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Determinants Of The Returns To Sports Cards, Evidence From The Nba, George Langelett

Mountain Plains Business Conference

This is the first study to investigate the role of NBA player performance on the value of NBA rookie cards of Basketball athletes. Previous studies have found that a player’s race does not affect the price of one’s rookie card. This is the first study to investigate the impact of performance variables, including points per game, rebounds, assists, and steals significantly affect a player’s salary, as well as one’s race, signing a new contract, winning a championship, and appearing in the “all-star” game on the annual change in price of one’s rookie card during the same time period. Utilizing data …

Will Assignments Be Perceived As A Waste Of Time? The Impact Of Ai On Perceptions Of Illegitimate Tasks, Michelle Fleig-Palmer, Bruce Johnson, Axton Betz-Hamilton, Monty Bohrer, Ekaterina Koromyslova, Craig Silvernagel, Biying Yang

Mountain Plains Business Conference

Wasted time and effort has been, and continues to be, a long-standing concern not just for managers but also for workers as well. Over one hundred years ago, Frank Gilbreth (1911/1953) argued that, “There is no waste of any kind in the world that equals the waste from needless, illdirected, and ineffective motions” (p. 149). Despite advances in technology over the past century, workers’ perceptions of wasteful effort, i.e., illegitimate tasks, have continued to persist (Ding & Kuvaas, 2023; Semmer et al., 2010). Today, with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) into different arenas, both academic and work-related, how …

واقع قطاع الاقتصاد الحقيقي في العراق : المعوقات والسياسات الإصلاحية, علي عبد الرحيم العبودي, صلاح نوري عبد الحسن

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

تعمل الدول كافة على تطوير وتنمية اقتصادها الوطني، خاصة تطوير وتنمية قطاعات الاقتصاد الحقيقي، ويعزى ذلك ليس لأهمية تلك القطاعات في تكوين الناتج المحلي الإجمالي (GDP) للدولة فحسب، بل لما تمثله تلك القطاعات من أهمية محورية تمس حاجات الإنسان مباشرة ، فضلا عن ما تمثله هذه القطاعات من مورد مالي كبير للموازنة العام للدولة، لذا تجتهد حكومات الدول، خاص الرأسمالية في تأهيل وتطوير هذه القطاعات. أما في العراق فالأمر يختلف بعض الشيء ، وبالرغم من امتلاك العراق مقومات كثيرة للنهوض بقطاعات الاقتصاد الحقيقي للبلد وتنميته، إلا أن الواقع غير ذلك، إذ بالرغم من تلك الأهمية ما تزل القطاعات التي تمثل …

The Value Of Cosma Outcomes: Student Learning Outcomes, Transferable Skills And Taxonomy Levels, Coral Bender, Lindsey Maxwell

The COSMA Journal

Using a content analysis of all published Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) of Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) accredited programs, the current study analyzes SLOs to assess the most frequently used measurable verbs (utilizing a revised version of Blooms’ Taxonomy) and transferable skills (utilizing the definitions provided by AAC&U’s VALUE Outcomes and their corresponding rubrics) emphasized by accredited programs. An analysis of the most common Taxonomy Levels is presented at the aggregate level as well as a comparison between undergraduate and graduate education to provide a case study of SLO measurable verb alignment across accredited sport management programs. Further, content …

تأثير استخدام المحافظ الرقمية في تعزيز التسوق عبر الانترنت دراسة استطلاعية لعينة من طلبة كليات جامعة الموصل, عبد الله هاشم البلة

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

في ظل التطورات المالية الحديثة، برزت المحافظ الرقمية (E-Wallets) كإحدى أبرز التقنيات المستخدمة، حيث شهدت ارتفاعًا ملحوظًا في استخدامها للتسوق عبر الإنترنت نظرًا لسهولة استخدامها وأمانها. تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل العوامل المؤثرة على استخدام المحافظ الرقمية في تعزيز التسوق عبر الإنترنت، مع الاعتماد على نموذج .TAM حيث تم استخدم المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتم تصميم استمارة استبيان إلكترونية وتوزيعها على عينة من طلبة كليات جامعة الموصل، حيث تم جمع 367 استمارة، واستخدمت نمذجة المعادلات الهيكلية للتحقق من النموذج المقترح واختبار الفرضيات ،بالاعتماد على برنامج SPSS24 وAMOS24. ومن ابرز الاستنتاجات التي توصلت اليها الدراسة أن جميع العوامل المدروسة في النموذج (الفائدة …

