Flyer: Football Fanatics Fulfillment Center 2015 Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the Football Fanatics Fulfillment center.

Flyer: Grainger Distribution Center 2015 Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the Grainger Jacksonville Distribution Center.

Flyer: Medtronic 2015 Facility Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the Medtronic Facility.

Flyer: Revlon 2015 Facility Tour, University Of North Florida

Transportation & Logistics Tours

This flyer was created for UNF's Coggin College of Business for their Transportation and Logistics Tour of the Revlon Facility.

Wage Distribution Impacts Of Higher Education Faculty Unionization, Charles S. Wassell Jr., David W. Hedrick, Steven E. Henson, John M. Krieg

Economics Faculty Scholarship

The literature on the effects of unions on the distribution of wages at the macroeconomic and inter-industry levels has given little attention to the effects at the firm level. At the same time, research on collective bargaining impacts in higher education has focused on the overall wage level rather than on the distribution of salaries. Using panel data on individual faculty members, we find faculty unionization to be associated with a significant flattening of the wage distribution across academic disciplines. This has implications for why faculty might choose to unionize, even in the absence of an overall wage premium.

Behind The Scenes: Directors’ Perspectives Of Designing And Implementing New Online Degree Programs, Kelly Price, Julia Price

ETSU Faculty Works

Abstract is available to download.

The Eco-Sustainable Initiative: A Case Study In And Evaluation Of Eco-Labeling, Chiara Dorigo

Pomona Senior Theses

This paper reviews the significance of eco-labeling as a green consumption practice, and more broadly as a form of everyday environmentalism. It uses a random sample of 50 eco-labelers from an online database to analyze the current eco-labeling landscape and evaluate the business model of an emerging eco-labeling startup called the Eco-Sustainable Initiative (ESI). Conclusions include recommendations for ESI before its launch, and implications of ESI’s merits and shortcomings for the eco-labeling landscape at large.

Business And Technology Career And Trends, Deborah Robinson

Open Educational Resources

Students use the O*Net and Occupational Outlook Handbook websites to research careers.

Supplemental handout: Definition of Business Trends

2015-Etsu Undergraduate Student Melissa Magno Receives Martin L Stout Scholarship, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU Geosciences undergraduate student, Melissa Magno, receives Martin L. Stout Scholarship from AEG (Association of Engineering and Environmental Geosciences).

Physicochemical Characteristics and Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metals in Soils Near an Abandoned Mine-Complex in Bumpus Cove, TN 

Magno, Melissa, East Tennessee State University, [email protected]; Arpita Nandi, [email protected]; Ingrid Luffman, [email protected] 

Generally, mining activities increase heavy metal concentrations in soils by producing waste rock, tailings and slag. Un-reclaimed abandoned mine sites may accumulate heavy metals in soil and threaten environmental and public health. Determination of soil physicochemical properties’ role in the spatial distribution of metals in soil is essential to monitor …

Meet Dr. Brooks Pond, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Meet Dr. Brooks Pond, from Kingsport, Tennessee. In 2007, Dr. Pond became one of the inaugural faculty at Gatton College of Pharmacy. Brooks received her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Duke University and then completed a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Although her expertise is in the field of neuropharmacology, she enjoys teaching in many areas of physiology and pharmacology. Brooks also loves working with both graduate students and pharmacy students in the laboratory where she seeks to better understand the consequences of psychostimulant use on the brain.

Why did you want to …

2015-Bgcop Alum Appears On Dr Oz, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

BY TAMMY CHILDRESS | BRISTOL HERALD COURIER

Zac Frye a graduate of Sullivan Central High School and East Tennessee State Universitys Bill Gatton School of Pharmacy, is scheduled to appear today on the The Dr. Oz Show.

Frye, who is now pharmacy manager at Walmart in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, learned that he would travel to New York to appear on the TV show when he participated in a corporate conference call with Paul Beahm, Walmarts senior vice president of health and wellness.

It was really neat to learn that I had earned the opportunity to appear on the show and …

2015-Etsu Scientist Identified Oldest And Largest Kangaroo Rat Fossil, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Joshua Samuels, associate professor in the ETSU Department of Geosciences, identifies oldest and largest kangaroo rat fossil. 

2015-2015 Design Show.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

2015 Design Show

The 2015 design show highlighted projects from across the program.  Students displayed their favorite projects from the year for visitors and invited professionals.  We want to CONGRATULATE our seniors on a job well done and wish them good luck in their professional careers.  75% of graduating students already have positions!  We will miss your hard work and laughter.

