TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Accounting I (Cost/Managerial/AIS)

 

Technology Management, Corporate Reputation and CEO Compensation

                Daniel Shim, Sacred Heart University

                In Ki Joo, Yonsei University

                Jooh Lee, Rowan University

Cost Estimation and Curvilinear Data Analysis: A Learning Curve Example

                Dennis Togo, University of New Mexico

Financial Management in Quasi-Public Universities

                Alex Cameron, Eastern Washington University

The Financial Structure of the Quasi-Public University

                Alex Cameron, Eastern Washington University

The Study on R&D Spillover in the Synergy of Taiwanese Electronic Firms

                Chia-Ying Ma, Soochow University

Management Systems, Cognition, and Culture

                Roy Regel, University of Montana - Missoula

A Survey of Methods Used to Teach Time Value of Money Applications in Upper-Division Cost/Managerial
Accounting Classes:  Descriptive Statistics

                Sheldon Smith, Utah Valley State College

                Rick Henage, Utah Valley State College

                Steve Johnson, Utah Valley State College

                Jonathan Henage, Utah Valley State College

Small Business Owners' Perceptions of Internal Control Issues

                Rick Henage, Utah Valley State College

                Jonathan Henage, Utah Valley State College

Corporate Governance A Global Perspective

                Marcos Massoud, Claremont McKenna College

 

Accounting II (Audit/Financial/Tax)

 

An Investigation of Whether Outsourcing the Internal Audit Function Affects Internal Control Evaluation

                Dennis Caplan, Oregon State University

                     Craig Emby, Simon Fraser University

The Use of Microcomputer Software in Internal Audit Environment: The Implication for Accounting Education

                David Yang, University of Hawaii at Manoa

                Liming Guan, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Attitudes to Accounting Convergence: Taiwanese Regulators and Accountants

                Roger Hussey, University of Windsor

                Audra Ong, University of Windsor

Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Financial Statements

                Marcos Massoud, Claremont McKenna College

                     Cecily Raiborn, Loyola University at New Orleans

Perspectives on Analytical Procedures:  The Viewpoints of State and Local Government Financial Managers

                Judith Kamnikar, Auburn University Montgomery

                Edward Kamnikar, Troy University Montgomery

Does the Value-Relevance of Goodwill Decline with Age?

                Victoria Wang, National Chung Hsing University

What Will They Think of Next?  A Point by Point Discussion of the Most Recent NASBA Education Proposal

                Gary Heesacker, Central Washington University

                Robert Holtfreter, Central Washington University

Information Content of Financial Statement Footnote Disclosure

                Richard Rivers, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

                Daniel Braswell, Middle Tennessee State University

The Potential for Mandatory Auditor Rotation: A Prelude for Change in Audit Firm, Client Company Relationships

                Marcos Massoud, Claremont McKenna College

                Cecily Raiborn, Loyola University

                Chandra Schorg, Loyola University

Current Tax Laws and the Fulfillment of Corporate Foundations' Social Functions: Evidence from 990 Returns of Private Foundations

                Jennifer Chen, Brigham Young University Hawaii

                     Robin Roberts, University of Central Florida

An Approach to Organizing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Teaching Purposes

                Glade Tew, Brigham Young University Hawaii

Cash-Flow News, Market Liquidity and Liquidity Risk

                Yi-Mien Lin, National Chung Hsing University

                Yun-Sheng Hsu, National Chung Hsing University

                Shieh-Liang Chen, National Changhua University of Education

A Look at Globalization from the Perspective of Competing Pressures on Inimitability and Sustainability

                Stephen Crow, California State University, Sacramento

Intellectual Capital and the Value of Executive Stock Options

                Yi-Mien Lin, National Chung Hsing University

                Wen-Chi Lai, National Chung Hsing University

                Nai-Hui Su, National Chung Hsing University

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements - Revisiting Constructive Capitalization of Operating Leases by Lessees

                Bob Kilpatrick, Northern Arizona University

                Nancy Wilburn, Northern Arizona University

The Combined Effects of Sales of Capital Assets and the Tax Treatment of Social Security: How Can Seniors Plan?

                Francine Lipman, Chapman University

                James Williamson, San Diego State University

                Nathan Oestreich, San Diego State University

Purchases of Businesses with Goodwill and Similar Intangibles: An Update on Possible Strategies

                Nathan Oestreich, San Diego State University

Stock Options Granted to CEOs and Its Effectiveness on Operational Efficiency: An Empirical Study with Public Banks

                     Hong Pak, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Hassan Hrfzi, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                     Oanh Nguyen, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Factors Attracting Students to Accounting: A Focus on Gender and Language

                Elizabeth Grace, San Jose State University

                Elizabeth Jenkins, San Jose State University

 

Business Law, Ethics, and Public Policy

 

The Impact of Locus of Control and Religiosity on Auditing Students' Ethical Perceptions and Intention

                Rafik Elias, California State University, Los Angeles

Ethical Implications for Individual Taxpayers Investing in Illegal U.S. Tax Shelters

                Marcos Massoud, Claremont McKenna College

                James Taylor, Claremont McKenna College

Buddhism Congruent Management and Organizational Effectiveness

                Michita Champathes Rodsutti, Management Psychology Institute

An Instrument to Observe and Measure Change in the Ethical Climate of a Business Organization

                Lewis Myers, St. Edward's University

                Danney Ursery, St. Edward's University

The Courts and Religious Discrimination:  Setting the Boundaries

                Richard Sutton, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

An Empirical Investigation of the Relationships between Ethical Beliefs and Urbanization Level

                Lee-Yun Pan, National Chengchi University

                Shih-Chi Chang, National Changhua University of Education

                     Jyh-Shen Chiou, National Chengchi University

Food and Feed Grains: An Evaluation of Agricultural Policy in the United States and the European Union

                SEC Purvis, California State University, San Bernardino

How Should the Government Respond to the Outsourcing of IT Jobs to India and China?

