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Climate Change And Business Opportunities (Interview With Stefano Bertasi), Elizabeth Gingerich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

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Foreword: On The Path To Climate Stability - Our Generation, Ascher Billings, Elisa Espinosa, Leandro Ivan Jaime, Bridget Sullivan, Angel Gabriel Flores, Marisa Lareau, Katherine Wilson

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Where In The Heavens Are Our Earthly Leaders?, Ritch Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Letter From The Editor & Hometown Notes, Elizabeth Gingerich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Winter/Spring 2016

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

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2015 Q3 Market Pulse Report, Craig R. Everett

Pepperdine Market Pulse Report

The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM -$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors. The IBBA and M&A Source present the Market Pulse Survey with the support of the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project and the Graziado School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University.

In Europe On Scholar Semester, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

From a textbook, I can learn about the United Nations: what it does, who it employs, how it works alongside national governments. But there is something surreal about being in the Geneva headquarters of the United Nations and realizing that working at such a renowned organization does not have to be a pipe dream. My semester of study and travel as a Huntsman Scholar has been filled with many such moments of clarity. Researching at Oxford University’s world-class Bodleian Library, witnessing the struggle of Syrian migrants firsthand on the Austrian-German border, learning from anAggie alum turned top-level executive at Barclays—all …

Huntsman Grads Honored, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Tonya Davis

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Several Huntsman School of Business alumni were recently honored by Utah State University for their personal and professional accomplishments as well as their commitment the University and the community.

'Military Friendly' Designation Awarded For Seventh Consecutive Year, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

2015-November-10-Arts In Education Conference Registration Continues, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2015-November-10-Financial Aid Night, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2015-November-10-Etsu Trio Wins State Championship, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Proposed Changes To The Aicpa Standards For Performing And Reporting On Peer Reviews, Improving Transparency And Effectiveness Of Peer Review, November 10, 2015, Comments Are Requested By January 31, 2016; Exposure Draft (American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants), 2015, November 10, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Peer Review Board

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

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Comment Letters On Proposed Changes To The Aicpa Standards For Performing And Reporting On Peer Reviews, Improving Transparency And Effectiveness Of Peer Review, November 10, 2015, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Peer Review Board

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

No abstract provided.

Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering And Western Music Rendezvous 2015, Megan Schultz

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This study was conducted for the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous to provide insight into the characteristics of attendees to the thirtieth annual event. Paper surveys were completed by 82 attendees of the event. Results show that 65% of attendees were residents of Montana and of those 63% came from outside of Fergus County. Visitors spent an average of four nights in the Lewistown area. More people spent money on restaurant/bar, hotel/motel, and retail goods while visiting the area than other spending categories. Respondents to the survey reported total spending of $36,852 in Lewistown/Central Montana. Results provide …

New Professorship In Accounting, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

The School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University has formed a $1.5 million Bonnie B. and James H. Quigley/Deloitte Foundation Professorship in Accounting thanks to support provided by the Quigley’s, with added support from Deloitte, through the Deloitte Foundation.

Lindenwood Department Of Theater Adapts Dickens' Christmas Carol, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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'Innovate' Giving Platform Idonate Launched, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2015-November-09-Etsu To Screen Film "Frame By Frame", University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Ojai, Ohio, Italy, Home, Sabine Hoskinson

Canterbury Scholars

These are the sounds that run across the page and roll through my

mind. The sounds sing out notes of O's and dips of Y and J.

Like a wallpaper pattern, these words pace through my mind:

Ojai, Ohio, Italy, Home.

A Month To Remember, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

For the past several weeks I have seen a multitude of stories from the wild world of sport that have struck me as something about which I wanted to write and set my brain whirring. Unfortunately for a number of reasons I have not been able to find the time to expound on any of them.

Money Laundering Effects, Mario Gjoni, Albana (Karameta) Gjoni, Holta (Bako) Kora

UBT International Conference

The globalization of economic activities and financial markets has had a very positive impact on the world economy. But this effect has also its costs. It can facilitate the ways by which money can be laundered internationally which is one of the biggest costs that this phenomenon creates. Among many analysts there is a discussion about the relationship that exists between globalization and money laundering, as well as economic implications of large-scale money laundering. Money laundering threatens the economic and financial systems in many countries, and has important effects on income distribution and macroeconomic variables. The negative effects of money …

Statistical Issues In Predictive Modelling Using Bootstrap Method, Elmira Kushta, Miranda Pajo, Orgeta Gjermeni

