WDSI 2014 | Table of Contents

Accounting

32 Linear Programming and Multi-Product Profit Plans

Dennis Togo, University of New Mexico

66 Accuracy of Auditing Information in Predicting Business Risk of Companies Listed on Chinese Stock Exchanges

Ying Wang, Montana State University-Billings

Michael Campbell, Montana State University-Billings

Debra Johnson, Montana State University-Billings

67 Earnings Management and Auditing: An Empirical Study of Chinese Companies

Ying Wang, Montana State University-Billings

Michael Campbell, Montana State University-Billings

Xiaomin Gai, Shandong University

94 The Sharpest Tool in the Shed: An Examination of Financial Statement Management Tools During IPOs

Tatiana Fedyk, University of San Francisco

95 Real Earnings Management Constraints

Ronald Jastrzebski, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

143 Taxing High-Income Taxpayers to Fund the Medical Care System

Nathan Oestreich, San Diego State University

Kamal Haddad, San Diego State University

James Williamson, San Diego State University

174 The Journey from Historical Cost Accounting to Fair Value Accounting: The Case of Acquisition Costs

Sheldon Smith, Utah Valley University

Kevin Smith, Utah Valley University

196 Integrating Information Technology into the Accounting Curriculum

Deb Sledgianowski, Hofstra University

213 Readability of Annual Reports for Top 10 S&P firms - A Comparison among Measures

Sudha Krishnan, California State University, Long Beach

Ping Lin, California State University, Long Beach

Xuan Huang, California State University, Long Beach

Business Environment - Strategy, Policy, Law, Ethics

111 IPTV

Johann Snyman, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Debbie Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver

138 The Funding of Sport and Sports Participation

John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington

Carolyn Cordery, Victoria University of Wellington

Andrew Milne, Victoria University of Wellington

140 From Hollywood to Hog - Breaking Conventional Path of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment: Exploratory Cases Study

Jasmine Yur-Austin, California State University, Long Beach

157 Research and Development, Firm Size and Corporate Social Responsibility-Evidence from US-Based and Japan-Based Firms

Yu-Shu Peng, National Dong-Hwa University

Gantuul Tumurbat, National Dong-Hwa University

167 Talk about actions or things, not the person:The influence of the target of emotional Expression on the negotiation

Jing Chen, Sichuan Normal University

Xiaonan Li, Sichuan Normal University

Lingshan Zhang, Sichuan Normal University

Wei Wang, Sichuan Normal University

168 The Effects of Expected Emotion Direction and Emotional Expression on Social Decision

Jing Chen, Sichuan Normal University

Wei Wang, Sichuan Normal University

Xiaonan Li, Sichuan Normal University

Lingshan Zhang, Sichuan Normal University

179 A Qualitative Examination of Knowledge Strategy, Knowledge Capability and Performance

R. Casselman, St. John's University

226 Are all CSR activities equal? The relative role of supplier CSR

Charu Sinha, Chapman University

233 Examining the Mediated Relationship between Business Establishments and Crime

Warren Stone, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

James Wilbanks, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

239 Generational Shift in the Socio-Economic Environment: Public Policy and Business

Roger Stanton, California State University, Long Beach

Cases, Workshops, Special Sessions

6 Alibaba Group: A Case study

Debbie Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver

David Hoffman, Metropolitan State University of Denver

29 Alibaba: Can a Large Company Maintain A Reputation of Ethics?

David Hoffman, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Debbie Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Ann Murphy, Metropolitan State University of Denver

46 A Case Study on Adoption and Application of Enterprise-Wide Cloud Computing By an IT Service Provider: Lg Cns

JoongHo Ahn, Seoul National University

JeongHo Kim, Seoul National University

Sehwan Oh, Seoul National University

52 Progressive Pedagogy: The Development and Growth of Online Programs in Public Service Education

Marie Palladini, California State University, Dominguez Hills

55 Case Study: Ethical Implications of the Going Concern Presumption

Belle Marie, Carroll College

100 Dean's Forum

Dr.Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Marie Palladini, California State University, Dominguez Hills

