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Filipino Gen Z Consumer Behavior Towards Ukay-Ukay And Their Role In A Circular Fashion Economy, Jodi Aedrienne L. Bengzon, Mary Darlene S. Concepcion, Marion Calvin H. Mijares, Hannah Moriah L. Tayzon

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The fashion retail industry heavily relies on an unsustainable business model of maximizing production, fueling the throwaway culture, regardless of environmental costs. As a compromise, the secondhand fashion industry (ukay-ukay), is an interesting sustainable alternative since it reduces waste and recirculates clothing—two integral grounds for a circular economy (CE). However, studies assessing Filipino consumers’ perception of ukay-ukay as a CE are limited, making their role and a CE’s subsequent potential indeterminate. Thus, this study analyzes Filipino Gen Z consumers’ motivating factors of perceived value, the dynamics of individualism, and investigates their role in the ukay-ukay CE. This quantitative study collected …

A Comprehensive Study On The Feasibility And Suitability Of Bitcoin In The Philippine Setting, Marian Ricci N. Ariaga, Ryan Kevin T. Koa, Francis Lawrence N. Lim, Jersey Jaclyn K. To

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Cryptocurrencies, which use blockchain technology, are a type of decentralized algorithm that solves the issue of trust on the Internet and has recently garnered increasing levels of interest. Using different types of cryptographic technologies, cryptocurrencies have become a medium of exchange online that does not require an intermediary and is difficult to counterfeit. Among these, the cryptocurrency with the highest market capitalization is currently Bitcoin. Thus, this comprehensive study on the feasibility and suitability of Bitcoin in the Philippine setting will investigate whether the cryptocurrency is suitable and compatible for adoption in the Philippines. To achieve this, the study aims …

Assessment Of The Mediating Effects Of Compensation And Benefits On The Relationship Of Job Satisfaction And Employee Retention Among Millennial Employees In Bpo Call Center In Metro Manila: The Case Of Infocomtech, Reanna Ericka D. Inza-Cruz, Allysa C. Pasion, Roxanne K. Tiu

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Over the past decade, the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines has experienced significant growth. However, the industry continues to experience high attrition rate. At this time, majority of the workforce in BPO call centers are millennials and observably, their level of job satisfaction deviates from the older generation. The main objective of the research is to assess whether compensation and benefits have a mediating effect on job satisfaction and employee retention particularly, among millennial employees in the BPO call centers in Metro Manila. This can potentially benefit not only BPO call centers but individual employees and industry. …

Factors Of Online Advertisements That Affect Concumer Behavior Of The Abm Shs Of Dlsu-Is A.Y. 2021-2022, Gabrielle Louise V. Capistrano, Patrisha Adelle P. Cruz, Jia Nadine F. Martinez, Helaena Marie I. Miraflor, Alliyah Lein N. Sola

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Online advertisements have been embedded in videos or the software applications that individuals are exposed to that aims to persuade consumers to buy products or services. However, there is a need to know what exactly about online ads makes them persuasive to consumers. This research presented some factors of online ads to the respondents that affect consumer behavior the most, while also ascertaining if they do influence the consumers purchasing behavior. This study underwent a quantitative method approach using simple percentage analysis. A survey was distributed to the ABM SHS of DLSU-IS A.Y. 2021-2022 that had questions answered by a …

How Has Effectuations Into Bankruptcy Reform Act Of 1978 Provide Equity And Consensus For All-Inclusion? The Bankruptcy Code In Action Among Bankruptcy & Fraud Targeting, Brian Bolden

Student Presentations

In this research paper, I quantify the extent to which risk amid bankruptcy and fraud targeting has quintupled while enacting bankruptcy code limited scope of activity of business and non-business, influence of Department of Justice United States Trustee Program, and Bankruptcy Court systemic and peak survival. Executing bankruptcy codes, acts, initiatives, and risk interventions soften the blow of disproportionately effected cases. The recent decline of bankruptcy cases from 2020 to 2022 results in a robust recovery efforts. All-inclusively, the resolve demonstrates the critical vantage point of judgeships, trustees, attorney, and bankruptcy court systems consensus dependence on the Bankruptcy Reform Act …

Digital Equity: Difficulties Of Implementing The 1:1 Computing Initiative In Low-Income Areas, Demetric D. Williams

Dissertations

Successful One-to-One Computing Initiative implementation requires educators to communicate and collaborate effectively with everyone in the learning community. However, other factors such as teacher’s professional development, student’s perception, and parent’s perception often affect the implementation of the One-to-One Computing Initiative. School districts, which serve low-income areas in Mississippi, have difficulties ensuring students and communities have access to the information technology they need to participate outside the school setting. The concept is often called digital equity. However, when officials do not address the capacity, there is a vital threat to the participants’ civic, cultural, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential …

Marcus Corporation Financial Statement Analysis, Leticia Esteves Rodovalho

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This financial statement analysis of Marcus Corporation is focused on historical financial performance. In this analysis, I will discuss how the firm is performing and compare their financial results to one of their major competitors. Marcus Corporation is based in Milwaukee, WI. The benchmark that will be presented is AMC Entertainment, which is also a company based in the Midwest, with its headquarters in Leawood, KS.

