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Youth Time Outside: A Comparison Of Time Use Methodologies, Michael B. Edwards, Mat D. Duerden, Robin D. Lizzo, Katherine S. Campbell, Lauren M. Kamper
Youth Time Outside: A Comparison Of Time Use Methodologies, Michael B. Edwards, Mat D. Duerden, Robin D. Lizzo, Katherine S. Campbell, Lauren M. Kamper
Faculty Publications
Significant public attention has been given to the perceived lack of youth time spent outside. Diverse approaches make it difficult to develop consensus around youth time-use patterns and guide efforts to get kids outside. The purpose of this study was to compare results of a 7-day time diary used to document adolescent outdoor time with results from other time-use methodologies. Seventh graders (N=43) were selected to complete week-long time-use diaries and recall surveys. Time diary estimates were compared to an online survey, a simulated two-day time diary, and a simulated experience sampling. Results suggested that differences existed between time outside …
Increasing And Generalizing Self-Efficacy: The Effects Of Adventure Recreation On The Academic Efficacy Of Early Adolescents, Mark A. Widmer, Mat D. Duerden, Stacy T. Taniguchi
Increasing And Generalizing Self-Efficacy: The Effects Of Adventure Recreation On The Academic Efficacy Of Early Adolescents, Mark A. Widmer, Mat D. Duerden, Stacy T. Taniguchi
Faculty Publications
This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of an adventure recreation program on adolescent participants’ outdoor recreation and academic self-efficacy. The study also explored the transferability of efficacy beliefs across non-related domains. The sample included 262 adolescents, 194 who served as participants in the program and 68 who served as comparisons. The average age for each group was 13.6 years. The intervention, a two-week, theory-based program, involved a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Pre-/post-instruments measured perceived levels of outdoor efficacy and academic efficacy, attitudes, and motivations. Results indicated participants experienced significantly more growth than comparisons on both outdoor and academic measures …
Trainees’ Perceived Knowledge Gain Unrelated To The Training Domain: The Joint Action Of Impression Management And Motives, Dan S. Chiaburu, Jason L. Huang, Holly M. Hutchins, Richard G. Gardner
Trainees’ Perceived Knowledge Gain Unrelated To The Training Domain: The Joint Action Of Impression Management And Motives, Dan S. Chiaburu, Jason L. Huang, Holly M. Hutchins, Richard G. Gardner
Faculty Publications
Trainees’ knowledge gains represent an important outcome in human resource development. In this research, we tested a model examining the joint influence of social desirability (impression management, self-deception) and motives (need for power, need for approval) on trainees’ self-reported knowledge gain. We conducted a study with respondents who reported information related to individual differences and took a training program and reported their knowledge gain in domains that were both related and unrelated to the training program. Trainee unrelated knowledge gain was a function of the joint influence of individual predispositions (to impression manage or engage in self-deception) and motives (need …
Finite Size Effects In Isolated Systems Of Hard Spheres, Scott Burt, Dr. Randy Shirts
Finite Size Effects In Isolated Systems Of Hard Spheres, Scott Burt, Dr. Randy Shirts
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Chemical modeling is an increasingly important tool in modern research. Despite vast improvements in computational speed, most systems of interest are so complex that simulations must be carried out on very small model systems. However, such simplified systems often contain constraints that do not apply to the larger system. This causes the simulation results to deviate significantly from the true behavior of the corresponding macroscopic system. Such deviations are known as finite size effects. Understanding these effects are important for correctly extrapolating simulation results to the macroscopic system of interest. Chemical simulations are often performed under conditions of constant total …
Strategic Philanthropy: The Evolution And Survival Of Business Social Responsibility Programs, Matthew Beecher, Dr. Ted Stoddard, Dr. David Whetten
Strategic Philanthropy: The Evolution And Survival Of Business Social Responsibility Programs, Matthew Beecher, Dr. Ted Stoddard, Dr. David Whetten
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Business social responsibility programs face challenges and forces that were not known in recent years. Because of greater pressures to support diminishing government responsibilities by approaching more social problems, businesses now need to establish, define, and strengthen corporate-giving programs. Other challenges that are shaping the evolution of corporate philanthropy include an expanding definition of community stakeholders, problems with evaluation and assessment of corporate social activities, organizational downsizing and cost cutting, and changes in public opinion.
