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The Landwarnet School, The Army Learning Model, And Appreciative Inquiry: How Is A Centralized Training Organization Improved By Introducing Decentralization?, Lisa Jayne Stamper

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This exploratory, qualitative case study describes how a centralized training organization (LandWarNet School) was improved by introducing decentralization (Army Learning Model) toward “the best competitive position” or "sweet spot," defined by Brafman and Beckstrom (2006) as “enough decentralization for creativity, but sufficient structure and controls to ensure consistency” (pp. 189, 191). Any presence of the six chaordic elements of a decentralized organization, as described by Hock (1999), was also considered.

LandWarNet School (LWNS) trains approximately 6000 US Army Soldiers annually and is centrally organized. The new Army Learning Model (ALM) is a vision for a more decentralized training approach where …

Controls And The Asymmetric Stickiness Of Norms, Scott A. Emett, Ronald N. Guymon, William B. Tayler, Donald Young

Faculty Publications

This study investigates how formal control systems and the behavior of peers influence behavior in accounting settings. We manipulate formal controls and peer behavior (social norms) in a laboratory experiment, allowing us to precisely investigate the interactive effect of these two factors on behavior. We provide evidence that weak controls lead to more socially-interested behavior, while strong controls lead to more self-interested behavior. We also provide evidence that individuals conform more to social norms that conflict with the behavior that formal controls induce. Finally, we find that individuals preferentially attend and conform to the self-interested actions of peers (as opposed …

Fortifying Leisure: Adolescent Perspectives Of Family Leisure In Uganda, Rachel A. Mcgovern, Stacy Taniguchi, Julie M. Hite, Steven J. Hite, Mark A. Widmer, Christopher B. Mugimu, Yusuf K. Nsubuga

Faculty Publications

This study examined family leisure patterns and meanings of family leisure from the perspective of adolescents living in the Mukono District of Uganda. Sixty-eight secondary students were interviewed. Results indicate Ugandan adolescent definitions of leisure reflect leisure as free time and leisure as a means to an end. Students mentioned three primary family leisure outcomes (enjoyment/fun, personal development, and family development) that point toward a core theme. Fortifying describes the importance Ugandan youth place upon family leisure outcomes that strengthen the individual to overcome inevitable challenges they will face throughout their lives and enable them to succeed, especially through family …

Beyond Instrumentalism: A Relational Approach To Negotiation, Marc-Charles Ingerson, Kristen Bell Detienne, Katie A. Liljenquist

Faculty Publications

Instrumentalism, the philosophy that rational people will behave in ways that promote self-interest, is often the default assumption that scholars and practitioners rely upon when interpreting and predicting human behavior in negotiations. Instrumentalism, however, need not be the only lens through which negotiators and negotiations are viewed. In this article, we discuss some of the problems associated with too heavy a reliance on instrumentalism and propose an alternative relational approach, one in which negotiators see themselves as agents embedded in a system of relationships, who are motivated to understand and advance the welfare of others. We discuss some of the …

Three Essays On Remittances, Institutions, And Economic Development, Durga Gautam

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Does the inflow of remittances affect the quality of institutions in the recipient countries? This question is important because economists have stressed that good economic institutions, particularly those in the public sector, are instrumental for economic development and growth. The literature on remittances, however, does not document a thorough analysis and compelling evidence of the relationship between these private financial transfers and institutional quality. Unlike other kinds of international capital flows, remittances inflows are not mediated by the government of recipient countries. Remittances are not taxed directly and so are not a source of revenue for the government. Then a …

Introduction To The Special Issue: Towards A Theoretical Understanding Of Innovation And Entrepreneurship In India, Sanjay Jain, Anil Nair, David Ahlstrom

Management Faculty Publications

Over the past few decades, India has become one of the world’s most vibrant economies (Chari & Banalieva, 2015). While the first forty years after India’s independence in 1947 was characterized by a sluggish annual growth rate (of approximately 3%), economic reforms initiated in 1991 have resulted in the GDP growing at a rate of around 6.8% in the last quarter century (Chari & Banalieva, 2015;McCloskey, 2010). Conversely, while the pre-reform institutional environment generally underemphasized and undermined entrepreneurial and innovative activity (Bardhan, 1994; Baumol, Litan, & Schramm, 2009;Sivaraman, 1991), the post-reform period has been characterized by a much wider acceptance …

Photos Of Major Social Turmoils In China Since 1900, Shaomin Li

Management Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Best Practices Guide On Federal Contracting Opportunities Recommendations For Small Businesses In El Paso, Ana Rodriguez Camargo

Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Standardization Of Highway Construction Delay Claim Analysis: A Highway Bridge Case Study, Mohammed S. Hashem M. Mehany, Neil S. Grigg

