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Gender And Decision-Making In The C-Suite, Trang Doan

Wayne State University Dissertations

This study empirically tests the implications of five theories on the importance of gender in the C-suite. Specifically, I examine the impact of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) gender on the stock price response at the appointment of the executive and on post-hiring firm performance. The results from both tests are in support of the notion that female executives are less overconfident, but not less risk-averse, than their male counterparts. Particularly, I find that investors respond relatively less favorably to the appointment of female CFOs compared to that of male CFOs at firms characterized by high uncertainty. Further, the evidence …

The Economic Impact Of Non-Dairy Alternative Milk Beverages On The United States Dairy Industry, Ernica Sanon

Scripps Senior Theses

Inspired by the sudden recent incline in and awareness of veganism as well as my own personal involvement in such matters, I sought out to complete an empirical analysis to study the impact of consumer preferences. Originally intrigued by the consumption of meat and its impact on developing countries, I opted for a related topic with better accompanying data. Consumer preferences change regularly with an increasing plethora of reasons behind their decisions. As the guiding force of the demand side of the market, it was vital to study the impact of their choices. My decision to use plant-based milk was …

Ms225: 2018 Faculty Meeting Minutes, Thomas R. Cole

Thomas R. Cole, PhD Papers

Original Filename: Faculty Meeting Minutes 020718 SWOT_SACRED VOCATION PROGRAM.docx. Format Details: fmt/412; Microsoft Word for Windows; 2007 onwards. See more at Thomas R. Cole, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

2018-Meet Dr. David Roane, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. David Roane, from Ruston, Louisiana, joined Gatton College of Pharmacy in 2006 as the founding chair of the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. His initial goals focused on hiring superior faculty and guiding the de novo development of the department. Previously, Dr. Roane served on faculty in the College of Pharmacy and chaired the Department of Biology as the DeGree endowed professor from 1989 to 2006 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Since arriving at ETSU, Dr. Roane has spent most of his time on administration, program development, and teaching. He relishes the opportunity to promote the empowerment of …

2018-Meet Dr. David Stewart, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. David Stewart, from Roan Mountain, Tennessee, joined the faculty of the department of pharmacy practice in 2007. Prior to his appointment of Assistant Professor at ETSU he served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Dr. Stewart was promoted to Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice in 2012 and Professor in 2018. He also serves as Vice Chair for the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Residency Program Director for the college’s PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program, and Post-graduate Training Coordinator for the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Over his tenure at the BGCOP he …

2018-January-Faculty Member Mindy Herrin Featured In Nashville Arts Magazine.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Mindy Herrin Jewelry & Metals professor currently has an article published about her work in this month's Nashville Arts Magazine. Herrin is concurrently exhibitng the work at the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee. Narrative Illusions: The Visions of Mindy Herrin will be on display through April 30, 2018. Herrin’s three-dimensional work incorporates realism, organic imagery, and found objects in imaginative ways. There is a trance-like quality to her figures, and sculptures laden with symbolism act like puzzles, leaving the viewer to decipher her vision.

For more information on the exhibit and to read the article please follow this link: …

2018-Faculty Members Andrew S. Ross & Mindy Herrin Congratulations To Our Faculty Members Andrew S Ross And Mindy Herrin Have Their Work In The Hunter Museum Of American Art Invitationals.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p>Art & Design faculty members Andrew S. Ross (Drawing), and Mindy Herrin (Jewelry & Metals), have their work featured at the The Hunter Museum of American Art Invitational IV. The exhibition organized by the Hunter presents some of the most significant artwork being produced in the Southeast. Conceived in 2007 as a means to look more deeply at artists in our region, the exhibition is the fourth Invitational organized by Hunter Museum Chief Curator Nandini Makrandi. The Invitational will showcase current works by some of the most compelling, innovative artists in the Southeast today. With an eye toward trends …

2018-Now Taking Applications For Art And Design Scholarships.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Apply now for 2018 Art & Design Scholarships. Deadline is March 15th.

Please follow this link for more information: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/art/resources/scholarships.php

2018-Professor Emeritus Mike Smith To Exhibit Photographs In Asheville.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Professor Emeritus Mike Smith is currently exhibiting photographs at the Tracey Morgan Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. The exhibit will run through November 3, 2018. The Lost State of Frankland features a selection of images that span over a decade, including recent works, that are a continuation of his career-long exploration of the character and culture of East Tennessee. Smith has visually investigated one place, remaining aesthetically aware of his surroundings in a manner that has allowed him to beautifully photograph the nuance of Eastern Tennessee over the span of almost 40 years. They hold a narrative that truthfully and …

2018-Etsu Geosciences Field Experience- New Zealand Summer 2018, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU Geosciences Field Experience : New Zealand Summer 2018

