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Comment Letters On Proposed Statement On Standards For Attestation Engagements, Attestation Standards: Clarification And Recodification, July 24, 2013, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board Jul 2013

Comment Letters On Proposed Statement On Standards For Attestation Engagements, Attestation Standards: Clarification And Recodification, July 24, 2013, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

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Revising A Summer Internship Course Using Student Evaluations, Holly B. Perry, Lynda J. Sperazza Jul 2013

Revising A Summer Internship Course Using Student Evaluations, Holly B. Perry, Lynda J. Sperazza

Journal of Tourism Insights

Internships play an important role in a university curriculum because they allow students to gain practical experience and explore possible career paths. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the summer internship experience from the students’ perspective to determine whether they achieved course learning outcomes. We objectively examined the course evaluations from students who completed their summer internships within a recreation and leisure studies program. Student responses (n = 29) to the 14 self-appraisal items in their course evaluation were the central focus of data analysis. Our primary research question was, “In what KSA [knowledge, skills, attitudes] areas …


An Exploratory Study Of Wellness Travel: Differences Between U.S. And Non-U.S. Travelers, Rebecca Boulay, Nancy M. Hritz, Candace Ashton Jul 2013

An Exploratory Study Of Wellness Travel: Differences Between U.S. And Non-U.S. Travelers, Rebecca Boulay, Nancy M. Hritz, Candace Ashton

Journal of Tourism Insights

Wellness tourism has become an increasingly popular trend as many resorts and destinations now offer these activities and amenities. Given that the “wellness travel” term is relatively new for U.S. travelers, it is unknown how they may differ in their wellness and travel choices from non U.S. travelers. Convenience samples of tourists in the US and Europe were surveyed about their differences in wellness travel motivations and perceived wellness. T-tests revealed significant differences. U.S. travelers were more likely to want to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping when traveling compared to non U.S. travelers. Non U.S. travelers …


An Analysis Of Compensation Patterns And Job Satisfaction Issues Of Resort Recreation Professionals, A. Scott Rood, Andrew Holdnak Jul 2013

An Analysis Of Compensation Patterns And Job Satisfaction Issues Of Resort Recreation Professionals, A. Scott Rood, Andrew Holdnak

Journal of Tourism Insights

Job satisfaction among recreation professionals can be affected by many internal and external conditions. This study investigated the impact of 16 variables on the job satisfaction of private sector recreation practitioners. An additional 12 variables were used to describe job responsibilities and organizational characteristics. Three construct measures were used to determine individual wage, benefit and total compensation. The sample consists of 73 complete survey responses from professional members of the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA). Regression analysis was used to identify the significant variables related to job and compensation satisfaction. The results of this data are compared with similar …


Resort Recreation Amenity Report, Mary Wisnom Jul 2013

Resort Recreation Amenity Report, Mary Wisnom

Journal of Tourism Insights

Resorts are full-service lodging facilities that offer a range of amenities and recreation facilities to emphasize a leisure experience. To date there has been no single source of information on resort amenity offerings. The purpose of the report is to provide a comprehensive look at the most recent data on resort recreation amenity facility and service offerings in the United States. The Report also serves as a source for recreation amenity comparison data for industry professionals. A review of literature identified the latest resort recreation data and a survey of resorts was implemented to supplement and enhance the industry data. …


Recommended Practices For New Corporate Learning Leaders, David Lamb Jul 2013

Recommended Practices For New Corporate Learning Leaders, David Lamb

Journal of Executive Education

For this article I have focused on leaders who are about to assume responsibility for the Learning/Talent Development function of medium to large companies. Although there are many additional areas that must be effectively addressed, the following are fundamental practices that I have found to be critical to success. When assuming the top role, it’s difficult to balance the strategic and tactical demands of the job. My advice: err on the side of strategy development. Having a well thought out plan is necessary for success. Good plans focus on “what,” “when,” and “cost/benefits.” It’s important to document what will be …


Executive Education: Can It Be Too Good?, James C. Lockhart Jul 2013

Executive Education: Can It Be Too Good?, James C. Lockhart

Journal of Executive Education

A successful business school must serve two communities: the research community on one hand; and the business community on the other. However, despite the spectacular growth of business education over the last four or five decades, there has been growing criticism of the relevance of much business school activity: The academic-practitioner divide has emerged and largely refuses to close. To bridge the gap b-schools must serve both communities concurrently. Executive education is identified as being a critical strategy in the repertoire of b-school deans through which to do so. The aim of this paper is to discuss the construct of …


