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Mason Biodiesel: A Family’S New Venture In A New Industry, Matthew Eriksen, George H. Tompson

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This case describes a real family that has been running a labor-intensive business since 1992. The father, Phil Mason, runs the business with the help of his wife and two of his sons in southwestern Rhode Island. The business is a franchisee of ServiceMaster Clean. In 2006, the franchise employed 20 full-time employees and was the 50th largest ServiceMaster Clean franchise among the approximately 1,200 franchises located in the United States. Annual revenue is approximately $2.5 million. In late 2005, one of Phil’s sons began researching the biodiesel industry. As he was growing weary of the labor-intensive nature of his …

Questionnaire Used In The Dublin Visitor Suvey 2009, Gerard Dunne, Sheila Flanagan

Reports

No abstract provided.

Origins And Resolution Of Financial Crises: Lessons From The Current And Northern European Crises, Finn Østrup, Lars Oxelheim, Clas Wihlborg

Business Faculty Articles and Research

Since July 2007, the world economy has experienced a severe financial crisis that originated in the U.S. housing market. Subsequently, the crisis has spread to financial sectors in European and Asian economies and led to a severe worldwide recession. The existing literature on financial crises rarely distinguishes between factors that create the original strain on the financial sector and factors that explain why these strains lead to system-wide contagion and a possible credit crunch. Most of the literature on financial crises refers to factors that cause an original disruption in the financial system. We argue that a financial crisis with …

Early Evidence Of The Volatility Of Comprehensive Income And Its Components, Timothy L. Mccoy, James H. Thompson, Margaret A. Hoskins

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Business

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income, in June 1997, effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Early trends in reporting comprehensive income and its components for the Fortune 500 reveal an overwhelming preference for disclosure in the statement of changes in stockholders' equity, despite the FASB's recommendation of utilizing a combined statement of income/comprehensive income or a separate statement of comprehensive income. This disclosure tends to downplay the importance of other comprehensive income items and focus readers' attention on the traditional net income figure rather than comprehensive …

Choosing And Using A Co-Packer, Pamela L. Brady, Steve Seideman, Justin R. Morris

AAES Research Reports and Research Bulletins

Co-packing, also known as contract packaging, is when a company contracts with another company to manufacture and package foods that the original company will sell. Products on the market that have been co-packed range from nationally known brands to those sold under private labels. The use of co-packers has become extremely popular with entrepreneurs who have a product idea but lack the $100,000 or more needed to set up a manufacturing facility to produce the product. In addition, many entrepreneurs starting a foods business find that, in today’s market conditions, greater profits are achieved through sales and marketing innovations than …

January 2009, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Columns

The list:

Financial Brokerage Firms Serving the Inland Empire .............. 7

Top Colleges and Universities in the land in the Inland Empire ..............11

Hotel Suites m the Inland Empire ............... 25

Community Colleges in the Inland Empire.............. 28

Investments and Finance......................9

Computer .............................................14

Management .........................................16

Real Estate Notes................................. 17

Sales ...................................................... 27 & 33

Manager's Bookshelf..............................38

New Business Lists:

County of San Bernardino..................... 40

County of Riverside .............................. 41

Inland Empire People and Events .........43

Executive Time Out ...............................44

Increase Your Company’s Profits by becoming a Real-Time Organization..............8

Job Hunting in an economic Crisis......................................12

The Arrival of D-day........................................................14

Public …

R&D Intensity, Export Activity, And Firm Performance: A Comparative Study Of American And Chinese Firms, Jooh Lee, Berrin Dosoglu-Guner

Rohrer College of Business Departmental Research

No abstract provided.

Supply Chain Management Practices As A Mediator Of The Relationship Between Operations Capability And Firm Performance, Chinchun Hsu, Keah Choon Tan, Vijay R. Kannan, G. Keong Leong

Management Faculty Publications

The current study uses mediated regression analysis and structural equation modeling to test the proposition that supply chain management practices mediate the relationship between operations capability and firm performance. Operations capability is defined in terms of a firm's new product design and development, total quality management and just-in-time capabilities. Results support the research model and also suggest the existence of a direct relationship between operations capability and performance.

2009-2010 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2009-2010 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

The Role Of The Customer As A Quasi-Employee In Service Organisations: A Research Agenda, Jennifer Lawlor

Conference papers

No abstract provided.

Morehead State Eagles 2009 Baseball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2009 official media guide of the Morehead State University baseball team.

Morehead State University 2009 Tennis, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2009 official media guide of the Morehead State University tennis team.

Morehead State 2009-2010 Women's Basketball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2009-2010 official media guide of the Morehead State University women's basketball team.

Morehead State University 2009 Softball, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Sports Team Programs

The 2009 official media guide of the Morehead State University softball team.

