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Feeding The Need For Instagram, Nicole Caplan

Hospitality Graduate Student Scholarship

This research evaluated psychological motives of Instagram influencers to give insight on what elements a small independent restaurant may utilize to draw attention. A closer look into the connection of those motives and a comparison between the importance of aesthetics versus product quality was done, to aid small restaurants to maximize their efforts for more profitable decisions. Information within contains both quantitative and qualitative data, the latter being majority of the material. There is a myriad of motivators and reasons why and how millennial influencers use social media. Depending on a restaurants target market, specific considerations may be more helpful …

Turnover Rates In The Hospitality Industry And The Factors Contributing To Employee Loss Or Retention, Vincenzo Cicerale

Hospitality Graduate Student Scholarship

The predominant purpose of this paper is to determine if the hospitality industry does in fact have the highest turnover of any industry, and if so, what are the implicating factors in the lack of retention. Throughout the research conducted, a common theme that developed was the lack of training in the hospitality industry and its impact and perception employees have of their leaders, and thus its affect on retention and turnover. Moreover, another aspect to consider is the generational implications, specifically generation Y, otherwise known as millennials, who are regarded as not being loyal to their employer (Gursoy, Maier, …

Exchange Rate Regimes And Economic Growth, Amandarae Matthew

Undergraduate Theses

This paper explores the relationship between economic growth and exchange rate regimes among countries of lower income, lower middle income, upper middle income, and high-income countries. Countries must make careful consideration when choosing an exchange rate regime because each regime can have different long-term effects. A cross section pooled time series data will be used for a sample of 42 countries over the period of 2000-2018. Multiple models will examine the various relationships between types of exchange rate regimes, changes in exchange rate regimes, and economic growth. The components of the models being tested include political stability, change in terms …

Team Building & Coaching, Daniel Kelley

Instructional Design Capstones Collection

A supervisor’s ability to make proper hires and coach existing employees is related to the creation of a pipeline of future supervisors. As corporations grow, so does its personnel. As the personnel grows, so does the need for more leaders that can appropriately manage personnel without human resource intervention. This paper discusses the need for an internally designed program created to help existing supervisors build a bench of future company leaders. Background information of the company is discussed along with the importance of staff development in achieving its mission. A literature review was performed to determine the benefits of an …

And Lettuce Is Nonanimal: Toward A Positive Theory Of Voluntary Action, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Much recent conceptual and theoretical effort to identify and define the kinds of voluntary action that take place outside households, economic markets and governments has a consistent emphasis on negation: It seems to define these matters by what they are not: not for profit, or nonprofit, nongovernmental, unproductive, inefficient, examples of contract failure, market failure, government failure and more. This paper is a beginning effort to shift the emphasis to the positive and the describe and explain what voluntary action is and what it consists of. It proposes the beginnings of an economics of common goods production, and differentiates such …

Fast Fashion, Honor, And The Value Of Overconsumption, Samuel J. Shoaff

KUCC -- Kutztown University Composition Conference

An analysis of the implications of fast fashion in a post-industrial society, with a focus on the environmental and human costs.

Elkton Motor Company - Elkton, Kentucky (Sc 3526), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3526. Letter, December 1939, from Elkton Motor Company, Elkton, Kentucky, wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas and suggesting the purchase of a new 1940 Ford V-8 as a family gift. The letterhead features a car wrapped as a Christmas present.

Understanding The Economic Impact Of The Carolina Panthers Training Facility On Rock Hill, Jeremiah Hart

Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

In June 2019, the construction of both a new training facility and headquarters for Charlotte’s largest sports franchise was announced. Rock Hill, South Carolina, was selected as the new site for the facilities. This decision was notable for a number of reasons: foremost, the number of new residents that would be drawn into the region via jobs created by the construction of the new facilities. In order to better understand the outcomes of the Panthers’ investment, this paper will examine similar investments in other locales by other professional sports teams. These include “The Star,” a facility constructed by the Dallas …

Millenial Influence On Labor In The Pet Industry, Taylor Hendrix

Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

The pet industry employs over a million people in the United States alone and has continued to grow and flourish every year, without taking a dip or standstill during a recession. This paper dives into the psychology and millennial influence in the pet industry. Janice Arenofsky from the Sage Business Researcher has stated that “the pet industry is considered virtually recession-resistant.” It is rare that any industry doesn’t take a hit during a recession. According to the American Pet Products Association, within the past ten years, the pet industry has nearly doubled in growth every year. The APPA also found …

The Impacts Of Financial Compensation Of Student-Athletes In Ncaa Division I Men's Basketball On The Labor Market, Gabriel Boscardin Dias

Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

The purpose of this study is to identify the impacts that financial compensation of men’s basketball student-athletes in the NCAA Division I will have on the market of collegiate athletics. As the NCAA is facing issues involving governmental pressure to allow student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NLI), the consequences will inevitably impact the entire sports industry. The main pressure the Association is facing now involves the compensation of men’s basketball student-athletes, as they are part of the sport that brings the largest amount of revenue via sponsors and television contracts. This …

Nutrition And The Labor Market, Jesse Defalco

Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

Do different income levels affect the foods people consume? It is commonly known that healthier foods are more expensive than unhealthy foods. Those with lower incomes tend to gravitate toward fast food and junk food, with those with higher incomes tend to gravitate toward fruits, vegetables, and healthier options, including having personal chefs and ordering proportioned meals delivered to their homes. Lower income people consuming unhealthy foods potentially leads to health issues such as malnutrition, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Not everyone is aware of the health side effects of their diets. It is shown that people who are …

Belleville Student Academic Awards Announced For 2020, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Student Academic Awards Announced For 2020, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Filling The Gap: Assessing Moral Permissibility Of Rejections In Dental Practices And Promoting Pro Bono Dental Work Through A Non-Profit Organization, Min Son

Richard T. Schellhase Essay Prize in Ethics

While the level of urgency in dentistry cannot compare to that in an emergency room, oral healthcare is a crucial part of overall health. Poor oral health can lead to systemic health conditions, such as heart and respiratory diseases, oral cancer, and diabetes. Therefore, the solution to health disparities may lie in addressing oral health disparities first. Nonetheless, most dentists are business owners of their own dental practices. Hence, they work in between business and patient care, sometimes facing associated conflicts. But they are obligated to make ethical decisions when the values between the two fields clash. The dental community …

2020-April-24-Etsu College Of Nursing Rn To Bsn Ranked Third In Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Mary Campbell

JOHNSON CITY (April 24, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing earned the No. 3 ranking in the 2020 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in Tennessee released by RegisteredNursing.org.

ETSU was the highest-ranking public university in Tennessee in the RN to BSN category.

The RN to BSN program is focused on advancing the skills and preparation of current associate degree and diploma nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree. It is one of many programs offered in the ETSU College of Nursing.

“ETSU’s RN to BSN is completely online, so it’s convenient …

Internet Censorship: An Integrative Review Of Technologies Employed To Limit Access To The Internet, Monitor User Actions, And Their Effects On Culture, Joe Hyland

Senior Honors Theses

The following conducts an integrative review of the current state of Internet Censorship in China, Iran, and Russia, highlights common circumvention technologies (CTs), and analyzes the effects Internet Censorship has on cultures. The author spends a large majority of the paper delineating China’s Internet infrastructure and prevalent Internet Censorship Technologies/Techniques (ICTs), paying particular attention to how the ICTs function at a technical level. The author further analyzes the state of Internet Censorship in both Iran and Russia from a broader perspective to give a better understanding of Internet Censorship around the globe. The author also highlights specific CTs, explaining how …

2020-04-24 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

A message issued to the faculty from the Office of the Provost on April 24, 2020.

Event Management: Defining Digital Marketing Trends, Teresa Gray

MBA Student Scholarship

The purpose of this paper is to define and explore the trends of digital marketing in event management. As confirmed by Hensel and Deis (2010), digital and social media must be employed in a way that will ultimately improve that will improve marketing efficiency (as cited in Cole, DeNardin & Clow, 2017). Research by Cesaroni and Consoli (2015) further established that it is important how small businesses in particular social media -as many event management firms are utilizing digital and social media in such a way that they take full advantage of every feature and tool that are available and …

What Is Cbd And Why Should Employers Be Aware?, Leslie Miyazono

Research and Creativity Symposium

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound present in the cannabis plant, which can be sued medicinally as a remedy for a variety of ailments and pain management. The varying nature of CBD products on the market may present some obstacles for employers. Will CBD trigger a positive test result and inadvertently violate a valid workplace drug policy? This project will discuss the current classification, various legislation, and approved uses of cannabis derived products such as CBD. The need for various workplace drug policies will also be reviewed. The purpose of this project is to generate awareness to employers on the …

Food Waste, Damon Cox

Research and Creativity Symposium

My project talks about the high amounts of food waste in America and around the word. It talks about problems that food waste causes, causes of food waste, and recommendations on how to slow down food waste.

2020-April-23-Etsu To Host Virtual Comedy Series With Snl Cast Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 23, 2020) – East Tennessee State University will host a Laughing Alone Together Comedy Series featuring “Saturday Night Live” cast members Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman and Kenan Thompson from April 30-May 7.

These virtual comedy events will be open to all ETSU students, faculty and staff via Zoom.