University Image And Its Relationship To Student Satisfaction: Case Of The Holy Spirit University Of Kaslik, Lebanon, Nehme M. Azoury, Lindos E. Daou, Charbel M. El Khoury Jul 2013

University Image And Its Relationship To Student Satisfaction: Case Of The Holy Spirit University Of Kaslik, Lebanon, Nehme M. Azoury, Lindos E. Daou, Charbel M. El Khoury

Journal of Executive Education

This work focuses on the study of the university’s image with the aim of explaining the components of image and attributes of student satisfaction. Our study investigates the relationships between the different components of the university image and to what extent they may affect the students’ satisfaction. Hypotheses were drawn setting the relationships between the affective, cognitive and overall image in relation with satisfaction. The results of the empirical work carried out on a representative sample of 200 students studying at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) demonstrate that the cognitive component of image is an antecedent of the affective …


Advisory Councils In Executive Education: Insights From Practice, Kevin J. Rose, Théres W. Stiefer Jul 2013

Advisory Councils In Executive Education: Insights From Practice, Kevin J. Rose, Théres W. Stiefer

Journal of Executive Education

Various units within higher education rely on an advisory council to help guide policy, practice, and strategy. These boards usually consist of external business contacts or subject matter experts. In this article, we present a review of the use of advisory councils in higher education, with particular attention given to business education. We then provide advice and information based on our own experience with developing and maintaining an advisory council for an executive education unit. While there is no single best way to engage an advisory board for productive academic benefit, we provide several ideas for consideration in the hopes …


Vertical Market Strategy: The Case Of An Executive Education Startup In A Medium-Sized Business School, Shawna L. Rogers, Thomas N. Duening Jul 2013

Vertical Market Strategy: The Case Of An Executive Education Startup In A Medium-Sized Business School, Shawna L. Rogers, Thomas N. Duening

Journal of Executive Education

This paper provides an account of a vertical market go-to-market strategy that has been used by an executive education startup in the College of Business at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. The executive education startup is titled the “Office of Professional & Executive Development” and has been in operation for approximately 18 months. The office was launched explicitly using a vertical market strategy. That is, public training programs were designed for vertical markets only, enabling instructors to design programs with deep, industry-specific examples, cases, and lessons.


A Survey Of Team Teaching Effectiveness In Executive Graduate Business Programs, Kevin J. Wynne, James M. Parker Jul 2013

A Survey Of Team Teaching Effectiveness In Executive Graduate Business Programs, Kevin J. Wynne, James M. Parker

Journal of Executive Education

This paper contributes to the academic literature by using a survey instrument of executive students to assess the effectiveness of team teaching in a multidisciplinary Executive MBA management program and an Executive Master’s program in Finance. The cohort structure of the program and the virtual similarities between the two programs allows for a unique way of addressing this issue. The results of the survey show that the multidisciplinary EMBA program was more effective in fostering an integrated team teaching approach. The results also suggest that there is a transition process in incorporating the team teaching approach in new programs as …


Market Timing Vs. Market Efficiency, Steven D. Dolvin Jul 2013

Market Timing Vs. Market Efficiency, Steven D. Dolvin

All Chapters

Market timers may occasionally be correct, but it takes more than a few right calls to beat the market over the long term. In reality, this continued success is virtually impossible. See the article here, Wall Street Journal.


2013-July-23-Welcome International Students, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Jul 2013

2013-July-23-Welcome International Students, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2013-July-23-Violence Against Women, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Jul 2013

2013-July-23-Violence Against Women, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Exploring Pull Factor Influences At Campgrounds By Rv Association Members, Jill Fjelstul Jul 2013

Exploring Pull Factor Influences At Campgrounds By Rv Association Members, Jill Fjelstul

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Recreational vehicles (RVs) are owned and/or rented by travelers of diverse ages, traveling parties, and agendas. RVs, in most cases, will be parked at a campground during use, lending to the question of what factors influence campground selection. The current study explored pull factors specific to RV campground attributes by members of a RV association, identified the general demographics of the respective RV association, and investigated campground travel decisions by members of the RV association. Findings from the current study can assist campground owners/operators in developing effective marketing strategies for attracting RV travelers with customized products, onsite amenities, and/or services. …