                Eric Tao, California State University Monterey Bay

                Sharon Beaty, California State University Monterey Bay

 

Business Policy and Strategy

 

Poverty Alleviation as a Deliberate Strategy

                Alan Singer, University of Canterbury

Managing Knowledge Capabilities for Strategy Implementation Effectiveness

                Lester A. Digman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

                Sineenad Paisittanand, Bangkok University

                Sang Lee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Human Capital Investment and Returns at Firm Level

                C. Rosa Yeh, National Sun Yat-Sen University

                Jin Feng Uen, National Sun Yat-Sen University

Regulatory Reform and Compliance Costs in the Financial Services Industry

                Victoria Wise, Victoria University

Impact of External Environment on Organizational Structure

                Sal Kukalis, California State University, Long Beach

Corporate Giving in New Zealand: Assessing the Effects of Size and Governance on Sponsorship and Donations

                Kate Daellenbach, Victoria University of Wellington

                Urs Daellenbach, Victoria University of Wellington

Redesigning Disaster Management Organizations

                Ed Bukszar, Simon Fraser University

Does Strategy Matter in the Belgian Insurance Industry?

                Kurt Verweire, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School

                Tamela Ferguson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

 

Cases, Workshops, and Special Sessions

 

Camp Bow Wow: A Company Case

                Debora Gilliard, Metropolitan State College - Denver

PetSmart: A Case Analysis

                Debora Gilliard, Metropolitan State College - Denver

Hard Choices in Hardware: Which to Buy and How to Market

                Jacquelyn Warwick, Andrews University

The Monfort College Journey to the Baldrige Award

                Karen L. Fowler, University of Northern Colorado

The "Yellow Snow" Dillema, A Capital Budgeting Case

                Brian Maris, Northern Arizona University

                Larry Watkins, Northern Arizona University

Vitracycle: A Case Analysis

                Fred Raafat, San Diego State University

                Don Sciglimpaglia, San Diego State University

Teaching the Practice of Systems Thinking

                J. Brian Atwater, Utah State University

                Vijay R Kannan, Utah State University

                Paul Pitman, Indiana University Southeast

Personal Spiritual Growth in the Workplace: Opportunities within Emerging Corporate Cultures and Values

                Gene Murti, California State University, Stanislaus

                Randall Brown, California State University, Stanislaus

A Fraud and Corruption Case Study: Guiding Light Teen Pregnancy Intervention Agency

                Doug Laufer, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Charissa Hammer, Colorado Dept of Human Services

Oliver's Markets, Inc.

                Armand Gilinsky, Jr., Sonoma State University

                Richard McCline, San Francisco State University

Test Validation at Northwestern Sugar

                Mark Johnson, Idaho State University

                James Jolly, Idaho State University

Maximizing Mentoring Opportunities across the Business Curriculum

                Kristen Walker, Calfiornia State University, Northridge

                Deborah Cours, California State University, Northridge

                Mary Curren, California State University, Northridge

                Judith Hennessey, California State University, Northridge

                Tina Kiesler, California State University, Northridge

                Gary Karns, Seattle Pacific University

Roy of the Rovers – United: Roy Carroll, Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) and the Football Association (FA) - Case A

                John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington

Protecting Yourself at Work in the Event of a Crisis or Disaster

                Karen L. Fowler, University of Northern Colorado

Who has the Right to Use (and profit from) Wildlife?

                Shannon Taylor, Montana State University

 

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

 

Different Tendencies for the Co-Operative Movement in Europe

                Josefina Fernandez Guadano, Complutense de Madrid

An Exploratory Investigation of Successful Entrepreneurs

                Amy Mickel, California State University, Sacramento

                     Sally R. Fuller, University of South Florida

Matching Public Business Support Agency Services with the Needs of Small Business Owner-Managers

                Josee Audet, Laval University

                Haja Lalaina Rakotoarison, Laval University

Turbulence in Family Business Succession Planning due to Unexpected Events

                George Vozikis, University of Tulsa

                Alexis Hadjiioannou, Athens University of Economics & Business

                Efthimia Korra, Athens University of Economics & Business

                Irene Verriopoulou, Athens University of Economics & Business

                P.C. Smith, University of Tulsa

                Mark Weaver, Rowan University

SOX5000 – A Process for Small Firm Compliance

                     David Denzler, San Jose State University

                     William Campsey, San Jose State University

SMES on the Path to Internationalization: Challenges, Resolutions and Lessons Learned

                Kent Neupert, Boise State University

                C. Christopher Baughn, Boise State University

The Educational Preferences of the Entrepreneurially-Minded Undergraduate Business Student

                Thomas Ulrich, Loyola College

                George Cole, Shippensburg University

Completing the Jigsaw Puzzle: Today's Entrepreneur and the Role of Facilitating Organizations

                Craig Allen, Brigham Young University, Hawaii

                David Bangert, University of Hawaii

                Greg Gibson, Brigham Young University, Hawaii

                Lenard Huff, Brigham Young University, Hawaii

                Rob Robinson, University of Hawaii

Personality Characteristic Interrelationships in Agency Representation

                Dennis Zocco, University of San Diego

A Case Study of Research Institute as a Technology Business Incubator: ITRI

                Houn-Gee Chen, National Tsing Hua University

                Bou-Wen Lin, National Tsing Hua University

                Bin-Win Peng, Chung Hua University

 

Finance I (Financial Institutions and Investments)

 

Short-Term Performance of Foreign Food and Beverage Equities Traded on the New York Stock Exchange:  DoThey Out-Perform the Market?

