Browsing College of Business - Business Administration by Title
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A BEHAVIORAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY OF MARKET POWER AND FUZZY RETURN
(2021-07-06)This dissertation studies the market power and the investment in the supply chain in the first two studies and the return policy of the retailer in the third study. In the first study, we study how the dominant market ... -
An Analysis Of The Interplay Between Goal Orientation And Ethical Leadership And The Theoretical Processes Through Which Ethical Leadership Influences Work Outcomes
Due to recent heightened public awareness of ethics and ethical scandals inbusiness, the ethical leadership construct has become increasingly popular. However, scholars still know little about the predictors of ethical ... -
AUDITORS’ PUBLIC OFFERING EXPERIENCE AND LAWSUITS
(2021-08-16)Prior literature suggests that public offering clients of Big 4 auditing firms are more likely to get sued due to their “deep pockets” which might trigger the filing of lawsuits. However, it is not clear whether variation ... -
Consumer Perceptions Of Rebranding: The Case Of Logo Changes
(Business Administration, 2007-09-17)This dissertation explores the topic of rebranding, an important topic that has mostly been covered by practitioner journals and the business press. The focus of this research is on a specific type of rebranding - logo ... -
DATA VISUALIZATION IN EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS: AN OVERVIEW OF METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2015-11-30)Exploratory data analysis (EDA) refers to an iterative process through which analysts constantly ‘ask questions’ and extract knowledge from data. EDA is becoming more and more important for modern data analysis, such as ... -
Defined Benefit Pensions: Funding And Asset Allocation Choices
(Business Administration, 2007-08-23)Because of their large size, defined benefit pension plans are an important component of U.S. corporate finances and capital markets. The value of pension plans comprises a sizable portion of the sponsoring firm's assets ... -
Demographic Characteristics and the Bounds of Occupational Choice
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationships between race, gender, generation, perceptions of discrimination, and socioeconomic status (SES) of origin and the prestige level of occupational choice. This ... -
Determinants Of Adverse Usage Of Information Systems Assets: A Study Of Antecedents Of IS Exploit In Organizations
(Business Administration, 2007-08-23)Information systems assets are vital to the functioning and survival of organizations. Therefore, organizations expend many resources in protecting these assets. Organizations spent resources on technologies, policies, ... -
Effects Of Legitimacy, Agency, And Business Risk On Board Structure In Initial Public Offering Firms: The Moderating Impact Of CEO Incentive Alignment, CEO Power, And Stock Market Conditions
(Business Administration, 2007-08-23)Board structure is generally seen as a means for acquiring resources, monitoring managerial behaviors, and enhancing firm legitimacy. Further, it is believed that the capacity of the board of directors to accomplish the ... -
Effects Of Operations And Innovation Strategy Fit On Company Performance
(Business Administration, 2014-12)For a company to survive long-term, it must be able to innovate and develop new products and services. There are two types of broad innovation classifications: exploration and exploitation. These two types of innovation ... -
Effects of Personality on the Perceived Helpfulness of Online Reviews
(2023-08-14)**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 ... -
Examining Entrepreneurial Passion Within Online Communities
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Firm-level Entrepreneurship And Performance: An Examination And Extension Of Relationships And Measurements Of The Entrepreneurial Orientation Construct
(Business Administration, 2007-09-17)Academic research in various areas of entrepreneurship has gained momentum over the past three decades. A primary topic of interest has been the characteristics of entrepreneurial organizations, often referred to as the ... -
Graduate Business Education And Perceptions Of Employment Opportunities
(Business Administration, 2007-08-23)The value of master's level business education has been previously studied primarily through cost/benefit analysis, generally confirming that MBAs make more money. This study addresses the large question of the value of ... -
The Impact Of Property Flipping On Single Family Detached Home Prices
(Business Administration, 2007-08-23)In 2003 HUD ruled that flipped properties, which are defined as recently acquired properties that have been resold, often within days, and for a substantial profit, are ineligible for FHA insured mortgage financing. This ... -
Impact Of Social Capital On Buyer Supplier Relationships In A Multi-cultural Context
(Business Administration, 2010-07-19)Both manufacturers and service companies rely heavily on their suppliers to provide quality products and services. The management of these suppliers can be critical to the success of an organization. In this research ... -
Individual Human Capital And Performance: An Empirical Study In Thailand
(Business Administration, 2013-07-22)According to the resource-based view of the firm, human capital is a source of sustained competitive advantage of the firm (McMahan, Virick, & Wright, 1999; Wright & McMahan, 1992; Wright, McMahan, & McWilliams, 1994; ... -
It's A Matter Of Give And Take: Exploring The Role Of Knowledge Transfer In The Supply Chain
(Business Administration, 2014-07-14)Firm interdependence within supply chains continues to grow. This is driven by the need to leverage tangible and intangible resources within the supply chain for innovation, process management, customer satisfaction and ... -
Job Satisfaction Through the Lens of Turnover Intentions and Burnout for Academic Faculty
(2022-05-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 5/7/2024** ABSTRACT: A recent advice article published by The Chronicle of Higher Education addressed how Tenure and Tenure-Track faculty members are leaving their academic ... -
Knowledge Management In Higher Education In Thailand
(Public Administration, 2013-03-20)This study examines how knowledge management (KM) is applied to higher education in Thailand, and it will also examine whether higher education in Thailand is ready to combine KM with their educational missions in terms ...