107 ANGlobalization: Korea Takes PC Bangs Global

Massoud Saghafi, San Diego State University

120 NAU: The business case for improving on-campus transportation

Susan Williams, Northern Arizona University

137 Vices and Virtues – a Case of Technology in Sport

John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington

Engineering Systems Management

22 Modeling Reliable Options for Overseas Combat Support Basing

Thomas Lang, LMI

36 Time Efficiency Analysis of an Automated Parking System

Shokoufeh Mirzaei, California State Polytechnic University

Behnam Bahr, California State Polytechnic University

Anil Mishra, Medtronic Inc

83 Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Composite Materials Made by Centrifugal Nanocasting

Yong Gan, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

Bruce Decker, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

102 Leadership: Five Facets for Great Growth

Todd Coburn, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

141 Benchmarking Safety Performance of Construction Projects: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach

Saeideh Fallah-Fini, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Jesus de la Garza, Virginia Tech

191 Economic Impact of Flow Disruption In Seaports

Khosrow Moshirvaziri, California State University

Behnam Bahr, California State Polytechnic University

Mahyar Amouzegar, California State Polytechnic University

Finance

53 A Survey of the Issue and Issuer Characteristics and their Impact on Stock Price Performance in Seasoned Equity Offerings

Niazur Rahim, Christopher Newport University

Mojib Ahmed, Dhaka University

Gemma Kotula, Christopher Newport University

90 Investment Portfolio Simulation versus Fantasy Football: An Experiment

Arakel Arisian, California State University, Fresno

K.C. Chen, California State University, Fresno

118 Prospect Theory and Portfolio Selection

Robert Grauer, Simon Fraser University

Michael Best, University of Waterloo

122 Detecting earning management based on the quality of total accruals

Xiaoying Chen, California State Univ. Long Beach

125 Optimality of Buy and Sell Timing Decisions by Investment Fund Managers

Janice Chen, University of the Pacific

Rajiv Banker, Temple University

132 The Impact of Control Rights on Independent Directors’ Monitoring Effectiveness in China

Tingli Liu, Beijing University of Technology

K.C. Chen, California State University, Fresno

Songling Yang, Beijing University of Technology

149 Altman Z Score and Viettrans: A Case Study

Briant Carcamo, Steadfast Management Company, Inc.

Ta Loi, National economics university of Hanoi

159 Small and Family Hotel Investments in Croatia

Lidija Dedi, University of Zagreb

Ivana Tomicic Zupan, Erste & SteiermΣrkische Bank

Silvije Orsag, University of Zagreb

160 Macroeconomic Factors and Stock Returns – Evidence from Croatian Stock Market

Denis Dolinar, University of Zagreb

Silvije Orsag, University of Zagreb

Ana Sudar, University of Zagreb

197 The Abnormal Returns and Stock Price Reaction to Barron’s Buy/Sell Recommendations

Steven Le, California State University, Long Beach

252 Risk Management, Managerial Efficiency, Mergers and Excess CEO Compensation

Shi-Ming Huang, National Chung Cheng University

Ling-Yi Chou, National Chung Cheng University

Global Business, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

59 Administrative Structure of Outbound International Business Study Programs

Kenneth Heischmidt, Southeast Missouri State University

62 Creating Global Competitiveness through Culture and Religion: An Insight Into The Global Strategic Evolution and Marketing of the Halal Food Industry

