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Relieving Pressure: Ethical Leadership's Never Ending Fight Against Fraud, Steven Schmitz

Celebration of Scholarship 2012-2017

The poster analyzes ethical leadership in the financial reporting profession through the interview of six professionals who have leadership experience in their careers. It reviews the "Fraud Triangle" and establishes ethical leaderships role in minimizing financial fraud. Auditors implement internal controls to decrease the number of opportunities, while ethical leaders relieve pressure on employees. The poster also lists ways company's can implement ethics into their own firms and positions.

Intercollegiate Athlete Perceptions Of Justice In Team Disciplinary Decisions, Jared M. Diaz

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The present study examined justice perceptions of an intercollegiate athlete who was punished for a team rule violation outside of competition. This scenario study is a modified replication of Severs’ (2009) study on justice perceptions of intercollegiate athletes; one additional factor, importance of the next competition, was examined in the current study. Perceptions of fairness and perceptions of likelihood of deterring future misconduct were examined using a factorial design with two levels of punishment severity (severe and moderate), two levels of misconduct severity (severe and moderate), two types of punishment distribution (consistent and conditional), and two types of game importance …

Country-Level Institutions, Firm Value, And The Role Of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, Sadok El Ghoul, Omrane Guedhami, Yongtae Kim

Accounting

Drawing on transaction cost theories and the resource-based view of a firm, we posit that the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives is greater in countries where an absence of market-supporting institutions increases transaction costs and limits access to resources. Using a large sample of 11,672 firm-year observations representing 2445 unique firms from 53 countries during 2003–2010 and controlling for firm-level unobservable heterogeneity, we find supportive evidence that CSR is more positively related to firm value in countries with weaker market institutions. We also provide evidence on the channels through which CSR initiatives reduce transaction costs. We find that …

How Can Small-Market Teams Survive In Today’S Major League Baseball?, Kelsey Walton

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

Competitive balance is an issue in every major sport, though Major League Baseball struggles significantly due to the lack of a salary cap. Understandably, the players’ union disagrees and refuses to allow a salary cap, as player salaries would most likely not only be slowed but halted altogether. Major League Baseball contrasts this as perfect competition is preferred though unrealistic. Prior research indicates that competitive balance measures such as the luxury tax and revenue distribution are somewhat effective, though they still do not completely solve the issue plaguing the league, specifically small-market teams.

Housing Price Models For Essex County Massachusetts, Steven Bourque

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

This paper analyzes indicators of local median housing prices in the Essex County, Massachusetts area. The housing market is a significant sector of the United States economy and therefore it is important to develop models, which can predict and identify movements in their prices. This paper contains an overview of housing price indexes and provides a short overview of previous housing price studies. Two models, based on 2010 to 2015 data, are presented and analyzed. The specification of each model was driven by possible variables that might affect housing price and availability of data. For example a subset of communities, …

The Applications Of Mathematics In Finance Actuarial Exam Fm Preparation, Robyn Stanley

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

Financial mathematics is a growing field in which mathematicians and business professionals alike are regularly finding new links between the two industries. By further developing this area of study, businesses will be able to evaluate trends analytically by implementing mathematical techniques in their investigations. Businesses with a particular interest in financial mathematics include investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, corporate treasuries, and regulatory agencies. In particular, the field of actuarial science focuses directly on the applications of mathematics in finance, and requires all aspiring actuaries seeking certification to successfully complete an exam specifically designed to test the applicant’s …

Developing A Crm Strategy For Small Businesses, Brianna Butler, Megan Carignan

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

In a data-driven world, it is becoming easier than ever for businesses to gain more and more information about their customers and use that to their advantage. This data, gathered from previous business dealings, social media, inbound marketing and click data can be utilized to provide goods and services that are more accurately tailored to the specific consumer, and to provide successful customer service. However, there must be a customer relationship management (CRM) system in place to retain, sort, analyze and pull up information. This can be done using expensive software, which is what large and medium-sized corporations may do, …

Geb 6895 Integrated Business Applications, Yancy Edwards

Service-Learning Syllabi

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of The Incremental Validity Of The Serve-Specific Core Self-Evaluation Scale Over The Core Self-Evaluation Scale In Predicting Serve Performance, Joshua S. Bowman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined the relationship of the serve-specific core self-evaluation scale (SS-CSES) with serve performance of inter-collegiate volleyball athletes. The SSCSES is a modified version of the core self-evaluations scale (CSE). It was hypothesized that SS-CSES would be related to serve performance, that SS-CSE would be more related to serve performance than CSE, and that SS-CSE would have incremental validity over CSE when predicting serve performance. Responses to the two scales and selfassessments of server performance were collected online through self-report questionnaire. Additionally, NCAA serve statistics were collected by the researchers. Results indicated that SS-CSE was a stronger predictor of …

Adapting Critical Chain Project Management To Army Engineer Construction Projects, Eric E. Rohr

