Amazon's Superior Innovation: A Study Of Amazon's Corporate Structure, Ceo, And Reasons Behind Why It Has Become The Most Innovative Company In Today's Market., Daniel J. Rivet

Honors Theses and Capstones

Amazon is one of today’s most powerful companies. The convenience of Amazon.com and the hot new products that Amazon is creating has skyrocketed Amazon to the top of the list of successful and innovative businesses. Looking at Amazon from the outside in, the question of “What drives Amazon to be so successful?” stands out. First thoughts are answers like “CEO, Jeff Bezos” or “it’s ability to innovate”. Yes, those are certainly major factors in the success of a company of this stature, but it is more complex than that. This study will answer the question, “How does Jeff Bezos’ leadership …

Towards A More Productive Dialogue Between Stakeholder Theory And Strategic Management, Andrew Wicks, Jeffrey S. Harrison

Management Faculty Publications

This chapter highlights some of the tensions and most promising points of convergence between the strategic management and stakeholder theory literatures. We briefly examine the early development of both areas, identifying some of the background assumptions and choices that informed how the fields evolved, and how these factors led the two fields to engage in scholarly pursuits that seldom intersected for a period of years, followed by a renewal of interest among strategists in themes that are central to stakeholder theory. From this discussion, we develop a larger agenda with specific topics as examples of areas that offer promise for …

2017-University School Alumni Featured In Niswonger Scholars Directory, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Three of our University School Alumni were recently featured in the 2017 Niswonger Scholars Directory:

So very proud of our Bucs, past, present, and future! Go, Bucs, Go!

Georgia Southern College Sports Scrapbooks, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

This collection includes oversized scrapbooks of local and regional newspaper clippings about college sports at Georgia Southern College. Many of these volumes were prepared by Richard Mandes as head of Georgia Southern College Publicity.

Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog.

Workplace Antidiscrimination Policy Effect On Transgender Employee Job Satisfaction, Stacie Christian

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Not all organizations in Wisconsin have transgender inclusive antidiscrimination policies. Leadership can use the results of this study to understand the effect of antidiscrimination policies on transgender employee job satisfaction. Quantitative data were collected from transgender employees aged 18 years or older who were employed but not self-employed in the state of Wisconsin. The relationship between the presence and absence of transgender inclusive antidiscrimination policy and job satisfaction was addressed by creating an anonymous online survey that contained demographic questions, the 1997 Job Descriptive Index (JDI) and the Job in General (JIG). Participants were notified of the study using fliers …

Flyer: Toyota 2017 Facility Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the Toyota Facility.

Flyer: Jaxport 2017 Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the JAXPORT Terminal.

นวัตกรรมน้ำมันเตากำมะถันต่ำจากการผสมน้ำมันไพโรไลซิสสาหร่ายขนาดเล็กและน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้ว, ศุภฤกษ์ อร่ามกิจโพธา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

