College of Business - Business Administrationhttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/248492024-03-29T11:13:50Z2024-03-29T11:13:50ZEffects of Personality on the Perceived Helpfulness of Online Reviewshttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/317842023-11-09T22:38:19Z2023-08-14T00:00:00ZEffects of Personality on the Perceived Helpfulness of Online Reviews
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2025** With the rapid growth of online shopping, the ability of consumers to publish their reviews has created electronic communities that provide a primary source of information and a rich text for analysis. The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the relationship between customers’ personality traits and the perceived helpfulness of online reviews. In the first essay, I explore the effect of product type, search versus experience products, on the relationship between personality and review helpfulness. In the second essay, I examine the effects of personality similarity between writers and readers of online reviews on its perceived helpfulness.
2023-08-14T00:00:00ZSeparate, And Not Equal: How the Implicit Links Between Social Class, Race, and Leadership Differentially Impact Evaluations of Women Leadershttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/317622023-11-09T22:42:57Z2023-07-31T00:00:00ZSeparate, And Not Equal: How the Implicit Links Between Social Class, Race, and Leadership Differentially Impact Evaluations of Women Leaders
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: Much research suggests that Whites are more likely to emerge as leaders than Blacks. However, this research has primarily focused on male leaders. Alternatively, an intersectional approach evaluating racial differences in evaluations of women leaders suggests that Black (vs. White) women have more behavioral leeway to express dominant leader-like behaviors, which are generally proscribed for women. Theoretically, more behavioral leeway to enact dominance should enhance Black women’s chances of progressing to senior leadership, but this is inconsistent with demographic patterns of leadership representation in America’s workforce. Black women’s representation lags far behind White women’s, suggesting that Black women experience some yet unaccounted-for barriers in their progression to senior leadership roles. This research uses the model of stereotyping through associated and intersectional categories (MOSAIC) to examine perceived social class background as a potential mechanism that adversely affects evaluations of Black women’s fit for senior leadership roles. First, I assess the extent to which social class is a triggered associated category (implicitly linked to race and senior leadership) when evaluating Black (vs. White) women and the implications of this for perceived fit for a leadership role. I also examine whether an intervention can mitigate the adverse effect of perceived social class in evaluations of Black women’s fit for senior leadership roles. Findings are discussed regarding their individual and organizational implications.
2023-07-31T00:00:00ZUNVEILING THE DYNAMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS: THE MODERATING ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY ON FIRM PERFORMANCEhttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/317452023-11-09T22:46:42Z2023-08-15T00:00:00ZUNVEILING THE DYNAMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS: THE MODERATING ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY ON FIRM PERFORMANCE
The proficient administration of information technology (IT) investments is essential for organizations aiming to attain a competitive edge in the current dynamic business landscape. Nevertheless, the correlation between investments in information technology (IT) and the performance of an organization is dependent on several contextual factors. The primary objective of this dissertation is to elucidate the intricacies of investments in information technology (IT) by examining the moderating influence of environmental uncertainty on this association.
This study presents a comprehensive research framework that integrates IT investments, environmental uncertainty, and organizational performance. The study utilizes a mixed-methods methodology, integrating quantitative analysis of secondary data with primary data collection through the administration of surveys and conducting interviews.
The quantitative analysis encompasses the comprehensive examination of extensive datasets across various industries, intending to investigate the correlation between investments in information technology, environmental uncertainty, and organizational performance. The qualitative inquiry offers a more comprehensive understanding of the fundamental mechanisms and processes by conducting interviews with key stakeholders.
This study's results are anticipated to contribute to theoretical understanding and practical applications significantly. This study contributes to the theoretical framework by providing insights into the dynamic nature of IT investments and the significant moderating influence of environmental uncertainty. This study offers significant perspectives on the contextual variables that influence the efficacy of information technology investments within various environmental settings. The research findings provide practical insights for organizations to enhance their IT investment strategies per the current environmental circumstances.
This dissertation aims to enhance organizational decision-making regarding IT investments and navigate the complexities of the digital era by examining the dynamics of IT investments and the moderating influence of environmental uncertainty. The research presented in this study has significant implications for scholars and practitioners in IT management. It adds to the existing body of knowledge on the strategic utilization of IT resources and emphasizes the crucial role of aligning IT investments with the ever-changing business environment.
2023-08-15T00:00:00ZExamining Entrepreneurial Passion Within Online Communitieshttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/317152023-11-09T22:52:43Z2023-07-20T00:00:00ZExamining Entrepreneurial Passion Within Online Communities
Examining Entrepreneurial Passion Within Online Communities
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