                Stephen Elliott, Northwestern State University

                Mark Schaub, Northwestern State University

Loan Growth at European Banks: An Empirical Test of Market Integration

                Drew Dahl, Utah State University

                     Ron Shrieves, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

                     Michael Spivey, Clemson University

An Attempt to Classify Exotic Options

                Jian Wu, Rouen School of Management

                Wei Yu, Caisse d'Epargne Group

On Portfolios and Regressions

                Manuel Tarrazo, University of San Francisco

A Survey of Qualitative Analysis for Economics and Finance Decision-Making

                Manuel Tarrazo, University of San Francisco

Portfolio Selection and Guarantee Costs in Indexed, Guaranteed Privatized Social Security Accounts

                Jivendra Kale, Saint Mary's College of California

                Philip Perry, St. Mary’s College of California

Computing Regulation Z Annual Percentage Rates and "Annual Effective Rates" for Fixed Rate Mortgages: A Simplified Guide

                Bruce Bagamery, Central Washington University

                Eldon Johnson, Central Washington University

                John Lasik, Central Washington University

The Relationships between the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) and Stock Prices: A Statistical Analysis

                Steven Le, California State University, Long Beach

                Darrell Le, SVL Investment Management

The Absence of the Book-to-Market Effect in the Taiwan Stock Market: A Decomposition Approach

                Chaoshin Chiao, National Dong Hwa University

                Chun Yao, National Chengchi University

                Weifeng Hung, National Dong Hwa University

Effect of the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Change on the Returns of Commercial Banks Stocks

                F. Phillip Ghazanfari, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Henry Rogers, Independent Consultant

                Paul Sarmas, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Toward a Theory of Securities Trading

                Thomas Rhee, California State University, Long Beach

 

Finance II (Corporate Finance)

 

Detecting “Real” Net Earnings Using Indirect Performance Measures: A Neural Net Analysis

                Owen Hall, Jr., Pepperdine University

                Charles McPeak, Pepperdine University

Activity-Based Operating Leverage Model

                Hamdi Bilici, California State University Long Beach

                Ilhan Dalci, Eastern Mediterranean University

Capital Budgeting in Large-Scale Interdependent Projects Using Certainty Equivalence

                Hamdi Bilici, California State University Long Beach

                Omer Benli, California State University, Long Beach

A Study of the Relationship between Proxy Contest and Corporate Excess Cash - The Taiwan Experience

                Torng-Her Lee, National Dong Hwa University

                Chih-Chun Yang, National Dong Hwa University

                Haimin Chen, Dahan Institute of Technology

Internal Restructuring and Firm Valuation: A Statistical Analysis

                Steven Le, California State University, Long Beach

                Darrell Le, SVL Investment Management

A Comparison of Dividend Taxation between the U. S. Tax Laws and the Imputation System

                Robert Maloney, University of Alaska Anchorage

                Suresh Srivastava, University of Alaska Anchorage

Financial Management Practices of Taiwanese Firms

                Chee Chow, San Diego State University

                Kamal Haddad, San Diego State University

                William Sterk, San Diego State University

                Anne Wu, National Chengchi University

 

Global Business

 

The European Union: Past, Present, and Future

                Debora Gilliard, Metropolitan State College - Denver

Differential Treatment of Cash and Equity Settled Transactions under IFRS 2 Share-Based Payment

                Victoria Wise, Victoria University

Stakeholder Activism through Nonviolence

                Krishna Dhir, Berry College

Socio-Economic Impact of Gender: India

                Belle Marie, Carroll College

The Economic and Business Implications of Cross-Cultural Management: A Comparison of American and Japanese Work Values

                John Merchant, Lynchburg College

                     Dan Messerschmidt, Lynchburg College

The Impact of Japanese Culture on E-Commerce in Japan

                Terry Wu, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Corruption in International Markets and its Impact on International Market Entry

                Massoud Saghafi, San Diego State University

 

Innovative Education I (Curricular Content/Design)

 

Database Theory and Implementation

                Mike Vernon, Lewis-Clark State College

                John Haehl, Lewis-Clark State College

Blended/Flexible Learning in Business Schools: Change and Curriculum Redesign in Higher Education

                Kay Bryant, Griffith University

                Randy Garrison, University of Calgary

Challenges of Global Training: Strategic Management

                Behrouz Aslani, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                     Rita Gevorgyan, State Engineering University of Armenia

Using Self-Efficacy Precepts to Evaluate the Instructional Effectiveness of the Use of Tablet PC Systems in the Classroom

                Richard Christoph, Dakota State University

                Richard Puetz, Dakota State University

                Jack Walters, Dakota State University

Enhancing Student Learning of Simulation and Decision Theory with Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic

                Don Wardell, University of Utah

                Weiyu Tsai, University of Utah

The Economics/Accounting Major Experience with Fitness in the Liberal Arts Curriculum

                James Taylor, Claremont McKenna College

                Marcos Massoud, Claremont McKenna College

Integrating Extensible Business Reporting Language into the Classroom

                John Mc Eldowney, University of North Florida

                     Michael McEldowney, GT Data Services

Improving the Fundamentals of Information Systems Course for Business: Lessons Learned from Vertical-Teaming