Journal of Transportation Management

Highway construction efficiency is critical to highway users such as the trucking industry given today’s era of shortages in funding, and given the need for major re-investments in the highway system. One topic that can add to project costs relates to delays and how contractors are reimbursed for such delays. Delays are common in construction, especially in complex heavy highway and other infrastructure projects, and the claims they generate have negative effects on project schedules and costs. In spite of this, the analysis of claims is hindered due to the variety of methods and analysis techniques in use and lack …

A New Approach To Speaker Relevence Using A Logistics Executive In Residence Course, Stephen M. Rutner, Scott R. Cox, Maria E. Aviles

Journal of Transportation Management

This article addresses a new method to bring real world relevance into the Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Management classroom. A different type of Executive in Residence course focuses on using multiple industry speakers to provide a unique learning environment for today’s Millennial majors. While the majority of the paper is a thought based overview, a statistical analysis of student responses was used to compare various types of relevant courses. A simple comparison of various appropriate items was examined to identify if the Executive in Residence course increased learning. Both the anecdotal and statistical evidence suggests that the Executive in …

Communication And Identity: The Paternity Leave Decision, Scott Sellnow-Richmond

Wayne State University Dissertations

Paternity leave has remained an under-studied phenomenon in the United States. The US stands in contrast to countries such as Sweden and Norway, which have a history of government-regulated paid time off for fathers of new children. Therefore new fathers in the US face a unique situation regarding their decision of whether or not to take whatever form of paternity leave may be available to them. This study explores what aspects of new fathers’ identities are salient regarding the paternity leave decision. The Communication Theory of Identity (CTI) is used as a theoretical framework to explore how these identities correspond …

Employees' Interests And Preferences Regarding Worksite Exercise Programs, Amber Butcher

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

In order to address the problem of an unhealthy workforce, employers often implement disease prevention and health promotion strategies, referred to as worksite wellness programs. The purpose of this study was to examine employees' interests and preferences regarding worksite exercise programs. To collect data, a 12 item survey was developed and administered to employees from a company based in Rochester, Minnesota. A total of 21 participants completed the survey (66.7% male, 28.6% female). The mean age was 51 years old. The findings of the study indicated an interest in worksite exercise programs and that incentives may motivate employees to participate …

American Dental Association Board Member Dr. Jonathan Shenkin Receives Prestigious Fulbright Specialist Grant, American Dental Association

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مدى موازنة السلطة المالية بين إجراءات الفحص الضريبي وسرية المعلومات الضريبية ( دراسة تحليلية لآراء عينة من موظفي الهيئة العامة لضرائب ), مصطفى عبد الحسين علي المنصوري

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يسعى البحث الى بيان مدى نجاح السلطة المالية في ضمان التزامها بالحفاظ على سرية المعلومات المتعلقة بالمكلفين في ضوء التزامها بتطبيق إجراءات الفحص الضريبي . لغرض تحقيق هدف البحث تم دراسة وتحليل اجراءات الفحص في القسم الشركات وقسم الرقابة والتدقيق واخذ حالات عملية للمكلفين , فضلا عن تصميم استبانة كأداة لجمع المعلومات وتم اختيار عينة من موظفي الهيئة العامة لضرائب . واعتمد الباحث في تحليل النتائج على الوسط الحسابي والانحراف المعياري والارتباط بيرسون لتحليل فقرات الاستبانة باستعمال البرنامج الاحصائي ( ssps ) . وتوصل البحث الى ان الهيئة العامة لضرائب ملتزمة بسرية المعلومات الضريبية المتعلقة بالمكلفين في الحدود التي اجازه …

انخفاض اسعار النفط و الاجراءات اللازمة لتقليل تأثيرها على الموازنة العامة في العراق, حيدر كاظم مهدي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

المستخلص :يشكل مورد النفط احدى الموارد المهمة و الاساسية في تمويل موازنة الدولة و ان اي خلل يصيب هذا المورد سوف يلقي بـتأثيراته على الموازنة , و بالتالي اصبحت الموازنة العامة مرتبطة بأسعار و حجم انتاج النفط الخام , و قد لعبت عوامل عدة في احداث تغيرات في اسعار النفط منها عوامل المضاربة و العوامل السياسية و الاقتصادية , فقد وصل سعر برميل النفط مع بداية عام 2015 حوالي 50 دولار للبرميل مما شكل عبىء كبير على الموازنة العامة على اعتبار ان الايرادات المتحققة من تصدير النفط هي المحرك الاساسي لعجلة التنمية و ادارة كل قطاعات الدولة و قد تناول …

Ada Announces Distinguished Service Award Winner Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, American Dental Association

News Releases

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Ada Foundation Accepting Applications For Its 2015 Samuel D. Harris Fund, American Dental Association

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American Dental Association Releases Ada Practical Guide To Substance Use Disorders And Safe Prescribing, American Dental Association

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Arizona Dentist Installed As American Dental Association Trustee, American Dental Association

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Texas Dentist Installed As American Dental Association Trustee, American Dental Association

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2015 Annual Reports And Resolutions, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Annual Reports and Resolutions subtitle of the ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and Transactions. Generally, the ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. Older versions include reports from all departments as subsections, while more recent versions include only those of councils, commissions, and committees.

