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Administering Online Exams From Hesitantly To Innovatively - A Personal Perspective Through An Action Research, Minh Q. Huynh

Southwestern Business Administration Journal

In the midst of COVID-19, university campuses were shut down and faculty had to move their classes online. The abrupt change opened up many challenges. One of them was how to handle online exams. This paper recounted how one instructor had managed the exams online. The paper presents this experience from an action research perspective. At the core is the narrative that captures the exam design process, the tools used, and the proctoring setup. The results are based on the interpretation of the phenomenon through a lens of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). The insights …

The Impact Of Brand On Consumer’S Perceptions And Purchase Decision-Making, Hamed Barakat

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The study aimed at identifying the effect of Brand on consumer’s perceptions and

purchase decision-making using the analytical descriptive approach. The population

of this study consisted of customers of international brands famous stores in

Jordan, while the sample population consisted of (85) members out of (100) which

were Valid for statistical analysis. The data was collected randomly by means of a

questionnaire, which was developed for this purpose. The statistical analysis using

(SPSS) version (22) of the social sciences package was used to analyse the data along

with; frequencies, averages and standard deviations. The study concluded that there

is a …

The System Of Administrative Processes And Its Impact On The Effectiveness Of The System Of Organizational Relationships (Case Study), Abdul Muti Assaf

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

This study aimed at identifying the effectiveness level for the whole system of the administrative processes (leadership, strategic planning, organization, and control), at the Ministry of Awqaf, and identifying the effectiveness level of the whole system of the internal and external relations at the Ministry. It aimed also at identifying the impact of the whole system of administrative processes, on one hand, and its main components, on the other hand, on the degree of effectiveness. The study concluded that the degree of effectiveness of administrative processes was about 60%, and the degree of effectiveness of the relations system was 67%, …

The Theory Of Balance Interests To Revive The Arab Common Market, Abdel Aziz Abu Nabaa

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The main obstacle for implementing Arab Common Market or implementing Islamic Common Market was the lack of trust between those nations. Any Arab or Islamic country would like to invest in another country: may not doing so because the fear that may loose their investments tn case any dispute arises later or change in governments. In order to overcome this obstacle; the author has developed simple theory to solve this problem by benefiting from a well known theory called theory of balanced terror which has prevented Third -World-War to happen. The author has applied this theory in marketing by reversing …

Managers From Hell In The Hospitality Industry, Fevzi Okumus

Rosen Research Review

The majority of employees are disaffected with their work and not engaged in their place of employment. This is a surprising but statistically validated fact revealed in a Gallup poll, and it has prompted Rosen College researchers to investigate how far it applies to hospitality. In what is thought to be the first study to look at the problem in the industry, research by Dr. Fevzi Okumus and his two former Ph.D. students reveal what hospitality employees have to say about "managers from Hell," and what this means for the sector.

Contingency Planning Amidst A Pandemic, Natalie C. Belford

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Proper prior planning prevents pitifully poor performance: The purpose of this research is to address mitigation approaches - disaster recovery, contingency planning, and business continuity planning - and their benefits as they relate to university operations during a worldwide pandemic predicated by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The most relevant approach pertaining to the University’s needs and its response to the coronavirus pandemic will be determined and evaluated in detail.

Budget Gaming: Politics, Ethics, And Compensation, Gretchen Decker

Dissertations

Practitioners are frustrated with the budgeting process, frequently complaining that budgets cause undesirable and political behaviors in the organization (Jensen, 2001). One of the most frequent problems is budget gaming, which critics consider non-value added and frustrating. In a 2010 survey, over 95% of respondents acknowledged that budget gaming exists at least “occasionally” (Libby & Lindsay, 2010). Previous studies indicate budget gaming is frustrating, prevalent, and wasteful (Hansen et al., 2003; Libby & Lindsay, 2007; Neely et al., 2003).

I conducted an experiment to investigate organizational influences (organizational politics, compensation condition, ethics attestation) and their impact on budget gaming. The …

2021-07-15 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from July 15, 2021.

Impact Of Personality Traits And Team Criteria On Construction Team Performance, Arlys Silva Payne

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation investigated how personality traits and team criteria influence team performance in real construction projects. Though personality influence on team performance has been significantly investigated in other business sectors, the literature revealed that the construction industry lacks investigations regarding personality influencing team performance. The existing literature revealed that the Big Five Factors (BFF) was the most popular assessment tool for personality. Thus, this dissertation adopted the 50-Item Personality questionnaire developed by Goldberg, which consited of extraversion, aggreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. The literature also revealed several common team criteria to evaluate team performance: team member satisfaction, shared …

Necessity To Integrate Operational Business During M&A: The Effect Of Employees’ Vision And Cultural Openness, Ralf Bebenroth, Robert A. Goehlich