Mikey Day will be the featured comedian on Thursday, April 30, at 8 p.m. Day is in his fourth season with “Saturday Night Live” as a cast member after joining the show as a writer in the 39^th season. Day gained recognition in his first season as a …

They Don't Make Bourbon Like They Used To: Nostalgia As A Predictor Towards Attitude, Likelihood Of Consumption, And Usage Occasion In True, Retro, Heritage, And False Nostalgia Brands, Montana Mcknight

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

This study investigates the relationship of brand nostalgia, brand attitude, likelihood to purchase the brand, and usage of the brand, based upon a four-way classification of nostalgia. Using multi-group analysis, a difference between types of nostalgia for the predictiveness of brand nostalgia is found in attitude and purchase likelihood. Managerial implications and future research directions are discussed.

Sin City: How To Shut Down A City That Never Closes, David Schwartz

Executive Vice President & Provost Faculty Research

The casino closures that swept through the United States were entirely unprecedented. Never before had an entire hospitality industry been shut down overnight. While we don’t know when Americans will be free to gamble in casinos once more—or, indeed, what casino operations will look like when casinos reopen—the simple fact that casinos are closed gives us plenty to think about.

Multiplex Boundary Work In Innovation Projects: The Role Of Collaborative Spaces For Cross-Functional And Open Innovation, Paula Ungureanu, Carlotta Cochis, Fabiola Bertolotti, Elisa Mattarelli, Anna Chiara Scapolan

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Purpose
This study investigates the role of collaborative spaces as organizational support for internal innovation through cross-functional teams and for open innovation with external stakeholders. In particular, the study focuses on collaborative spaces as tools for multiplex (i.e., simultaneous internal and external boundary management in innovation projects).

Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted a qualitative study in a multi-divisional organization that set up in its headquarters a collaborative space for collaborative product development. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and participant observations.

Findings
Findings highlight that the relation between expectations and experiences about the collaborative space impact on employees' ability to perform …

An Examination Of How Environmental, Social, Governance (Esg) Investing Influences A Company's Stock Return, Sam Marty

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Using a random sample of 184 companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019, this paper investigates the impact of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investing on a company’s stock return. The results show that ESG investing has a positive and statistically significant impact on a company’s stock return. An increase in one ESG rating leads to an increase between 0.4% and 3.6% in the return of a company’s stock. Additionally, the results show that individual ESG factors are each statistically insignificant. This indicates that the three ESG factors need to be viewed together rather than individually. Lastly, the …

Strategic Analysis Of Knowledge Management Practices, Mason Gordon

Honors Theses

This paper analyzes the critical success factors for knowledge management and looks at how the current knowledge management strategy of the Warranty department at Eaton. To analyze these success factors, the current platforms for knowledge management were analyzed for their intended use, determined how the platforms were used by the department, and determined flaws of the current platform in relation to the needs of the department. Training content and methods were analyzed to determine effectiveness. The results show that the current knowledge management strategy of the department lacks the ability to capture critical business knowledge, information is siloed between departments, …

Toxic Comment Classification, Sara Zaheri, Jeff Leath, David Stroud

SMU Data Science Review

This paper presents a novel application of Natural Language Processing techniques to classify unstructured text into toxic and non- toxic categories. In the current century, social media has created many job opportunities and, at the same time, it has become a unique place for people to freely express their opinions. Meanwhile, among these users, there are some groups that are taking advantage of this framework and misuse this freedom to implement their toxic mindset (i.e. insulting, verbal sexual harassment, threads, Obscene, etc.). The 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimated that 14.9% of high …

It Takes An (Online) Village: Adoptive Parent Identity Construction Through Blogging, Elise Johansen Harvey

AMTP Proceedings 2020

There are over 1.5 million adopted children in the U.S. Extant literature primarily examines these adopted children, not their parents, in terms of identity, coping skills, stigma, and more. We know little about how adoptive parents establish their identity as parents without going through the visual and biological transition as women who give birth do. There is a need for research on the intersection of marketplace resources and communication in the formation and confirmation of parental and family identity. We draw on consumer culture theory, which illustrates how consumer coproduce their identity, or sense of self, through market-based materials. In …

Job Embeddedness, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What is job embeddedness?

Job embeddedness refers to the extent to which employees are connected to their jobs through a social web. It includes three aspects, each of which is considered in light of the job or organization (“on-the-job embeddedness”) and the community (“off-the job embeddedness”): (a) links—the extent to which people have links to other people or activities, (b) fit—the extent to which their job and community are similar to or fit with the other aspects in their life space, and (c) sacrifice—what they would give up if they left, especially if they had to move to another city …

Cash For Gold: An Economic Analysis Of The Olympic Games, Connor De Faber-Schumacher

Business and Economics Presentations

No abstract provided.