Angelo Camillo, Woodbury University

Svetlana Holt, Woodbury University

Joan Marques, Woodbury University

Jianli Hu, Woodbury University

177 Exploring the Effects of Parental Role Models on the Strategic Actions of Entrepreneurial

Erin McLaughlin, Devry University

Hospitality Management

60 Natural Environmental Sustainability and Micro-Tourism Destinations: The Case Of

Angelo Camillo, Woodbury University

Antonio Minguzzi, University of Molise

Angelo Presenza, University of Molise

Svetlana Holt, Woodbury University

63 Perception and Practices of Knowledge Sharing by Food Inspectors

Seunghee Wie, California State University Sacramento

Yong (Scott) Choi, California State University, Bakersfield

88 The Impact Oo Communication Channels in the Hospitality Industry

Orie Berezan, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Dr.Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Carola Raab, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

124 What’s so Mysterious about Mystery Shoppers-Abstract

Chirs Dutt, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Giselle Hahn, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Dr.Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Sanjay Nadkarni, Emirates Academy

Internet and e-Business

10 A Taxonomy on Social Network Service

Houn-Gee Chen, National Taiwan University

Yu-Qian Chu, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

49 Reading the Voice in Seller Reviews: An Analysis on the Trust Feeling Revealed in Reviews

Jing Yang, State University of New York at Oneonta

54 Hedonic Experience and Online Game Player Satisfaction

Jiming Wu, California State University, East Bay

65 Internet-Driven Citizen Engagement and Collaboration in Government

Bay Arinze, Drexel University

80 Comparing the Online Wine Tourism Strategies of American and Italian Wineries

Roblyn Simeon, San Francisco State University

Lutfus Sayeed, San Francisco State University

Alberto Onetti, University of Insubria

Marco Talaia, University of Insubria

115 Exploring the Factors of Customers' Intention of Online Repurchase -- Basing on the Justice Theory and the Relationship Quality

Hui-Mei Hsu, National Kaohsiung Normal University

Yu-San Ko, National Kaohsiung Normal University

117 How E-Tailer Attributes Affect Online Shopping Intention: The Moderating Effects of Age, Gender and Prior Experience

Rose Sebastianelli, University of Scranton

Caroline Swift, University of Scranton

Nabil Tamimi, University of Scranton

127 Visualizing the Intellectual Structure of Online Social Media Research

Maria Lee, Shih Chien University

Tsung Teng Chen, National Taipei University

135 A DEA-Based Multi-attribute Reverse Auction Decision Making Model

Dong-Her Shih, National Yunlin University

Po-Yuan Shih, National Formosa University

Tzu-Shen Huang, National Yunlin University

136 An Integrated Risk Analysis Framework For Improving Security Of Software Development Life Cycle

Cheng-Yuan Ku, National Chung Cheng University

Tsung-Han Yang, National Chung Cheng University

Yung-Ting Chuang, National Chung Cheng University

150 The Effects of Relational Bonds On Branded Apps Use

Kuo-Fang Peng, National Chin-Yi University of Technology

152 E-Business Transformation In Micro-Firms

Wei-Hsi Hung, National Chung Cheng University

Chieh-Pin Lin, National Chung Cheng University

Ming-Fong Wu, National Chung Cheng University

Hsiao-Chi Tseng, National Chung Cheng University

153 Factors Motivating Knowledge Transfer: The Knowledge Contributors’ Perspective

Hung Shin-Yuan, National Chung Cheng University

Wen Ting Lee, National Chung Cheng University

Fang Yan-Ying, National Chung Cheng University

158 Exploring how prospects affect supply chain performance in electronic supply chains

Jao-Hong Cheng, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

Chih-Huei Tang, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

198 On the Rationality of For-Profit Corporations Participating in Open Source Software

Ken Kendall, Rutgers University

Julie Kendall, Rutgers University

Matt Germonprez, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Brett Young, Georgia Gwinnett College