Lindenwood Named 'Great College To Work For' Again, Lindenwood University Jul 2013

Lindenwood Named 'Great College To Work For' Again, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Effects Of Institutional Pressure And Dynamic Capabilities On Operational Performance Of U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Providers, Hui-Chuan Chen Jul 2013

Effects Of Institutional Pressure And Dynamic Capabilities On Operational Performance Of U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Providers, Hui-Chuan Chen

Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations - Archive

Long Term Care facilities are a highly regulated industry due to funding sources being subject to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. The demand for nursing homes is increasing significantly with anticipation of the Baby Boomers reaching age 65. Most research studies of the long-term care industry are focused on quality improvement and reduced deficiencies. This study provides a different view of how strategic capabilities (adaptive, absorptive, and innovative) and Baldrige Health Care Criteria affect financial returns, operational efficiency, and quality for long-term care providers. The findings indicate that facilities' capabilities are associated with Baldrige criteria and performance. However, the relationship between …


Online College Database Ranks Lu Fourth For Art Programs, Lindenwood University Jul 2013

Online College Database Ranks Lu Fourth For Art Programs, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.


Does Social Media Affect Consumer Decision-Making?, Patarawadee Sema Jul 2013

Does Social Media Affect Consumer Decision-Making?, Patarawadee Sema

MBA Student Scholarship

Does social media affect consumer decision-making? Social media becomes an important communication tool that people use to connect to other people or organization. People use social media to share their experiences, reviews, information, advice, warnings, tips and/or any kind of issues that are interesting to their “connection” or friends. That information is a helpful source, which may influence consumer’s decision-making. Most of studies showed that people use information on social media as the guideline for their future purchase or planning their future trip. Also, social media is used as an advertising for the marketer. Marketers take this advantage and create …


Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: July 19, 2013, Eric Thompson, William Walstad, Shannon Mcclure, Mihdi Vahedi Jul 2013

Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: July 19, 2013, Eric Thompson, William Walstad, Shannon Mcclure, Mihdi Vahedi

Leading Economic Indicator Reports

The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) rose by 0.87% during June 2013. The increase in the LEI-N, which predicts economic growth in the state six months in the future, follows a small increase in May. Taken together, results for the two months suggest moderate economic growth in Nebraska at the end of 2013. Such moderate expectations are particularly appropriate because improvement in the LEI-N during June was not broad-based. Looking at individual components of the LEI-N, only two of the six components rose during June, three declined and one was unchanged. Single-family building permits rose during June. But the …


2013-July-19-Nursing Dean, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Jul 2013

2013-July-19-Nursing Dean, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Order On Joint Motion To Seal Record (Zelby), Elizabeth E. Long Jul 2013

Order On Joint Motion To Seal Record (Zelby), Elizabeth E. Long

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.


2013-July-19-Stor-Etry Slam July, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Jul 2013

2013-July-19-Stor-Etry Slam July, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Research On Development Strategy Of Shipping Company B In The Shipping Industry Recession, Yunxuan Li Jul 2013

Research On Development Strategy Of Shipping Company B In The Shipping Industry Recession, Yunxuan Li

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Presentation: Slide Printouts For Florida Blue In The Community, Florida Blue Jul 2013

Presentation: Slide Printouts For Florida Blue In The Community, Florida Blue

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.


Analysis On Strategies Of Competition And Cooperation Between Shanghai And Ningbo Port, Yuan Lu Jul 2013

Analysis On Strategies Of Competition And Cooperation Between Shanghai And Ningbo Port, Yuan Lu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Analysis Feasibility Vertical And Horozontal Integration On Port Company, Angga Iriano Nugroho Jul 2013

Analysis Feasibility Vertical And Horozontal Integration On Port Company, Angga Iriano Nugroho

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


An Investment Appraisal Of Ocean Engineering Projects - The Case Of Diving Support Vessel, Xiaoyuan Yu Jul 2013

An Investment Appraisal Of Ocean Engineering Projects - The Case Of Diving Support Vessel, Xiaoyuan Yu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Research On New Logistics Integration, Dongzhe Zhang Jul 2013

The Research On New Logistics Integration, Dongzhe Zhang

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Design Of The Management System Of Port In China Based On The Internet Of Things Technology, Chongwen Li Jul 2013

Design Of The Management System Of Port In China Based On The Internet Of Things Technology, Chongwen Li

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.