Jessica Abdelnour

Caryn Brahams

Nicole Comfort

Ashley Miller   

2015-Etsu Geosciences Students Tour Boone Dam Project, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY Students in Dr. Arpita Nandis Engineering Geology class at East Tennessee State University recently enjoyed some unseasonably warm February weather while learning about the ongoing Boone Dam Project during a class tour.

This is the second class tour of Boone Dam coordinated by Nandi, associate professor and chair of the ETSU Department of Geosciences, who has also taken students to Center Hill Dam in Nashville, as well as to sites of landslides and other geo-hazard sites in the region.

Geosciences is a career-centric discipline.  Through the Boone Dam site visit, students could see the real-world application of what …

2015-2015 Studio Rome Kick-Off.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

One of the most exciting upcoming events had its initial informational meeting the first week of school hearing about an amazing international study opportunity.  Studio Rome is where participants spend 10 weeks of the summer in the heart of the Rome, studying design and architecture, earning a whole semester’s worth of credits (13 credits).  Keep coming back to the website for further updates.

2015-January-Graphic Design Alum Justin Doak Has Book Published.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

BFA graphic design alum Justin Doak wrote and illustrated the children's book The Wendigo's Woods. Doak's book is based on the unsavory legend of the Wendigo, who's roots spawn from Native American lore. He re-imagines the Wendigo, which finds a new home in children's literature with 31 woodcut-inspired illustrations.

For more information on the book please follow this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Wendigos-Woods-Justin-Doak/

Stakeholder Theory As An Ethical Approach To Effective Management: Applying The Theory To Multiple Contexts, Jeffrey S. Harrison, R. Edward Freeman, Mônica Cavalcanti Sá De Abreu

Management Faculty Publications

This article provides a brief overview of stakeholder theory, clears up some widely held misconceptions, explains the importance of examining stakeholder theory from a variety of international perspectives and how this type of research will advance management theory, and introduces the other articles in the special issue.

Responsible Accounting For Stakeholders, Jeffrey S. Harrison, Joyce Van Der Laan Smith

Management Faculty Publications

Through a critique of existing financial theory underlying current accounting practices, and reapplication of this theory to a broad group of stakeholders, this paper lays a normative foundation for a revised perspective on the responsibility of the public accounting profession. Specifically, we argue that the profession should embrace the development of standards for reporting information important to a broader group of stakeholders than just investors and creditors. The FASB has recently moved in the opposite direction. Nonetheless, an institution around accounting for stakeholders continues to grow, backed by a groundswell of support from many sources. Based on institutional theory, we …

Ladies Professional Golf Association, Paul M. Mcinerny

Management Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Boss Lady: How Female Chinese Managers Succeed In China's Guanxi System, Charles Palmer Withers

Honors Theses

This project examines how female Chinese managers within China's traditionally male-dominated, guanxi-related private sector are coming into their own as leaders of the new Chinese economy. In this project, guanxi (关系) is defined as interpersonal relations and connections and research hinges around investigating how female Chinese managers use, or do not use, guanxi in their careers and personal lives. After establishing a background of preexisting scholarship, this project implements a Case Study Analysis chapter on three self made female entrepreneurs followed by an Interview Analysis chapter conducted with four female managers that took place in May, 2014. The goal of …

Occupational Fraud: A Survey, Elizabeth Carroll

Honors Theses

This paper examines the issue of occupation fraud in today's corporations. It provides an overview of the types of occupational fraud and how they usually occur. This paper also explains the attributes of the typical fraudster and describes warning signs that management should look out for in their company. It analyzes the regulations and polices put into place to combat the growing issue of fraud. It also provides a look at cyber-fraud, which is an increasing problem due to society's reliance on technology. It explains why fraud prevention is so important in corporations, whether small or large, and emphasizes the …

The Power Of An Actively Managed Portfolio: An Empirical Example Using The Treynor-Black Model, Alexander D. Brown

Honors Theses

The focus of this thesis is to examine the added benefits of actively managing a portfolio of securities from an individual investor's perspective. More specifically, managing a market portfolio with the combination of a selected few actively managed securities can, in some instances, create excess return. The active portfolios are formed based on the firms' specific industries or region in which they operate. The idea is that an investor can forecast that a specific industry will outperform or underperform other industries during different periods in the market. Using the investor's forecasts can provide excess returns if the forecast is accurate. …