204 Intellectual Structure of the Knowledge Base of Mobile Payment

Tsung Teng Chen, National Taipei University

Maria Lee, Shih Chien University

242 A Study of Long-Term Care Information System Performance Evaluation and Continue To Use Intention

Yu-Feng Huang, National Chung Cheng University

Jen Wei Wu, National Chung Cheng University

Shun-Ting Ho, National Chung Cheng University

243 Applying Task-Technology Fit on EMR Drawing Tool: A Case Study of a Regional Teaching Hospital

Min-Husan Chu, National Chung Cheng University

Hui-Lan Cheng, National Chung Cheng University

I-Chiu Chang, National Chung Cheng University

248 The Antecedents of Ubiquitous Technostress

Wei-Hsi Hung, National Chung Cheng University

Yung-Sung Su, National Chung Cheng University

Shao-Ping Yu, National Chung Cheng University

254 TCSC

Yung-Ting Chuang, National Chung Cheng University

Innovative Education

1 Flipped Classroom, A Viable Alternative For Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Course Delivery Systems

Ardavan Asef-Vaziri, California State University, Northridge

34 The Adjunct Difference

Joan McBee, Southern Oregon University

Mark Siders, Southern Oregon University

42 Workshop on Teaching Service Management - I

Mark Davis, Bentley University

43 Workshop on Teaching Service Management - Part 2

Mark Davis, Bentley University

70 Predicting Student Performance in Online Courses

James Henson, Califronia State University, Fresno

Ojoung Kwon, California State University, Fresno

71 Value Deliverance in Virtual World Environments

John Hamilton, James Cook University

Colin Lemmon, James Cook University

Carrie Lui, James Cook University

Singwhat Tee, James Cook University

82 Students Effort and Performance: Online Versus Traditonal Classroom Testing

Jeffrey McMillan, Clemson

Mchael Spivey, Clemson

92 Transforming Social Media Presence into Person Branding

Catherine Atwong, California State University, Fullerton

121 Defensive Driving as a Metaphor for Strategic Management

Joseph Anderson, Northern Arizona University

129 Supply Chain Management Talents Shortage – A Demand-Supply Analysis

Yuanjie He, California State Polytechnic University

Amit Sinha, Deloitte Consulting LLP

148 Being a Department Chair: Lessons in Leading Your Department

Thomas Norman, California State Univ. Dominguez Hills

163 Creating a Cost-Effective System for Individualized Student Support Services

Bruce Raymond, Colorado State University-Pueblo

Lia Sissom, Colorado State University-Pueblo

Kristyn White-Davis, Colorado State University-Pueblo

171 The effect of Gender roles on individual decision-making

Jing Chen, Sichuan Normal University

Lingshan Zhang, Sichuan Normal University

Xiaonan Li, Sichuan Normal University

Wei Wang, Sichuan Normal University

173 The Business of Changing Majors, Why do they Do It?

Ramon Griffin, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Juan Dempere, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Edgar Maldonado, Metropolitan State University of Denver

207 Integrating an ERP Simulation into a Flipped Classroom: Experiences from a First-time

Annette Easton, San Diego State University

246 Creating a successful learning environment

Rhonda Rhodes, Cal Poly Pomona

Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence

8 A Text Mining Analysis for the Effectiveness of Green Information Technology in the Taiwanese Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Ling-Yi Chou, National Chung Cheng University

Shi-Ming Huang, National Chung Cheng University

Jhih-Wei LIAO, National Chung Cheng University

13 Evaluation Mechanism for Service Quality Of Cloud Computing Based On Itil

She-I Chang, National Chung Cheng University

I-Cheng Chang, National Dong Hwa University

Chin-Tsang Ho, National Chung Cheng University

Hsing-Jung Li, National Chung Cheng University

Yi-Hsiu Cheng, National Chung Cheng University

21 Global Information Systems Opportunities and Challenges: Seven Decision Points for

Hossein Bidgoli, California State University

45 Information Technology Progress Indicators: Temporal Expectancy, User Preference, and the Perception of Process Duration

