Business Commons^™

Imagining An Independent Milk Pricing System, Josiah Beahm

Helm's School of Government Conference - 2021-2024

Franklin Roosevelt's Great Depression era policies have led to a stifled and bloated milk pricing system that leaves small dairy farmers in economic turmoil.

Bistability And Switching Behavior In Moving Animal Groups, Daniel Strömbom, Stephanie Nickerson, Catherine Futterman, Alyssa Difazio, Cameron Costello, Kolbjørn Tunstrøm

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

Moving animal groups such as schools of fish and flocks of birds frequently switch between different group structures. Standard models of collective motion have been used successfully to explain how stable groups form via local interactions between individuals, but they are typically unable to produce groups that exhibit spontaneous switching. We are only aware of one model, constructed for barred flagtail fish that are known to rely on alignment and attraction to organize their collective motion, that has been shown to generate this type of behavior in 2D (or 3D). Interestingly, another species of fish, golden shiners, do exhibit switching …

The Organisation For Economic Cooperation And Development (2nd Edition) (Introduction), Richard Woodward

Books/Book Chapters

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2021, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is routinely heralded as one of the leading organs of global governance, yet it remains one of the least written about and least well understood of our major global institutions.

This fully revised and updated second edition builds a well-rounded understanding of this crucial, though often neglected, institution. A range of clearly written chapters chart the origins and evolution of the organization, comprehend its influence, examine its current agenda, and evaluate its future prospects. Rather than the simplified characterizations of the OECD as a “rich-country’s club” …

Financing Low-Carbon Transport Transition In The Philippines: Mapping Financing Sources, Gaps And Directionality Of Innovation, Varsolo Sunio, Jaime Mendejar

Finance and Accounting Faculty Publications

Successfully achieving a low-carbon transition in the transport sector requires an understanding of the lending logics of the financial institutions in order to identify the financing directionality and gaps. However, in the transportation literature, there is a lack of attention on the relationship between financing sources and the direction of innovation. The present study seeks to address this by mapping the flow of finance from financial institutions to transport projects. Our dataset consists of 9 transport projects included in the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). We consider different types of projects (rail development, bus rapid transit implementation, jeepney modernization) and …

2022-03-31 Audit Committee Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents., Audit Committee.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda book of the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents held on March 31, 2022, which includes the approved meeting minutes of December 2, 2021.

Model Analysis On The Improvement Of Intrinsic Motivation At Japanese Companies, Ryohei Matsumura

Japanese Society and Culture

This study expands on the agency model to analyze how Japanese companies intrinsically motivate their workers. Some previous studies have considered the intrinsic motivation of agents. However, they analyze monetary motivation methods that take into account workers’ intrinsic motivation or a simultaneous analysis of monetary motivation methods and the cost of raising intrinsic motivation that also takes into account workers’ intrinsic motivation.

However, while it is not always easy to change a monetary incentive system, the cost of raising intrinsic motivation is easier to change. Therefore, this study models the cost of raising intrinsic motivation as the only decision-making variable. …

Analyzing The Development Of A Remote Debate Program Using Video Annotation Through A Systems Approach, Ryohei Ryohei Matsumura, Munemi Asai, Hideki Nakai, Akio Suzuki

Japanese Society and Culture

This study aims to apply a systems approach to analyze the development of an education system for remote asynchronous debates. Although several studies have applied a systems approach to various objects, they attempted to improve projects using the approach by intention. However, in our study, the use of a systems approach was an unintentional part of the process, with stakeholders not being explicitly aware of the concepts behind systems thinking. In the midst of the process, a variety of systems thinking methods were partially adopted, making the project more systemic; however, the project was not oriented to follow specific problem-solving …

Agenda For Temple Management And Buddhism-Related Businesses: Focusing On Monk Temp Services And Large Ossuaries, Hisato Nakamura

Japanese Society and Culture

In a previous article, the author examined the revitalization of Japanese temples, which are in a critical economic condition, from the perspective of management strategy. With the exception of prominent nationwide temples and tourist temples in metropolitan areas, temples are in a state of decline owing to a weakening Buddhist culture in metropolitan areas and low population density, among other causes. This paper, too, examines the rise of Buddhism-related businesses, focusing on the now-common tombstone dealers and funeral parlours. Then, the status quo of monk temp services, which have a close relationship with funeral parlours and its brokers, is considered, …

So, You Want To Start A Sales Center? An Organizational Learning Approach To Sales Center Formation And Growth, Cindy B. Rippe, Shannon Cummins, Olivia J. Degeorge

Marketing & Entrepreneurship Faculty Publications

Growth in demand for qualified salespeople has resulted in an increase in both university sales programs and the number of schools that want to transition their programs into sales centers and institutes. Despite this interest, few published articles provide direction on how to plan and launch a sales center. This research examines the views and experiences of existing and aspiring sales center directors to gain deeper insights into the tactics and techniques used for sales center creation and management. Leveraging an organizational learning theory approach, this work uses a mixed-method design to compare aspiring centers’ concerns with the experience and …

2022-03-31 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents meeting of March 31, 2022 which includes the meeting minutes of the quarterly meeting held on December 2, 2021.