The Art Of Profitable Service Recovery: A Strategic Model, Aaron R. Brough, Dr. Kristen Detienne
The Art Of Profitable Service Recovery: A Strategic Model, Aaron R. Brough, Dr. Kristen Detienne
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Disappointed customers are less likely to continue doing business with a firm and more likely to drive other customers away. Obviously, such actions can be costly for companies. Service recovery may be defined as any actions a company undertakes in order to mitigate the damaging effects of service failure. Successful service recovery restores, and occasiona lly elevates, prefailure levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. The following two pages summarize an honors thesis that shows how companies can strategically design a profitable service recovery system. Although service recovery has been shown to increase profits in many instances, other research argues that …
Efficacy Of The Small Corporate Offering Registration Program, Gee Gardner, Dr. James Brau
Efficacy Of The Small Corporate Offering Registration Program, Gee Gardner, Dr. James Brau
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Our research involved a study on SCOR (Small Corporate Offering Registrations) and what factors contributed to their success in raising capital. My primary responsibility has been that of collecting the data from the State Securities Divisions. The State keeps disclosure documents on all SCOR offerings done within a certain range of time. From these disclosure documents I put together an Excel spreadsheet that contains the information that will be used to make our final analysis.
Public, Private, And Would-Have-Beens, Bret Rasmussen, Dr. James C. Brau
Public, Private, And Would-Have-Beens, Bret Rasmussen, Dr. James C. Brau
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Initial Public Offerings, or IPO’s, were on a dramatic rise in the 1990’s. Management of companies were becoming overnight millionaires from completing an IPO. One cannot deny that going public can be a fiscally wise decision for those holding stock in the company. Though the personal rewards can be large, going public also provides much needed capital to a promising, high-growth company. But, a company does not need to go public in order to raise capital.
An Empirical Experiment On Service Recovery Design, Marc Preston Bernhisel, Dr. Kristie Seawright
An Empirical Experiment On Service Recovery Design, Marc Preston Bernhisel, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Journal of Undergraduate Research
“Mistakes are an unavoidable feature of all human endeavor and thus also of service delivery” (Boshoff, 1997, p.110). Regardless of the efforts and precautions to avoid breakdowns and errors in service delivery, failures are bound to occur. Although failures will always occur, firms can avoid the cost of losing customers through service recovery. Zemke and Bell (1990) defined service recovery as a “thought-out, planned process for returning aggrieved customers to a state of satisfaction with the firm after a service or product has failed to live up to expectations” (p. 43).
Regional Economic Development In The Bashkir Autonomous Republic: Liberty As Growth, H. Shane Hansen, Dr. Phillip J. Bryson
Regional Economic Development In The Bashkir Autonomous Republic: Liberty As Growth, H. Shane Hansen, Dr. Phillip J. Bryson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
A look at the economic development in the Bashkir Autonomous Republic of the Russian Federation provides an extremely interesting example of Russia’s transformation to a marketbased economy. While the Republic of Bashkortostan has accomplished great strides economically in modernization and exploiting natural resources since 1991, there remains ample room for improvement. Due to strong republic-wide nationalism, Soviet-style mentalities, weak judicial precedence, and limited foreign investment, the rate of economic development in Bashkortostan proceeds rather slowly. Each of the aforementioned factors has a detrimental affect on the overall liberty of the average citizen. Increasing the liberty of the people in the …
Brigham Young University Marriott School International Management Society Chapter Support System, Patrick Tedjamulia, Dr. Tadd Brinkhoff
Brigham Young University Marriott School International Management Society Chapter Support System, Patrick Tedjamulia, Dr. Tadd Brinkhoff
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The BYU Management Society has the potential to change the world. It has over 6,000 members in over 40 U.S. cities and 18 countries. Its members include BYU grads and other professionals seeking continued education, career development, and professional advancement.