ETSU Department of Geosciences faculty Dr. Chris Gregg will offer GEOL/GEOG 3700 Field Experience (3 credits) course in summer 2018 to New Zealand. New Zealand straddles the Pacific and Australian plate boundary, forms the tip of an eighth continent—Zealandia, is dominated by geo-hazards linked to subduction, continental rifting & continent-continent collision, is a world leader in hazards and environmental policy, and site of P. Jackson’s Lord of the Rings!  The trip will include access to braided rivers, glaciers, active faults and volcanoes; geothermal, wind, hydro power plants; TePapa National Museum; …

2018-January-01-Athletes Make Team, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-January-01-Elizabeth Hatch, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-January-01-Guiding Conversations, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-January-01-Number Seven, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-January-01-Reading For Teens, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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Exploring A Three-Dimensional Narrative Medium: The Theme Park As "De Sprookjessprokkelaar," The Gatherer And Teller Of Stories, Carissa Baker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the pervasiveness of storytelling in theme parks and establishes the theme park as a distinct narrative medium. It traces the characteristics of theme park storytelling, how it has changed over time, and what makes the medium unique. This was accomplished using a mixed methods approach drawing data from interviews with creative professionals, archival research, fieldwork, and an analysis of more than eight hundred narrative attractions. The survey of narrative attractions revealed the most common narrative expressions to be dark rides and stage shows. Source material tends to be cultural tales (legends, fairy tales) or intellectual properties (generally …

The Consumption And Sales Pattern Of Ugly Apples In South Korea, Hyun Jong Lee

Theses and Dissertations--Agricultural Economics

Approximately half of all wasted food is fruits and vegetables. One major cause of food waste is abnormal aesthetics; even if it is just as delicious as its normal counterpart. Food with a non-standard appearance (hereafter called ugly food) can be expelled by the markets. To reduce such waste, ugly food campaigns, which were developed in Europe and spread throughout the world, advocate for the consumption of ugly food. To study the problem of ugly food waste, this thesis examines ugly apples, since apples are the most common, representative, and readily accessible fruit. The objective of this thesis is to …

Changing Traditions: Examining The Factors That Determine The Probability Of Bidding To Host The Olympic Games Over Time, Jessie R. Dickens

Honors Undergraduate Theses

In September 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that, for the first time in its history, it would award the hosting of two different Olympic Games at the same time, giving the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games to Paris and Los Angeles respectively. As a result, the question is raised as to why the IOC broke tradition in its host city selection process. The break of tradition is presumably due to a lack of candidates to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. With prior host cities reporting astronomical costs and high debt balances associated with hosting, many cities have …

Online Product Reviews: Effects Of Star Ratings And Valence On Review Perception Among Those High And Low In Need For Cognition, Jacquelyn L. Schreck

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The Internet is becoming the main source for various tasks, from learning, to working, and shopping. There are many websites one can use to shop. Almost all stores have a website from which you can order anything you might want. As online shopping becomes more prominent, it is important to understand the effects of the Internet and its product reviewers and, specific to this study, consumer decision making. This study seeks to understand the effect of star ratings and valence on review perception between the different cognitive levels of individuals. Recognition review perception, and intent to purchase were being measured. …

A Study On Problems Faced By Female Child Labor In Unorganized Sector Of Palladam Taluk In Tirupur District, J.A. Arul Chellikumar, P. Paramasivam

International Review of Business and Economics

Child labor in India is to be found in almost every sector of the informal economy. Despite India´s fast economic growth since the 1990s, many challenges remain for youth at risk, particularly the girl child. The Indian Girl Child who faces gender discrimination on various levels. Due to her lower status in the society, a girl child laborer is even more deprived. Child labor is still a prevalent issue in India. Gender is a crucial determinant of whether a child engages in labour. While child labour is an infringement of the rights of all children boys and girls alike girls …

Sistemi Unik Monetar I Bashkimin Europian, Euro, Agon Hoxha

Theses and Dissertations

Qëllimi i këtij punimi është që të hedh pak dritë në sistemin monetar europian unik. Përmes historisë së zhvillimit të kushteve nëpër shtetet veç e veç dhe zhvillimeve teknologjike, rezultuan që 20 vëndet Europiane përqafuan Euron – si monedhë të përbashkët duke dhënë një pjesë të sovranitetit të tyre nacional në emër së kauzës Europiane.

Edhe pse niveli i zhvillimit ekonomik, politik dhe social në vëndet që aplikuan euron , nuk ishte i njëjtë dhe i barabartë, principi i solidaritetit që është princip themelor në Bashkimin Europian së bashku me principin e koncenzusit, erdhi në shprehje. Kështu Euron përqafoj …