Cryptocurrencies: A Craze Or Crazed?, Jesse L. Veenstra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"The craze of Bitcoin and the headlines of massive gains test the diligence and patience of investors."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the benefits and pitfalls of cryptocurrencies from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/cryptocurrencies-a-craze-or-crazed/

2022-March-31-Sustaining Public Radio, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (March 31, 2022) With its annual spring fund drive (April 2-8) just days away, WETS-FM station director Wayne Winkler is hopeful that dollars raised will return to previous levels prior to the pandemic.

“Like every household and every business, the COVID-19 pandemic hit WETS-FM hard,” Winkler said. “Much of our underwriting comes from venues and organizations hosting events, and many of those places were closed and not hosting events which drastically affected underwriting.

“We continued with our fund drives, and it came as no surprise that the amounts we raised were drastically lower,” he said. “People had …

2022-March-31-Etsu To Host Tedx Event For Civility Week, Festival Of Ideas, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Creative Writing Society will host TEDxETSU Monday, April 4, at 7 p.m. as the finale to the week-long celebrations of Civility Week and the Festival of Ideas. 

The student-led event will feature various TED-like talks and performances that all share the theme of “Connection.” It will take place in the D.P. Culp Student Center ballroom, which is located on the third floor of the building. Seating is limited to 100 people and requires a ticket to attend. Tickets are available and can be picked up by students with proof …

An Entheogenic Endeavor: Exploring Indigenous Healing In Modern Times, Samantha J. Deboer

Honors Projects

There are thousands of years of practice and tradition surrounding the use of entheogens as medicine in indigenous cultures around the world. While our modern western culture methodically dives into this research whilst exploring these medicines for pharmaceutical usage, this work delves into indigenous and shamanic cultures uses of these plants.

2022-March-31-Etsu Director Of Veterans Affairs Outlines Vision, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2022) – When now-retired Colonel Dan Bishop received orders to leave Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and journey to Johnson City, he and his wife couldn’t locate the northeast Tennessee city on a map. 

The Army veteran ran East Tennessee State University’s ROTC program from 2012-2014. He liked what he saw, on campus and off.  

“We had a wonderful time here,” Bishop said. “The people are friendly, the mountains are beautiful and the university was, and still is, very supportive of the military community. We always thought we might come back here when I left active …

2022-03-31 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding upcoming events, employees evaluations, vacation policy changes, salary increases, and upcoming centennial celebrations from March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Regent Statement, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A statement presented by the Faculty Regent to the Faculty Senate regarding shared governance submitted on March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from March 31, 2022.

Gender Backlash Against Men At Work: A Literature Review And Future Research Agenda, Payal Sharma, Rachel Sturm, Bradley Kirkman, Brett Neely

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

What Is Genuine Allyship: An Exploration Of Transgender Workers' Job Attitudes And Experiences, Adam Pervez, Kevin D. Lo, Marissa K. Edwards

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

What's In It For Men To Be Allies To Women? Examining Interpersonal And Institutional Pressure In Driving Men's Self-Interest In Allyship, Vienne Wing-Yan Lau-Dicicco, Meg A. Warren

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Does The Fatherhood Bonus Apply To Single Fathers? Evidence From A Survey Experiment, Aimzhan Iztayeva Iztayeva

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

The Missing Middle: Asian Employees’ Experience Of Workplace Discrimination And Pro-Black Workplace Allyship, Sora Jun, L Taylor Phillips, Olivia Foster-Gimbel

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Stigma-Consciousness In The Demonstration Of Allyship Behaviors Amongst White Employees, Shona Smith, Alison V. Hall, Ariane Froidevaux

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

We Need You! Diversity Messages That Enlist Dominant Group Members In Diversity Efforts, Kaylene Mcclanahan, Hannah Birnbaum, Margaret Shih

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Morally Elevating Or Deflating? Investigating When And Why Acts Of Oppositional Courage For Social Equity Elicit Positive And Negative Gossip From Majority Group Observers, Christian Thoroughgood, Katina Sawyer, Tony Kong, Jennica Webster

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Minorities' Perceptions Of Majority Member Participation In Minority Spaces, Lyangela Gutierrez

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

A Relational View Of Allyship, Jennifer Joe, Wendy Smith

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

When Confronting Helps (And When It Hurts): Disadvantaged Group Members' Perceptions Of Prejudice Confrontations, Merrick Osborne, Andrea Villafuerte, Eric M. Anicich, Cydney H. Dupree

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.