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

For decades, Army Engineers have utilized the systems of the Critical Path Method (CPM) and multi-level Gantt chart planning system for its construction projects. While these methods are well accepted, they are not without their flaws. Research and literature in project management has given weight to several viable alternative options to planning projects. One such option, Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), was developed to address the flaws of CPM by offering a holistic approach to project management based on strict resource control and the use of time buffers. This method attempts to eliminate multitasking and procrastination that can plague efficiency …

The Unifying Power Of Education, Keagan Potts, Jenji Learn

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

• Without Expertise or Experience: Philosophizing When Your Students Know You Know Nothing
• Segregated Students — Segregated Society: The Primacy of Education in Ending Hate
• Combatting Emerging Resegregation: Teaching Those in Power to Empower

2017 Private Capital Markets Report, Craig R. Everett

Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report

The Pepperdine private cost of capital survey was originally launched in 2007 and is the first comprehensive and simultaneous investigation of the major private capital market segments. This year’s survey specifically examined the behavior of senior lenders, asset‐based lenders, mezzanine funds, private equity groups, venture capital firms, angel investors, privately‐held businesses, investment bankers, business brokers, limited partners, and business appraisers. The Pepperdine survey investigated, for each private capital market segment, the important benchmarks that must be met in order to qualify for capital, how much capital is typically accessible, what the required returns are for extending capital in today’s economic …

Employment Associated With Exports In The State Of Chihuahua, Mexico, Joana Chapa, Manuel L. Reyes Loya

Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Sport Management Students’ Perceptions Of Leadership Skills Through Service Learning, Bryan Romsa, Katelyn Romsa, Jon Lim, Scott Wurdinger

Counseling and Human Development Faculty Publications

Researchers have discovered that service learning affects students’ academic, personal, and social development. However, currently there is a gap in literature analyzing ways in which service learning affects students’ perceived leadership skills. This study examined the effectiveness of service learning on the perceived leadership skills of 74 sport management undergraduate students at a mid-sized, Midwestern, public university using Kouzes’ and Posner’s Student Leadership Practices Inventory instrument, which examines leadership practices in five areas: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. The results of this study may help faculty members …

2017-April-01-Baylea Davenport, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2017-April-01-Constance Alexander, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2017-April-01-Heather Levesque, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

2017-April-01-Military Friendly, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Management And Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced By Engineering Education?, Arsalan Khan

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) programs are employed by firms globally in different multiple manners that are aimed at accelerating the development and growth of highly capable candidates. Among these candidates, depending on the particular LDP, may be those possess engineering skills typically afforded through engineering education as measured by completion of an engineering degree. Infrastructure reductions might be afforded corporations if multiple LDPs could be supplanted with one program such as an Engineering Leadership Development Program. In practice, however, economic constraints limited the total sample population of this category to 67 (48 with engineering degrees and 15 without). Employing SPSS …

Politika Fiskale E Kosovës, Rina Shamolli

Theses and Dissertations

Respektimi i ligjeve tatimore është përgjegjësi esenciale qytetare.Në një vend modern,që Kosova synon të jetë ,nga qytetarët kërkohet pagesa e tatimeve dhe obligimeve tjera të cilat financojnë programet qeveritare ,ofrimin e shërbimeve publike si dhe standartet e larta tëarsimit, mirëqënies ,shëndetit, mbështjetjes sociale, mbrojtjes, zbatimit të ligjit dhe infrastruktuës së përgjithshme.Të gjitha këto mund të sigurohen dhe të bëhen të mundshme vetem me mbledhjen e duhur të tatimeve.“Secili person është i obliguar që të paguajë tatimet dhe kontributet e tjera të parapara me ligj”-Neni 119.Është detyrë dhe obligim i çdo tatim paguesi që të respektoj dhe të zbatoj dispozitat e …

Inovacionet Teknologjike Në Sektorin Financiar Tek Ekonomitë Në Zhvillim, Partin Halimi

Theses and Dissertations

Inovacioni teknologjik në sektorin financiar është kthyer në një faktor kyç për zhvillimin e ekonomive dhe garantimin e konkurrencës globale.

Bota është futur në ekonominë e dijes dhe të përparimit teknologjik, andaj korrelacioni i inovacioneve teknologjik me sektorin financiar si ne shumë sektorë tjera është kthyer në domosdoshmëri.

Prej shumë vitesh fokusi është drejtuar tek të rinjtë, të cilët nëpërmjet projekteve start-up mund të kthejnë idetë e tyre të reja në vlerë të shtuar për ekonominë e vendeve përkatëse. Sikur në çdo vend me ekonomi në zhvillim, ashtu edhe në Kosovë, ky korrelacion po kthehet në kryefjalë të projekteve të …

Advertising And Consumer Perception Of Conduct, Blerim Kqira

Theses and Dissertations

Hulumtimi i punimit shkencor fokusohet në ndikimin e rekalmës në sjelljes konsuamtore përkatësishtë përceptimi i një rekalame nga ana e konsumatorit apo blerësit. Saktësisht jam përqëndruar në analizimin dhe hulumtimin e veprmieve konkrete apo masave gjatë emitimit të një reklame që duhet të ndërmerren në mënyrë që promocioni në përgjithësi dhe në veqanti reklama të arrijë përceptimin e duhur nga ana e konsumatorëve.