Waging A Global Trade War Alone: The Cost Of Blanket Tariffs On Friend And Foe, Edward J. Balistreri, Christine Mcdaniel

Yeutter Institute International Trade Policy Review

We use an advanced model of the global economy to consider a set of scenarios consistent with the proposal to impose a minimum 60% tariff against Chinese imports and blanket minimum 10% tariff against all other US imports. The model’s structure, which includes imperfect competition in increasing-returns industries, is documented in Balistreri, Böhringer, and Rutherford (2024). The basis for the tariff rates is a proposal from former President Donald Trump (see Wolff 2024). We consider these scenarios with and without symmetric retaliation by our trade partners. Our central finding is that a global trade war between the United States and …

تقويم الأداء المالي للشركة بالإعتماد على التكاملِ بين نظامي التكلفة على أساس الأنشطة الموجهة بالوقت Tdabc ومحاسبة المسؤولية, تيسير جواد كاظم

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

تظهر مشكلات الأنظمة التقليدية ومنها مشكلات تخصيص التكاليف غير المباشرة المستندة على الحجم وضعف الأنظمة المرتكزة على الإدارة المركزية والذي يفرض تطبيق أنظمة كلفوية وإدارية متكاملة معاً لتخصيص التكاليف غير المباشرة بشكل مناسب مما يجعل مع هذا التخصيص تقويم الأداء مالياً أفضل ويتمثل هدف البحث الرئيس في تطبيق نظامي TDABC & RA ولتحقيق هدف البحث قام الباحث بإستخدام منهج البحث الإستقرائي عن طريق إستقراء بيانات أحدى الشركات العاملة في القطاع الصناعي ومن أدوات البحث المستخدمة تنفيذ خطوات تطبيق النظامين وأنتهى البحث بمجموعة من الإستنتاجات أبرزها أن التأطير النظري والعملي للتكامل بين نظامي TDABC & RA له دور مهم في تقويم …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 65 Number 2, Fall 2024 [Print Issue 62:2], Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - INCREASING ACCESS Discerning one’s dream requires a whole set of experiences based on community, opportunity, and, yes, cash. Leslie Griffy

16 - UNPACKING UTOPIA It seems like billionaire-backed utopias are popping up all over the map. What does it take to build a perfect city? Lauren Loftus

22 - A WEALTH OF WELL-BEING In his new book, Professor Meir Statman explores a holistic approach to financial and life well-being. Leslie Griffy

26 - A WOMAN'S PLACE Despite being denied access to the priesthood, Catholic women find new ways to lead. Leslie Griffy

The Changing Power Dynamics And Emerging Multipolarity In Wto, Ruishi Zhang

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This paper examines the evolving power dynamics within the WTO since its creation and provides an in-depth analysis of how the changing power dynamics has impacted the multilateral institutions within the WTO. The analysis is divided into three sessions, each talking about a phase of power dynamics.The first phase explores how power imbalances between developed and developing countries have prompted the latter to form coalitions to counterbalance developed country dominance. The second phase stresses the growing multipolarity and multilateralism driven by the rising influence of developing countries, which is reflected by divergent trade interests within developing countries and the inability …

Geothermal Best Practices And Economic Development: The Case Of Iceland And São Miguel Island, Walker Briggs

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Throughout human history, geothermal energy has been used for practical purposes, religious purposes, as a form of community engagement and as a natural heating system. Since the industrial revolution, the global community has relied on fossil fuels for energy production. Not only is the large-scale use of fossil fuels widely accepted internationally, but it is also extremely profitable for fossil fuel companies. This has had catastrophic impacts on climate change and the environment. Nations have recognized the dangers and negative impacts of the reliance on fossil fuels for energy production. Nations have been funding extensive research regarding renewable energy infrastructure …

Exploring Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: A Comparative Study Of Melbourne-Based Brands, Annabel Nemeth