Strategic Planning In Real Estate Investment Trust, Xinyi Long

Honors Theses

This paper investigates various strategic planning models and then applies the models to the strategic planning process for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Several strategic models covered in this paper include Basic Strategic Planning Model, Issue-Based Strategic Planning Model, Kepner-Tregoe Matrix Model, and the Impact Analysis Model. Next, I discuss the roles of different functional areas within a REIT with respect to strategic planning. After fully analyzing these strategic models and the roles of various functional areas, I choose a REIT (AmREIT, Inc.) and perform a SWOT analysis to identify four issues facing this REIT. These four issues are …

Viral Marketing In The Nonprofit Sector: Crafting Messages That Create Awareness And Call An Audience To Action, Hannah Parker

Honors Theses

The nonprofit (NPO) sector has seen immense growth in recent years. With this growth has come an increased need for any particular nonprofit to compete and differentiate itself from the vast number of other nonprofits also looking for clients, volunteers, and donors. Unfortunately, nonprofits often lack the resources needed to develop and execute a successful marketing campaign. The emergence of controlled viral marketing offers a number of possibilities for these NPOs looking to spread awareness and increase involvement. The purpose of this research was to explore common themes among previous viral marketing campaigns and identify factors that are likely to …

The Ethicality And Financial Impact Of Paying Collegiate Athletes, Keaton J. Vann

Honors Theses

The purpose of this study is to explain why collegiate athletes should be paid and the financial impact of paying them. The study looks at how the NCAA's student-athlete model has exploited collegiate athletes and denied them from receiving a share of the revenues they generate each year. It includes the reasons for paying players, and the troubles athletes go through because of the way the NCAA is orchestrated. The goal is to determine the financial effect of paying athletes across the NCAA, as well as by divisions and conferences. Additionally, the financial statements of the NCAA and some of …

Employees’ Social Networking Site Use Impact On Job Performance: Evidence From Pakistan, Murad Moqbel, Fizza Aftab

Information Systems Faculty Publications

This paper reinvestigates the impact of social networking site use by employees on job performance by conducting a methodological replication of Moqbel, Nevo, and Kock (2013) using samples (N=139) from Pakistan. In both studies, social networking site use has significant effects on organizational commitment and job satisfaction, and job satisfaction also has a significant impact on job performance and organizational commitment. In comparison with the U.S., we find that social networking site use in Pakistan has no significant impact on job performance through the mediating effect of job satisfaction, yet has a significant effect on organizational commitment and job satisfaction. …

The Benefits Of Information Sharing In Carrier-Client Collaboration, Hossein Zolfagharinia

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This dissertation includes three related papers to investigate different methods that can help transport providers improve their operational efficiency. The first paper models and measures the profit improvement trucking companies can achieve by collaborating with their clients to obtain advance load information (ALI). The core research method is to formulate a comprehensive and flexible mixed integer mathematical model and implement it in a dynamic rolling horizon context. The findings illustrate that access to the second day ALI can improve the profit by an average of 22%. We also found that the impact of ALI depends on radius of service and …

Small Ethnic Restaurant Business Owner Strategies To Remain Operable Beyond 7 Years, Nam Phuong Le

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The failure rate among small businesses is high. More than half of all small businesses fail within the first 7 years of operation. The purpose of this multi-case study was to explore the strategies that successful small ethnic restaurant owners employed to remain operable beyond 7 years. Three successful ethnic restaurant owners who have been operating their restaurant for at least 7 years in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada were selected. Data were gathered from participant interviews and from an examination of available physical artifacts such as the locations, premises, websites, and social media pages. The resource-based view by Edith …

The Cost Of Workplace Bullying In Irish Universities, Patrick Pearse Rockett

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employees who demean and degrade coworkers cost organizations billions of dollars every year. Workplace bullying is a business problem that affects up to 15% of employees, and little empirical research is available to establish the extent of bullying in academia. Bullies flourish in decentralized structures, and universities can be particularly susceptible to bullying behavior because of their decentralized structures of teaching and research that promote the growth of microclimates in segregated silos, from laboratories to small departments. The purpose of this multiple-case, census sample study was to explore the cost-reduction strategies that university human resource (HR) leaders use to manage …

Vivre En Travaillant: Exploring The Economic And Social Effects Of The 35-Hour Workweek In France, Mellie Mcgehee

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.