Publications

This research investigates the impact of target-firm employees’ vision and cultural openness to integrate their operational business into a bidder firm. Our empirical analyses are performed on a sample of 176 employees of a medium-sized German engineering firm in the waste power plant industry taken over by a Japanese steelmaker. The questionnaire results show that, not the vision of German employees but their cultural openness positively correlates to the perceived need of integration. However, culturally open employees with a clear, articulated vision perceive less need to integrate their operational business into the Japanese bidder firm. This research contributes to understanding …

دور شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي في تعزيز الميزة التنافسية لدى شركات مزودي خدمة الانترنت في قطاع غزة, رامز عزمي بدير استاذ مساعد

Journal of Al-Azhar University – Gaza (Humanities)

ملخص:

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على " دور شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي في تعزيز الميزة التنافسية لدى شركات مزودي خدمة الانترنت في قطاع غزة" ، يتكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع الشركات المزودة لخدمات الانترنت في قطاع غزة وعددها (8) شركات، وبلغ عدد العاملين بشركات الإنترنت في قطاع غزة (249) موظف وكانت عينة الدراسة عشوائية طبقية، والتي تكونت من (147) موظف، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: أنه توجد علاقة ارتباطية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين استخدام شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي والدرجة الكلية للميزة التنافسية للشركات المزودة للأنترنت في قطاع غزة، وأنه يوجد دور ذو دلالة إحصائية لاستخدام شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي في …

عملية التحفيز وعلاقتها بالالتزام التنظيمي دراسة ميدانية _ الشرطة الفلسطينية في قطاع غزة, علاء محمد الغماري ماجستير, كريم بن كحلة استاذ دكتور, ماجد محمد الفرا أستاذ دكتور

Journal of Al-Azhar University – Gaza (Humanities)

ملخص:

تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على عملية التحفيز وعلاقتها بالالتزام التنظيمي لدى مؤسسة الشرطة الفلسطينية بقطاع غزة "دراسة ميدانية"، والتعرف على إدراك الموظفين فيها لمفاهيم التحفيز والالتزام التنظيمي، والمساهمة في تغيير واقع من خلال زيادة فاعلية وكفاءة مؤسسة الشرطة. وقد استخدم الباحثون المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، حيث اشتمل مجتمع الدراسة على جميع الموظفين العاملين في مراكز وإدارات الشرطة بقطاع غزة على اختلاف مسمياتهم الوظيفية، ولكبر حجم مجتمع الدراسة الذي بلغ 8132 شرطياً وضابط شرطة ، تم اختيار عينة طبقية عشوائية لتمثيله. ومن أهم نتائج الدراسة:

1.فيما يتعلق بفعالية نظام الحوافز: أظهرت الدراسة الحالية نسبة موافقة لأفراد العينة حول فاعلية نظام الحوافز …

العوامل المؤثرة على هيكل رأس المال للمنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة الحجم في الأردن "دارسة ميدانية", روان حكم عطوة ماجستير, ميشيل سويدان استاذ دكتور, روان محمد الرواشدة

Journal of Al-Azhar University – Gaza (Humanities)

ملخص:

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة محددات المزيج التمويلي أو هيكل رأس المال في المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة الحجم, كما هدفت إلى اختبار أثر العديد من العوامل(حجم الشركة وهيكل أصولها وفرص نموها وربحيتها وسيولتها والوفر الضريبي) على هيكل رأس المال للمنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة الحجم, ومعرفة فيما إذا كانت هناك فروقات في هيكل رأس المال بين المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة الحجم والشركات الكبيرة المدرجة في بورصة عمان. وذلك على عينة تكونت من 57 شركة صغيرة ومتوسطة الحجم وعينة تتكون من 51 شركة صناعية وخدمية مدرجة في بورصة عمان لسنة 2013. ولاختبار أثر المحددات على ( نسبة الدين) في كل من المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة …

Managing Public Libraries In Palestine During The Change Age As Perceived By The Public Libraries’ Directors, Ibrahim Khader

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

This study addresses the issue of managing the public libraries in Palestine in the age of technological development and economic changes at the outset of the 21st century as perceived by the public libraries directors. This descriptive study examines the libraries’ directors’ awareness of their roles during these changes regarding the future of the public libraries, and the potential practical steps to encounter these challenges. In depth interviews with twenty library directors from all over the West-Bank region in Palestine were made. As a result, the study highlighted the responsibilities and roles of the library directors in keeping up with …

The Quality Of Information Circulated Through Social Media And The Responsiveness Of Government Decision Makers In Jordan, Ali Mistarihi

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The study sought to explore the quality of the information circulated in social media platforms and the responsiveness of the government decision makers to using such platforms. Descriptive and analytical tools were utilized to handle and process the information collected from the published sources as well as using a questionnaire survey designed specifically for this study. A total of 187 public sector top-level managers in 19 Jordanian government agencies have participated in the survey. The findings suggest that, although there has been clear recognition, justification and ‎motivation among the Jordanian public sector decision makers about the quality indicators concerning the …