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

As the Australian fashion industry continues to grow, the environmental and social consequences of its rapid expansion are becoming increasingly unsustainable. The “fast fashion” model, driven by overproduction, overconsumption, and disposable culture, has led to significant waste, the depletion of natural resources, and the exploitation of workers in developing countries. In response to these issues, sustainable fashion practices have gained attention as a potential solution. This study investigates the sustainability efforts of four Australian fashion brands: Kara Baker Couture, Par Moi, Kuwaii, and Elk the Label. This study focuses on their use of sustainable materials, ethical production processes, and strategies …

Overcoming Barriers To Sustainable Fashion In Australia: Insights From Clothing Producers And Consumers, Britain Polk

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

The fashion industry is one of the world's most polluting sectors, contributing approximately 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. Despite growing awareness of fashion's environmental impact, sustainable practices face significant adoption challenges in Australia, where the majority of clothing is imported and fast fashion remains dominant. This study aimed to identify and analyze the key barriers preventing both producers and consumers from fully engaging in sustainable fashion practices in Australia, with a particular focus on New South Wales and the Gold Coast regions. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative data collection. Eight …

The Competition Between Sustainability And Profitability In Byron Bay, Nsw Businesses, Elise Leroux

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

Byron Bay, NSW is a unique community made up of surfers, hippies, and tourists where both the natural environment and the businesses downtown are central to the area. To be a successful business among these varying lifestyles requires thought into both creating profit and acting sustainably. This paper aims to understand how the culture of the Byron Bay community influences the balance between sustainability and profitability in local businesses. To achieve this goal, I conducted six interviews of businesses that are local to Byron Bay. Businesses in the organics, clothing, beer, and handmade industries were interviewed regarding their sustainability practices, …

Exploring Sustainable Strategies For Businesses In Byron Bay, Jackson Davies

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

The presence of sustainability within business is a rapidly growing concept. As public awareness of sustainability grows, businesses need to adapt to fulfill the wants of their customers. However, the implementation of sustainability is accompanied by many hardships. This research paper aims to understand the presence of sustainability within the businesses of the Byron Bay area, analyze how sustainable efforts may be working or failing within these businesses, and theorize how sustainability may be better implemented in the businesses in ways that can not only make the business more environmentally friendly but also generate revenue. To properly accomplish this task, …

Research Report: Economy And Trade Policy, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy, Timothy Meyers, Rebecca J. Vogt

Nebraska Rural Poll

Most rural Nebraskans are somewhat or very concerned about their household’s cost of living, their household income, and their household’s financial situation. This was particularly true for certain groups, including persons with lower household incomes, younger persons, and persons with construction, installation, or maintenance occupations.

When asked about the impacts of international trade, most rural Nebraskans think it is good for Nebraska’s economy. Residents of the Panhandle are the regional group least likely to think trade is good for the state’s economy.

Many rural Nebraskans think international trade is good for creating jobs in Nebraska, for their own standard of …

2024 Celebration Of Scholarship, Creativity, And Engagement, Todd Bruns, Anna Nelson

Programs

Annually, Eastern Illinois University honors faculty achievements in the areas of research, creativity, and engagement. The list of faculty accomplishments is truly impressive, reflective of an engaged faculty committed to excellence and the ongoing pursuit and creation of knowledge. Many of these accomplishments occurred in collaboration with our students, who serve as co-authors, research assistants and partners in bringing these activities to fruition. In some cases, these professional ambitions transpired over many years and are a testament to persistence and tenacity. We extend a sincere message of congratulations for this diverse range of achievements, which bring distinction to our departments, …

دور محاسبة استهلاك الموارد في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية للوحدات الاقتصادية, سحر ياس الاسدي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يناقش هذا البحث أهمية محاسبة استهلاك الموارد(RCA) كأداة محاسبية وإدارية في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية للوحدات الاقتصادية، يتمثل الهدف الرئيسي من البحث في استكشاف كيف يمكن لمحاسبة استهلاك الموارد أن تساهم في تحسين الأداء المالي والتشغيلي للوحدات الاقتصادية، وبالتالي تعزيز قدرتها على المنافسة في الأسواق، ويعتمد البحث على منهجية تحليلية تشمل مراجعة الأدبيات السابقة وتحليل البيانات المالية والتشغيلية، لمعمل إطارات الديوانية، من خلال المقابلات مع المدراء والمحاسبين لفهم دور محاسبة استهلاك الموارد(RCA) على القرارات الإدارية والاستراتيجية، فيما تشير ابرز الاستنتاجات الى أن تطبيق محاسبة استهلاك الموارد يسهم بشكل كبير في تخصيص تكاليف المنتجات الأقرب للدقة، من خلال تجنب الهدر والتخلص من …

