and universities with the intent to further their academic careers has continued to rise sharply. This has placed a significant burden on our nation’s institutions of higher education. To meet this growing demand, academicians must understand what influences bear on enrollment levels and how these factors might provide insight to aid in the management process. This paper examines the trends in enrollment levels in our nation’s institutions and the forces that shape those enrollment levels. Data are collected for a sample of colleges and universities across the nation and a model …

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Cheating In Academia- Different Attitudes And Remedies, Robert Kitahara, Frederick Westfall Jan 2007

Cheating In Academia- Different Attitudes And Remedies, Robert Kitahara, Frederick Westfall

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Universities have taken vastly different approaches to curving cheating and maintaining academic integrity throughout their academic programs in both traditional (in-class_ and Distance Learning (online) offerings. This ongoing research is focused upon assessing the wide spectrum of (technology-based and non-technology-based) approaches addressing these problems. In this paper the authors identify the research methods being used to develop an understanding of the extent of the problem and to identify reasonable solutions. The research tools include surveys of university students, instructors, and administrators, as well as select business organizations. Preliminary results for the student survey are presented.

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An Analysis Of Branding Hr Department Activities For Strategic Value Creation, Catherine Giunta Jan 2007

An Analysis Of Branding Hr Department Activities For Strategic Value Creation, Catherine Giunta

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This study explored Human Resource Executives’ (HREs) perceptions of HR branding actions and found that branding human resources creates organizational value. Additionally, the company and human resource alignment appeared to affect human resource branding. Many participants described HR programs and services that were implemented in their companies. Most examples provided, though, did not include branding, per se, of those HR activities. This finding strongly suggests that human resource branding is in an early stage of development. The study revealed that HREs perceive that branding is a beneficial tool to facilitate the demonstration of human resource strategic value creation.

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An Alternative Instructional Method For Business Ethics: Examining The Role And Rationalization Of What Is "Right", Beth Richardson Jan 2007

An Alternative Instructional Method For Business Ethics: Examining The Role And Rationalization Of What Is "Right", Beth Richardson

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This paper introduces a teaching methodology for business ethics based, in part on the institute for Global Ethics’ Ethical Fitness model which utilizes “right versus right” paradigms to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas. Whereas the Ethical Fitness model finds clarity in the identification of what is “right”, this paper suggests that students will encounter and observe numerous situations in business where there is little clarity available for such a determination. Therefore, this discussion suggests that students probe cognitive dissonance: the tension between two ideas or beliefs that creates the tendency human beings have to justify their actions and decisions, and …

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Rubrics, Writing Improvement, And Assessment: Gaining Leverage For Business Programs, Anthony Tocco, Craig Sasse, Tumer White Jan 2007

Rubrics, Writing Improvement, And Assessment: Gaining Leverage For Business Programs, Anthony Tocco, Craig Sasse, Tumer White

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

With business schools receiving pressure to demonstrate assurance of student learning in critical skills like communication, it becomes imperative for programs to gain leverage from course activities that can both provide formative feedback and aid in assessment. The focus of this paper is on the grading rubric; first, developing a conceptual model of how it might be used for course embedded assessment to achieve both writing improvement and assessment. Additionally, this paper will share a case study, including some tentative conclusions, of adopting a common rubric of its use in a particular course.

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Intellectual Capital: A Balance Sheet Asset? (A Measurement Perspective), John Morgan, Frederic Ihrke, James Hurley Jan 2007

Intellectual Capital: A Balance Sheet Asset? (A Measurement Perspective), John Morgan, Frederic Ihrke, James Hurley

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Should financial measures of intellectual capital be placed on the balance sheet? If so how will intellectual capital be measured, and how will its inclusion on the balance sheet improve financial division-making? We examine, from a financial measurement perspective, a growing body of intellectual capital research calling for inclusion of intellectual assets on the balance sheet, and conclude the proposals are naïve in terms of accounting measurement realities, and confused in terms of purposes severed. Attempting to include dollar measures of intellectual capital on the balance sheet, from an accounting measurement perspective, is unworkable and will not accomplish what intellectual …