A Historical Analysis Of Brand Activism And Its Impact On Company Success, Katy Sharon

Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current

Corporate activism is a growing area of study that has become more important as the political climate becomes increasingly divided. This project evaluates how corporate activism affects company success. Four significant political events were chosen and within each event two to three companies with varying responses were analyzed to determine best practices for organizations looking to engage in corporate activism in the future. Going forward, companies should deliberate with employees and upper-level management to determine the best course of action, respond to the event in a timely manner, acknowledge previous company actions that may contradict its current position, and lastly, …

2022-May-13-Etsu Enters Partnership With Bridgeathletic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) has announced a new partnership with BridgeAthletic, a company renowned for supplying world-class software that not only tracks athletic performance but delivers custom training programs to the individuals who use it.

As a part of the partnership, ETSU will gain access to BridgeTracker, a cutting-edge athletic management data tracking system. The cloud-based software prioritizes sport efficiency. It allows athletes, coaches and researchers to develop customized workout plans based not only on an athlete’s current ability and goals, but also …

Supplier Performance Scorecard Utilization In The Medical Device Manufacturing Healthcare Supply Chain, Justin Cardisco

Theses and Dissertations

The medical device manufacturing industry has a deficiency in determining how to improve supplier performance for the components and systems they purchase. Many complex medical devices require components from superb suppliers. But how does a medical device manufacturer (MDM) impartially assess supplier performance to know which suppliers to continuing with (or even boost purchase volumes) and which suppliers they should exit? This study describes which supplier-specific metrics are most important to medical device manufacturers (MDMs) so they can utilize this supplier performance scorecard backed by real-world inputs. This research will focus on five categories to measure MDM supplier performance (Quality, …

The Relationship Between Leader Composure And Career Derailment Potential, And The Moderating Effect Of Race, James D. Krauss

Dissertations, 2020-current

African Americans are underrepresented in leadership positions in the United States. The relationship between leader composure and leader career derailment potential was assessed in the present study to determine if the relationship was stronger for African Americans than for Whites. Conservation of Resources Theory was utilized as a theoretical lens suggesting that composure is a resource for leaders that would be valuable in lessening career derailment potential. Assuming racial microaggressions are present in the workplace, and such microaggression could create added emotional labor for African Americans above that which Whites experience, it was hypothesized that leader race would moderate the …

Small Business Cybersecurity: A Loophole To Consumer Data, Matthew R. Espinosa

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Small businesses and small minority owned businesses are vital to our nation’s economy; therefore legislation, regulation, and policy has been created in order to assist them in overcoming their economic stability issues and ensure they continue to serve the communities that rely on them. However, there is not a focus on regulating nor assisting small businesses to ensure their cybersecurity standards are up to par despite them increasingly becoming a victim of cyberattacks that yield high consequences. The external oversight and assistance is necessary for small businesses due to their lack of knowledge in implementing effective cybersecurity policies, the fiscal …

2022-05-13 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee meeting minutes from May 13, 2022.

Where The Rainbow Ends: The Hidden Humanitarian Crisis For Members Of The Lgbtqia+ Community In International Business, John R. Krendel

Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current

Before pursuing an international career, members of the LGBTQIA+ community must be aware of the hardship that may be exacerbated by living and working abroad. This study addresses the trends in laws, including employment and anti-discrimination laws, that provide and restrict certain rights of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in eight countries. These nations, both progressive and discriminatory, include the United States, England, Switzerland, Germany, Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Kazakhstan. Eight LGBTQIA+ business professionals spoke on their experiences living and working in each of these countries and provided advice to members of the community wishing to pursue an international …

Perceptions And Bias Of Small Business Leaders In Employing People With Different Types Of Disabilities., Nanette Goodman, Samantha Deane, Fitore Hyseni, Michal Soffer, Gary Shaheen, Peter Blanck

The Lender Center for Social Justice

This study focuses on how small business leaders perceive employing people with different disabilities. The authors analyze attitudes, stereotypes, and concerns that influence hiring decisions. They find that employers often feel more comfortable hiring people with mobility impairments than individuals with mental health or cognitive disabilities. The paper suggests that targeted education and inclusive hiring supports could reduce bias and guide more equitable employment practices.

