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The Crisis Of Tourism Sector After The 25th January Egyptian Revolution: Case Study Traveline Egypt, Zeinab Shawky Younis, Randa F. Elbedawy

Business Administration

The dawn of the 25^th January Revolution 2011 aroused to put Egypt into turmoil of both political and economic unrest. As the dictatorship ended and the rise of democracy started, Egypt realized and woke up to find the biggest tourism problem, one of the main pillars of its economic growth falling down with a steep slope. The Importance of this study arises from its contribution at both the academic and practical levels as it tends to reflect the importance of tourism sector for the growth and the sustainability of the economic development of Egypt, adding to the fact that …

Vijay Kannan Tells About Scary Night In Vietnam, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Vijay Kannan

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Even experienced overseas travelers can slip up, and this can lead to interesting adventures. Yet, when I found myself in a police station in rural Vietnam late one night, I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy that one particular “adventure" I had.

Tim Gardner Says Liberal Studies Degree Proved Good Foundation, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Tim Gardner is skilled at Jeopardy. His knack for remembering bits and pieces of random knowledge is a hidden talent he developed, in part because he earned his undergraduate degree in liberal studies.

Professor Stacey Hills Connected With Students, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Executives and professors often talk of having an open-door policy. Stacy Hills’ open door policy doesn’t have to be stated. Anyone who passes by her office can see it.

Online Degrees To Benefit Military Personnel Announced, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Nevada's Top Energy Industry Representatives Call For More Collaboration And Education, Nevada Institute For Renewable Energy Commercialization (Nirec)

Nevada Newsflash

More than 75 representatives from every sector of Nevada’s energy industry gathered at Reno’s Desert Research Institute last week to discuss energy challenges facing the Silver State, opportunities available and actions needed to lead the West and the nation in renewable energy generation, transmission and delivery.

2012-10-11 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Planning Committee Meeting Minutes for October 11, 2012.

Walking Box Ranch Planning And Design Quarterly Progress Report: Period Ending October 10, 2012, Margaret N. Rees

Walking Box Ranch

• BLM and UNLV met with AECOM on 7/12/12 to review Walking Box Ranch (WBR) project progress, timing of posting of project bid documents, and the anticipated project calendar through December 2012.
• BLM and UNLV met on 9/25/12 to update Mark Spencer, BLM’s new Field Manager for the Red Rock/Sloan Field Office, to brief him on UNLV participation at WBR, and to discuss the status of the operating agreement and major concerns that include timely completion of the operating agreement, which will allow completion of business plan and release of $500K for IT and security by UNLV’s president.
• UNLV is continuing …

Apple: Head And Shoulders, Steven D. Dolvin

All Chapters

In technical analysis, traders look for patterns in stock prices, which they then use to determine buy/sell decisions. One such pattern is the "head and shoulders," which, as the name suggests, is two small peaks, with a larger one in the middle. Such a pattern is often considered bearish, particularly if the price breaks through the "neckline." Unfortunately (or not, depending on your view of technical analysis), Apple's share price recently exhibited this pattern. See the article here, Yahoo.

The Implementation Of G2b Inter-Organizational Information Systems: A Dialectical Design Perspective, Gamel O. Wiredu

The African Journal of Information Systems

Although the interactions between information technology and the context of government-to-business relations challenge the implementation of information systems, the challenges are currently under-researched. Therefore, this paper analyzes the mutual shaping between technology integration and the context. Based on an empirical study of the deployment of electronic cash registers for value-added tax administration, the analysis explains how government-business dialectics inform the design of relations between institutional, technological and organizational factors. The explanations lead to the argument for a dialectical design perspective on implementation that facilitates a systematic comprehension of (1) the inducements of design; (2) the relationships between the factors as …

A Model For Designing M-Agriculture Applications For Dairy Farming, Amos Gichamba, Ismail A. Lukandu

The African Journal of Information Systems

In the recent past, developing countries have experienced major technological advancements including high mobile phone penetration. With the implementation of innovative technological solutions (e.g. mobile-based systems in key economic activities such as agriculture), there is need to develop models that software developers and researchers can use to design solutions. This paper aims to study the implementation of mobile systems in agriculture and presents a model for designing such applications. This study shows that models exist for general mobile applications design and development, although none specifically suits mobile agriculture applications. A model for designing and implementing M-Agriculture applications is presented. The …

Knowledge Management Practices At An Institution Of Higher Learning, Judith Mavodza, Patrick Ngulube

All Works

Background: This article underscores the fact that society is becoming more and more knowledge-based, and that the organisations that can identify, value, create and evolve their knowledge assets are likely to be more successful than those that do not. Knowledge management (KM) is about enhancing the use of organisational knowledge through sound practices of KM and organisational learning. KM practices encompass the capture and/or acquisition of knowledge, its retention and organisation, its dissemination and re-use, and lastly responsiveness to the new knowledge. Objective: The focus of this study was on KM principles and practices that may be in place in …

2012-10-04 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes for October 4, 2012.

A Survey Of The Intention To Pursue Graduate Studies In Information Technology, Myungjae Kwak, Kirill Yurov, Kevin Floyd, Neil Rigole, Yuliya V. Yurova

HCBE Faculty Presentations

Proposed/completed study The mission of the School of Information Technology at Macon State College is to educate students in information technology in ways that lead to fulfilling managerial careers and enhance the economic vitality of Central Georgia. To accomplish the mission, the School of Information Technology is preparing a Master’s degree program that can be offered within the next few years. To use limited resources efficiently, the school needs to focus on a few concentrations that are in demand by students and meet the workforce needs of the local area (Calhoun et al. 2008). Therefore, two IT concentrations were chosen …

2012-2013 Operating Budget: Southern University Law Center, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Operating Budget of the Southern University Law Center.