The Conscious Alignment Of Strategy And Culture And Its Affect On Project Work: A Case Study Of Three It Departments Following A Transition In Leadership, Alan P. Hyatt, Dr. Michael P. Thompson, Dr. Ernest J. Nielsen
The Conscious Alignment Of Strategy And Culture And Its Affect On Project Work: A Case Study Of Three It Departments Following A Transition In Leadership, Alan P. Hyatt, Dr. Michael P. Thompson, Dr. Ernest J. Nielsen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
My study provided the research for my honors thesis. The thesis discusses and develops the Theory of Conscious Alignment (TCA). The theory states that leaders and managers who consciously mold the strategy and culture of their organizations, and align the two intangible elements, will be much more effective. By aligning these two critical elements, the ongoing project work of the organization will also be aligned with them both, and the espoused strategic objectives and initiatives will be accomplished.
Defining The Construct “Quality Of Management”: Helping Investors And Businesses Allocate Capital, Ammon D. Spiller, Dr. Timothy Gardner
Defining The Construct “Quality Of Management”: Helping Investors And Businesses Allocate Capital, Ammon D. Spiller, Dr. Timothy Gardner
Journal of Undergraduate Research
With fraud and public distrust slashing companies’ value on the stock market, more American investors are relying less on financial data and more on the non- financial aspects of possible investments when making investment decisions. “Quality of management” has floated to the top as one the most important non- financial criterion used by today’s investment firms to evaluate a company’s value. Despite the wealth of research emphasizing the effect the quality of management has on investor confidence and stock price, little or no research makes the effort to define exactly what “quality of management” means. The goal of my research …
The Conscious Alignment Of Strategy And Culture And Its Affect On Project Work: A Case Study Of Three It Departments Following A Transition In Leadership, Alan P. Hyatt, Dr. Michael P. Thompson, Dr. Ernest J. Nielsen
The Conscious Alignment Of Strategy And Culture And Its Affect On Project Work: A Case Study Of Three It Departments Following A Transition In Leadership, Alan P. Hyatt, Dr. Michael P. Thompson, Dr. Ernest J. Nielsen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
My study provided the research for my honors thesis. The thesis discusses and develops the Theory of Conscious Alignment (TCA). The theory states that leaders and managers who consciously mold the strategy and culture of their organizations, and align the two intangible elements, will be much more effective. By aligning these two critical elements, the ongoing project work of the organization will also be aligned with them both, and the espoused strategic objectives and initiatives will be accomplished.
Regional Industry Strategic Study: Residential Masonry In Northeastern Ohio, Robert James Squire, Dr. Nile W. Hatch
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.
Service Recovery Expectations In Unstable Economies, Charlotte L. Hoopes, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Service Recovery Expectations In Unstable Economies, Charlotte L. Hoopes, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Despite the efforts and precautions a company may take to avoid errors or breakdowns during service delivery, failures are, at one time or another, bound to occur. Still, as unavoidable as service failures appear, organizations cannot afford to ignore the significant costs that result from customer defection and negative word of mouth.
How The Global Leadership Manager Program At Brigham Young University Effects The English Skill Of Hyundai Executives, Michelle (Kyoung) Huo, C. Brooklyn Derr
How The Global Leadership Manager Program At Brigham Young University Effects The English Skill Of Hyundai Executives, Michelle (Kyoung) Huo, C. Brooklyn Derr
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Global Leadership Manager Program (GLMP) is a twelve-week program at Brigham Young University (BYU) for the general managers of Hyundai Corporation, one of the largest company groups in South Korea, to experience a semi-MBA course. The program, otherwise known as the Hyundai Heavy Industries program, is held twice a year with twenty to thirty Hyundai executives from South Korea for 10 years. The group is divided into two based on English language proficiency. The courses are taught in English by faculty from BYU’s Marriott School of Management and guest presenters regarding Business/Communication English and Business Management Theory and Practice.
Exploring The Tools Of Wilderness Therapy, Bridger Jensen, Dr. Keith Barney
Exploring The Tools Of Wilderness Therapy, Bridger Jensen, Dr. Keith Barney
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Studies indicate that wilderness therapy programs have remarkable success in promoting positive behavioral changes, particularly among adolescent populations. Such positive change can be found through measuring family relations, drugs and alcohol abuse, success in school work, and social/emotional behavior. After conducting an extensive literature review on wilderness therapy, it was not possible to identify what aspects of wilderness therapy are the most therapeutic and make these programs successful. The purpose of this study is to identify these elements and compile them into a solidified definition of wilderness therapy.