T. Amer, Northern Arizona University

Todd Johnson, Northern Arizona University

64 Exploring Multimedia Trends in Managerial Reporting With a Focus on Executive

Bay Arinze, Drexel University

119 Performance Comparison of Prediction Models for LED Chip Manufacturing: A Case Study

Ya-Han Hu, National Chung Cheng University

Kuanchin Chen, Western Michigan University

Chih-Chung Chou, National Chung Cheng University

146 A Measure of Management-Leadership using a Failure-Success Scale

Thang Nguyen, California State University Long Beach

Khanh Tran, California State University Long Beach

161 Debiasing the Conjunction Effect of Framing and Confirmation Bias with Decision Support Systems

Hsieh-Hong Huang, National Taitung University

166 So Many Computers, Which One to Use? - An Exploratory Study of User Preferences

Zsolt Ugray, Utah State University

Eszter Monda, Corvinus University

175 Future Co-creation: Consumer Readiness for Participation in E-Service Recovery

Ta-Wei Kao, The State University of New York at Buffalo

Hsin Hsin Chang, National Cheng Kung University

Yi-Shi Chen, National Cheng Kung University

176 Investigate the Effects of Antecedents on Protection Motivation Theory in Information Security Research

Sheng-Pao Shih, Tamkang University

183 Evaluating the Information Technology Success in Health Care

Dominique Louis, Pace University

187 A Proposed Framework and Algorithm To Build An Integrated Internship Virtual Marketplace System

Ruidong Zhang, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge

192 Fuzzy MultiAttribute Decision Support System

Salem Lotfi Boumediene, Montana State University Billings

Selma Bn Moussa, High Institute of Studies of Tunis

199 Expressing the Domestication of Open Source: How the Ecosystem Metaphor Illuminates and Obscures Understanding of Organizational Participation in Open Communities

Julie Kendall, Rutgers University

Ken Kendall, Rutgers University

Matt Germonprez, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Brett Young, Georgia Gwinnett College

210 Predicting Unexpected Returns of a Pediatric Patient within 72 Hours

Kang Liu, National Chung Cheng University

Ya-Han Hu, National Chung Cheng University

Chia-Lun Lo, National Chung Cheng University

218 Revisiting the Comparison of Users and Non-users of Electronic Textbooks

Lori Baker-Eveleth, University of Idaho

Robert Stone, University of Idaho

Daniel Eveleth, University of Idaho

220 A Multivariate and Geospatial Analysis of ICT Utilization and the Digital Divide in the African Nations

James Pick, University of Redlands

Avijit Sarkar, University of Redlands

Jeremy Johnson, University of Redlands

224 Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation the Evolution of Internet Public Opinion in Emergent

Jiang Song, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Peng Wu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge

228 Threat and Risk Factors in Adoption of Cloud Computing: An Emprical Study

Theophilus Addo, San Diego State University

Murray Jennex, San Diego State University

Takahiko Kajiyama, San Diego State University

Christopher Paolini, San Diego State University

240 An Exploratory Analysis of Diagnosis of Diabetes Using Classification Algorithms

Nafisseh Heiat, Montana State University-Billings

244 Using Classification to Derermine Loan Repayment

Abbas Heiat, Montana State University-Billings

245 Integrating businss intelligence and decision focused data base methods: A prescriptive Principles Approach

Michael Tolman, Utah State University

David Olsen, Utah State University

Meghan Lewis, Utah State University

249 The Impact of Big Data

Ayse Bener, Ryerson University

Ozgur Turetken, Ryerson University

Marketing

74 The effect of market orientation and marketing dynamic capabilities on organizational performance¡X Market dynamism as the moderator

I-Chieh Hsu, National Changhua University of Education

Ying-Hueih Chen, Providence University

Chia-Chen Lin, Providence University

Kuo-Shun Huang, National Changhua University of Education

89 The Differing Influences of Religiosity and Spirituality on Traits Relating To Sustainable Consumer Behavior

Greg Black, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Nicole Vowles, Metropolitan State University of Denver