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Self-Efficacy Beliefs, Faculty Expectations, And Institutional Climate As Determinants Of Academic Achievement In Business Students, Carlos Rodriguez Jan 2007

Self-Efficacy Beliefs, Faculty Expectations, And Institutional Climate As Determinants Of Academic Achievement In Business Students, Carlos Rodriguez

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

This article models the influence of students’ generalized self-efficacy, faculty expectations, and institutional climate on students’ academic self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations conductive to academic achievement in undergraduate business education. Theoretical foundations were drawn from psychological contract and social cognitive theories. Results indicated that several sources of expectations exist: individual or self, faculty, and educational institution. Generalized self-efficacy and faculty expectations influence students’ academic self-efficacy while institutional climate only effects outcome expectations beliefs. Academic self-efficacy is a stronger predictor of academic achievement climate outcomes expectations alone. Psychological contracts must nurture student's self-efficacy, explicit faculty expectations as motivational drivers, and align …

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From The Editors, Herbert Sherman, Joshua Shuart, Laurence Weinstein Jan 2007

From The Editors, Herbert Sherman, Joshua Shuart, Laurence Weinstein

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

No abstract provided.

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"That Dog Don't Hunt": Persuasive Language And Imagery In An Nra Advertisement, James Whittle Jan 2007

"That Dog Don't Hunt": Persuasive Language And Imagery In An Nra Advertisement, James Whittle

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

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Through The Eyes Of Experts: A Socio-Cognitive Perspective On The Automation Of Fingerprint Work, Christopher Davis, Ellen M. Hufnagel Jan 2007

Through The Eyes Of Experts: A Socio-Cognitive Perspective On The Automation Of Fingerprint Work, Christopher Davis, Ellen M. Hufnagel

USF St. Petersburg Campus Faculty Publications

Prior research on technological frames indicates that manyof the difficulties associated with systems implementation stem from differences in the meanings users, managers, and system developers attribute to automation projects. Although the concept of technological frames has been used to explore the bases for intergroup conflict during implementation, it is also a useful device for probing more deeply into the effects complex systems have on users' perceptions of their work and the role-altering effects of new technologies. Drawing upon personal construct theory and job characteristics theory, we adapted the repertory grid technique to explore the technology- in-use frames of a group …

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The Potential Effects Of Corrective Advertising On Consumer Beliefs Mandated By U.S Vs. Philip Morris Usa, Inc. (2006), Brook Leigh Plack Jan 2007

The Potential Effects Of Corrective Advertising On Consumer Beliefs Mandated By U.S Vs. Philip Morris Usa, Inc. (2006), Brook Leigh Plack

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

In US v. Philip Morris USA Inc. (2006), six major tobacco companies were ordered to provide funding for an extremely large corrective advertising and marketing campaign. The Court ruled that consumers may have been misled and deceived about the (1) health effects of smoking, (2) addictiveness of smoking, (3) lack of health benefit from low tar/light cigarettes, (4) companies’ manipulation of nicotine delivery and cigarette design, and (5) health effects of secondhand smoke. Using print advertising copy test procedures, this research focused on the potential effectiveness of test ads submitted to the Court in impacting these target beliefs. In an …

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Literary, Historical, And Socio-Economic Dimensions Of Race And Identity In The Dominican Republic: A National Delusion?, Megan Christine Harris Jan 2007

Literary, Historical, And Socio-Economic Dimensions Of Race And Identity In The Dominican Republic: A National Delusion?, Megan Christine Harris

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

The article discusses race, racism, and self-concept in the Dominican Republic. It explains the reasons behind the present view of race, identifies links between race and Dominican economic and political issues, and explores how the unique situation of the Dominican Republic in terms of cultural history and geography has contributed to racism toward Haitians. The article also deals with the negative self-image many Dominicans have as a result of the color of their skin and their ancestry. In conclusion, it offers suggestions on revaluating race that could be applicable to not only the Dominican Republic, but also racially-segregated groups of …

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Listing Criteria For The Multiple Listing Of Equity Options, Rebecca Abraham, Charlie W. Harrington, Jr. Jan 2007

Listing Criteria For The Multiple Listing Of Equity Options, Rebecca Abraham, Charlie W. Harrington, Jr.