                Annette Easton, San Diego State University

                George Easton, San Diego State University

Understanding Cultural Orientations in Order to Develop Effective Teams in an Academic Setting

                Sylnovie Merchant, Lynchburg College

Incorporating Pivot Tables into Business Statistics

                Stanley Taylor, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Jerry Lundblad, California State University, Sacramento

The Impact of Language on Knowledge Creation

                Filippina Risopoulos, University of Graz

Transdisciplinary Creation of a Shared Vision for Sustainable Development

                Filippina Risopoulos, University of Graz

                Gerald Steiner, University of Graz

Traditional University and For-Profit Consulting Partner to Create New Leadership Masters Degree

                Gary Whitney, University of San Diego

                Tom Dalton, University of San Diego

Teaching Managerial Statistics Using a Hybrid Course Structure

                Rita Kumar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

                Abolhassan Halati, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Developing a College of Business Globalization Strategy

                Abdel El-Shaieb, San Jose State University

                Asbjorn Osland, San Jose State University

                Bruce Magid, San Jose State University

An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Risk Factors Influencing Students’ Course Selection

                Dennis Zocco, University of San Diego

Creating an Interdisciplinary Business Honors Program

                Carol Venable, San Diego State University

Establishing an E-Mentor Program for Accounting Majors

                Nancy Wilburn, Northern Arizona University

                Bob Kilpatrick, Northern Arizona University

The Selection of a Language for Introductory Programming Courses: An Exploratory Survey

                Thomas Ottaway, Idaho State University

                Kevin Parker, Idaho State University

                Joseph Chao, Bowling Green State University

An Exploratory Comparison of MSIT, MSIM, and MSIS Programs in the Western United States

                Carl Rebman, University of San Diego

                Fred Kitchens, Ball State University

                Casey Cegielski, Auburn University

Implementing a Multicultural Approach to an Accounting Assessment Program

                Elizabeth Jenkins, San Jose State University

A Proposal for the Design of an RFID Student Laboratory: Issues and Background

                Vance Cooney, Eastern Washington University

                David Olsen, Utah State University

Teaching "Contracts" to Undergraduate Students: A Lesson Plan Design

                Andy Truong, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

                Vernon Stauble, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

 

Innovative Education II (Delivery/Distance Learning)

 

A Forecasting Game for Commerce Courses

                Rod O'Donnell, Macquarie University

Optimizing Distance Learning Systems: The ETK Model

                Miguel Cardenas, San Diego Global University

                Meenakshi Krishnamoorthy, Alliant International University

                Rachna Kumar, Alliant International University

Illustrating Dynamic Programming: An Excel Implementation for the TSP

                Zbigniew Przasnyski, Loyola Marymount University

Selection of Test Items for Designated Goal Attainment

                Peter Ellis, Utah State University

                Ann Ellis, Weber State University

Managing Inter-Group Dynamics in Changing Task Environments: A Decision-Making Simulation

                Phillip Hunsaker, University of San Diego

How Do We Know They Know? Improving the Assessment of Knowledge Transfer and Retention with Technology

                René Naert, Alliant International University

                Rachna Kumar, Alliant International University

The Classroom Environment: Understanding the Orientations and Motivational Values of Business Students

                John Merchant, Lynchburg College

Evaluating the Service of a Service Learning Program

                     Patrick Fort, University of Alaska Anchorage

Queuing Field Observations: Tolerating Delay or Reducing Wait

                Willard Price, University of the Pacific

Web Based Delivery of MIS Course: Is Online Testing Conducive to Cheating?

                Tom Wielicki, California State University, Fresno

Educational Podcasting

                Ruth Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

 

Internet and e-Business

 

Web Development Evolution: The Business Perspective on Security

                William Glisson, University of Glasgow

                Lawrence Glisson, North Carolina A&T State University

                Ray Welland, University of Glasgow

Strategy for Improving e-Business Communications among Trading Partners and Responding to B2B and B2COperational Demands

                Walter Rodriguez, Florida Gulf Coast University

The Value Chain of Developing Mobile Applications Relying on Consumer Perception

                     George J.Y. Hsu, National Chung Hsing University

                Zeta Chou, National Chung Hsing University

                Chih-Chun Chang, National Chung Hsing University

                Piy-Ao Ting, National Chung Hsing University

                Chwei-Shyong Tsai, National Chung Hsing University

                Yi-Wen Chen, National Chung Hsing University

Attitudinal Influence on the Apparel Purchasing Intention in the C2C E-Commerce Market

                Jeeyoung Kim, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

                Rita Kean, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

                Ben Kim, Seattle University

"An Online Internship/Scholarship Application System"

                Jaime Alvayay, California State University, Sacramento

                Thomas Sandman, California State University, Sacramento

Identity, Veracity, and Ownership on the Internet

                Konrad Morgan, University of Bergen

                Madeliene Morgan, University of Bergen

How Much Would You Like to Pay? An Experimental Study on Repeated Anchor in Web Site Design