109 Changing Students' Attitude toward Professional Selling

Nita Paden, Northern Arizona University

178 What a Difference a Scale Makes; an Examination of Materialism and Religiosity Measures

Sandra Speck, Idaho State University

Teri Peterson, Idaho State University

Yue Long, Chengdu University of Techonology

185 Improving Awareness of Energy Conservation through a City-University Partnership

Mary McNally, Montana State University, Billings

Sarah Keller, Montana State University, Billings

Jenny Leonard, Montana State University, Billings

Agnes Otjen, Montana State University, Billings

194 Do Female Athlete Endorsers Effect Consumer Product Recognition

Frank Veltri, Oregon

232 Lotus Pain Spray – Case Analysis Launching and Branding an Organic Pain Relief Spray

Fred Raafat, San Diego State University

Don Sciglimpaglia, San Diego State Univ

Military Applications

9 A Stochastic Inventory Model for the Stock versus Non-Stock Decision

James Rappold, Supply Chain Sciences, Inc.

Keenan Yoho, Naval Postgraduate School

77 Women in Combat: The Eradication of the U.S. Military's Combat Exclusion Policy

Theodore Byrne, California State University Dominguez Hills

116 Analysis of United States Marine Corps Operations In Support Of Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief

Aruna Apte, Naval Postgraduate School

Jared Gastrock, NPS

Juan Iturriaga, NPS

Keenan Yoho, Naval Postgraduate School

123 Military Applications of Location Analysis

John Bell, University of Tennessee

Stanley Griffis, Michigan State University

184 Restoring Trust to Air Force Materiel Command’s Personnel Loss Forecast Legacy Software

Robert Sills, Air Force Institute of Technology

Alan Johnson, Air Force Institute of Technology

Edward White, Air Force Institute of Technology

211 Developing an integrated model with FMEA and grey theory for government owned Contractor operated (GOCO) entity selection

Nai-Chieh Wei, I-Shou University

261 Ammunition Projectile Resupply

Brian Elliott, US Military Academy

Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources

56 Adoption of Knowledge Management Systems: A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adoption in Knowledge-Intensive Firms

Rajiv Kumar, University of South Australia

Yunus Kathawala, Gulf University for Science and Technology

61 Organizational Well-Being, Stress and Job Satisfaction at “Cross-Border Hotel Company”: A Case Study

Angelo Camillo, Woodbury University

Loredana Di Pietro, University of Molise

Francesca Di Virgilio, University of Molise

Svetlana Holt, Woodbury University

81 And the Winner is: Predicting Oscar Winners using Organization Theory

Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University

Cristina Giannantonio, Chapman University

91 Academic Persistence of Business School Students: The Relationship Between PsyCap and Student Engagement

Kyle Luthans, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Brett Luthans, Missouri Western State University

126 Exploring Chinese technical firm cultures and manager¡¦s leadership style in terms of firm Ownership

Quey-Jen Yeh, National Cheng-Kung Univ.

Nannan Wang, Shandong Univeristy

139 Human Resource Outsourcing in the Service Industry

Bing Bai, University of Redlands

142 Case: Social Media and Selection

Apryl Brodersen, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Cindy Sutton, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Judson Faurer, Metropolitan State University of Denver

170 The comparative study on individual game decision-making between Uyghur and han

Jing Chen, Sichuan Normal University

Caiyun Yao, Sichuan Normal University

Xinfeng Jiang, Sichuan Normal University

205 An Analysis of the Influence of the Written Communication Quality of the Social Networking Site Comments Made By Others on the Recruiters’ Evaluation of Job

James Parrish, Nova Southeastern University

Bennet Hammer, Nova Southeastern University

216 Selecting Successful College Instructors: An Exploratory Study

Judson Faurer, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Cindy Sutton, Metropolitan State University of Denver