น้ำมันไพโรไลซิสจากสาหร่ายขนาดเล็กเป็นทางเลือกของเชื้อเพลิงหมุนเวียนที่สามารถนำไปใช้ทดแทนเชื้อเพลิงฟอสซิลได้ เนื่องจากมีค่าความร้อนที่ดีและมีปริมาณกำมะถันต่ำ ส่วนน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้วเป็นอีกทางเลือกหนึ่งของเชื้อเพลิงทดแทนที่มีราคาต่ำและเป็นขยะอันตรายที่มีการสนับสนุนให้ถูกนำกลับมาใช้ใหม่ จากที่องค์กรทางทะเลระหว่างประเทศประกาศให้มีการใช้น้ำมันเตากำมะถันต่ำ (กำมะถันน้อยกว่า 0.5% โดยน้ำหนัก) ในการขนส่งทางเรือ มีผลบังคับใช้ในวันที่ 1 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2563 และการผลิตน้ำมันเตากำมะถันต่ำจากเชื้อเพลิงปิโตรเลียมยังมีข้อจำกัดด้านต้นทุนและกระบวนการในการผลิต ผู้วิจัยพบว่าการผสมน้ำมันระหว่างน้ำมันไพโรไลซิสจากสาหร่ายขนาดเล็กและน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้ว มีความเป็นไปได้ในการนำมาผลิตน้ำมันเตากำมะถันต่ำเพื่อตอบสนองความต้องการในอนาคต ในงานวิจัยนี้เลือกน้ำมันไพโรไลซิสที่ผลิตจากสาหร่ายสไปรูลิน่าเนื่องจากการเก็บเกี่ยวที่ง่ายและได้ผลผลิตน้ำมันสูง โดยนำสาหร่ายแห้งมาผ่านกระบวนการไพโรไลซิสด้วยเครื่องปฏิกรณ์ไพโรไลซิสแบบต่อเนื่องขนาด 3 ลิตร และน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้วได้จากโรงงานปรับปรุงคุณภาพน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้วด้วยกระบวนการตกตะกอนและกรองเพื่อแยกน้ำและสิ่งปนเปื้อนออก น้ำมันทั้ง 2 ชนิดถูกผสมด้วยอัตราส่วน 100:0, 80:20, 50:50, 20:80 และ 0:100 เพื่อทำการทดสอบคุณสมบัติตามมาตรฐาน ISO 8217 ซึ่งเป็นมาตรฐานของน้ำมันเตาที่ใช้ในเรือขนส่ง
ผลการศึกษาที่ได้ พบว่าการผสมน้ำมันไพโรไลซิสจากสาหร่ายขนาดเล็กในอัตราส่วน 20% และน้ำมันหล่อลื่นใช้แล้วในอัตราส่วน 80% ซึ่งเรียกในงานวิจัยนี้ว่า MLB20 มีความเป็นไปได้ในการใช้ผลิตน้ำมันเตากำมะถันต่ำในเชิงพาณิชย์มากที่สุด โดยมีคุณสมบัติที่สำคัญดังนี้ ความหนาแน่นที่ 15 องศาเซลเซียส 910.9 kg/m3 ความหนืดที่ 50 องศาเซลเซียส 87.26 mm2/s ปริมาณกำมะถัน 0.461% โดยน้ำหนัก ปริมาณขี้เถ้า 0.515% โดยน้ำหนัก ปริมาณน้ำ 4.1% โดยน้ำหนัก และค่าความเป็นกรด 5.4 mg KOH/g โดยพบว่า MLB20 มีคุณสมบัติผ่านเกณฑ์ของ ISO 8217 ทั้งหมด ยกเว้นเพียงปริมาณขี้เถ้า ปริมาณน้ำและค่าความเป็นกรด ซึ่งสามารถนำไปใช้พัฒนาในงานวิจัยในเชิงพาณิชย์ต่อไป

2017-January-01-Erica Colen, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

2017-Cida.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

We are proud to announce that the ETSU Interior Architecture program has be awarded accreditation from CIDA (Council of Interior Design Accreditation) for a six-year term. The Accreditation Commissions decision was based on the interior architecture programs demonstrated achievement of sixteen accreditation standards. The evaluators noted the program had strengths in 9 of the 16 standards. The next re-accreditation visit is in 2023.

2017-Interior Architecture Alumni Calvin Clawson.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Interior Architecture Alumni Calvin Clawson has been the lead Interior Designer at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for 3 years.  He has transformed the look and feel of the Mountain Home facility with each project.  His talent, work ethic, and heart for the veterans make him the perfect choice for Interior Designer of the Year.

“The Mountain Home VA Health Care System provides quality healthcare which supports the core values of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Mr. Clawson has been successful at creating an environment at this facility which represents the quality, compassion and excellence we strive for …

2017-Gatton Faculty Receive A $50,000 Interdisciplinary Grant From Etsu's Research Development-Council, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Drs. Walls, Panus, Odle, Covert, and Karpen from Gatton College of Pharmacy and Dr. Courtney Hall who has positions at ETSU’s Physical Therapy department and the Mountain Home VA have received a $50,000 Interdisciplinary Grant from ETSU’s Research Development Council to study fall risk in older adults.  Dr. Hall is the Principal Investigator on the award.

Each year, 2.5 million people 65 and older are treated in emergency departments for falls, resulting in over 700,000 hospitalizations. Falls are among the 20 most expensive medical conditions, with an average hospital cost for a fall-related injury of $35,000, leading to an estimated …

2017-2017 Hands On Construction Experience.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

What better way to learn about construction than by doing it yourself?  Freshman Hanna Huntley volunteered with Appalachia Service Project over the past couple of weeks, to experience construction firsthand.  Hannah is shown removing a corner of a wall to prepare it to be replaced it with a bullnose corner.  Great job Hannah!