Corporate Ethical Training: An Answer To White-Collar Crimes, Richard Pitre, Claudius Claiborne

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The modern business corporation is a culturally significant component of American Society. It is facing a cultural invasion of the highest order. The categorical imperative, an unconditional principle that rational individuals must follow despite natural desires or inclinations to do otherwise, is today being called into question. This is most likely the result of grounding moral values upon information that is transient and unstable rather than upon established data. The social contract, which governs the formation and maintenance of individual morals, is a requirement in organizations that demands collective agency – employees acting together to set forth moral rules of …

Conclusion: Female Leaders Using Coercive Power Motivate Subordinates, Mary Kovach

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

This manuscript advances prior research (Blau, 1964; Elangovan & Xie, 1999; French & Raven, 1959; Goodstadt & Hjelle, 1973; Hegtvedt, 1988; Randolph & Kemery, 2011; Zigarmi, Peyton Roberts, & Randolph, 2015) and capitalizes on supervisory skills using power dynamics within the workplace, by investigating employee effort resulting from gender dissimilar supervisor-employee dyads and employee locus of control. To offer a more focused approach, this is an evaluation specifically on reward and coercive power derived from French and Raven’s (1959) five power bases. This manuscript proposes that the motivation levels of employees change, based on their locus of control and gender. …

Building Ambidexterity In Libraries: Role Of Competitive Intelligence, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Mufutau Ayobami Asiru, Ibrahim Bolaji Omolabi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic libraries are increasingly becoming affected by rapid changes in information technology, competition from the private information sector and fear of losing the monopoly position. Academic libraries’ dilemma is evident, based on the declining support from parent institutions and declining use trends. In the face of stiff competition, their reaction has to be quick to preserve their place. Academic librarians cannot efficiently prepare for the future or position themselves until they create a balance between exploitation and exploration. To remain relevant, librarians must re-strategize by building ambidexterity into the library through competitive intelligence (CI). The article explores a structural approach …

The Impact Of Electronic Control On The Level Of Employees Performance In Jordanian Government Financing Institutions, Yaser Adwan, أحمد السرحان

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The study aimed at identifying the impact of electronic control on the level of employees’ performance in Jordanian government financing institutions. the researchers surveyed all 7 government financing institutions. A questionnaire which includes (34) paragraphs to collect data was desgined the sample consisted of 113 employees. Analysis of the effect of control dimensions (Inputs, operations, employee’s behavior) on employees’ performance were analyzed using the statistical package of social sciences (SPSS).

The study found astatistically significant effect .05 of all electronic control dimensions were found which leads to improving performance of employees in government financing institutions. There is asigificant impact.05 of …

Corporate Governance And Financial Performance: An Empirical Study On Cement Companies Listed In Saudi Stock Market, Mohammed Bajaher

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

This paper investigates the impact of corporate governance on financial performance by cement firms listed in Saudi stock market during the period of 2012-2016. Many studies have examined the association between corporate governance mechanisms, ownership structure and firm performance, the most of them conducted in the developed countries, produced diverse findings, influenced by the nature of the dominant governance system for each country. Using the Least Ordinary Square (OLS), the results of the current study revealed that managerial ownership and firm size have a positive and significant impact on firm performance. However, board independence, board size, board meeting and audit …

Degree Of Implementing Jordanian Universities To The Concept Of Entrepreneurial University According To The Seven Solidifications By (Ec- Oecd) European Commission- Organaization For Economic Co-Operation And Development, إخليف الطراونة, غدير اللهالي

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The study aimed at identifying the degree of Implementing Jordanian Universities to the Concept of Entrepreneurial University According to the Seven Solidifications by (EC- OECD).The study used the descriptive survey approach. The study population consisted of all Academic Leaderships at Jordanian Universities (1323). The sample was a stratified random sample that consisted of (312) academic leadership. A 28-item with 3 dimensions questionnaire was developed to collect data for this study. The findings of the study revealed that the degree of implementing Jordanian Universities to the Concept of Entrepreneurial University according to the seven solidifications by (EC- OECD) was moderate. The …

The Convergence Of Online Teaching And Problem Based Learning Modules Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic, Daniel Bumblauskas, Nick Vyas

Faculty Work

There is a convergence unfolding between two formerly unique and separate areas of teaching research methodology: distance education and problem-based learning (PBL) environments. Much has been published on each field independently, however, in the modern-era of online, distance, and hybrid educational programs there is a need for more case and experiential-based learning activities which can effectively measure stated learning objectives. Trends in education have led to the development of various methods to instruct courses and conduct research online. Teaching research methodology and pedagogy have evolved to include video capture, remote conferencing, and other real-time communications techniques allowing faculty and students …