Si Motivohen Punëtorët Në Ndërmarrjet Private Në Kosovë, Arben Hajdini

Theses and Dissertations

Qëllimi i këtij punimi është të kuptojmë se si motivohen punëtorët në ndërmarrjet private në Kosovë, motivimi si fenomen paraqet një tërësi elementësh si dëshirat, nevojat, shtytjet, kërkesat, ashtu që të arrihen njëkohësisht qëllimet e kompanisë dhe të plotësohen nevojat personale të individit. Motivimi ka të bëjë më mënyrën së si shtytja, aspirata, nxitja dhe nevoja e qenieve njerëzore drejtojnë, kontrollojnë apo shpjegojnë sjelljen njerëzore. Ne në fillim filluam të marrim informata të përgjithshme në lidhje më motivimin e punëtorëve në ndërmarrjet private në Kosovë, mirëpo më formulimin e pyetësorit dhe më intervistat të cilat i kemi bëra në arritëm …

2018 Nebraska Business

College of Business: Trade Publications

2018 Nebraska Business

Fighting For America's Kids: A Discussion On K-12 Teacher Tenure, Nicholas Yong-Nian Huang

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Nine current and past educators were asked a series of open-ended questions regarding their opinion on K-12 teacher tenure and, if they supported elimination, respondents were asked how legislators can eliminate this long-standing U.S. policy. Results were compiled, analyzed, and used to craft a comprehensive proposal on how to overhaul the American K-12 public education system.

Transnational Entrepreneurship, Social Networks, And Institutional Distance: Toward A Theoretical Framework, Kaveh Moghaddam, Elzotbek Rustambekov, Thomas Weber, Sara Azarpanah

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Purpose – Transnational entrepreneurship can be considered a new stream of research where migrant entrepreneurship and international business research fields intersect. The purpose of this paper is to offer a theoretical framework to address the following research question: How do transnational entrepreneurs (TEs) develop their competitive advantage to succeed in a global market?

Design/methodology/approach – Based on the strategic entrepreneurship approach and dynamic capability perspective, this paper suggests a theoretical framework to extend the understanding on how TEs may develop their competitive advantage to succeed in a global market.

Findings – The suggested theoretical framework exhibits how the social ties …

(How) Does 360-Degree Feedback Benefit The Field Of Entrepreneurship?, Chao Miao, Ronald H. Humphrey, Shanshan Qian, In-Sue Oh

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Purpose – Most of the studies in entrepreneurship depend on single-source rating methods to collect data on both predictors and criteria. The threat to effect sizes as a result of using single-source ratings is particularly relevant to psychology-based entrepreneurship research. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore the prospects of applying 360-degree feedback to the field of entrepreneurship and to discuss a set of cases regarding how 360-degree feedback may boost effect sizes in entrepreneurship research.

Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative review of current literature was performed.

Findings – The review indicated that the effect sizes in psychology-based entrepreneurship …

Black Vs White Owned New Venture Performance: A Study Of Mediating Effects, Mayank Jaiswal

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to move beyond individual level characteristics of founders to explain the performance gap between white and black majority owned new ventures. It specifically investigates three potential mediators: demographic characteristics of venture’s location, financial size of the venture and its credit riskiness.

Design/methodology/approach: The Kauffman Firm Survey, a longitudinal data set of 4,928 new ventures started in the USA in 2004, has been utilized in this paper. Pooled OLS and Logit regression models were employed for direct effects. Mediation effects were tested using two different approaches: the Baron and Kenny approach and decomposition analysis. …

Immigrant Entrepreneurs In The Usa: A Conceptual Discussion Of The Demands Of Immigration And Entrepreneurial Intentions, Yemisi Freda Awotoye, Robert P. Singh

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Purpose: Given the growing number of immigrant entrepreneurs in the USA, the purpose of this paper is to better understand the behaviors of this subgroup of entrepreneurs. Specifically, the paper aims to understand the unique challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs and how environmental challenges affect decisions to grow or abandon their ventures.

Design/methodology/approach: To make the theoretical arguments in this conceptual paper, the authors draw on the theory of planned behavior developed by Ajzen (1985), which suggests that a person’s behavior is predicted by their intention, and intentions are predicted by one’s attitudes, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control.

Findings: …

Sales And Marketing, Nancye Gannaway

Farm Systems and Economics published reports

Plan, prepare, Prosper - workshop

This document is part of the Plan, Prepare, Prosper program that was developed under the Pilot of Drought Reform Measures ('the pilot'), a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Western Australian Government. The program aims to support businesses to prepare for drought, climate variability, financial and other challenges.

Today we will be working through your marketing program, and possible strategies for increasing its effectiveness and impact.

We will explore the advantages of target marketing - of focusing your marketing on those customers which best suit your business, and have the greatest potential for …

An Exploration Of ‘Sticky’ Inventory Management In The Manufacturing Industry, James R. Kroes, Andrew S. Manikas

IT and Supply Chain Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Traditional models examining relationships between firm resources and revenues assume that the many expenses and asset holdings change in proportion to changes in demand. However, research has found that for many costs and assets assumed to be variable, the magnitude of a change in a cost or asset in proportion to a change in revenue is smaller during periods when revenue decreases compared to the change in the cost or asset when revenue increases. Costs and assets which behave in this manner have been denoted as ‘sticky’ costs or assets. This study examines if inventory in the manufacturing industry is …