                Chin-Shan Wu, WuFeng Institute of Technology

                Fei-Fei Cheng, National Sun Yat-sen University

                Hsin-Hui Lin, National Sun Yat-sen University

Building an E-Tendering System in a P2P Semantic Web

                Timon Du, Chinese University of Hong Kong

                Jacqueline Wong, Chinese University of Hong Kong

An Empirical Investigation on College Students' E-Consumer Ethics

                Chia-Ju Lu, Chung Cheng University/Yung-Ta Institute of Technology & Commerce

                Long Chuan Lu, National Chung Cheng University

                Pin-Lan Chen, Chung Cheng University

                Yan-Jun Huang, Shu-Te University

                Ming Jui Tsai, Chung Cheng University

Can Website Investment Improve Hospital Productivity? An Empirical Study

                Shin-Yuan Hung, National Chung Cheng University

                     Yao-Chung Chang, National Chung Cheng University

A Secure Framework on RFID-Enabled Supply Chain with Web Services

                Dong-Her Shih, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology

                Po-Lin Sun, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology

                Jinsheng Roan, National Chung Cheng University

The Implementation of Reversed Electronic Auction System: the Cases in Taiwan High-Tech Industry

                Shih-Chi Chang, National Changhua University of Education

                Lee-Yun Pan, National Chengchi University

Net-Based Customer Service System

                Mehdi Beheshtian Ardakani, University of La Verne

Unstructured Information in BI Systems

                Albert Huang, University of the Pacific

                Alex Chern, University of the Pacific

Business to Customer E-Commerce in China: Strategies for Multinational and US Companies

                Eric Tao, California State University Monterey Bay

                Yanjun Yu, California State University Monterey Bay

Measuring the Performance of ERP Implementation by Tobin's Q Value: A Case Study of Tatung Company

                Yu-Chung Hung, National Chung Cheng University

Exploratory Factors of RFID Technology Adoption: A Micro Analysis for Industries in Taiwan

                Cheng-Yuan Ku, National Chung Cheng University

                David C. Yen, Miami University

                Yi-wen Chang, National Chung Cheng University

The Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Taiwan

                Mi-Cheng Lu, National Chung Cheng University

                Cheng-Yuan Ku, National Chung Cheng University

                David C. Yen, Miami University

 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

 

The Relationship between a Unique Transportation Rate Structure and Logistics in Hawai'i

                Henry Marcus, MIT

                Michael Valdez, University of Hawaii

                David Bess, University of Hawaii

On Supply Chain Performance Measurement

                Celik Parkan, Long Island University

                Jiamin Wang, Long Island University

The Operational Impact of Mobility Readiness Spares Package Configuration during Operation Iraqi Freedom

                Dianna Smith, Air Force Logistics Management Agency

                Bradley Anderson, Air Force Institute of Technology

Interrupted Supply Chains and Just in Time

                Fred Raafat, San Diego State University

                William Sherrard, San Diego State University

                     Jeff Anderson, SOLA International

Comparison of Three Supplier Policies in JIT Manufacturing

                Rotimi Aderohunmu, University of Denver

                Ayodele Mobolurin, Howard University

Sense and Respond Logistics: Implications for the United States Air Force

                Mahyar Amouzegar, California State University, Long Beach/RAND Corporation

                Robert Tripp, RAND Corporation

                Ronald McGarvey, RAND Corporation

A Hybrid Location Model for Missile Security Team Positioning

                Michael Dawson, Air Force Logistics Management Agency

                John Bell, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Jeffery Weir, Air Force Institute of Technology

Discrete-Event Simulation Modeling for Air Force Reusable Military Launch Vehicle Evaluation

                Adam Stiegelmeier, Air Force Institute of Technology

                John Pope, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Alan Johnson, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Sharif Melouk, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Stephan Brady, Wright State University

                Stanley Griffis, Air Force Institute of Technology

Critical Issues in Global Supply Chain Management

                Ali Behnezhad, California State University, Northridge

US Navy Submarine Logistics as an Analogy for Interplanetary Supply Chain Management

                Michael Martindale, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Stephan Brady, Wright State University

                     Wendy Kierpiec, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Jasper Pennington, Air Force Institute of Technology

Reliability Analysis to Balance Component Redundancy with Spares Pre-Positioning

                Jasper Pennington, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Stephan Brady, Wright State University

                Wendy Kierpiec, Air Force Institute of Technology

                Michael Martindale, Air Force Institute of Technology

RFID Tags: Reality versus Hype and Fears

                Pradip Shukla, Chapman University

                Kristen San Jose, Chapman University

                     Yatri P. Shukla, Santiago Charter School

The Push towards Supply Chain Collaboration in the ICT Industry: Australian Case Study

                Norma Harrison, Macquarie University

A Hybrid Simulation Model for Jet Engine Maintenance Shop: An Application of Facility Layout Problem

                Mahyar Amouzegar, California State University, Long Beach/RAND Corporation

                Khosrow Moshirvaziri, California State University, Long Beach

Multi-Plant Coordination in a Global Manufacturing and Distribution Network

                Eddine Dahel, Monterey Institute of International Studies

An Assessment of Hickam Air Force Base’s Capability to Support Strategic Airlift Throughput When Operating Under an Avian Flu Pandemic

                Robert Brigantic, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

                     James Campbell, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

                     Pamela Doctor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

                     Alan Johnson, Air Force Institute of Technology

                     Patricia Coomber, Air Force Institute of Technology

 

Management Information Systems

 

Towards a Framework of ERP Implementation Outcomes

                Lara Preiser-Houy, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                     Fred Gallegos, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Shawn Burk, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Web Technologies for Decision Modeling:  An Excursion into the Emerging Frontiers

                Appa Rao Korukonda, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

The Effects of IT Utilization and Information System Integration (ISI) on Supply Chain Integration (SCI)