UBT International Conference

A model is a statement of reality or its approximation. Most phenomena in the social sciences are extremely complex. With a model we simplify the reality and focus on a manageable number of factors. It is impossible to completely understand why consumers default and identify all the factors influencing customer’s default behavior. The bank manager sets up a statistical model that relates customer’s default behavior to only two important factors, the income and the education. There surely are thousands of other variables that may influence customer’s default behavior. This article describes the fundamentals of a statistical model building. We begin …

Boosting Growth Through Intra-Regional Cooperation: Macedonia And Albania, Jasminka Varnalieva, Nehat Ramadani

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this paper is to explore the status of economic cooperation among countries in the South East Europe (SEE) with particular attention on the cooperation between Macedonia and Albania. In line with the SEE 2020 Strategy adopted by the EU aspiring countries in 2013, increased intra-regional cooperation among the countries should be used as a preparation for a smooth and faster European and Euro-Atlantic integration. This paper provides an in-depth analysis and statistics of the overall economic cooperation, trade patterns and capital movement among the countries and identifies major obstacles for increased cooperation that could result in higher …

Marketing Of A Tourism Destination – Case Study Rugova, Luljeta Shaqiri, Ilia Kristo, Ylber Limani

UBT International Conference

Tourism is one of the most complex activities of a modern society. In developed countries but also in some of transition countries, tourism is important product and employing generator. Even in Kosovo, tourism is an essential economic branch, whereby marketing has very significant impact for its functioning. Therefore, in this paper are addressed marketing concepts by focusing on those of tourism as a development indicator of the country. To achieve visitors satisfaction in touristic destination Rugova, we have implemented analyze with the citizens that have visited Rugova.

Tourism Development Post Global Financial Crisis: Case Of Albania, Arjan Tushaj, Rakela Thano

UBT International Conference

Tourism is the elastic sector and capable of demonstrating the significant capacity past the crisis occurrence despite it is more appreciable in the short run. The global financial crisis during 2008 – 2009 passed likewise the adverse external shock to developing countries and we faced to the consequences of it. It had the significant impact on the tourism sector. Empirical results demonstrated that tourist revenues tend to be more affected than cash tourist during the time of crisis. Impact of the crisis on the tourism sector associated with the different effects in diverse countries. The crisis around the world brought …

How Does A Small Business In Russia Play Its Economic Role?, Liudmila Guzikova

UBT International Conference

Small business is an integral part of the market economy. The main economic functions usually attributed to small businesses are the following: innovation, combating monopolies and maintain a competitive environment, combating unemployment and creating jobs, increasing income of the general population and, consequently, the expansion of consumer demand, increase the professional activity, the development of entrepreneurial skills, spirit, and traditions as an important institution of civil society, the formation of the middle class as a basis for socio-political stability of the state. The goal of research - on the basis of statistical and factual information to assess the extent to …

The Interrelationship Between Financial Attitude, Financial Behavior And Financial Knowledge, Dorjana Nano

UBT International Conference

Financial literacy is shown to be an important life skill for people. It influences people every day financial decisions and has a macro impact on the economy and financial satisfaction of the society. Studies revealed financial literacy to cover three dimensions: financial knowledge, financial attitude and financial behavior. This research aims to examine the interrelationship between the three components of financial literacy. The main objectives of the current research are: a) firstly, to provide some evidences of the existing literature on the linkage between financial knowledge, financial attitude and financial behavior; b) secondly, to inspect this association in the case …

Testing The Martingales Property Of Daily Exchange Rate, Rozana Liko, Artion Kashuri, Miftar Ramosaco

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this paper is to test whether the Albanian exchange rate market is weak form efficient by studying the statistical behavior of daily Euro and USD exchange rate against Albanian Lekё, which are the most influential currency in Albania market, during the period January 05, 2010 – April 30, 2015. The study seeks to examine whether this currencies follow each a martingale. The unit root tests (individually and panel) and variation ratio test are used. The various analytical tests implemented in the study provide evidence of non-martingale property of exchange market in Albania.

An Empirical Evaluation Of Customer-Based Brand Equity Of Internet Service Providers (Isps) In Albania, Ana Buhaljoti

UBT International Conference

The main reason for studying Brand Equity of ISPs arises from the motivation of improving marketing productivity in this sector. Given increasing competition, higher costs of technology adoption, flattened demand, ISP managers need a thorough understanding of customer behavior in order to increase the efficiency of marketing expenses and enhance customer loyalty. This study identifies customer’s differentiated response towards ISPs and motives in choosing a brand instead of another. In June 2014, a survey among 998 adult connected urban households in Albania has been conducted. A well-structured questionnaire, designed on the basis of Keller’s Brand Equity Model evaluate consumer awareness, …