The Evolution Of The Trials Of The Last Military Dictatorship In Argentina: The Corporate Responsibility For Crimes Against Humanity, Jenna A. Milbrodt

Argentina: Social Movements and Human Rights

Los juicios de lesa humanidad en Argentina han cambiado mucho desde su comienzo en el año 1985. Esta evolución incluye los juicios a las juntas militares, los juicios a los civiles, los juicios por la verdad y los juicios de responsabilidad empresarial. Esta investigación analiza el papel de la responsabilidad empresarial en los crímenes de lesa humanidad durante la dictadura y los juicios de los empresarios que colaboraron con la dictadura por motivaciones económicas. Investiga la evidencia contra las empresas a través de los testimonios de las víctimas y los testigos. Los juicios a las grandes empresas sirven para mostrar …

2024 October, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for October of 2024.

Research On The Construction Of Multi-Layer Vocation-Skill Network For Industrial Talent Demand Identification, Zhanlei Yao, Jinxuan Li, Xin Xu

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/ signficance]As an important tool for labor market observation，the relative robustness and other characteristics inherent in the traditional occupational classification system make it difficult to reflect changes in industrial talent demand in a timely manner. To solve this problem，this paper focuses on how to use digital means to map the relationship between occupations and skill requirements，and how to construct a multi-layer vocation-skill network and how to realize it. [Method/process]Firstly，design a set of cross-job descriptors，a common language for describing different jobs in Chinese context，in order to establish a vocation description framework for recruitment data development and utilization. Secondly，the Key technology of …

Raising The Bar: Improving How To Assess Evidence Quality In Evaluating Systems-Change Efforts, Marina Apgar, Thomas Aston, Mieke Snijder, Tom Zwollo

The Foundation Review

Facing the great scale of societal challenges, philanthropic organizations are increasingly calling for systems change. Evaluating systems change requires innovative approaches that respond to the complexities of such change in ways that support equity and multiracial democracy rather than undermining them.

A key concern in evaluating systems change is how to do so rigorously. Rigor has traditionally been equated with evaluative criteria such as independence and objectivity, and experimental methods and evidence hierarchies which sit uncomfortably with both complexity and equity. Yet when taking an alternative approach, many philanthropic organizations fear that without these standards, there are no standards at …

Production Box Cost Estimating Relationships For Dod Avionics, Carla J. Cisneros, Edward D. White, Brandon M. Lucas, Jonathan D. Ritschel, Robert D. Fass, Shawn M. Valentine

Faculty Publications

The authors use historical information obtained from the Cost Assessment Data Enterprise to estimate recurring production unit cost for DoD avionics via cost estimating relationships (CERs). The specific modeled responses include mean unit cost, median unit cost, and the 100th production unit cost (T100) utilizing learning curve theory. For T100, the authors adopt both a multiplicative and an additive error for CER comparison. Recommended CERs consist of the mean unit cost and the T100 utilizing a multiplicative error. Moreover, results reveal that weight has a significant effect on cost as well as a potential underaccounting of real price change or …

Does Ceo Agreeableness Personality Mitigate Real Earnings Management?, Shan Liu, Xingying Wu, Nan Hu

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Despite efforts to mitigate aggressive financial reporting, earnings management remains challenging to parties interested in inhibiting its dysfunctional effects. Using linguistic algorithms to assess CEO agreeableness personality from their unscripted texts in conference calls, we find that it is a determinant that mitigates a firm's real earnings management. Furthermore, such an effect is more pronounced when firms confront intensive market competition and financial distress and have weaker managerial entrenchment or when CEOs face stronger internal governance. Our findings persist even after we utilize several alternative real earnings management metrics and control other confounding personalities in prior earnings management studies. The …

Cartel Breakdown: The Impact Of Demonopsonization On Market Concentration, Nathan Ashby, Miguel A. Ramos-Gonzalez