No Condom, No Sex: Why Thailand’S 100% Condom Campaign Has Been An Unparalleled Success, Chase Mcmillan, Dr. Kerry Patterson
No Condom, No Sex: Why Thailand’S 100% Condom Campaign Has Been An Unparalleled Success, Chase Mcmillan, Dr. Kerry Patterson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Thailand was the first country in Asia to publicly admit a serious HIV/AIDS problem. Within this acceptance came the commitment to curb the outbreak. The first cases of HIV/AIDS in Thailand were recorded in 1984, but by the late 1980’s, HIV/AIDS spread across the country like a wildfire, noticeably among certain “sentinel” groups, such as sex workers. Between 1989 and 1990, the percentage of infected sex workers tripled from 3.1 percent to 9.3 percent; a year later it had reached 15 percent. To end the spreading of infection, the Thai government realized they must begin with the commercial sex industry.
Developing Relational Trust In Advanced Supplier Relationships, Kelvin Junhan Goh, Dr. Nile W. Hatch
Developing Relational Trust In Advanced Supplier Relationships, Kelvin Junhan Goh, Dr. Nile W. Hatch
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The business world which we live in today is constantly pursuing new avenues of growth. Corporations try to gain a competitive edge or advantage over other industrial rivals, with cost-cutting a huge emphasis in the recent years. Although the idea might go against the grain, there is a place in today’s business arena for trust between buyers and suppliers. Scholars have discussed and written about this form of trust, which is meant to replace contracts and other forms of transactional agreements. Journal articles have been written on advanced supplier relationships that are built solely on trust, but none of them …
The Differences In Skills Between Entrepreneurs And Managers Within A Latter-Day Saint Community, Gianna Rosenbaum Ericksen
The Differences In Skills Between Entrepreneurs And Managers Within A Latter-Day Saint Community, Gianna Rosenbaum Ericksen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Many believe that entrepreneurs are born and not taught. There is speculation that success is personality-based rather than skill-based. The stream of research in this area, though, has indicated that skill plays a crucial role in the success of entrepreneurs. Successful ventures also depend on the right combination of entrepreneurial skill and a favorable environment.
An Exploratory Study Of Entrepreneurship Mentoring In South America, W. Devin Wagstaff, Dr. Kristie Seawright
An Exploratory Study Of Entrepreneurship Mentoring In South America, W. Devin Wagstaff, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Journal of Undergraduate Research
In an effort to overcome the challenges that many entrepreneurs face in bridging the chasm between theory and reality, Don Clarke has piloted an entrepreneurship mentoring program that seeks to help business owners apply the interventions discussed in the classroom to their individual businesses. In 2004, Clarke pioneered his entrepreneurship mentoring program, which combines traditional classroom instruction taught by student interns with a unique mentoring program that helps businesses apply the principles discussed in the class.
The Corporate Role In Economic Development, Ben Lewis, Dr. Paul Godfrey
The Corporate Role In Economic Development, Ben Lewis, Dr. Paul Godfrey
Journal of Undergraduate Research
According to the World Bank, approximately 3 billion people, almost half of the earth’s inhabitants live in poverty (World Bank, 2008). Although substantial progress in the war against poverty has been made, the need for economic development is pressing and real. Over the past year, my mentor and I have sought to identify the role that corporations play in creating meaningful and sustainable economic around the world. In particular, we examine and define the ways that these multi-national companies can increase the level of institutional capital in their areas of operation.
Establishing Successful Microfranchises, Klarissa Jackson, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Establishing Successful Microfranchises, Klarissa Jackson, Dr. Kristie Seawright
Journal of Undergraduate Research
By merging business sense with their desire to end poverty, social entrepreneurs are ultimately changing destined cycles of poverty. Although the concept of social change is not new, the application of business principles to social causes is revolutionary. Microfranchising, a form of social entrepreneurship, offers proven business ideas and established organizational frameworks that enable microfranchisees to launch and operate successful businesses to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Experts can standardize a successful business model and provide this prepackaged business to a microentrepreneur who lacks the skill to build a business model of his or her own. Microfranchising has potential to …
Innovation: Defining, Identifying, And Leveraging Sources Of Advantageous Innovation, Nathan Lord, Dr. Jeff Dyer
Innovation: Defining, Identifying, And Leveraging Sources Of Advantageous Innovation, Nathan Lord, Dr. Jeff Dyer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Innovation is a topic that keeps business leaders up at night. The current competitive landscape of corporate America has become a place in which companies must constantly renew their products, services, and identities. According to a survey by the Boston Consulting Group, an overwhelming majority of business leaders set innovation as a top priority. This same majority also admits its dissatisfaction with its innovation efforts thus far. Clearly these leaders are in need of better tools to identify and leverage sources of innovation both within and without their firms.
