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The Effects Of Unpredictable Energy Costs On The Public Budget, Alan Bernard Enzo Jan 2008

The Effects Of Unpredictable Energy Costs On The Public Budget, Alan Bernard Enzo

Business Administration Student Research

No abstract provided.


Good Work With Toil: A Paradigm For Redeemed Work, Margaret Diddams, Denise Daniels Jan 2008

Good Work With Toil: A Paradigm For Redeemed Work, Margaret Diddams, Denise Daniels

SPU Works

Management scholars within the disciplines of Organizational Behavior (OB), Human Resource Management (HRM or HR) and Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology seek to study and promote employee productivity and welfare within organizations. While there are differing foci across these three disciplinary areas, their researchers and practitioners strive for equilibrium between the needs of employees and employers. Given this charter, it would be reasonable to expect that these fields would have deeply articulated philosophical roots regarding the nature of humanity, its social and physical systems, and the meaning associated with good work. Yet historically, apart from a perfunctory nod to Max Weber's identification …


An Analysis Of Restatements Due To Errors And Auditor Changes By Fortune 500 Companies, James H. Thompson, Timothy L. Mccoy Jan 2008

An Analysis Of Restatements Due To Errors And Auditor Changes By Fortune 500 Companies, James H. Thompson, Timothy L. Mccoy

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Business

Events leading to the breakup of Arthur Anderson and Co. included the failure of Enron and other evidence of financial reporting irregularities. Many of these irregularities involved restatement of financial statements due to error. During the last several years, numerous articles in the accounting literature and accounting press have chronicled such restatements and the often associated change in auditor. This paper analyzes restatements due to error and auditor changes made by Fortune 500 companies during 2001 and 2002 in order to assess whether restatements due to error lowered or raised income and whether companies with income-decreasing errors showed a greater …


Online Learning: Examining Instructional Design Strategies In Leisure Curriculum, Michael A. Mulvaney, William R. Mckinney, Lynn A. Barnett Jan 2008

Online Learning: Examining Instructional Design Strategies In Leisure Curriculum, Michael A. Mulvaney, William R. Mckinney, Lynn A. Barnett

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

An assessment of the park and recreation-related educational programs and departments within the United States indicates an increasing presence of web-based distance learning (WBDL) environments. According to a voluntary listing posted on NRPA’s official website, over 35 courses are offered within a WBDL environment with almost 20 U.S. colleges and universities participating. In addition, some programs currently offer a 100% WBDL baccalaureate and/or master degree. These numbers are also somewhat conservative as additional programs offered by universities continue to emerge as evident by the dialogue and postings on the online discussion forum of the Society of Park and Recreation Educators …


Using Audio-Visual Technology In Online Teaching: A Study Of Students' Reactions, Frank Wyrostek, James Haefner Jan 2008

Using Audio-Visual Technology In Online Teaching: A Study Of Students' Reactions, Frank Wyrostek, James Haefner

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

This study surveyed students who had taken an online managerial finance classes to measure the effectiveness and impact of audio-visual technologies on anxiety levels, preferred learning styles, satisfaction, and ease in mastering course material. Results showed that a learning style that favors both audio and visual teaching methods existed. Using audio-visual pedagogical techniques helped reduce students’ anxiety levels and created a more personal atmosphere for the online class. The benefits of a more personal environment significantly correlated with both mastering the material and understanding complex processes involved in finance. In Addition, the authors speculate on the potential connection between reduced …


Oil And Water: Can Integrating Humanities And Management In The Business Classroom Improve Critical Thinking Skills?, Lisa C. Lindley Jan 2008

Oil And Water: Can Integrating Humanities And Management In The Business Classroom Improve Critical Thinking Skills?, Lisa C. Lindley

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

Developing critical thinkers is an objective of businesses, higher education, and accrediting institutions. Business educators are challenged with how to teach critical thinking skills and how to evaluate the effectiveness of these methods. This quasi-experimental study used a pretest-posttest design with a control group to assess critical thinking skills in undergraduate business students enrolled in Organizational Behavior classes. The hypothesis was that using the humanities to teach business concepts would improve student critical thinking as assessed by the California Critical Thinking Skills Tests (CCTST). The literature revealed many case studies and how-to articles; however, there was a gap in quantitative …


Suffolk Business Alumni Magazine, Fall 2008, Sawyer Business School Jan 2008

Suffolk Business Alumni Magazine, Fall 2008, Sawyer Business School

Suffolk University Business School Alumni Magazine

No abstract provided.