التمكين الإداري ودوره في تطبيق إدارة الجودة الشاملة في وزارة الصحة الفلسطينية - المحافظات الجنوبية, فادي محمد أبو زر, نهاية عبدالهادي التلباني أستاذ دكتور

Journal of Al-Azhar University – Gaza (Humanities)

الملخص:

هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى واقع التمكين الإداري لدى الموظفين في وزارة الصحة الفلسطينية بالمحافظات الجنوبية، كذلك التعرف إلى مستوى تطبيق مبادئ إدارة الجودة الشاملة لديهم، ومن ثم اختبار العلاقة بين التمكين الإداري ومستوى تطبيق إدارة الجودة الشاملة وأثر التمكين الإداري على إدارة الجودة الشاملة لدى شاغلي الوظائف الإشرافية. وتم استخدام أسلوب المنهج الوصفي التحليلي وتم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات وتوزيعها على عينة عددها (305) من مجتمع الدراسة البالغ عدده (1479) موظفًا وموظفة من شاغلي الوظائف الإشرافية في وزارة الصحة الفلسطينية بالمحافظات الجنوبية. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: أن واقع التمكين الإداري ككل في وزارة الصحة …

Coaching And Experiential Learning In An Mba Leadership Certificate Program, Stephanie Thomason, Kamilla Andersen

Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education

In turbulent economic times, tuition-driven universities often search for impactful ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Differentiators may be particularly important in MBA programs, which are among the more lucrative academic offerings. The present study tracked participant reflections from the coaching component of an MBA leadership certificate program through Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle (concrete experience, reflections, abstract conceptualizations, active experimentation) and the coaches’ roles during the cycle as educators. We paired participants with professional coaches and community leaders so they could create and achieve their goals and action plans. During their time meeting with their coaches (concrete experiences), 70 …

Managing The Unseen: Pandemic Prophylactics, Placebos & Panaciea, Nancy K. Lankton, Avinandan Mukherjee

Accounting Faculty Research

Introduction: The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, when the disease had spread to 114 countries, infecting more than 118,000 people and killing almost 4,300.¹ As of mid-February 2021, over 109 million people worldwide had been infected with the virus and over 2.4 million people had died. COVID-19 is a pandemic of epic proportions that has changed the way we live, work, and do business.

This call for papers solicited manuscripts describing and analyzing the intersection of management, COVID-19, and the workplace. The goal was to create a special issue that would inform …

Black Swan To Phoenix: The Role Of Dynamic Capabilities, Ambidexterity And Corporate Insight, Marc D. Sollosy

Management Faculty Research

The paper presents the position that in times of Black Swan or other unforeseen or unprecedented events the path to survival is not the sole function of the company’s strategy. While much has been written about the need for companies to alter or adapt their strategies in face of such events, doing so is easier said than done. In fact, strategy is foundational and a function of and subject to the capabilities of the company. That there is no real strategy or strategy altering approach for preparing for a Black Swan like event.

The paper provides insights and alternative view …

2+2=Cake: A Book Of Conversations About Possibilities In Business And Art, Elizabeth Ann Alspach

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

2+2=CAKE is a toolkit for people interested in creating their own economic container to support their livelihood. Calling upon the entrepreneurial experience of artists and creatives who founded or run organizations, the book and accompanying workbook and motivational posters serve as an incubator, buoy, and affirming resource for those looking to build the economic container in which they make their livelihood.

Kenyan Alumna Breaks Barriers In Leadership Role At Footwear Company., Jennifer R. Lloyd

Black History at St. Mary's University - 2025 Collection

At the helm of Bata Kenya PLC, one of the largest footwear companies in Kenya, Jeddidah Thotho is a trailblazer for women in business and global manufacturing. Not only is she the first person of color to lead Beta Kenya, but she is also the first woman to do so. St. Mary’s University is credited as aiding in her success as Thotho garnered a strong foundation from the university. From her days in high school, Thotho sought to gain skills in financial analysis and then utilized those skills in a role where she worked in fine jewelry and gemstone purchasing. …

College Of Business Dean's Report: 2020-2021, Ryan Butt

College of Business Dean’s Reports

No abstract provided.

Essays On Managerial Attributes And Corporate Finance, Juntai Lu

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In my dissertation, I explore how managerial attributes affect corporate policies.

In my first essay, I examine the effects of public firm CEOs’ prior private equity (PE) target experiences on corporate policies. Based on difference-in-differences and propensity score matching analyses, public firm CEOs previously serving as CEOs in PE targets reduce investment by about 15 percent while enhancing patent values by over 7 percent after taking office compared to CEOs without such experiences. The effects are stronger if these CEOs (1) worked in targets invested by more reputable PE firms, (2) worked in targets invested by PE firms known for …