HCBE Faculty Articles

Equity options are listed on the American Stock Exchange Board Options Exchange, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Pacific Stock Exchange, International Securities Exchange, and Boston Stock Exchange. This study identified the criteria for selection of options for listing over tile August-September 1999, 2000-2002, and 2003-2005 periods. Trading volume and size were the primary selection criteria for all three periods. Volatility was a selection criterion during the preperiod (1 997- 1998) only. No clearly defined selection criteria emerged for listings on the third exchange in 2000-2002 or on two or three exchanging in 2003-2005.

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2007 Nsu Sharks Women's Tennis Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

2007 Nsu Sharks Women's Tennis Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

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January/February 2007, Monte Ahuja College Of Business Jan 2007

January/February 2007, Monte Ahuja College Of Business

Dialogue: News from the Monte Ahuja College of Business

UpFront: Advancing Partnerships in 2008 -- Nance Responds to United Nations’ Call to Action -- Featured Alumni: AJ Magner,Vice President, The Staubach Company. -- Featured Student: Nedim Nisic -- Nance Students utilizing Study Abroad Opportunities -- Does your Company Need Free Market Research? -- Key Foundation gives $150,000 for Student Managed Investment Fund, Business students will invest $300,000 -- Nance Expands Online Course Offering -- Dr. Harry J. Martin Publishes The Best and the Worst of Leadership: Essential learning for emerging leaders -- Nance Hosts Angel Fair -- Online Advising Appointment Scheduling for Business Students -- Fall 2007 Valedictorian Ann …

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Performance Analysis Of Security Aspects In Uml Models, Dorin Bogdan Petriu, Dorina C. Petriu, C Murray Woodside, Jing Xiu, Toqeer A. Israr, Geri Georg, Robert B. France, James M. Bieman, Siv Holde Houmb, Jan Jurjens Jan 2007

Performance Analysis Of Security Aspects In Uml Models, Dorin Bogdan Petriu, Dorina C. Petriu, C Murray Woodside, Jing Xiu, Toqeer A. Israr, Geri Georg, Robert B. France, James M. Bieman, Siv Holde Houmb, Jan Jurjens

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

The focus of the paper is on the analysis of performance effects of different security solutions modeled as aspects in UML. Aspect oriented modeling (AOM) allows software designers to isolate and separately address solutions for crosscutting concerns, which are defined as distinct UML aspect models, then are composed with the primary UML model of the system under development. For performance analysis we use techniques developed previously in the PUMA project, which take as input UML models annotated with the standard UML Profile for Schedulability, Performance and Time (SPT), and transform them first into Core Scenario Model (CSM) and then into …

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Mcmahon On Workplace Democracy, Jeffrey Moriarty Jan 2007

Mcmahon On Workplace Democracy, Jeffrey Moriarty

Philosophy Faculty Publications

This paper offers a sympathetic critique of Christopher McMahon’s Authority and Democracy: A General Theory of Government and Management. Although I find fault with some of his arguments, my goal is not to show that these arguments are irreparable, but to highlight issues that deserve further consideration. After defining some terms, first, I raise an objection to McMahon’s rejection of the moral unity of management (MUM) thesis. Second, I draw attention to his “moralization” of the workplace, and examine the role it plays in his arguments about the relative strengths of the different kinds of authority. Third, I raise …

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Accounting Trends And Techniques, 61st Annual Survey 2007 Edition, Matthew C. Calderisi, Doug Bowman, David Cohen Jan 2007

Accounting Trends And Techniques, 61st Annual Survey 2007 Edition, Matthew C. Calderisi, Doug Bowman, David Cohen

Accounting Trends and Techniques

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Codification Of Statements On Auditing Standards (Including Statements On Standards For Attestation Engagements) Numbers 1 To 114, As Of January 1, 2007, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2007

