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The Santa Clara, 2013-10-10, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Skaggs Transfer, Incorporated - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 446), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 446. Correspondence, financial records, applications for new freight routes, and other papers generated chiefly by Willet Douglas Kirkpatrick in his position as vice-president of Skaggs Transfer, a motor-based freight transfer company located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Includes information about Renner Express Company’s negotiations and eventual purchase of Skaggs Transfer in 1971.

Motivating Content Contributions To Online Communities: Towards A More Comprehensive Theory, David Olsen, Dr. Conan Albrecht

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Administrators of online groups face challenges in making their information attractive to users. Large groups with a lot of information must attract new users while retaining current users. Because users of large groups can get overwhelmed by the volume of information available, they key to the group’s success is attracting high-quality and easily-searched comments. To deal with the challenges of information usefulness and relevance, groups have adopted rating systems and search engines, respectively. I hope to determine whether or not rating systems really do lead to high-quality information.

Resolving The Service Recovery Paradox, Ryan Jeffrey Walker, Dr. Kristie Seawright

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Unlike manufacturing, zero defects are impossible to achieve in service management due to varying expectations of interpersonal communication and/or customer contact. Recognizing that service failures will occur, effective service managers design recovery elements into their service delivery system. Service recovery is the set of activities designed to recover customer loyalty after they have suffered a service failure.

Regional Industry Strategic Study: Residential Masonry In Northeastern Ohio, Robert James Squire, Dr. Nile W. Hatch

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Strategic analysis is a useful tool in determining the economic prospects of an industry. Strategy can be particularly useful in understanding the dynamics of changing industries. Struggling industries should benefit from an understanding of their strategic environment. The residential masonry industry in Northeastern Ohio is an environment experiencing drastic changes. Like most building industries new materials have become popular alternatives. The traditional decorative brick and masonry foundation have remained relatively popular in this area unlike many other regions. Ohio is a unique market because it has experienced these changes much later than most other areas.

Motivating Content Contributions To Online Communities: Towards A More Comprehensive Theory, David Olsen, Dr. Conan Albrecht

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Administrators of online groups face challenges in making their information attractive to users. Large groups with a lot of information must attract new users while retaining current users. Because users of large groups can get overwhelmed by the volume of information available, they key to the group’s success is attracting high-quality and easily-searched comments. To deal with the challenges of information usefulness and relevance, groups have adopted rating systems and search engines, respectively. I hope to determine whether or not rating systems really do lead to high-quality information.

Outsourcing The Internal Audit Function And Other Factors Affecting The External Auditor’S Reliance Decision, David Wood, Dr. Douglas F. Prawitt

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Internal audit has undergone significant changes in the last few years. In particular, outsourcing of the internal audit function (IAF), often to large CPA firms, has grown in popularity as companies seek to reduce costs and to focus on core business competencies. While third-party providers claim to offer comparable or superior services to those of in-house IAFs (for example see Moss Adams 2005), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) maintains that an IAF “housed internally within the organization (IIA 1998)” is the ideal structure for internal auditors.

Sab 101 And The Quality Of Earnings, Kevin Rasmussen, Dr. Theodore Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

On December 3, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an important accounting regulation, Staff Accounting Bulletin 101 (SAB 101), in response to concerns that many publicly traded companies were recognizing revenues inappropriately. Prior to the release of SAB 101 many investors and Wall Street analysts suspected that companies had the ability to manipulate their reported earnings numbers by inflating their sales figures. This new regulation is a direct signal that the SEC felt companies were too liberal in their policies for recording revenues since the purpose of SAB 101 is to provide clear instructions and restrictions on when …

Campus Mourns Faculty Member Rift Fournier, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Outsourcing The Internal Audit Function And Other Factors Affecting The External Auditor’S Reliance Decision, David Wood, Dr. Douglas F. Prawitt

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Internal audit has undergone significant changes in the last few years. In particular, outsourcing of the internal audit function (IAF), often to large CPA firms, has grown in popularity as companies seek to reduce costs and to focus on core business competencies. While third-party providers claim to offer comparable or superior services to those of in-house IAFs (for example see Moss Adams 2005), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) maintains that an IAF “housed internally within the organization (IIA 1998)” is the ideal structure for internal auditors.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002: Impact On Auditor Switching And Quality Of Audit Effort, Shannon Detling, Dr. F. Greg Burton

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In the early 21st century, public confidence in corporate America faltered considerably following the demise of Enron, Inc., Arthur Andersen, LLP and other businesses. The United States government responded to the outbreak of corporate scandals with several legislative actions. The main thrust of legislative effort was the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).