Transcending Cultural Barriers In Order To Improve Trust In Agribusiness, Todd Plocher, Dr. Mark Hansen
Transcending Cultural Barriers In Order To Improve Trust In Agribusiness, Todd Plocher, Dr. Mark Hansen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Recognized cultural differences between nations influence the level of trust that one nation has for another. Trust has long been recognized as an important element in trading relationships between nations, businesses, and individuals. Trust is especially important in trading relationships involving food for reasons such as health concerns, regional and/or national taste issues, national security, and infrastructure differences. This study draws on the differences in Hofstede’s (2001) cultural dimensions between Austria and the Ukraine in order to develop hypotheses with respect to the amount of trust that Austrians have toward Ukrainian food imports. Primary survey data was gathered in Austria …
Motivational Interviewing Applications In Recreational Therapy, Caitlin Trotter, Dr. Neil Lundberg
Motivational Interviewing Applications In Recreational Therapy, Caitlin Trotter, Dr. Neil Lundberg
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Motivational interviewing is a communication method that assists an individual’s internal motivation to make a change (Miller & Rollnick, 2002). Motivational interviewing has been incorporated in many health care fields and professions (Anstiss, 2009), but has not been fully embraced in the field of Recreational Therapy. The purpose of this project was to explore possible applications and benefits of motivational interviewing in the practice of recreational therapy.
The Asymmetry Of Incentives For Small And Large Firms When Forming Technology Partnerships, Morgan Williams, Dr. David J. Bryce
The Asymmetry Of Incentives For Small And Large Firms When Forming Technology Partnerships, Morgan Williams, Dr. David J. Bryce
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Substantial friction exists in markets when sharing new innovation or realizing the gains that arise from innovation. This friction may create suboptimal outcomes for broader society because it can lead to situations in which the best innovations are not widely shared. For example, it is well-known that large, well-resourced technology firms often patent far beyond their target product markets in efforts to stave off competition from new or upstart entrants. Some of these incumbent firms also engage in alliances with innovative smaller firms with the explicit intent to suppress or exploit innovations emerging from the alliance. This has negative consequences …
Properly Improving Employee Attitudes Through Hr Programs And Recognition Practices, Jonathan Degraff, Dr. John Bingham
Properly Improving Employee Attitudes Through Hr Programs And Recognition Practices, Jonathan Degraff, Dr. John Bingham
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Employers seek to enhance employee dedication and increase company productivity while controlling operating costs; hence, companies have recently been investing more in human resource (HR) programs and recognition practices. The honors thesis I recently completed at Brigham Young University sought to augment practioners’ and academicians’ knowledge about HR programs and recognition practices by evaluating their respective effects on employee attitudes. This report will review the methods and findings of my project, as well as explain how I used the ORCA Grant to achieve my goals.
Managing Organizational Identity: Government Dependency And Organizational Mission In South African: Social Development Nonprofits, Eric Darsow, Dr. Warner Woodworth
Managing Organizational Identity: Government Dependency And Organizational Mission In South African: Social Development Nonprofits, Eric Darsow, Dr. Warner Woodworth
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Many nonprofit organizations in South Africa sacrifice their autonomy and mission focus in exchange for the secure funding source of government service provision. The purpose of this project was to investigate and develop management techniques whereby nonprofit organizations in South Africa can effectively serve as both government watch dogs and quality government services providers. Since nonprofit organizations are critical components of the social services infrastructure in South Africa, investigating ways to maximize their impact on target communities while still creating an invigorating and meaningful work environment can have significant positive impact on society. I collected field data in East London, …