Codification Of Statements On Auditing Standards (Including Statements On Standards For Attestation Engagements) Numbers 1 To 114, As Of January 1, 2007, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Statements on Auditing Standards

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Patterns Of Prejudice: Social Exclusion And Racial Demarcation In Professional Accountancy In Kenya, S. Sian Jan 2007

Patterns Of Prejudice: Social Exclusion And Racial Demarcation In Professional Accountancy In Kenya, S. Sian

Accounting Historians Journal

Racial demarcation and social exclusion were common features in the organization of racially diverse colonial societies. British settlement in colonial Kenya and the import of immigrant workers resulted in the creation of a hierarchical society in which the Europeans enjoyed privileges to the exclusion of the immigrant Asians and the indigenous Africans. This study sets out to show how changes in the organization of this society and commonly held prejudices within it were reflected and even amplified in the organization of the accountancy profession. Drawing from archival and oral history data, the study traces the patterns of participation in accountancy …

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Sec Preempts The Accounting Principles Board In 1965: The Classification Of The Deferred Tax Credit Relating To Installment Sales, Stephen A. Zeff Jan 2007

Sec Preempts The Accounting Principles Board In 1965: The Classification Of The Deferred Tax Credit Relating To Installment Sales, Stephen A. Zeff

Accounting Historians Journal

In 1959, the Accounting Principles Board (APB) replaced the Committee on Accounting Procedure because the latter was unable to deal forthrightly with a series of important issues. But during the APB's first half-dozen years, its record of achievement was no more impressive than its predecessor's. The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Manuel F. Cohen, criticized the APB's slow pace and unwillingness to tackle difficult issues. This article discusses the circumstances attending the SEC's issuance of an Accounting Series Release in late 1965 to demonstrate forcefully to the APB that, when it is unable to carry out its …

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Employing Intelligent Agents To Automate Sla Creation, Halina Kaminski, Mark Perry Jan 2007

Employing Intelligent Agents To Automate Sla Creation, Halina Kaminski, Mark Perry

Computer Science Publications

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are commonly prepared and signed agreements that form the contracts between a service provider and its customers, defining the obligations and liabilities of the parties. Naturally, SLAs should reflect the business needs of both customer and supplier. SLAs are usually formed through either the adoption of a boilerplate agreement from the provider, or through a mediation/negotiation process between the parties. With the increasing adoption of software supply being implemented as a network service, such schemes are rigid or slow and costly, This paper proposes a system that the parties can use to facilitate both fast and …

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An Economic Analysis Of Costs Associated With Development Of A Cell Salvage Program, J.R. Waters, Heidi H. Meier, J.H. Waters Jan 2007

An Economic Analysis Of Costs Associated With Development Of A Cell Salvage Program, J.R. Waters, Heidi H. Meier, J.H. Waters

Business Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The increasing cost of blood products and associated risks of transfusion have lead to a heightened interest in techniques which reduce or replace allogeneic blood transfusion. The use of cell salvage is being explored in a number of institutions. We present financial information which may be useful to institutions that are considering the addition of a cell salvage service. METHODS: A review of the cell salvage data from 2328 patients was used to estimate the average cost of a packed red blood cell unit equivalent processed by cell salvage equipment. In addition, an analysis was performed to assess the …

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Instructions For Authors, Discovery Editors Jan 2007

Instructions For Authors, Discovery Editors

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

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Managing Scarce Resources In Training Projects, Richard D. Busby, James J. Goldsmith Jan 2007

Managing Scarce Resources In Training Projects, Richard D. Busby, James J. Goldsmith

Publications & Research

Every training organization has a limited amount of people, time and/or money available to complete a project, and this limited resource availability undoubtedly will affect the scope and success of projects the organization undertakes. Busby and Goldsmith discuss the knowledge and skills thing in the instructional design field will need to successfully address these circumstances. The authors begin the chapter by defining what they mean by "resources" and "resource scarcity," and then go on to describe how resource availability and the scope of a project affect one another. They then discuss such basic economic concepts as supply and demand and …

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