                Thawatchai Jitpaiboon, Ball State University

Spanish-to-English Translations: Accuracy Versus Understanding

                Milam Aiken, The University of Mississippi

                Zachary Wong, Sonoma State University

Database Theory and Implementation

                Mike Vernon, Lewis-Clark State College

                John Haehl, Lewis-Clark State College

Outsourcing IT Processes: Present and Futuristic Views

                Vijay Agrawal, University of Nebraska at Kearney

                Donald Carpenter, Mesa State College

Factors Influencing Growth of IT Outsourcing

                Donald Carpenter, Mesa State College

                Vijay Agrawal, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Incorporating Training and Development into the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

                Bryan Marshall, Utah State University

                Matthew Harris, Utah State University

                Peter Cardon, University of South Carolina

                Bob Mills, Utah State University

A Taxonomy of Knowledge Maps in Business Application

                Yu-Hui Tao, National University of Kaohsiung

                Yu-Lung Wu, I-Shou University

                Jih-Kun Li, I-Shou University

ERP Implementations at SMEs: A Cross Case Analysis of Influential Factors

                Brent Snider, University of Calgary

                Giovani J.C. da Silveira, University of Calgary

                Jaydeep Balakrishnan, University of Calgary

An Approach to Teaching a CIS Capstone Course

                Knox Wasley, California State University, Los Angeles

System Simulation for Strategic Use of International Demographic Information: A Case Study of Transfer Pricing in International Business

                Appa Rao Korukonda, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

                Saritha Korukonda, Sunbury Textiles Inc.

A Constructivist Approach to Teaching Systems Analysis and Design: An Empirical Study

                Abbas Heiat, Montana State University-Billings

The Change Agent Roles: An Empirical Study of the Systems Analyst

                Wanbil Lee, University of Hong Kong/Hong Kong Baptist University

                     Julia Connell, University of Newcastle

The Impacts of Perceived Aesthetics on Fashion Technology Based on Technology Acceptance Model

                Hsi-Peng Lu, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

                     Ren-Chuen Tzou, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Anarchy in a Suit and Tie--Open Source Software in the Enterprise

                Rhonda Rhodes, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Leanne Powers, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Combining XML and Database Theory

                David Olsen, Utah State University

                Vance Cooney, Eastern Washington University

Current Electronic Business Transaction Management: Is There a Better Way?

                Ron Moss, Utah State University

                Bryan Marshall, Utah State University

                Peter Cardon, University of South Carolina

                David Olsen, Utah State University

Team Communication and Performance: A Temporal Perspective

                Ashraf Shirani, San Jose State University

                Malu Roldan, San Jose State University

                Mohammed H.A. Tafti, Hofstra University

Diffusion of Enterprise Resource Planning in Taiwan: Influence Sources and Millennium Effect

                Chun Po Yin, Nantional Sun Yat-Sen University

                Hsiu Hua Chang, National Center University

                Hsiu Ping Chen, Tajen University

Information Systems and Technology Employee Characteristics in a Transition Job Market

                Chuck Mawhinney, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Janos T. Fustos, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Wayne Haga, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Kathryn Marold, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Abel Moreno, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Joseph Morrell, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Gerard Morris, Metropolitan State College of Denver

                Norman Pence, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Video Email: Effectiveness and Gender Issues

                Theo Addo, San Diego State University

                Marie Flatley, San Diego State University

Validation of Agent-Based Modeling: Case Study for a Synthetic Labor Market

                     Alok Chaturvedi, Purdue University

                     Don Kridel, University of Missouri, St. Louis

                     Dan Dolk, Naval Postgraduate School

Monte Carlo Simulation of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio: A Case Study

                Rakesh Sah, Montana State University-Billings

                Abbas Heiat, Montana State University-Billings

Using Data Mining in Fund Raising

                Nafisseh Heiat, Montana State University-Billings

 

Management and Organizational Behavior

 

The Legal Implications of Image Based Decisions in Today’s Organizations

                Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University

                Cristina Giannantonio, Chapman University

The Impact of Work Redesign and Psychological Empowerment on Organizational Commitment under a Changing Environment

                Huei-Fang Chen, Soochow University

                     Yi-Ching Chen, Soochow University

Management Style Differences between U. S. and Mexican Managers

                Alfred Hagan, Pepperdine University

                John Rogers, University of Debrecen

                Monica Hagan, Redondo Beach Public Library

                Arael Gallegos, Universidad de Monterrey

Bringing Spirit to the Workplace:  Integrating Work with Spiritual Practice

                Tracy McDonald, California State University, Chico

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Behaviors

                David Antonioni, University of Wisconsin

State of Mind: The Postmodern Psychological Contract

                     Cheryl Lapp, Labyrinth Consulting

                     Adrian Carr, University of Western Sydney

The Effects of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem on Holland's Theory of Congruence

                Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University

                Cristina Giannantonio, Chapman University

What did HRM learn from 9-11? A Crisis Response Plan: H.R. S.A.F.E.T.Y. & R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

                Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University

Change Managing the Transition from a Research Quantity to a Research Quality Culture Incorporating Benchmarking Methodologies in Australian University Business Schools

                Miles Nicholls, RMIT University

                Barbara Cargill, Swinburne University of Technology

To Study the Impact of Japanese Management Techniques on the Motivation and Productivity of the Grass Root Employees of Large Manufacturing Organizations

                Kalpana Bhatawdekar, Pune University

Market Information and Student Estimation of Relative Wages

                Miles Smayling, Minnesota State University, Mankato

                Roger Severns, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Reactions of Teachers toward Students' Misbehavior - Using Qualitative and System Dynamics Approach

                     Showing Young, National Sun Yet-Sen University

                Chia-Ming Hsu, National Sun Yet-Sen University

Non-Standard Work Arrangements in High Performing Organizations

                Paul Nesbit, Macquarie University

Gender Differences in Perceptions of Organizational Climate among University Business School Faculty

