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World Affairs Council Kazakhstan Delegates Visit Lindenwood, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2018-September-26-Johnson City Sessions Tribute, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Reliability Generalization For The Motivated Strategies For Learning Questionnaire: A Meta-Analytic View Of Reliability Estimates, David F. Holland, Amanda Kraha, Linda R. Zientek, Kim Nimon, Julia A. Fulmore, Ursula Y. Johnson, Hector F. Ponce, Mariya Gavrilova Aguilar, Robin K. Henson

Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations

A reliability generalization meta-analysis was performed to explore the relationship between study factors and levels of alpha reliability for the 15 subscales of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). The MSLQ has been widely adapted over the past 25 years to investigate the role of motivation and strategies in learning, primarily at the postsecondary level. A literature search from the years 1991 to 2015 yielded 295 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1,369 alpha reliability coefficients. Articles were coded for six potential moderator study variables. A novel varying coefficient (VC) model was adopted to determine average reliabilities across studies for each …

Employee Stock Ownership And Financial Performance In European Countries: The Moderating Effects Of Uncertainty Avoidance And Social Trust, Saehee Kang, Andrea Kim

Management Faculty Research and Publications

This study investigates how the effect of employee stock ownership on financial performance may hinge on the diverse cultural and societal contexts of European countries. Based on agency and national culture theories, we hypothesize that the positive relationship between employee stock ownership and return on assets (ROA) is stronger in those nations with lower uncertainty avoidance and higher social trust. Using a multisource, time‐lagged, large‐scale dataset of 1,741 firms from 21 countries in Europe, our multilevel, random coefficient modeling analysis found evidence for these hypotheses, suggesting that uncertainty avoidance and social trust serve as important contextual cues in predicting the …

Library Marketing: From Passion To Practice, Jill S. Heinze

Charleston Library Conference

As discussed in the Charleston Briefing entitled Library Marketing: From Passion to Practice, successfully marketing libraries requires more than a sound communication strategy. Marketing is, in fact, all of an organization’s activities that deliver a product or service to its intended customers. This distinction means that library organizations need to expand their views about what it means to “market” themselves to encompass all of the touchpoints users have with their services. In the process, librarians are challenged to reconcile marketing practices from the business world with their public service ethos, as well as ensure their missions are well defined and …

Professional Development In Libraries: One Size Does Not Fit All, Patricia D. Sobczak, Kathy Bradshaw

Charleston Library Conference

With the constantly changing landscape in 21st-century libraries, it would seem that professional development would be more important than ever. However, research indicates that few libraries have formal professional development programs, and there are mixed messages from library leaders regarding the necessity and importance of professional development. It is no secret that libraries always seem to be facing budget cuts, and funding for professional development is often seen as a low priority. We were curious to understand how professional development is viewed and executed in other academic libraries.

Professional development means different things to different people. To some, professional development …

Landing The Job: Tips And Tricks To Prepare Students For The Job Hunt, Nora B. Wood, Heather A. Howard, Lauren Reiter

Charleston Library Conference

With universities, parents, and politicians paying close attention to student success after college, academic libraries are making efforts to support career readiness and preparation through collections and licensed resources as well as related instruction sessions and reference services. This paper presents examples from business librarians at three universities, covering a wide range of practical opportunities for libraries to support career preparation across campus, including partnering with Career Services for database cost sharing and career readiness workshops, teaching students to conduct company and industry research for interview preparation and salary negotiation, and out-of-the-box opportunities at career fairs and Alumni Association events.

Critical Business Collections: Examining Key Issues Using A Social Justice Lens, Heather A. Howard, Katharine V. Macy, Corey Seeman, Alyson S. Vaaler

Charleston Library Conference

Academic librarians perform a balancing act between the needs of patrons, licensing restrictions, and the missions of our libraries. As part of the work to develop our campus collections, academic business librarians work with both schools and commercial vendors to provide resources that our business students and faculty require. Business publishers charge academic customers pennies on the dollar for access, but are likely to seek protections for their intellectual content by placing usage restrictions that run counter to what librarians would prefer. This can cause difficulties for librarians in serving their unique populations. This also can run counter to the …

One Root, Many Trees: Reviving Collections Practices, Kevin Farley, Emily Davis Winthrop, Ibironke Lawal, Patricia Sobczak

Charleston Library Conference

Collections are undergoing intense change and pressure from technology, budgetary uncertainties, and emerging perspectives on future approaches. Our case study—drawn from our experiences as collections librarians—examines these complex issues facing academic collections, large or small, across the profession. Through the development of “collections of distinction” within the local collection, collaborations and scholarly partnerships with colleagues and faculty, and advocacy for the importance of dedicated oversight to ensure that collections investments fulfill the academic mission, we explore possible solutions to the complicated issues defining contemporary collections practices.

Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, And Business Intelligence Tools For Electronic Resources In Academic Libraries, Cheng Cheng, Tracy J. Gilmore, Colleen Lougen, Connie Stovall

Charleston Library Conference

Analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization have an increasingly important space in the changing assessment landscape of academic libraries. Today, most academic libraries are spending a significant amount of their total expenditure budget on electronic resources. While they are high-value assets for modern libraries, the expensive annual subscription cost and continuing price increases of e-resources also make them a substantial budgeting burden. It is therefore essential to have a clear statistical view of the trends and patterns in price changes for e-resources and vendors. This paper focuses on three major topics vital for developing such a view: first, the e-resources …

Development Of Ecologic Tourism In Uzbekistan, A. Z. Muminov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article deals with the development of proposals for promising directions, mechanisms and tools for the development of ecological tourism in the country, taking into account foreign experience and practice, further expansion of international cooperation in the field of ecotourism and nature protection

Opportunities Of Developing Rural Tourism In Khorezm Region, R. M. Umidjon, E. Defrancesco

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article addresses some issues rural tourism and analyses the current condition of tourism sector of Khorezm region. The tourism opportunities of rural areas in the Khorezm region are explored also and a SWOT analysis of rural tourism development in the region has been carried out. Recommendations for the development of rural tourism activities are given as well.

Methodology Of Demographic Research In The Region(On Khorezm Region), A. Sadullaev

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article describes the methodology of statistical research on the demographic development of Khorezm region, including the population, its natural growth, marriages and divorce processes.

Evaluation Impact Of Factors On Effective Operate Expenses, N. T. Quchkarov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The factors influencing the control of expenses have been divided into internal and external types in this scientific article. For instance, level of imposing quality management of company’s control system, adequacy in company’s resource stock base and level of using them efficiently, implementation of marketing practices in required level, importance of media in company’s affairs and strength of control system within company are included within internal factors.

The Analysises Of International Frameworks Of Corporate Governance, A. B. Gafurov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article focuses on the corporate governance system. The article includes the international frameworks of this system and their principles. The research covers three types of international governance framework approaches are given in this paper. These international framework approaches’ mechanisms connect organization to their affairs. The main purpose of article is to compare these international frameworks in order to clarify their distinguishable aspects

Mechanisms Of State Support For The Medical Services Market, S. M. Rakhimova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

In this article, share of paid medical services market of our Republic is analyzed in span of years. And also, supporting of private sector of healthcare sphere and given opportunities are shown.

Specific Features Of Formation And Development Of Agricultural Products Market In Uzbekistan, T. D. Doschanov, J. E. Ataev

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

In this paper looked through the formation and development of the agricultural products market in Uzbekistan, as well as its specific features. The main attention was paid to the general and specific characteristics of this market, taking into account the position of agricultural producers and their role in the market

The Importance Of Developing Transport Infrastructure For Tourism Sector In Uzbekistan, E. S. Khodjaniyazov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

Transportation is an integral part of tourism industry. This article investigates the importance of developing transport infrastructure for tourism sector in Uzbekistan

The Development Of Service Sphere Is A Key To Provide Employment Of Population In The Regions, A. Abdullaev, S. F. Allayarov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

This article represents data on the role of the service sphere in providing employment in the region. Also, a comprehensive analysis of development of the service sphere in the region has been made, and recommendations and proposals have been made to enhance its future efficiency

Development Outcomes Of Rural Activiy In Regional Tourism, D. Xudayberganov, D. Butanova, M. Karimova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

This article explores opportunities for the development of rural entrepreneurship in the Khorezm region of the Republic of Uzbekistan and outlines future improvements in the sector

Touristic Capabilities Of Namangan Region And How To Use Its Potentials In An Effective Way, M. R. Koriyev, I. R. Nishanova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

This article outlines the results of the touristic potentials of Namangan region. There are also suggestions and comments on tourism development throughout the region

Modeling The Process Of Providing Food Safety In The Region, O. A. Abduganiev

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article is devoted to economic and mathematical models reflecting the influence of various factors on food security in the Surkhandarya region. And also scientifically grounded and practical recommendations on improving the food security of the region are given

Establishment Of Competitive Environment In The Pharmaceutical Industry And Managing Production Cost, G. S. Abipova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article focuses on the development of competitive environment in the field of pharmaceuticals management and the roles of the theory of competitiveness in managing production costs.

Welcome The New 2018-19 Faculty, Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is proud to welcome the 2018-19 new faculty to Utah State University.

Gail Miller Discusses Courage And Vulnerability, Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Gail Miller, Owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, kicked off the first Focus Friday Leadership Forum of the Fall semester.

Aggie For Environment Receives Beehive Five Under 25 Award, Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Paige Morgan, Marketing and Environmental Studies '18, was just named a Beehive Five under 25.

Ua3/10/2 Toward A Culture Of Performance, Wku President's Office - Caboni

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff regarding employee review and compensation.

Economics Webinar For K-12 Educators Scheduled For Oct. 10, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Business Ethics, Stephen M. Byars, Kurt Stanberry

Open Access Textbooks

Business Ethics is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester business ethics course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including case studies, application scenarios, and links to video interviews with executives, all of which help instill in students a sense of ethical awareness and responsibility.

Mmc Fall With Injury Prevention Project, M. Wiggins, Joanne Chapman, Laurie Wilson, Rhonda Babine, Jennifer Laflamme, Melissa Vanmeter, Erica Weightman, Natalie Talbot, Kristine Hykras, Marie Hodge, Angela Smith

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Problem/Impact Statement:

Patients falls with injury remains an elusive problem at MMC. Over the past 8 quarter, (2016 and 2017) MMC has outperformed 3 of the last 8 Quarters of data. The average rate for the past 8 quarters is .57/1000 patient days with the mean benchmark of .54/per 1000 patient days. MH has determined a focus goal for all the MH hospitals to be below .70/MH 100 patient days as a goal for falls with injury. MMC having the largest volume must be below NDNQI mean to drive this change as the .70 is the average of all MH …