2008-2009 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office. Jan 2008

2008-2009 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2008-2009 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.


Morehead State 2008-09 Basketball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics. Jan 2008

Morehead State 2008-09 Basketball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2008-2009 official media guide of the Morehead State University basketball team.


Morehead State University 2008 Soccer, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics. Jan 2008

Morehead State University 2008 Soccer, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2008 official media guide of the Morehead State University soccer team.


Morehead State 2008 Cross Country, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics. Jan 2008

Morehead State 2008 Cross Country, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2008 official media guide of the Morehead State University cross country team.


The Abc's Of The Best Practices In Leadership Development, Gretchen K. Carroll Jan 2008

The Abc's Of The Best Practices In Leadership Development, Gretchen K. Carroll

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

In the current business environment, leadership development is a critical strategic organizational imperative because viability is ultimately dependent upon leadership. Therefore, organizations are investing heavily in leadership development programs. These programs have been extensively researched, and the best practices have been identified by scholars across the globe. However, although the literature is ripe with best practice information the heavy research base is not necessarily useful to practitioners. The organization of the best practices into the ABC format and model, discussed in the paper, provides practitioners with an easy to use consolidated approach for planning, creating or reviewing and leadership development …


An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Aacsb Business School Accreditation And Cpa Exam Success Rates, John Morgan, J. Lawrence Bergin, Larry Sallee Jan 2008

An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Aacsb Business School Accreditation And Cpa Exam Success Rates, John Morgan, J. Lawrence Bergin, Larry Sallee

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

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB) is widely to world’s foremost accrediting agency of business schools. AACSB promotional literature asserts AACSB accreditation is associated with higher qualify business education and higher quality business school graduates. The assertion of higher quality is somewhat controversial and to date has not been well supported by empirical evidence. The research presented below investigates whether recent business school graduates taking the uniform certified public accountants exam score higher when from AACSB accredited institutions rather than when from non- AACSB accredited institutions. Results indicate that graduates of AACSB accredited business schools do in …


Indiana State University Financial Report 2008, Indiana State University Jan 2008

Indiana State University Financial Report 2008, Indiana State University

Financial Reports

No abstract provided.


Stock Repurchase Announcements: A Test Of Market Efficiency, Nicholas A. Kinsler Jan 2008

Stock Repurchase Announcements: A Test Of Market Efficiency, Nicholas A. Kinsler

Theses & Honors Papers

The purpose of this study was to test the semi-strong form efficient market hypothesis by analyzing the effects of stock repurchase announcements on stock price. Specifically, is it possible to earn an above normal return on a publicly traded stock when thefirm announces a stock repurchase? Numerous past studies suggest that with a stock repW'chase announcement goes a positive signal about the company's future, thereby significantly increasing the firm's stock price. Firms repurchase undervalued stock, thus raising the stock price. According to the semi-strong form efficient market hypothesis, it is not possible to consistently outperform …


Two-Stage Least Squares: Simultaneous Determination Of Days On Market, Length Of Contract, And Percentage Overpriced, Caitlin Hooe Jan 2008

Two-Stage Least Squares: Simultaneous Determination Of Days On Market, Length Of Contract, And Percentage Overpriced, Caitlin Hooe

Theses & Honors Papers

In this paper, we examine the simultaneous determination of time on market (TOM), length of listing contract (LOC) and percentage overpriced (POP) of residential real estate listings. Our fundamental speculation is that overpriced properties and those that have extended listing contracts will incur a longer TOM. The finding of this research confirms that the more a property is overpriced, the longer it will take to sell. Similarly, as LOC increases so does the expected TOM. This may be helpful knowledge for a potential seller in determining the listing contract duration assuming realistic price expectations. These findings assume the absence of …


2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Women's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2008

2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Women's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Media Guide - Cross Country And Outdoor Track, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2008

2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Media Guide - Cross Country And Outdoor Track, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


Deforestation In The Philippines: An Economic Assessment Of Government Policy Responses, Luz C. Stenberg, Mahinda Siriwardana Jan 2008

Deforestation In The Philippines: An Economic Assessment Of Government Policy Responses, Luz C. Stenberg, Mahinda Siriwardana