Assessing The Levels And Relationship Of Entrepreneurial Attitude To Entrepreneurial Intention Of Abm Students From University In Bacolod City., Beya Catrine L. Garbanzos, Chynna Beatrice D. Parreño, Thea Jonieben V. Salvador

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The interest in promoting entrepreneurship lies in the mindset or entrepreneurial attitudes of an individual that make up the foundation for the entrepreneurial intention into venturing business to develop innovative solutions to social and environmental problems such as that arising from pandemic (Ruiz-Rosa et al, 2020). This quantitative study attempts to describe and determine the difference and relationship of the level of entrepreneurial attitude of ABM students from a university in Bacolod City when grouped according to their sex and grade level to the level of their entrepreneurial intention. For an accurate computation of the results, the study utilized Sample …

Pick ‘N Pops Co.: When Pili Meets Chicken, Alyza Mae Q. Colina, Paolo Miguel N. Dy, Juliah Minerva A. Molet, Jude Ll. Paglinawan, Pauline B. Prieto

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

In the Philippines, street foods have been one of the “go-to” foods of thrifty Filipinos. Around September 2021, Pick ‘N Pops Co. was formed to provide an inexpensive yet quality food product, aiming to help farmers and poultry suppliers in Legazpi City. One of the main ingredients of the product is chicken gizzard, which is considered as the healthiest part of the chicken. On the other hand, as native Bicolanos, the proponents also desire to promote their culture by using Pili as one of the ingredients not only because of its abundance in the region, but also for its exceptional …

Pandemic Start Ups: Experiences Of Grade 10 To 12 Students Of St. Stephen’S High School In Starting Small Businesses During The Covid 19 Pandemic, Bea Sytin C. Chua, Liza B. Chua

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused challenges that affected people’s lifestyle, including those related to business operations. However, with it emerged numerous small businesses run by student entrepreneurs. This qualitative study focuses on the experiences of student entrepreneurs in opening up their own small businesses during the pandemic, specifically tackling their experienced advantages and disadvantages, their inspirations, management styles, and insights on legal procedures. The six participating grades 10 to 12 student entrepreneurs from St. Stephen’s High School who opened up their own small business during the pandemic were interviewed via Zoom. Three master themes labeled “Situationer: Small …

Sining, Robert James Q. Contado, Ashley Francine C. Coo, Jezica Jenelle C. Loa, John Gabriel L. Tumbaga

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Society. The main focus of any social enterprise is helping society. Sining, a corporation that started up its business in 2021, advocates the local heritage of the Philippines through its apparel. It aims to help local Filipino artists gain the recognition they deserve and receive the support they need to earn a living. Additionally, its products are supporting local artists by commissioning them for their artwork, as well as promoting Philippine culture through its designs. Sining has 5 executives who have exemplary leadership, strategizing, and computing skills; the Chief Executive Officer makes the final decision; the Associate Chief Executive Officer …

Saflo, Allessandra Rudy R. Arroyo, Maya Angela Ysobel F. Lopez, Jose Enrico C. Quilao, Hui Yue Wang

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

SAFLO was established during the third term of the A.Y 2020 – 2021. One of the main goals of the business is to reduce the negative effects of the fashion industry. The industry is known to be one of the most polluting industries in the market. With that, the business offers an eco-friendly tote bag that is primarily for daily use and serves as a sustainable alternative to regular bags. SAFLO’s marketing of products has been mostly done on online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Its current stage of development is its product diversification phase where it introduced a …

Assessment Of Fish Vending Parameters In Sta. Rosa Wet Market, Sabrina Cheyenne E. Chavez, John Louis M. Grecalda, Rylan A. Recto, Martin Lorenzo L. Rosanes

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The diversity of the fishes in the Philippines is massive considering the fact that the Philippines is known as one of the major fish producers in the world. Knowing this, it is difficult to manage and protect marine biodiversity in order to maintain the quality of the fish being sold to the people. This study aims to identify different fish stock data collected from the Santa Rosa Wet Market from December 2021 to February 2022, correlate the data, and compare the results with the previous studies. The study adopted the research designs and the pre-made questionnaires of related previous studies, …

Ideal, Arnielle Dasha B. Baylon, Eron Gabriel G. Diadula, Angelique S. Glorioso, Isaiah C. Miranda, Lorine Ann D. Noguera