2017-Designing For Acoustics.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Sophomore Interior Architecture students discussed the importance of accounting for acoustics in the design phase of their projects. They discussed how acoustics affects health, safety, comfort and human factors and productivity and what solutions can help alleviate sound issues. Students worked in teams to explore methods of using this valuable design tool.

2017-January-Faculty Member Travis Graves Receives Tennessee Arts Commission Grant.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Sculpture professor Travis Graves has been awarded an individual artists fellowship from the Tennessee Arts Commission for 2017. The fellowship provides a monetary award of $5000 to outstanding professional artists in a particular art form or discipline. 

Graves has taught sculpture in the Department of Art & Design since 2005 and was the receipent of the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching in 2013.

For more information on the the artist please follow this link:
http://www.travisgraves.com/

2017-Manlalakbay (Voyager)- Filipina-O Diaspora And The Hybrid Identity.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The exhibit features Filipina/o (pronounced Filipin Now) and Fil-American contemporary artists whose works explore the complex issues of migration and the nuanced hybrid identity. Filipino cuisine, Filipiniana attire and traditional ‘tinikling’ bamboo dance performance will be presented during the November 3rd, First Friday reception with the gallery talk. Johnson City Mayor David Tomita, Hon. Patrick Chuasoto from Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., and Jeremy Ross, Acting Chief Operating officer at ETSU are Guests of Honor.

The collaborative painting and jewelry demo will be conducted by New York based artists Jeho Bitancor, Jojo Austria and Art Zamora on November 3rd, Friday …

2017-Sophomore Studio.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Sophomore Studio this semester explored various issues in residential design.  Their final project was to design a home for a family of middle-eastern decent. This is to be a custom home that meets the needs of a handicapped grandmother and include a prayer room.  One of the great learning experiences is that ETSU middle-eastern students were invited to help the design students understand their culture so the home can perfectly meet their needs.  Design students learned to be sensitive to cultural needs and the guests learned that design can make their homes a better place to live, care for their …

Gatton Alum Receives Prestigious Award From Cvs Health, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

An alumnus of the Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University has received a prestigious award from CVSHealth after going above and beyond to help a patient earlier this year.

Brock Leisge, a member of the GCOP Class of 2016, works as a pharmacist at the CVS in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Earlier this year, a patient came in to have a prescription filled, but Leisge did much more than that he may very well have saved her life.

In a letter written to Leisges employer, the patients daughter explains that her mom had been battling thyroid cancer for …

2017-2017 Cradle To Cradle Specification.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Seniors in Sustainable Seminar explained the differences of cradle to cradle versus cradle to grave and then provided justification to each other for their senior studio cradle to cradle specification selections. 

2017-2017 Presentations.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Students in interior architecture give many presentations every semester explaining their design intentions to peers, faculty, outside professionals and professional mentors.  In these presentations, students explain their reasons why their designs meet the expectations of the assignment.  Explanations go way past, “I like it”, by using design terminology and design precedence research to give the reasons the design impacts the health, safety and welfare of their clients.  You will leave the program knowing how to very clearly orally express your designs in front of varied audiences.

Seniors use technology to present research to professional mentors in cities outside of The …

Impact Of Framing And Priming On Users' Behavior In Cybersecurity, Kavya Sharma

Masters Theses

"This research examines the impact of framing and priming on users' behavior (i.e., action) in a cybersecurity setting. It also examines perceptual outcomes (i.e., confidence, perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, trust, and fear) associated with the users' cybersecurity action. The research draws on prospect theory in the behavioral economics literature and instance-based learning theory in the education literature to generate the hypotheses for the research. A between-subject experimental design (N=129) was used. The results suggest that priming users to cybersecurity risks reduces their risk-taking behavior associated with cybersecurity whereas negative framing of messages associated with cybersecurity has no significant effect on …

Extending Time Series Forecasting Methods Using Functional Principal Components Analysis, Isaac Michael Wagner-Muns

Masters Theses

"Traffic volume forecasts are used by many transportation analysis and management systems to better characterize and react to fluctuating traffic patterns. Most current forecasting methods do not take advantage of the underlying functional characteristics of the time series to make predictions. This paper presents a methodology that uses Functional Principal Components Analysis (FPCA) to create smooth and differentiable daily traffic forecasts. The methodology is validated with a data set of 1,813 days of 15 minute aggregated traffic volume time series. Both the FPCA based forecasts and the associated prediction intervals outperform traditional Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) based methods"--Abstract, …