Business Papers and Journal Articles

In the case of a land constraint economy such as the Philippines, the efficient allocation of land to its various uses is essential. This constraint is further intensified by the growing population and increased demand for commercial land. The process of land classification is only the first step in managing land resources. A computable general equilibrium (CGE) model based on ORANI, a multi-sectoral model belonging to the Johansen class of CGE models was employed to ascertain the economy-wide effects of the reduction in forestry production due to conservation efforts. The paper also attempts to show the relative contribution of population …


Evaluating Virtual Organisational Preparedness, Peter Gall, Janice Burn Jan 2008

Evaluating Virtual Organisational Preparedness, Peter Gall, Janice Burn

Business Papers and Journal Articles

As organisations enter an era of information superhighways, expanded electronic commerce, and “virtualness,” executives increasingly realise that in addition to business strategy influencing IT, IT now influences business strategy (Rockart et al., 1996). Hirschheim and Sabherwal (2001) confirmed the validity of previous findings and determined that it is important for organisations to understand the dynamic and emergent nature of business-information systems alignment. Recent perspectives on strategy argue that the basis for achieving competitive advantage, even short term advantage, lies in the configuration of resources that enable value creation through a sustained dynamic and continuous process of adaptation and change (Wheeler, …


Devising And Testing An Instrument Designed To Mitigate The Paradox Between The Traditional Disconnected World And The Evolution In Collaborative Ict, Peter Gall Jan 2008

Devising And Testing An Instrument Designed To Mitigate The Paradox Between The Traditional Disconnected World And The Evolution In Collaborative Ict, Peter Gall

Business Papers and Journal Articles

This paper begins by defining ontology of ICT concepts including virtual organisations, living labs and digital ecosystems in an effort to identify practical answers to the paradox between the traditional disconnected world and collaboratively networked, open, loosely coupled environments. The paper then introduces a framework and case study that devises a new instrument designed to enable organisations in unleashing the power of their ICT infrastructure to take advantage of the values of the globally competitive networks in the 21st Century. The pervasive use of modern infrastructure and collaborative ICT frameworks have the potential to create sustainable multi-organisation, multi-institution, multi-linkage industry …


Ada News Convention Daily - 2008 Day 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Jan 2008

Ada News Convention Daily - 2008 Day 4, 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.


2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Men's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2008

2007-2008 Nsu Sharks Men's Basketball Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


2008 Nsu Sharks Men's Soccer Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2008

2008 Nsu Sharks Men's Soccer Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.


University Of Texas At Tyler Catalog, 2008 - 2010, University Of Texas At Tyler Jan 2008

University Of Texas At Tyler Catalog, 2008 - 2010, University Of Texas At Tyler

Catalogs

No abstract provided.


The Charity Ecosystem, Willie Cheng Jan 2008

The Charity Ecosystem, Willie Cheng

Social Space

The non-profit sector is slowly moving from an era of ‘Just Doing Good’ to one of ‘Doing Good Well’. Willie Cheng argues that this new era requires the various components of an effective and self-sustaining charity ecosystem – regulator, capacity builders, charities, beneficiaries and the community (individuals, corporations, media and government) – to be in place and functioning properly.


Tracing Singapore's Social Sector, Sharifah Maisharah Jan 2008

Tracing Singapore's Social Sector, Sharifah Maisharah

Social Space

How has the face of Singapore’s social sector changed through the shifting landscape of state provision? Sharifah Maisharah looks at the evolution of the social sector pastiche starting from colonial rule in 1819.


Resuscitating A Healthcare Charity, R Akhileswaran, Seet Ai Mee Jan 2008

Resuscitating A Healthcare Charity, R Akhileswaran, Seet Ai Mee

Social Space

When government funding policies change, voluntary welfare organisations that depend largely on subsidies to run their services can find their survival at stake. Dr R Akhileswaran and Dr Seet Ai Mee present the case study of HCA Hospice Care.


Social Enterprises: Beyond The Hype, Sean Quek Jan 2008

Social Enterprises: Beyond The Hype, Sean Quek

Social Space

With their promises of sustainability, social integration and lower dependence on welfare, social enterprises are the flavour of the month. But, as Sean Quek points out, the challenges involved in designing and executing a sustainable social enterprise are often underestimated.


When Is A Voluntary Code Not Voluntary?, Yuen Teen Mak Jan 2008

When Is A Voluntary Code Not Voluntary?, Yuen Teen Mak

Social Space

Many countries have adopted the ‘comply or explain’ approach to raise standards of corporate governance in listed companies. The approach has now found its way into the charity sector in Singapore. Mak Yuen Teen highlights some misconceptions about the voluntary nature of the approach and provides suggestions for its effective implementation.