Sab 101 And The Quality Of Earnings, Kevin Rasmussen, Dr. Theodore Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

On December 3, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an important accounting regulation, Staff Accounting Bulletin 101 (SAB 101), in response to concerns that many publicly traded companies were recognizing revenues inappropriately. Prior to the release of SAB 101 many investors and Wall Street analysts suspected that companies had the ability to manipulate their reported earnings numbers by inflating their sales figures. This new regulation is a direct signal that the SEC felt companies were too liberal in their policies for recording revenues since the purpose of SAB 101 is to provide clear instructions and restrictions on when …

Clagett, John Gay, 1818-1899 (Mss 481), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 481. Account book of John Gay Clagett, Rough Springs, Grayson County, Kentucky, primarily for sales of agricultural products. Includes business correspondence and loose items found therein.

Master Talk: Assessing The Crime Decline: Did Bids Play A Role?, Jeremy Travis

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Investigation Of Learning Style Preferences Of Business Students, Chen Wu, Dominick E. Fazarro

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

This study investigates learning style preferences of college business majors. We find they prefer the Structure learning style as defined by the Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Model (1978). Modification of instructional techniques to suit this preference generates a marginal significant increase in the performance of students in the experimental group relative to the control group as measured by their Final Course Grade Average (FCGA).

Eight Years Of Journal Of Muamalat And Islamic Finance Research (Jmifr) (2004-2011): A Way Forward, Muhammad Ridhwan, Fuadah Johari, Muhammad Mohamad Yusoff

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article presents the result of various bibliometric patterns of articles published by Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research (JMIFR). This journal is devoted to the field of Islamic Banking and Finance studies and their application in modern times. Data from each volume of JMIFR were collected and statistically analyzed using the Statistical Product & Service Solution (SPSS) software. This study looked at variables which include authorship patterns, length of articles, number of articles published, author productivity, contributing institutions and subject area patterns. Among the significant findings are that dual authorship is prevalent and accounted for about 56.8% of …

Ada News - 10/07/2013, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Fairview Cemetery - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 2771), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2771. Cash book of Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Kentucky, recording payments for labor and other operating expenses.

Matt Eyring, Senior Vivint Executive, Says Innovate Or Die, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Many companies don’t understand the need for constant innovation, and because they don’t, they are destined to fail, said Matt Eyring, an entrepreneur who has studied what has been called “disruptive innovation.”

The Huntsman Post, October 2013, Usu Jon M.Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Huntsman Post Issues Collection

Monthly newsletter for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Nyc Career Exploration Trip Offers Unique Big Apple Insight, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Huntsman students left the classroom to explore career possibilities in New York City recently. Click on the videos below to watch interviews with students who went on the trip, and an interview with Paul Fjeldsted, a faculty member who led the group.

Jeffrey And Bonnie Clark Provide $6 Million Leadership Gift To Help Establish The Jeffrey D. Clark Center For Entrepreneurship, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Utah State University alumnus Jeffrey Clark and his wife, Bonnie Clark, have provided a $6 million leadership gift to help establish the Jeffrey D. Clark Center for Entrepreneurship at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Liberty And Ethics Center Receives Grant From Koch Foundation, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Safety Culture & Safety Training: Comparing The Impact Of Union, Non-Union, And Right To Work Construction Venues, Harry Miller Csp, Tara Hill, Kris Mason, John S. Gaal Edd

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors of the US economy. As such, the safety attitudes and climate within small (residential) contracting firms may play a role in providing a safe culture and working environment. The intent of this practitioner-based research study is to compare and determine if there is a difference in safety practices—based on documented field inspections and their related original number of violations observed by OSHA—between union residential carpentry contractors in the St. Louis area and:

1) non-union residential carpentry contractors in the St. Louis area;

2) non-union residential carpentry contractors across Missouri; and …

2013-10-07 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes for October 7, 2013.

A Cross-Cultural Health Care Approach To Improve Veteran Health Services In An Academic Community Hospital, Judith Sabino Mph, Eric Johnson Mpsa, Cps, Caama, Chs, Chep, Cdp, James F. Geiger Mpa, Fache

Administration & Leadership

No abstract provided.

Usu Business School Receives $6 Million Gift, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Deseret News

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

LOGAN — Utah State University's business school is moving forward with the creation of the Jeffrey D. Clark Center for Entrepreneurship after receiving a $6 million endowment from Jeffrey and Bonnie Clark, school officials announced Wednesday.

2013-October-04-Blackwelder Aafp, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

The Santa Clara, 2013-10-03, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Utah State Hopes New Center Will Help Entrepreneurs Strike It Rich, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Matthew Piper

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

After meetings of the school’s entrepreneurship club, Kyle Ivins would trade ideas with other student leaders on the top floor of the Utah State Business Building. Where was their starting point? Who would fund them? What was the market?