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Isolation brought by the pandemic encouraged everyone to find a new hobby that helped the gardening industry grow and flourish. Due to this given opportunity, IDEAL decided to create a sustainable gardening kit named Plantify as a way to promote sustainability and motivate everyone to have a positive environmental impact. The primary venture of the business is selling gardening kits to experienced gardeners and to people who want to try a new hobby. IDEAL is a sole proprietorship business with a horizontal structure where each member is responsible for managing the business depending on their various roles. Each member has …

An Analysis Of The Effects Of Societal And Personal Factors On Consumer Perception Of False Advertising In E-Commerce Of Senior High School Students From Schools Based In Metro Manila, Rebecca Bless V. Danao, Elijah Benjamin A. De Ungria, Liam Trevor C. Lim, Sherisa Lennor T. So

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

False advertising is an ongoing practice to deceive customers with attractive but false product features, which has also been prevalent in e-commerce platforms in the Philippines such as Shopee and Lazada. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between personal and societal factors with consumers’ perception of false advertising. If achieved, this piece of evidence can be used to educate consumers to the most vulnerable factor often aimed by false advertisements. As an act to study the behavior of a consumer before finalizing the purchase, the research aimed to find the key characteristic that formed …

Preferences Of Filipino Consumers On Personal Hygiene Products: An Inside Look On Traditional And Sustainable Options, Daniella Louise S. Barbacena, Jose Gabriel T. Clutario, Lorenzo Miguel P. Gutierrez, Graciela Gabrielle A. Lasiste, Don King Razon

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The sustainability trend in the market requires businesses to change their usual models and mechanisms of producing goods to cater to consumer preferences. These preferences mainly revolve around the product's brand, price, and accessibility, impacting consumers' choices, priorities, and decisions (Gutierrez & Seva, 2016; Rappler, 2013; Longo et al., 2019). This study investigated more in-depth factors affecting an individual's purchase and non-purchase of sustainable personal hygiene products in the market: bamboo toothbrushes and shampoo bars. For the grounded theory inquiry, participants ages 16-20 from the National Capital Region of the Philippines were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted asking about their …

Without Fear, Marina Chloe Avelino, Alyssa Joyce P. Fernandez, Joshua Luis J. De Borja, Angelina Cai R. Hartshorne, Si Hyeon Song

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Without Fear is a sole proprietorship business that offers a self-defense keychain that contains alcohol, pepper spray, a leather keychain, an emergency alarm, a leather keychain tag, and an eco-friendly whistle. The business was launched on November 12, 2021, with the goal of addressing one of the pressing social issues, human violence. At the beginning of the operation, the investment made by Without Fear’s members was PHP 11,495. As of the month of March 2022, Without Fear gained a total sale of PHP 16,100 which is a sufficient amount to replenish stocks, promote products, and operate the business. Without Fear …

A Study On The Brands’ Sustainable Fashion Efforts On Dlsu-M Shs Students’ Consumer Behavior, Charmaine Natasha T. Lim, Ingrid Leanne B. Manuel, Alyssa D. Santiago, Sophia Paige M. So, Jilliane Erica G. Tan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

As fast fashion causes the persistence of overconsumption and improper garment disposal, the planet suffers from the industry's serious impact (Le, 2020). The fashion sector emits 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, revealed in 2021 as the third greatest polluter (Climate Council, 2021). To combat these environmental issues, some fashion brands have adopted a progressive concept of fast fashion. The study then intends to examine the association between the following variables based on Icek Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior: Perception regarding Fashion Sustainability (PERFS), Fashion Brands’ Sustainable Efforts (SUSEFF), Awareness Regarding Fashion Sustainability (AWAFS), Intention (INTN), and DLSU-IS …

Prospects For Legal Analytics: Some Approaches To Extracting More Meaning From Legal Texts, Kevin D. Ashley

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

Young Adults And Money: The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michael Mariano

Honors Projects in Finance

This study looks to explore the relationship between the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and young investors. More specifically, this research looks to answer the question: how have young adults, ages 18-25, responded to the economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with their investing decisions? Through analyzing a sample of young adults, ages 18-25, this study will develop a deeper and broader perspective on the unique impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the investing decisions of young adults. Using a mix of literary studies on similar historical events and a sample study of young …

Online Mba Repeats As Best In Missouri By Fortune Education, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Frameworks Used To Measure The Societal Influences & Effectiveness Of Impact Investing, Mya E. Baptiste

Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current

The purpose of this thesis is to learn how capital generates positive returns for society through impact investing. I address the different forms of impact investments along the spectrum and examples of companies that are grouped into each category. Afterward, I highlight the various pre-existing frameworks being used by the industry to properly measure their social returns and then provide insight into my personal experience working with Citigroup, Inc. Impact Fund. This paper includes an empirical study to address my hypothesis that companies who invest in producing social returns receive a positive impact on their financials. It was concluded that …