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

The exogenous removal of labor restrictions mandated by Alston vs. NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) has provided a unique natural experiment for analyzing the impact of demonopsonization on market concentration. Using basketball tournament data between 2003 and 2024 we find evidence of increased concentration in performance among higher-tiered programs. The larger magnitude of estimates for women’s programs likely results from wider dispersion in market demand for participating programs predating the reforms. We also analyze parity in regular-season conference play and fail to detect a relationship between the changes and dispersion for higher-tiered conferences, but we do find a relationship for …

Proceedings Of Wmu Maritime Week 2024 Beyond Horizons : Maritime Sustainability, World Maritime University, Korea Maritime Institute, Korea Research Institute Of Ships And Ocean Engineering

WMU Maritime Week 2024 Beyond Horizons: Maritime Sustainability

This proceedings is the output of the WMU Maritime Week 2024 Conference, which was held from August 27 to 30, 2024, at WMU in Malmö. As the first conference of WMU Maritime Week, it focused on themes such as the IMO World Maritime Day theme 2024: 'Navigating the Future: Safety First!', Maritime Sustainability, Digitalization, Decarbonization, Maritime Business and Logistics, and Capacity Development. A total of 42 experts in these fields presented across 8 sessions. This proceeding provides a summary of the presentations from all the speakers.

Feasibility Of Creating A Non-Profit And Nongovernmental Organization Cybersecurity Incident Dataset Repository Using Osint, Stanley Mierzwa, Iassen Christov

Center for Cybersecurity

Organizations of all types are prone to cybersecurity and information security attacks. Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are not exempt from using information technology solutions and, thus, have been the recipient victims of cyber attackers. There exist many areas and venues where data are collected to report back annually on the status and numbers of cybersecurity attacks against many sectors of our society. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) catalogs sixteen critical sectors that are considered vital to the United States. However, finding where the NPO and NGO community should reside with …

The Changing Nature Of Work And Its Effects On Employee Well-Being, Lauren O'Connell

Student Publications

The nature of work is constantly evolving, shaped by societal shifts and the absence of a universal standard for organizations. Remote work, initially a temporary solution during the COVID-19 pandemic, has emerged as a lasting norm, with flexible work-from-home (WFH) arrangements becoming a defining feature of the modern workplace. Despite the growing prevalence of WFH, limited research remains on its effects on employee well-being. This paper examines the benefits of WFH, like flexibility and autonomy, alongside challenges, such as longer hours, reduced supervisor support, and weakened employee connections. These trade-offs impact roles that depend on a positive and cohesive team …

Midwest Entrepreneurship Case Competition Website (2023-2024), Zoeanna A. Mayhook, Terence O'Neill, Annette H. Bochenek, Ilana Stonebraker

Libraries Faculty and Staff Supplemental Materials

Archived Midwest Entrepreneurship Case Competition Website (November 2023 - October 2024)

Construction And Empirical Assessment Of An Employee Health Management Index System For Chinese Enterprises, Ming Dong

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

Purpose: Employee health management is critical for enhancing corporate productivity, and scientific evaluation is core to effective health management practices. This study aims to construct an evaluation index system for assessing the employee health management effectiveness tailored to China’s national conditions (Hereinafter called “evaluation system”), and to empirically assess its differentiation, accuracy, and universality.

Methodology: (1) Grounded in literature and policy analysis, the study adopts the PDCA theory as a foundational framework and employs a modified Delphi method to finalize the evaluation system's structure. Indicator weights were determined using the Analytic Hierarchy Process, and a standard scale was created for …

Do Women Receive Worse Financial Advice?, Utpal Bhattacharya, Amit Kumar, Sujata Visaria, Jing Zhao

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We arranged for trained undercover men and women to pose as potential clients and visit all 65 local financial advisory firms in Hong Kong. At financial planning firms, but not at securities firms, women were more likely than men to receive advice to buy only individual or only local securities. Female clients who signaled high confidence, high risk tolerance, or a domestic outlook were especially likely to receive this suboptimal advice. Our theoretical model explains these patterns as a result of statis-tical discrimination interacting with advisors’ incentives. Taste-based discrimination is unlikely to explain the results.