Identifying Pre-Retirees For Bridge Employment: Factors That Influence Post-Retirement Employment Decisions, Sharon Kendrick, Melody Wollan

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

In a field study of 387 pre-retirees, four factors are demonstrated to be important as tools to aid Human Resource Managers and managers in predicting and influencing employees to consider participation in bridge employment: education levels of pre-retirees, training opportunities offered, role support from others (of particular importance supervisors and coworkers), and work family balance issues. Additionally, our findings draw attention to the importance of employment status (part-time versus full-time) and the number of years to retirement in predicting pre-retirees’ intentions to work in bridge employment.

Host As Entrepreneurs: Female Commercial Home Entrepreneurs In Gaeltacht Areas In The West Of Ireland, Ziene Mottiar, Lucia Laurinckova

Books / Book chapters

No abstract provided.

2008-2009 Morehead State Univeristy Audit Report, Morehead State University. Accounting And Financial Services Office.

Morehead State University Audit Reports

2008-2009 Audit Report for Morehead State University.

Enhancing Communication Within Multi-Generational Organizations, Andrew J. Sage, Moss Adams, Anthony C. Andenoro

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

In order to capture the essence of employee dynamics within the ever-changing landscape of modern organizations, a naturalistic inquiry using a holistic approach was employed. This technique emphasized the millennial generation’s communication strengths as compared to those of previous generation workers. The perceptions of millennial students, millennial workers, multi-generational managers, university professors, and IT professionals were analyzed through a constant, comparative analysis and grouped so that grounded theory was allowed to emerge. The products of this inquiry include practical solutions aimed at reducing the uncertainty for multi-generational managers, specifically regarding the supervision of younger generation workers. In addition, the results …

Indiana State University Financial Report 2009, Indiana State University

Financial Reports

No abstract provided.

Cultural Values And Anticipations Of Female Leadership Styles A Study Of Rotary Clubs In Taiwan And The United States, Chin-Chung Chao

Faculty Books and Monographs

Although the status of women in general has gradually improved in education, employment and leadership over the years, the big picture for women is still disheartening, and female leadership in higher positions is disproportionately represented. To address this issue for more satisfactory gender equality, this study undertakes a comparative quantitative and qualitative study of female leadership in non-profit organizations in the East and the West by exploring the relationships between the Rotary Club members¿ cultural values and their anticipated female leadership styles in Taiwan and the United States. Specifically, this study will provide more academic perspectives on female leadership in …

2009 Nsu Sharks Women's Soccer Game Program, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

2009 Nsu Sharks Women's Rowing Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Audit As An Empowerment Tool – How To Take Control Of The Audit Process For Pro-Active Board Level Leadership In Nfps, David Gilchrist

Business Papers and Journal Articles

Most Not-for-profit Organisations (NFPs) have had their annual general meetings or are working toward them. As readers know, an important part of the annual general meeting is the provision of accounts to members and the opportunity for those members to hear from their auditor. In this article I intend to discuss some ideas that Boards of NFPs could consider in their role at the pinnacle of corporate governance within their organisation. The purpose of such ideas is to provide board members with tools that may allow them to exercise greater control and take greater comfort in terms of the operations …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2009 Day 1, 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.

Ada News Convention Daily - 2009 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.

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

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

No abstract provided.

Strategic Flexibility And Smes: The Role Of Information Technology For Managing Internal And External Relations, Stephen K. Callaway, Kevin Celuch, Gregory B. Murphy

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

The purpose of the current study was to assess the impact of information technology on strategic flexibility for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Results of the study show that under conditions of low environmental dynamism, IT capabilities are associated with greater reactive strategic flexibility. Specifically, IT capabilities enabling the management of internal activities was significant. Under conditions of high environmental dynamism, IT capabilities are associated with greater proactive strategic flexibility. Specifically, IT capabilities enabling the management of competitor information was significant. Managerial as well as future research implications are discussed.

The Aging Population And Mature Entrepreneurs: Market Trends And Implications For Entrepreneurship, Robert P. Singh

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article discusses the statistics and trends surrounding the rapidly aging U.S. population. Older workers will make up an increasing portion of the workforce and these individuals represent an important growing demographic target market. While much has been written about the aging population and the potential for entrepreneurs to target this growing market, little research has been conducted on older entrepreneurs. They are a unique group and this article provides empirical results and discussion about the differences and importance of older entrepreneurs to the economy and as contributors to American society. Practical implications and future research directions are discussed.

New England Journal Of Entrepreneurship, Spring 2009

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

No abstract provided.

How A Plane Crash Changed My Life, Ted Leonsis, Miles K. Davis

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

In 1983 Ted Leonsis survived a crash landing of a plane he was on.This fateful event proved to be a pivotal point in his life. One of the byproducts of that near-death experiences is Leonsis’ list of 101 things to do before he died—a "bucket list” before the movie of that title came out. Leonsis has managed to accomplish more than two-thirds of the things on his list including owning a sports franchise (the Washington Capitals), changing someone’s life via a charity, sailing the Caribbean, and being on the cover of a magazine. As impressive as these accomplishments are, they …