230 A New Entrepreneurial Career Model based on the Life and Career Decisions of Steve Jobs

Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University

Cristina Giannantonio, Chapman University

Richard Sudek, Chapman University

Management Science and Quantitative Methods

2 Landhills Winery – A Prescriptive Analytics Case

Owen Hall Jr, Pepperdine University

Ken Ko, Pepperdine University

16 On Optimal Age Replacement Decision Of Non-Repairable Systems

Ferenc Szidarovszky, Reliasoft

Harry Guo, Reliasoft

Akio Matsumoto, Chuo University

Umur Yenal, Reliasoft

39 System’s Design Choice By Multicriteria Analysis

Abdollah Eskandari, University of Arizona

Ferenc Szidarovszky, Reliasoft

50 Measuring the drag coefficient of urbanization from urban-rural digital divide in China

Xue Weixian, Xií»an University of Technology

Dang Xing hua, Xií»an University of Technology

Liu Jun, Xií»an University of Technology

Li Rongkai, Xií»an University of Technology

Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

11 Evaluating the Impact of the Nature of Lot-sizing Rules On MRP System Performance

Chrwan-jyh Ho, Oklahoma State University

12 Considering Data Quality for Data Science, Predictive Analytics, and Big Data Applications in Supply Chain Management

Benjamin Hazen, United States Air Force

Christopher Boone, Georgia Southern University

Jeremy Ezell, Auburn University

L. Allison Jones-Farmer, Auburn University

19 Outsourcing Contract Design: Price and Time Model

Linda (Xiaowei) Zhu, West Chester University of PA

68 The Paradox of Lead-Time Reliability and Historically Inconsistent Value-of-Reliability

John Tyworth, Penn State

69 Achieving Sustainability through Value Engineering - A Cost Benefit Analysis

Saeed Mohaghegh, Assumption College

76 Healthcare Supply Chain Management: To self-distribute or not to self-distribute, that is the Question

Jacques Roy, HEC Montreal

Sylvain Landry, HEC Montreal

Martin Beaulieu, HEC Montreal

78 Design for Procurement: Examining Implementation and Performance

Andrew Arnette, University of Wyoming

Barry Brewer, University of Wyoming

79 Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Measuring Performance

Wendy Tate, University of Tennessee

Lisa Ellram, Miami University

128 Pricing, Location and Capacity Planning with Elastic Demand and Congestion

Dmitry Krass, University of Toronto

131 Retail Supply Chain Capabilities

Y. Helio Yang, San Diego State University

133 Value Co-Creation through Boundary-Shifting: Unlocking the Capabilities of both Service Provider and Service Customer

Paul Maglio, University of California, Merced

Mark Davis, Bentley University

Joy Field, Boston College

181 Lean Six Sigma Renovation of the Specimen Process at a Medical Diagnostic Center

Yang Sun, California State University, Sacramento

195 Industry's expectation from academics in educating logistics and supply chain management Professionals

Omer Benli, California State University, Long Beach

200 Constraint Programming Applications in Supply Chain Scheduling Problems

Omer Benli, California State University, Long Beach

235 The Impact of Applying Green Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Practices in the Competitiveness of Business Enterprises

Fred Raafat, San Diego State University

Student Papers

20 Barriers to Project Risk Management: An Investigative Framework

Andrew Pack, Air Force Institute of Technology

Alfred Thal, Air Force Institute of Technology

30 An Overview of the Quality Factors Impacting Website Implementation for Micro and Small Sized Enterprises in the Hospitality Industry

Florian Kriechbaumer, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Sanjay Nadkarni, Emirates Academy

Dr.Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills

37 Under dual channel environment, a quality-based price competition model

Honghui Deng, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

86 The Effects of Cause-Related Marketing on Consumer Response to Big Box Stores

Jeanne Quach, San Jose State University

Jing Zhang, San Jose State University

172 The Chain-Link Fence Model in Use: A Case Study of Computer Security Policy

Robert Houghton, Utah State University

Zsolt Ugray, Utah State University