                Christine Mahoney, Winona State University

                Kathryn Ready, Winona State University

                Paul Schumann, Minnesota State University Mankato

The Study of Innovative Behavior through the Integrating Mechanism and Information Sharing Between Marketing and R&D

                     Fen-Hui Lin, National Sun Yat-Sen University

                Hsing-Ya Chang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

A Pilot Study on the Role of Trust in University-Industry Research Collaborations in the Biotechnology Sector in Australia

                Beryl Morris, Macquarie University

                Robert Hunt, Macquarie University

Demographic Diversity and Organizational Performance: A Military Perspective

                Ulysses Brown, Savannah State University

                Stephen Knouse, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

                James Stewart, Penn State University McKeesport

Structural Analysis of Human Resource Allocation in Engineering Projects

                Guo Jielin, Chiba Institute of Technology

                Ichiro Koshijima, Chiba Institute of Technology

                Akio Shindo, Chiba Institute of Technology

                Tomio Umeda, Aoyama Gakuin University Research Institute

Organizational Creativity as a Prerequisite for the Generation of Innovation

                Gerald Steiner, University of Graz

21st Century Leadership Training and Development: New Models and Frameworks

                John Keenan, Institute for Leadership and Global Education

A Reduced Version of the Schein Descriptive Index

                Emmeline de Pillis, University of Hawaii at Hilo

                Ofer Meilich, California State University, San Marcos

 

Management Science and Quantitative Methods

 

Performance Measurement from a Decision Analysis Perspective

                Celik Parkan, Long Island University

LAV and LS Estimation and Inference Procedures in Regression Models with Asymmetric Error Distributions

                Terry Dielman, Texas Christian University

Modeling Net Charges for Expedited Freight Services

                L. Douglas Smith, University of Missouri-St. Louis

                James F. Campbell, University of Missouri-St. Louis

                Ray Mundy, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Control Limits for p Control Charts with Small Subgroup Sizes

                Marilyn Hart, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

A Comparison of Boosting Classifiers for Use in the Mortgage Loan Granting Problem

                Louis Glorfeld, University of Arkansas

                Doug White, Roger Williams University

A Conflict between Environmental and Economic Issues in an Irrigation District in Mexico

                Raquel Salazar, Autonomous University of Chapingo

                Ferenc Szidarovszky, University of Arizona

                Emery Coppola Jr., NOAH LLC

                Abraham Rojano, Autonomous University of Chapingo

The School Relocation Problem: An Application of Location Routing

                     Henrik Andersson, University of Linkoping

                H.A. Eiselt, University of New Brunswick

An Overview of MATLAB

                Manuel Tarrazo, University of San Francisco

Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Saltwater Upconing

                Ferenc Szidarovszky, University of Arizona

                Emery Coppola Jr., NOAH LLC

                Charles McLane, McLane Environmental

                Mary Poulton, University of Arizona

                Robin Magelky, McLane Environmental

Integrating Naive Bayesian Classifier with Support Vector Machine for Spam Classification

                Chui-Yu Chiu, National Taipei University of Technology

                Chienwen Wu, National Taipei University of Technology

                Yuan-Ting Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

A Multi-Stage Heuristic Approach to University Course Scheduling

                Rita Kumar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

                John Knox, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Water Problems between Agriculture and Urban Areas

                Abraham Rojano, Autonomous University of Chapingo

                Raquel Salazar, Autonomous University of Chapingo

Are There Patterns in NFL Over-Under Betting Lines?

                Michael Summers, Pepperdine University

Factors Indicative of Relative Performance of Methods for Lumpy Demand Forecasting

                Adriano Solis, University of Texas at El Paso

                Somnath Mukhopadhyay, University of Texas at El Paso

                Rafael Gutierrez, University of Texas at El Paso

Can Neural Networks Lead to Improved Forecasts of NCAA Football?

                     David Paul, Valiant Pharmaceuticals

                Samuel Seaman, Pepperdine University

                Owen Hall, Jr., Pepperdine University

                Andy Sevastopoulos, Pepperdine University

Location Effects on Income Property Values

                Christian Janssen, University of Victoria

In-Situ Resource Utilization for the Human Exploration of Mars: A Bayesian Approach to Valuation of Precursor Missions

                Jeffrey Smith, California Institute of Technology

Using Triscanning Algorithm for Solving the TSP

                Rong-Ho Lin, National Taipei University of Technology

                Chun-Ling Chuang, Kainan University

                     Yau Loong Hong, MISUMI Taiwan Corporation

 

Marketing

 

To Buy or Not to Buy: Role of Motivation in Impact of Scarcity on Value

                Rajneesh Suri, Drexel University

                     Kent B. Monroe, University of Illinois

                Chiranjeev Kohli, California State University, Fullerton

Emerging Issues in Country-of-Origin Research: A Research Agenda Update

                Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss, University of South Australia

                     Yunus Kathawala, Eastern Illinois University

                     Sudhir K. Chawla, Angelo State University

                     Zoher E. Shipchandler, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne      

The Empirical Research of the Bank Satisfaction Using The Motivation-Hygiene Theory - Taking Xi`an as Example