2015 Supplement Vol. 2, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …

2015 Supplement Vol. 1, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …

Mapping Relational Algebra Operators Into Sql Queries: A Database Case Study, John N. Dyer, Camille F. Rogers

Information Systems & Analytics: Faculty Publications

Relational algebra operators and mapping to resulting structured query language (SQL) queries are among the most important concepts and skills for students taking a course in database design and implementation, especially those majoring in IS/IT. The most typical relational algebra operators mapped to foundational SQL include unions and intersections, as well as other relational operators applied to these operators, including differences and various joins. Unfortunately, few textbooks or external resources provide ample opportunity for students to apply the full set of most common relational algebra operators mapped to resulting SQL over a single unified case. Most database textbooks exemplify each …

A Post Publication Review Of “Is Project Risks As Emergent Phenomena: Towards A Model Of Risk Escalation And Its Management”, Michael J. Cuellar, Nipon Parinyavuttichai, Angela Y. Lin

Information Systems & Analytics: Faculty Publications

A short post publication review of a recent AJIS paper.

Graduate Bulletin, 2015-2016, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)

No abstract provided.

Retooling For Success: A Case Study Of Voip Implementation To Improve Customer Service At A Midwestern Financial Services Office, Russell J. Roysden, Shu Z. Schiller

Management Information Systems Faculty Publications

This article presents a case study of the acquisition of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system to replace an outdated telephone system at a Midwestern financial services company. In the Midwest retail office of ABC Financial Services, the old Private Branch Exchange (PBX) phone system was incapable of handling customer inquiries during the busy tax return season. The inefficient systems exposed the organization to missed and delayed calls, which lead to a considerable number of customer complaints and lost revenue. Guided by the systematic approach of technology retooling, computer engineers followed the steps of problem diagnosis, analysis of competing …

Inwestowanie Na Rynku Kapitałowym – Rynek Po Kryzysie, Teresa Czerwińska, Alojzy Z. Nowak

Monografie/Monographs

Pojęcie przedsiębiorczości, rozumiane nie tylko w kontekście osób prowadzących własną działalność gospodarczą i ich kompetencji, przywoływane jest coraz częściej zarówno przez środowisko naukowe, organy władzy państwowej, organizacje pozarządowe, instytucje finansowe, jak i osoby prywatne. Przyczyną wzrostu popularności przedsiębiorczości jest stopniowo pogłębiające się zrozumienie samego pojęcia.

Opracowana monografia skierowana jest nie tylko do badaczy, wykładowców czy też studentów zainteresowanych tematyką przedsiębiorczości. Wieloaspektowość zawartych publikacji nadaje jej charakter uniwersalny, przez co – na co mamy nadzieję – może być wykorzystywana przez wszystkich, w tym także samych przedsiębiorców.

Pranie Pieniędzy. Regulacje I Ryzyko Sektora Bankowego, Patrycja Chodnicka

Monografie/Monographs

„Opracowanie dr Patrycji Chodnickiej jest wartościowym wkładem w dyskusję naukową i stanowi kompleksowe studium dotyczące prania pieniędzy oraz efektywności przeciwdziałania temu procederowi. Wysoko oceniam warsztat metodologiczny Autorki, która wnikliwie i kompleksowo analizuje zarówno zagadnienia związanie z uwarunkowaniami prawnymi i instytucjonalnymi, jak i poddaje weryfikacji efektywność funkcjonujących rozwiązań w zakresie przeciwdziałania praniu pieniędzy. Szeroki zakres merytoryczny opracowania sprawia, że stanowi ona wartościową propozycję zarówno dla doktorantów i studentów uczelni ekonomicznych, jak i praktyków. Uważam, że istotna wartość merytoryczna monografii i z pewnością wyróżni ją na rynku wydawniczym swoją kompleksowością i aktualnością.” Z recenzji dr hab. Teresy Czerwińskiej prof. UW

Saturation Points—Know Your Market Before You Jump, Sara Bennett

White Papers

What may appear at first glance as a growing industry in your area with substantial opportunity may in fact be an industry with too many players already in that market. How do you decide to take the plunge with your start up?