Përgjatë këtij punimi kemi përshkruar një gjendje të përgjithshme të marketingut, reklamës dhe formave të saj në rolin ndikues në perceptimin e konsumatorit.Në këtë rast kemi zhvilluar një anketë që neve na ka ndihmuar t’i nxjerrim disa …

استخدام نماذج Box & Jenkins للتنبؤ بالحوادث المرورية في محافظة القادسية, سيف حسام رحيم الجبوري

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى دراسة وتحليل السلاسل الزمنية الخاصة بالحوادث المسجلة في محافظة الديوانية للمدة من (2010- 2014 ) باستخدام طريقة (BOX-JENKINS) في التحليل (التشخيص، التقدير ,اختبار ملاءمة النموذج , التنبؤ) وايجاد النموذج المثالي للتنبؤ بالحوادث المرورية باعتماد البيانات الشهرية المسجلة لدى دائرة مرور الديوانية وأظهرت نتائج التطبيق ان النموذج الملائم والكفؤ هو نموذج الانحدار الذاتي

The Role Of User Psychological Contracts In The Sustainability Of Social Networks, Stanislav Mamonov, Marios Koufaris, Raquel Benbunan-Fich

Department of Information Management and Business Analytics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Many emergent ventures, such as social networks, leverage crowd-sourced information assets as essential pillars supporting their business models. The appropriation of rights to information assets through legal contracts often fails to prevent conflicts between the users and the companies that claim information rights. In this paper, we focus on social networks and examine why those conflicts arise and what their consequences are by drawing on psychological contract theory. We propose that intellectual property and privacy expectancies comprise core domains of psychological contracts between social networks and their users. In turn, perceived breaches of those expectancies trigger a psychological contract violation. …

High-Low Pricing (Hl) Vs. Every Day Low Pricing (Edlp) Strategy: The Consequence Of Jc Penney’S Move From Hl To Edlp, Abhay Shah

Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

Retailers follow one of two pricing strategies – high-low (HL) and every-day low pricing (EDLP). The HL strategy is where the retailer will start with a higher price and give deep discounts in order to attract customers. On the other hand, retailers that follow the EDLP strategy keep prices very low and rarely giving price discounts. Not too long ago, JC Penney changed its strategy from HL to EDLP that had a very negative impact on its performance. The study hypothesizes that retailers who change their strategy (from HL to EDLP or EDLP to HL) will not be successful if …

2017 Zero8hundred's Continuing The Promise Of A New Day: Support For Service Members Transitioning To Civilian Life In San Diego, Kim D. Hunt, Mary Jo Schumann

Military

This report, prepared by the Caster Center, is a 2-year evaluation report about zero8hundred. Zero8hundred is a cross-sector community initiative whose mission is to proactively link transitioning service members and their families to resources and opportunities in the community, helping them successfully transition to civilian life.

Mar 4824 Marketing Management, Yancy Edwards

Service-Learning Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Universal Design For Learning In Teaching Large Lecture Classes, Tereza Dean, Anita Lee-Post, Holly Hapke

Marketing & Supply Chain Faculty Publications

To augment traditional lecture with instructional tools that provide options for content representation, learner engagement, and learning expression, we followed the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to design and implement a learning environment for teaching and learning in large lecture classes. To this end, we incorporated four carefully selected instructional tools (PowerPoint, lecture notes, clickers, and MindTap) in the proposed UDL environment for an introductory marketing class of over 600 students. Self-reported and objective measures were collected to assess the effectiveness of the UDL environment by evaluating its impact on perceived learning, satisfaction with the instructional tools, and actual …

Corporate Donations And Shareholder Value, Hao Liang, Luc Renneboog

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Do corporate donations enhance shareholder wealth or reflect agency problems? We address this question for a global sample of firms whereby we distinguish between charitable and political donations, as well as between donations in cash and in kind. We find that charitable donations are positively related to financial performance and firm value, which is consistent with the value-enhancement hypothesis. This positive effect on firm value is stronger for cash than in-kind donations. In contrast, political donations do not appear to enhance shareholder value, but rather tend to reflect agency problems, as they are higher for firms with poor internal corporate …

Ethnic Social Network In Public Housing Market In Singapore, Sumit Agarwal, Hyunsoo Choi, Jia He, Tien Foo Sing

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This paper investigates the ethnic social network in Singapore's resale public housing market using a unique dataset containing the Cash-Over-Valuation (COV) information for a sample of 73,107 resale public housing transactions from 2007 to 2012. We find that the COV per square meter (psm), which represents a premium above the "objective" housing value, significantly increases with the concentration of buyers' own ethnic group at a housing block level. The results imply that buyers value housing blocks with higher concentration of the same ethnicity group of households. However, the convexity in COV premium suggests that the premium is too large to …