Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons^™

A Rejoinder To Kenworthy-U'Ren Enlarging The Tent Of Service-Learning, Paul C. Godfrey

Faculty Publications

The Old Testament prophet/poet Isaiah speaks of the eventual redemption of the children of Abraham and uses a powerful metaphor to invite his followers to action: "Enlarge thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thy habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes" (Isaiah 54:2, King James Version). In the spirit of enlarging the tent and strengthening the stakes of the service-learning movement, Kenworthy-U'Ren's (1999, this issue) commentary to my article, "Service-Learning and Management Education: A Call to Action" (1999, this issue), proves a valuable and wonderful contribution. The strength of her commentary comes from …

Estimating Tourism's Economic Impact In Nebraska Counties, Brian J. Hill

Faculty Publications

Every community interested in developing tourism to enhance or diversify their economy wants to know how much good tourism can do for them. While tourism is not the answer to every community's economic challenges, it can provide economic benefits in many cases. These economic benefits must then be compared to the social, cultural and environmental changes that tourism might bring in order to judge its acceptability in community economic development efforts.

Politicians, planners and citizens want to know just how important tourism is to their communities. While some economic benefits and costs are very difficult to calculate, total economic impacts …

Nebraska’S Lodging Tax, Brian J. Hill

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Like many states, Nebraska charges a tax on overnight lodging accommodations. Sometimes called a bed tax or occupancy tax, this levy is available on a county by county basis as desired by county commissioners or supervisors. As of 1996, 45 Nebraska counties opted to impose a lodging tax on their guests. That same year, total government revenues from the lodging tax were over $6 million. The funds gathered in this manner provide the funding for the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism and for county marketing efforts.

Price And Non-Price Influences On Water Conservation: An Econometric Model Of Aggregate Demand Under Nonlinear Budget Constraints, Leonardo Corral, Anthony C. Fisher, Nile W. Hatch

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This paper develops a model of residential water demand under a nonlinear budget constraint. The theoretical model for an individual consumer is adapted to yield an aggregate model that preserves the structure of the individual demand function, and that can be used with aggregate (water district level) data. The model is used to study the influence of pricing and non-price conservation programs on consumption and conservation behavior in three water districts in the San Francisco Bay Area, over a 10-year period that includes both drought and normal years. Empirical results show that pricing can be effective in reducing water consumption, …

Efficacy Of A Tr Self-Esteem Program For Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents In A Treatment Setting, Ramon B. Zabriskie

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a modularized therapeutic recreation self-esteem program (that included outdoor adventure based components) provided for adolescents in a residential treatment center. Data were also collected on demographic variables including age, gender, and ethnicity. Subjects consisted of 112 adolescent patients ranging from ages 12 to 17, with an average length of stay of nine months to one year.

Bureaucracy In The Postmodern World: Problems And Solutions, Paul C. Godfrey, Grant C. Madsen

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This paper considers the problems presented by modern bureaucratic organizations within the framework of postmodern philosophy. Bureaucracy represents the logical outcome of the rational tradition in western philosophy. Because of their efficiency properties, individuals are both the beneficiaries and victims of bureaucratic behavior. We suggest that a solution to these problems will not be found by using existing philosophical frameworks. The French philosopher Jean-Francois Lyotard presents a model of postmodern relationships based on language games. We explore the concept of language games within bureaucratic settings.

Building A Sustainable World Through Tourism, Deirdre Gibbons, Brian Hill, Steve Illum, Turgut Var

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The theme of trees and Peace Parks was common to this second global conference on Building a Sustainable World Through Tourism held in Montreal, Canada, in September 1994. The opening ceremony included a tree planting ceremony on top of Montreal's Mont Royal.

The objectives of the conference were to seek participation from over 80 countries; present 200 international success stories related to how tourism contributed to sustainable development; share ideas leading to a specific proposal for action, especially in regards to a millennium project; form International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) as a membership organization; and reunite and celebrate …

Basic Marketing Concepts For Forest And Conservation Nurseries, Brian J. Hill

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Basic marketing concepts can be useful for forest and conservation nurseries especially as they transition into self-sustaining financial situations. These basic marketing concepts include marketing orientation, marketing plan development, market research, target marketing, SWOT analysis, marketing mix, promotional mix, and advertising mix. These concepts are explained and applied to forest and conservation nurseries.

The Functions Of The Executive And The Republic: Exploring The Platonic Roots Of Chester Barnard, Paul C. Godfrey

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This essay examines the similarities between Plato's Republic and Barnard's Functions of the Executive. The essay argues that comparisons between Barnard and Plato are not overstated in form or substance. Three major areas of each work are compared: the ethical foundations, the political foundations, and the role of education in achieving those political means. Implications arising from the comparison are discussed and the essay concludes by linking the Barnard- Plato dialogue with current issues in management theory and practice.

Discovering The Unique Synergy Potential Of Undergraduate Research And Tourism Service Needs, Deirdre Gibbons, Brian J. Hill

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This paper explores the needs and benefits for using undergraduates as a resource at tourism University Centers. The purpose of undergraduate tourism programs varies, but programs strive to combine theory with application, and research plays a role in this process. Undergraduates stand to benefit from the managerial and decision-making skills they can learn through research. The number of university tourism research centers has increased worldwide. These centers often function on small budgets and have limited research centers, yet their services and clientele · base are increasing. This paper explores how some universities have involved undergraduates in university tourism research, focusing …

Optimal Response To Periodic Shortage: Engineering/Economic Analysis For A Large Urban Water District, Anthony Fisher, David Fullerton, Nile Hatch, Peter Reinelt

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The problem addressed by this study is how a large urban water district can best respond to a drought or the prospect of a drought. Specifically, what is the least cost combination of alternatives to meet periodic shortages? A solution to this problem may involve structural approaches (such as developing new local storage capacity), a mix of structural and nonstructural (such as conjunctive use combined with water exchanges or sales), or purely nonstructural approaches (such as changes in water pricing). The application is to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), which includes portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties …

Resort Motivations For Different Family Life Cycle Stages, Brian J. Hill, Cary Mcdonald, Muzaffer Uysal

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Motivational differences for resort vacation travel among family life cycle stages have not been addressed in travel research. However, from a marketing standpoint, segmenting the resort market into family life cycle groups can be reasonably important. Linking an identified group of motivat􀁄ons with these stages is the purpose of this article. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis, and analysis of variance are used to evaluate the data. Twenty motivations are . reduced into five motivation factors that coincide with established travel motivations or needs. The importance of family relationship, health and social, and fun and entertainment motivations does differ among respondents single …