Sentiment Analytics: Lexicons Construction And Analysis, Bo Yuan

Masters Theses

"With the increasing amount of text data, sentiment analysis (SA) is becoming more and more important. An automated approach is needed to parse the online reviews and comments, and analyze their sentiments. Since lexicon is the most important component in SA, enhancing the quality of lexicons will improve the efficiency and accuracy of sentiment analysis. In this research, the effect of coupling a general lexicon with a specialized lexicon (for a specific domain) and its impact on sentiment analysis was presented. Two special domains and one general domain were studied. The two special domains are the petroleum domain and the …

2017-May-Melissa Magno Receives Scholarship From Aeg Foundation, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

May 2017: Geosciences student, Melissa Magno, receives scholarship from the Stout Fund at the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geoscientists (AEG) Foundation.

Women's Entrepreneurship 2016/2017 Report, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Smith College

Financial Education and Entrepreneurship Research

In 2016, an estimated 163 million women were starting or running new businesses in 74 economies around the world. In addition, an estimated 111 million were running established businesses. This not only shows the impact of women entrepreneurs across the globe, but highlights their contributions to the growth and well-being of their societies. Women entrepreneurs provide incomes for their families, employment for their communities, and products and services that bring new value to the world around them. This Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women’s Report offers an in-depth view of women who start and run businesses around the world.

Internal Strategies For Assessing Organizational Communication Channel Effectiveness, Melvin Murphy Murphy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Evolving communication technology, the increased volume of information needed by businesses, and the intensified competitive environment have made internal company communication more critical to business success. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies used by managers and leaders of 3 law firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia for assessing the effectiveness of their organization's internal communication channels. The participating firms were recognized by their peers as being exceptionally well-managed. Data from interviews and company documents were analyzed through the conceptual lens of the channel expansion theory and the use of software coding to identify patterns and …

Evaluating Data Quality In Reports Of Sales In A Retail Establishment Survey, Kristen Olson, Xiaoyu Lin, Timothy Banks

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

This paper examines failure to use records in sales reporting across about 12,000 store owners participating in a retail measurement panel in a Southeast Asian country. Reported sales based on the storekeeper’s memory (oral reports) were lower than those from records, as expected. More surprisingly, oral reports acted as a supplement to record-based reports at the same store, such that stores that had oral reports had higher total sales than those with invoices. Although stores were expected to either have or not have a reliable record system, many stores used both. Findings varied over individual categories of products. Little research …

Strategies For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises In Geoeconomic Crisis, Hicham Jaroudi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lebanon are at risk of failure because of the geoeconomic crisis. The purpose of this single case study was to explore strategies that successful leaders of SMEs use to sustain their businesses during tenuous economic conditions. The target population for the research comprised 6 business leaders of SMEs in Beirut, Lebanon: 3 in the civil security field and 3 in the facilities management field. Kotter's change model theory provided the conceptual framework for this research. Data were gathered from company documents and interviews with SMEs leaders in Beirut. Data were analyzed using Yin's data …

How Multinational Corporations Use Information Technology To Manage Global Operations, Jonathan W. Whitaker, Peter Ekman, Steven M. Thompson

Management Faculty Publications

Despite a generally-acknowledged importance of information technology (IT) in enabling global strategy and a broad understanding of the manner in which IT enhances coordination and reduces cost, few studies have focused precisely on how multinational corporations (MNCs) use IT to facilitate globalization. To address this gap in the literature, we conduct a case study across four large MNCs, and use primary data to develop theoretical propositions on the characteristics of products, processes and customers that impact the ways in which MNCs use IT to manage their global operations.

William Shakespeare As A Purveyor Of Re-Productions: Understanding Shakespeare’S Plays As Profitable Products, Giannina Ong

Canterbury Scholars

This project, “Recasting William Shakespeare in The Business of Playwriting,” works to reinvigorate the value gained by reading Shakespeare by:

• Beginning with espousing the importance of reading Shakespeare as a practical businessman first, instead of the mythological literary genius that men decades and now centuries after Shakespeare marketed and herald him as. Although this is not the primary focus of this paper, it is an important framework that begins to enable us to shift our presumptions of the canonical text, Romeo and Juliet .
• The next section sets the backdrop, i.e. the environment, in which Shakespeare used an emerging profession …