2012-10-02 Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Executive Council Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2012.

Asian Hedge Funds In A Risk-On, Risk-Off World, Melvyn Teo

Research Collection BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre

We analyze the performance of Asia-focused and Asia-based funds in risk-on and risk-off periods between 2002 and 2011. We find that Asian hedge funds, like their US and European counterparts, deliver equity-like payoffs with bond-like risk. They generate returns that are roughly in line with the equity markets in risk-on and neutral states of the world. While their returns do not dominate those of US Treasuries in risk-off situations, they generally outperform the equity market by a significant margin. Indeed, their risk-adjusted returns in riskoff states are on par if not higher than their risk-adjusted returns in risk-on states. Of …

2012-2013 Operating Budget, Southern University And A&M College. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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2012-2013 Operating Budget of the Southern University Baton Rouge Campus.

2012-2013 Operating Budget: Southern University At New Orleans, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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No abstract provided.

2012-2013 Operating Budget: Subr Agricultural Extension And Research Programs, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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2012-2013 Operating Budget of the SUBR Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

2012-2013 Operating Budget, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The Southern University System, Board and System Administration higher Education Revised Operating Fund Budget 2012-2013. Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.

2012-2013 Operating Budget, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The Southern University at Shreveport Operating Budget 2012-2013.

The Oral Presentation: Enhancing The Experience In An Online Business Communication Course, Marsha L. Bayless, Judith L. Biss, Betty S. Johnson

Faculty Publications

This study addressed student and faculty experiences in using a commercially available website to facilitate the delivery and evaluation of student presentations in the online business communication course. Of the students enrolled in online business communication, 75 students participated in the study by sharing their perceptions of the effectiveness of the oral presentation process. Additionally, their faculty members assessed the process from the instructor’s perspective. The findings and conclusion revealed that the process provided useful student feedback and was more effective than pedagogical methods tried before.

Look! Up In Cyberspace! Is It Web 2.0? Is It Web 3.0? No! It’S Superweb – Technologies For The Classroom!, Susan Evans Jennings, M. Gail Weatherly

Faculty Publications

Using the familiar Bloom‟s Taxonomy pyramid, traditionally applied in educational learning objectives, can be useful in helping to choose the right technology to assist in reaching the desired educational outcomes. Many Web technologies provide free or low-cost teaching tools. Some of the many options available for the computer are provided here along with lesson ideas to incorporate these tools into the learning environment.

Daddy’S Advice For Life, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

ANTHONY A. ROSE , speaks about his book, "Daddy's Logic", which is based on real-life experiences and anecdotes of some of the most inspirational people in the world, ROSE looks back over 30 years of shared experiences with his late father-as well as over 21 years of career experiences in working with many of `Daddy's Heroes`-to define and share Daddy's Logic for success in both the personal and professional spheres of one's life.

The Dual Basis For Subordinate's Perception Of Change, Anthony Senger

Professional Projects

Psychological research has shown that perception often works in a dual-basis in which a person examines a subject and weighs the subject against an ideal and non-ideal scale, independently. There have been few studies though, that have tried to apply this mechanism as a component of the dynamics involved in Leadership Studies, Organizational Behavior, or Change Management. If the mechanism is active in subordinates, then leaders can make better-informed decisions regarding their organizations, based on an understanding that reaction to both their actions and to changes that they enact are based not only on perceived ideal characteristics, but also non-ideal …

Indian Millennials: Are Microchip Implants A More Secure Technology For Identification And Access Control?, Christine Perakslis, Katina Michael

Technology

No abstract provided.

Biblical Kingship: Model For Contemporary Business Leaders., Michael E. Cafferky

Faculty Works

A careful study of the biblical references to kingship reveals that accumulation of personal wealth, building military power which could be use to oppress citizens, and convoluted foreign policy were unacceptable. This speaks to our contemporary condition. Furthermore, kings were responsible to, and chosen from, the community, and expected to set a high moral example.

Turismo Y Agricultura. Un Modelo De "Alimentación Lenta" Para La Promoción De Productos Agrícolas Locales Por Medio Del Turismo En Asistencia De Los Menos Afortunados En Latinoamérica, Kevin Stephen Murphy, Robertico R. Croes, Po-Ju Chen

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Tourism increasingly plays a very important roll on the global economy of the different sectors that developed it and is now widely recognized as one of the major industries of the world, that's why tourism potential i son the promotion of one positive economic impact for the different sectors that are aimed, that`s why this article pretends to propose how that promotion of local agricultural products can be assisted with the implementation of a model of “slow nutrition” that can be developed by tourism sector on behalf of the unfortunate sector of Latin America.

Una Exploracion De La Potencial Del Turismo En La Lucha Contra La Pobreza En America Latina, Robertico Croes

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The poverty has been a phenomenom that has delayed and transformed the latinoamericam societies. One of each three persons that live in Latinoamerica is considerate poor, qualifier that makes reference to those people that do not have sufficient resources to satisfy their basic needs. Because of that, the present article pretends to pose the tourism activity as an alternative to figth the poverty on developing countries, this because the tourism generates employemet, currency, incomes to the governments and business opportunities. So this work is aimed to research the empirical relation between international tourism, economic growth, the reduction of poverty and …