                Duo Huang, Xi`an University of Technology

                Aijuan Chen, Xi`an University of Technology

                Weixian Xue, Xi`an University of Technology

Legacy Tourism and Genealogical Inquiry: Motivating Factors

                Derick Davis, Boise State University

                Gary McCain, Boise State University

                Nina Ray, Boise State University

Co-Op Advertising Strategies in Manufacturer-Retailer Supply Chains

                Zhimin Huang, Adelphi University

                Susan Li, Adelphi University

Latin America's Racial Caste System: Salient Marketing Implications

                Vish Iyer, University of Northern Colorado

                Rutilio Martinez, University of Northern Colorado

A Sustainable Waste Management Strategy to Reduce Junk Mail Advertising in Residential Locations

                     Sarah Roberts, UNITEC

                Gregory Wilson, UNITEC

Profiling the Style-Conscious Consumer: Evidence from Exploratory Cross-National Surveys

                Richard Parker, Rowan University

                Anindya Chatterjee, Slippery Rock University

Pretesting Messages to Prevent Drunken Driving: A Social Marketing Approach to Campaign Planning

                Ron Anderson, University of Texas

Improving the Promotion of CSR Initiatives: A Framework for Understanding Stakeholder Relationships from a Dynamic Learning Perspective

                Derick Davis, Boise State University

                Jason MacDonald, Boise State University

What Predicts Repurchase? A Longitudinal Study of Attitude, Intentions and Repurchase

                Suzan Burton, Macquarie University

                Martin Quick, Macquarie University

Supplemental Teaching Notes for Marketing Cases: Integrating Spreadsheet Tools for Strategic Marketing Analysis

                Gary Karns, Seattle Pacific University

Women in Public Relations: An Evaluation of a Changing Industry

                Joel Rushing, Waggener Edstrom

                Deidre Walsh, National Instruments

                Ron Anderson, University of Texas

Ignoring the Obvious: Visual Communication in Advertising

                Jef Richards, University of Texas at Austin

                Jodi Smith, University of Texas at Austin

Sports Tourism – Tne Nature and Characteristics of Group Sports Tourists - The All Black Experience

                John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington

                Jo Williment, Victoria University of Wellington

Assessing Progress and Tradeoffs among Performance Indicators

                Janet Raisor, Professional Rehabilitation Services

                Donna Neufelder, Professional Rehabilitation Services

                Dan Friesner, Gonzaga University

                Carl Bozman, Gonzaga University

                     Kathy O’Malley, University of Idaho

Hedonic Pricing Analysis of DSL Internet Services in the U.S.

                Eugenia Huang, National Chengchi University

                Louis Lo, National Chengchi University

On the Financial Implications of Exploitation vs. Exploration in Ambidextrous Organizations – An Investigation with Agent Based Model

                Nicholas Tay, University of San Francisco

                     Robert Lusch, University of Arizona

The First Few Years of New Product Diffusion: The Role of Price Depreciation in Building Momentum

                Tarique Hossain, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Defining the Boundaries between Direct Marketing and Advertising

                Jef Richards, University of Texas at Austin

                Sounthaly Outhavong, University of Texas at Austin

Blogger Relations: Public Relations' Newest Practice Area

                Ron Anderson, University of Texas

                Joel Rushing, Waggener Edstrom

                Deidre Walsh, National Instruments

Identification Errors in Impression Management Research: A Theoretical Review of Question Wording and Design

                Ken Bartkus, Utah State University

                Stacey Hills, Utah State University

Behaviors, Motives, and Impression Management: An Exploratory Analysis of Marketing Students

                Ken Bartkus, Utah State University

                Stacey Hills, Utah State University

                Terrell Williams, Western Washington University

 

Production and Operations Management

 

Forecasting Lumpy Demand

                Jack Hayya, Penn State University

                Gene Tyworth, Penn State University

                Dean Chatfield, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Service Script Effectiveness in Inter-Cultural Service Encounters

                     Winter Nie, IMD

                Shirley Hopkins, California State University Chico

                Willie Hopkins, California State University Chico

Theoretical Foundations of Business Strategy: Integration of the Market Orientation Theory with Resource Based Theory

                Jack Wacker, Arizona State University

                Danny Samson, University of Melbourne

IT Utilization - Mass Customization Matrix

                Thawatchai Jitpaiboon, Ball State University

                Mark Vonderembse, University of Toledo

                T.S. Ragu-Nathan, University of Toledo

Inventory Management and Negotiation Strategies in a Manufacturer-Retailer Supply Chain

                Susan Li, Adelphi University

                Zhimin Huang, Adelphi University

Optimal Warranty Policies with Preventive Maintenance for Repairable Product

                Ji-An Chen, Kao Yuan University

                Junjer You, Kao Yuan University

Using Synchronous Hopfield Neural Networks for Scanline-based Stereo Matching

                Te-Hisu Sun, Chaoyang University of Technology

                Fang-Chih Tien, National Taipei University of Technology

Estimation of Remaining Pavement Life with an Absorbing Markov Chain

                Peter Ellis, Utah State University

                W. Spencer Guthrie, Brigham Young University

BPR in Maintenance: A Case Study in the Automotive Industry

                Livio Cricelli, Universita di Cassino

                Michele Grimaldi, Universita degli Studi de Roma

How Do Students Perceive Product, Service, Quality, Fear, and Barriers With Respect to Deming’s 14 Points?

                David Douglas, University of Arkansas

                Thomas Jones, University of Arkansas

The Service Imperative in Homebuilding

                Krish Dubey, Chaminade University

                Niti Villinger, Hawaii Pacific University

Integrating Customer Preferences into Tolerance Specification Procedures using a Multi-criteria Decision Framework

                Srikrishna Govindaluri, Ramapo College of New Jersey

                Thierry Rakotobe-Joel, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Quality System at Foshay Learning Center

                Rama Ramalingam, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

                Anwar Salimi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona