Burhan F. Yavas, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. [OLS-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Abstract Session Session 1 Humpback Room Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Contracts, Pricing and Internet SC Operations Chair: Stanley E. Griffis, Michigan State University I MUST HAVE JOE THE WELDER ON THE CONTRACT: UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS THAT DRIVE ROCK STAR STATUS FOR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INDIVIDUALS Barry Brewer, University of Wyoming Bryan Ashenbaum, Miami University Cynthia Wallin, Brigham Young University INNOVATIVE SERVICES THROUGH INTEGRATION: A CASE STUDY OF A CRITICAL INTERMEDIARY IN THE MOBILE PHONE SUPPLY CHAIN Jerry C. Wei, University of Notre Dame ACQUISITION PRICING AND REMANUFACTURING DECISIONS IN A CLOSED-LOOP SUPPLY CHAIN Yuanjie He, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona THE EVOLUTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY: A SCALE DEVELOPMENT Tyler R. Morgan, University of Alabama Robert Glenn Richey, Jr., Auburn University Chad W. Autry, Haslam College of Business, The University of Tennessee [FIN-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Finance: Financial Education Abstract Session Session 2 Harpoon Room Chair: Arakel Arisian, California State University - Fresno HELPING FINANCE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ROTH IRAS: A STUDENT EXERCISE Lee Tangedahl, University of Montana Timothy Manuel, University of Montana Kent Swift, School of Business Administration, University of Montana STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SIMULATION GAME Lidija Dedi, Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb, Croatia Silvije Orsag, Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb, Croatia INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SIMULATION VERSUS FANTASY FOOTBALL: AN EXPERIMENT – LEARNING OUTCOMES AND STUDENT FEEDBACK Arakel A. Arisian, California State University-Fresno K.C. Chen, California State University-Fresno [HOM-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Abstract Session Hospitality Management: Research in Hospitality Management Session 3 Pequod Room Chair: Carola Raab, University of Nevada, Las Vegas CREATING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONLINE TRAVEL AGENTS TO DRIVE REVENUE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY Orie Berezan, California State University Dominguez Hills Carola Raab, University of Nevada Las Vegas Stowe Shoemaker, University of Nevada Las Vegas DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE AND ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE SHARING IMPLEMENTATION IN FOOD INSPECTION PROGRAMS Yong Choi, California State University – Bakersfield Seunghee Wie, California State University - Sacramento Jong Gu Park, , Dongguk University-Gyungj, South Korea LAST MINUTE BOOKING, CANCELLATION, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED TRENDS ChihChien Chen, University of Nevada Las Vegas Mehmet Erdem, University of Nevada Las Vegas 7 [IED-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Innovative Education: Cases and Clouds Abstract Session Session 4 Carthaginian Room Chair: Kenneth D. Ko, Pepperdine University SYNISTANAI TECHNOLOGY LABS – A PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS CASE Owen P. Hall, Jr., Pepperdine University Kenneth D. Ko, Pepperdine University COMPUTER-CLASSROOM SCHEDULING SYSTEM BASED ON CLOUD TECHNOLOGY Li-Chih Lu, Tatung University, Taiwan Tai-Wen Yue, Tatung University, Taiwan CAUSAL ATTRIBUTIONS AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION Paul L. Camp, Metropolitan State University of Denver CONSUMERS, THEIR BEHAVIOR, AND HOW TO WIN THEM OVER: AN EXERCISE IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND MARKETING STRATEGY Randall Brown, California State University, Stanislaus [MLA-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Abstract Session Military Applications: Military Applications Studies Session 5 Nantucket Room Chair: Keenan Yoho, Naval Postgraduate School ENHANCING OPERATIONS COGNITIVE PROCESSES: A USER-CENTRIC INTERFACE FOR CRITICAL OPERATIONS Simon Véronneau, Naval Postgraduate School Yan Cimon, Université Laval, Québec, Canada SERVICES ACQUISITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE: ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE DATA TO IDENTIFY DRIVERS OF SUCCESS Uday Apte, Naval Postgraduate School SO WHAT DOES IT COST THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO CONDUCT HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS? Keenan Yoho, Naval Postgraduate School Aruna Apte, Naval Postgraduate School MAINTAINING SERVICE LEVELS DURING CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Keenan Yoho, Naval Postgraduate School James Rappold, Supply Chain Sciences, Inc. OPTIMIZING RESOURCES OF UNITED STATES NAVY FOR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS Aruna Apte, Naval Postgraduate School [ESM-W1] Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Engineering Systems Management: Engineering Systems Research Session 6 Wilcox Room Chair: Saeideh Fallah-Fini, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona SPATIAL ALLOCATION OPTIMIZATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Shokoufeh Mirzaei, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona John McHugh, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Bryan Pena, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona THE VALUE OF UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES Dorothy M. Fisher, California State University, Dominguez Hills Robert T. Chi, California State University Long Beach Steve A. Fisher, California State University Long Beach Melody Y. Kiang, California State University Long Beach A NEW BUDGET MODEL FOR UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Mahyar A. Amouzegar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Khosrow Moshirvaziri, California State University, Long Beach SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF HEAVY AND LIGHT INDUSTRAL PROJECTS BASED ON ZERO ACCIDENT TECHNIQUES Saeideh Fallah-Fini, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Jesus M. de la Garza, Virginia Tech Center for Highway Asset Management Programs 8 Wednesday, April 1st 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. [OLS-W2] Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Panel Session Session 7 Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Panel on Sustainability Humpback Room Chair: Lisa Ellram, Miami University Wendy Tate, University of Tennessee Zhaohui Wu, University of Oregon Greg Magnan, Seattle University Anne Quarshie, Rutgers University [FIN-W2] Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Panel Session Finance: Student Managed Investment Fund Program Session 8 Pequod Room Session 9 Carthaginian Room Chair: K.C. Chen, California State University, Fresno Stoyu Ivanov, San Jose State University Wenjing Ouyang, University of the Pacific [CWS-W2] Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Cases and Workshops Regular Refereed Session Chair: Melissa St. James, California State University, Dominguez Hills WOODY’S BURGERS: CUSTOMER SERVICE, PRODUCTIVITY AND WAGES William B. Dodds, Fort Lewis College ZYNGA INC. in 2014: A CASE STUDY Debora J. Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver Renewable Energy Investment Project Evaluation Model Based on Improved Real Option Dai Chun Yan, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China Wang Yixian, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China CASE STUDY: CITIC TELECOM CPC Mark W.S. Chun, Pepperdine University CASE STUDY: ACTIVE! NEWSPAPER Mark W.S. Chun, Pepperdine University Wednesday, April 1, 2015 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. [MKT-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Abstract Session Marketing: An Interesting Mix of Marketing Measurements Session 10 Humpback Room Chair: Chiranjeev Kohli, California State University, Fullerton SCARING WOMEN TO DEATH: TWO DECADES OF NEGATIVE PSAS Jean West, California State University, Bakersfield PERSONAL-SPIRITUALITY ACROSS CULTURES: CONCEPT AND MEASUREMENT INVARIANCE Anil Mathur, Hofstra University Benny Barak, Hofstra University Yong Zhang, Hofstra University Keun S. Lee, Hofstra University Boonghee Yoo, Hofstra University, Jeeyeon Ha, Kinki University, Japan APPLYING THE THEORY OF INNOVATION RESISTANCE TO UNDERSTAND WHY CUSTOMERS RESIST TO ADOPT ELECTRONIC BILLS ─ THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF PREMIUM, SELF-EFFICACY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS Nan-Hong Lin, Tatung University, Taiwan Shin-Hung Sung, Tatung University, Taiwan Fan-Jhen Su, Tatung University, Taiwan Lan-Hsun Wang, Tainan University of Technology, Taiwan INVESTIGATING NETWORK EFFECTS WITH OPEN INNOVATION: THE ROLE OF NETWORK CENTRALITY AND NETWORK DENSITY ON IMPROVING NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STATUS Sanjay Sisodiya, University of Idaho 9 [HOM-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Hospitality Management: Research in Hospitality Management Session 11 Harpoon Room Chair: Cary Countryman, Brigham Young University, Hawaii AN OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY DECISION MAKERS’ PERCEPTIONS IN THE US LODGING INDUSTRY Mehmet Erdem, University of Nevada Las Vegas SungSik Yoon, University of Nevada Las Vegas UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS’ USE OF ONLINE ADVISORY WEBSITES: A RESEARCH AGENDA Pradeep Racherla, Woxsen, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills Meng Zhao, California State University, Dominguez Hills [FIN-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Finance: Investments I Regular Refereed Session Session 12 Pequod Room Chair: Steven Le, California State University, Long Beach AN INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL LINKAGES AMONG EMERGING MARKETS, EUROPE AND USA Burhan F. Yavas, California State University, Dominguez Hills Fahimeh Rezayat, California State University, Dominguez Hills TESTING WHETHER THE MARKET PORTFOLIO IS MEAN-VARIANCE EFFICIENT Robert R. Grauer, Simon Fraser University INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION BEFORE AND AFTER THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS Steven V. Le, California State University, Long Beach [OLS-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Abstract Session Session 13 Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management: Sustainability and Planning Carthaginian Room Chair: Ömer S. Benli, Long Beach State University STRATEGIC IDLING AND DYNAMIC SCHEDULING IN OPEN-SHOP SERVICE NETWORK: CASE STUDY AND ANALYSIS O. Baron, University of Toronto O. Berman, University of Toronto D. Krass, University of Toronto J. Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING UNDER POSSIBLE JOB ACTION Ömer S. Benli, Long Beach State University Phil Ramsdale, Transport Solutions LLC LEAN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR; DRIVING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN IDAHO’S FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Russell Barron, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Patrick Shannon, Boise State University [IED-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Innovative Education: Learning Experiences Regular Refereed Session Session 14 Nantucket Room Chair: Larisa Preiser-Houy, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona DEVELOPING BUSINESS FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE COURSE Anna Carlin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Larisa Preiser-Houy, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ENHANCING THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF MBA STUDENTS: THE DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM Phillip Hunsaker, University of San Diego, Johanna Hunsaker, University of San Diego Alexander Wilhelm, University of San Diego EXPLORING BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENTS’ LEARNING EXPERIENCES – A TOC SYSTEMS-BASED APPROACH Sarah W. Kimani, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Vicky Mabin, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand SUCCESS FACTORS IN STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: HOW EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IMPROVES INTELLECTUAL FLEXIBILITY Brandon William University of Northern Colorado Vish Iyer, University of Northern Colorado [IEB-W3] Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Internet and E-Business: Internet and E-Business Research Session 15 Chair: Kuo-Fang Peng, National Chin-Yi University of Technology THE EFFECTS OF EXPERIENTIAL VALUES ON APPS CONTINUANCE USE INTENTION Kuo-Fang Peng, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan Yan Chen, College of Business, Auburn University at Montgomery 10 Wilcox Room DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A POLICY-BASED SERVICE-ORIENTED DRM SYSTEM Yung-Hsin Wang, Tatung University, Taiwan Yu-Hong Lin, Tatung University, Taiwan Shing-Han Li, National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan TOWARD A MATURITY MODEL FOR CLOUD SERVICE CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT Hsin-Lu Chang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan James Chen, National Chengchi University, Taiwan Kai Wang, , National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan A KNOWLEDGE SHARING PLATFORM FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUCCESS FACTORS AND LOCUS OF CONTROL Albert H. Huang, University of the Pacific Kuo-Fang Peng, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan THE ANTECEDENTS OF ATTITUDE TOWARD SOFTWARE PIRACY INTENTION Hsiang-Lin Wu, National Chung-Cheng University, Taiwan Shin-Yuan Hung, National Chung-Cheng University, Taiwan Wednesday, April 1, 2015 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. [MKT-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Abstract Session Marketing: Marketing Activities: Consumers do have a say Session 16 Humpback Room Chair: Benny Barak, Hofstra University HOW LONG BEFORE THE NEXT MOVIE SEQUEL IS RELEASED? AN INVESTIGATION OF TIME BETWEEN RELEASES AND PRIOR SUCCESS Sanjay Sisodiya, University of Idaho Berna Devezer, University of Idaho Steven Shook, University of Idaho WHICH COMBO IS BETTER? – MOVIE GENERE AND AUDIENCE RATING ANALYSIS Iksuk Kim, California State University Los Angeles Sue Youn Kim, University of Southern California Sang-Myung Lee, Hanyang University, South Korea USING EYETRACKING TO DETERMINE RELEVANT NPO EMOTIONAL CUES Charlene Bebko, Indiana University of Pennsylvania SENSITIVITY OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT TO TUITION IN HIGHER EDUCATION – THE CASE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Sue Youn Kim, University of Southern California [MIS-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 17 Harpoon Room Management Information Systems and Business Analytics: Data Mining and Information Systems Chair: Hossein Bidgoli, California State University, Bakersfield MODULARITY AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THE CASE OF TWO FORKS OF AN OPEN SOURCE ERP SYSTEM (IDEMPIERE VS. ADEMPIERE) Zhengzhong Shi, Charlton College of Business, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth A CASE-BASED APPROACH FOR DESIGNING A SECURITY SYSTEM: A SEVEN STEP PROCESS FOR MANAGERS Hossein Bidgoli, California State University-Bakersfield DECOMPOSABILITY CONDITIONS FRAMEWORK FOR COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS Marouene Chaieb, Institut Superieur de Gestion de Tunis USING NEURAL NETWORK TO DETECT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FRAUD OF TUNISIAN BANKS Salem Lotfi Boumediene, Montana State University Billings Salma Boumediene, Montana State University Billings [FIN-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Finance: Investments II Combined Session Session 18 Pequod Room Chair: Stoyu Ivanov, San Jose State University INTRADAY ANALYSIS OF CURRENCY ETFS Stoyu I. Ivanov, San Jose State University PERFORMANCE STABILITY AND PREDICTABILITY OF EQUITY STYLES: EVIDENCE FROM EQUITY STYLE INDEX FUNDS Wikrom Prombutr, California State University, Long Beach Chanwit Phengpis, California State University, Long Beach 11 EFFICIENCY OF DIFFERENT PENSION FUND INVESTMENT REGULATION MODELS Dubravko Štimac, PBZ Croatia osiguranje d.d. Mandatory Pension Fund Management Company Silvije Orsag, Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb, Croatia Lidija Dedi, Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb, Croatia AGGREGATION EFFECT IN STALE NEWS Anastassia Fedyk, Harvard University James Hodson, Knowledge Research Group, Bloomberg L.P EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE ON INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF ELITE INVESTORS Tahmoures Afshar, Woodbury University [OLS-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Abstract Session Session 19 Carthaginian Room Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management: Shocks, Shortages, and Standards Chair: Sara Liao-Troth, Georgia College & State University BENCHMARKING PRICING PERFORMANCE FOR CAPITAL GOODS MANUFACTURERS Timothy K. Baker, Washington State University Tri-Cities David A. Collier, Florida Gulf Coast University Vaidy Jayaraman, University of Miami PRESCRIPTION DRUG SHORTAGES AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Yeongling H. Yang, San Diego State University THE INDUSTRIAL DYNAMICS OF ORDER RATIONING, SHORTAGE GAMING, AND RETAIL PROMOTIONS DEMAND SHOCK: A DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION EXPERIMENT Sara Liao-Troth, Georgia College & State University FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Abolhassan Halati, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Yuanjie He, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona [IED-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Innovative Education: Alternative Possibilities Session 20 Nantucket Room Chair: Nancy Ashley, Washington State University Tri-Cities A POGIL EXERCISE TO TEACH DATABASE DESIGN Nancy W. Ashley, Washington State University Tri-Cities EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES OF APPLYING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TO LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DATA TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING John A. Kaliski, Minnesota State University Mankato Queen E. Booker, Minnesota State University Mankato Paul L. Schumann, Minnesota State University Mankato CAN MULTI-TOUCH DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ENHANCED LEARNING BY ENABLING “PSEUDOHAPTIC” DIRECT MANIPULATION OF CONCEPT MODELS? Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan, San Jose State University Nitin Aggarwal, San Jose State University Prudhvi Chandra, San Jose State University Timothy R. Hill, San Jose State University PLAGIARISM—CAN STUDENTS RECOGNIZE IT? Rhonda Rhodes, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Kazem Darbandi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona [IEB-W4] Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Internet and E-Business: E-Government, Social Media, and Trends Session 21 Wilcox Room Chair: Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge SOCIAL NETWORKING OF ONLINE GAME USERS Ching-I Teng, Chang Gung University, Taiwan Han-Chung Huang, Chang Gung University, Taiwan Wei-Fan Huang, Chang Gung University, Taiwan CHINESE PARLIAMENTS’ CONNECTION WITH CONSTITUENTS THROUGH THE INTERNET: A PRELIMINARY STUDY Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge David Liu, California State University, Northridge Kuanchin Chen, Western Michigan University Wentao Lu, California State University, Northridge ICT ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION IN US COUNTIES: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFLUENCES Avijit Sarkar, University of Redlands James Pick, University of Redlands Lisa Florkowski, University of Redlands 12 PRELIMINARY STUDY ON CHINESE GOVERNMENT SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE AND USER OPINIONS-A COSTAL PROVINCE AS THE EXAMPLE Shengchun Ding, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge Xiaoli Wu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Qiaosheng Shi, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China QUO VADIS ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION Lady Dawn C. Seballos, De La Salle Lipa, Philippines Efraim Turban, University of Hawaii Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. [MKT-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Marketing: Marketing Issues on Sensitive Issues Session 22 Humpback Room Chair: Jacquelyn Warwick, Andrews University DISTRACTED DRIVING: THE EFFECT OF POSITIVELY AND NEGATIVELY FRAMED PREVENTION MESSAGES ON DRIVERS WHO TEXT Abby Bartholomew, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Frauke Hachtmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln SELF-EFFICACY AND THE MODERATE (OR LESS) DRINKER: A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE FOR COPING WITH HEAVY DRINKING ON (OR NEAR) COLLEGE CAMPUSES Ronald B. Anderson, University of Texas at Austin IN SEARCH OF SOULS – IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS OF GAMERS Feraidoon (Fred) Raafat, San Diego State University Massoud M. Saghafi, San Diego State University [FIN-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Finance: Finance I Combined Session Session 23 Harpoon Room Chair: Steven V. Le, California State University, Long Beach CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF A COMPANY WITH A FOCUS ON INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: CASE OF CROATIA Ena Pecina,Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb, Croatia Silvije Orsag, Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb, Croatia CEO TURNOVER AND VALUATION OF THE FIRMS Steven V. Le, California State University, Long Beach APPLYING SIX SIGMA QUALITY PRINCIPLES TO FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT Robert N. Medford, University of San Francisco Nicholas S.P. Tay, University of San Francisco Barry W. Doyle, University of San Francisco GLOBALIZATION OF VENTURE CAPITAL: LONG-RUN PERFORMANCE OF VENTURE CAPITAL-BACKED COMPANIES Khaled Abdou, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Pia Gupta, California State University, Long Beach IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ON HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION Al Ansari, Seattle University Batoul Modarress, Zayed University [MOB-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Abstract Session Session 24 Pequod Room Management , Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Mgt: Diversity and Decision Making Chairs: I-Chieh Hsu, National Changhua and Rommel Salvador, California State University, Fullerton ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS Angel Nguyen, Argosy University THE LOGIC OF PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BEHAVIOUR IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: SCIENTIFIC, PRAXEOLOGICAL, AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS FROM AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION INTO DECISION MAKING RATIONALITY Manuel Woschank, University of Latvia Josef Neuert, Fulda University MORAL SENSITIZATION AND THE DECISION TO APOLOGIZE Rommel Salvador, California State University Fullerton 13 THE COMPARISON OF THE LONGITUDINAL EFFECTS OF FLEXIBILITY BENEFITS ACCESS AND UTILIZATION Peng Wang, Miami University Lei Lai, Tulane University INCOME INEQUALITY IN A MARRIAGE – DOES IT MATTER? Bing Bai, University of Redlands Peng Wang, Miami University I-Chieh Hsu, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan [OLS-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 25 Carthaginian Room Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt: Supply Chain Disturbances and Variability Chair: John E. Tyworth, Pennsylvania State University THE ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE SHAPING OF A REINFORCING FEEDBACK OF DISRUPTIONS Artur Swierczek, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland RISK MANAGEMENT: APPLYING SYSTEM DYNAMICS SIMULATION TO UNDERSTAND UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES Alan A. Stephens, Utah State University, J. Brian Atwater, Indiana University Southeast UNRAVELING THE PARADOX OF LEAD-TIME UNCERTAINTY John E. Tyworth, The Pennsylvania State University John Saldahna, West Virginia University A MODEL BASED ON TECHNOLOGY, ORGANIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM USAGE Ganesh. P. Sahu, California State University Monterey Bay Babita Gupta, California State University Monterey Bay Deepak Kumar Singh, BBD University, India PRICING STRATEGIES IN A DUAL-CHANNEL SUPPLY CHAIN UNDER DIFFERENT POWER STRUCTURES Li Li, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Qiaosheng Shi, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Xiaoli Wu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China [IED-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Innovative Education: Integration and Enhancement Session 26 Nantucket Room Chair: Jean West, California State University, Bakersfield INTEGRATING SAP INTO THE CURRICULUM AT A BUSINESS SCHOOL: EVALUATING THE STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE REGARDING AN ERP SYSTEM James Henson, California State University, Fresno Alicia Iriberri, California State University, Fresno Ojoung Kwon, California State University, Fresno PROJECT-BASED LEARNING USING WIKIS Sim Kim Lau, , University of Wollongong, Australia ENHANCING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: KEYS TO FINDING IDEAL CLIENT-BASED PROJECTS Jean West, California State University, Bakersfield Lori Paris, California State University, Bakersfield HARNESSING NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT LEARNING Catherine Atwong, California State University, Fullerton [IEB-T1] Thursday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Internet and E-Business: E-Business Security and Trust Session 27 Wilcox Room Chair: Kuang-Wei Wen, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse RESEARCH NOTE ON QR CODES AND INFORMATION PROTECTION Jing Yang, State University of New York at Oneonta A TRUST AND REPUTATION MODEL FOR WEB SERVICE SELECTION Po-Ling Sun, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Cheng-Yuan Ku, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan A MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING M-COUPON MECHANISM FOR M-COMMERCE Dong-Her Shih, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Ming-Hung Shih, Iowa State University Li-Yao Chen, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Taiwan Po-Yuan Shih, National Formosa University, Taiwan EXPLORING DATA RISK AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE IN THE CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT FOR TAIWAN'S BANKING INDUSTRY Yu-Chung Hung, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwain Nan-Hong Lin, Tatung University, Taiwan Jai-Hsiang Cheng, Tatung University, Taiwan 14 Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. [MKT-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Marketing: Looking Back and Looking Forward: Where are we headed? Session 28 Humpback Room Chair: Ronald Anderson, University of Texas at Austin BACK TO THE FUTURE AND FORWARD TO THE PAST: EXPLORING RETROSPECTIVE BIASES AND CULTURE Therese A. Louie, San José State University FUTURE OF BRANDING IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: INSIGHTS AND IMPLICATIONS Chiranjeev Kohli, California State University Rajneesh Suri, Drexel University Anuj Kapoor, University of Utah TREADING THE PERILOUS WATERS OF STAYING ELECTRONICALLY CONNECTED Sally Baalbaki, Metropolitan State University of Denver Gregory S. Black, Metropolitan State University of Denver Mick Jackowski, Metropolitan State University of Denver THE IMPLICATION OF CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY, DEMOGRAPHICS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM U.S. AND INDIAN CONSUMERS Angelica Bahl, Metropolitan State University of Denver Gregory S. Black, Metropolitan State University of Denver B.R. Londhe, SYMBIOSIS Institute of Management Studies, India [MLA-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Military Applications: Research Studies in Military Applications Session 29 Harpoon Room Chair: Eva Regnier, Naval Postgraduate School A Value-Focused Approach to Energy Transformation in the United States Department of Defense Jay Simon, Naval Postgraduate School Eva Regnier, Naval Postgraduate School Laura Whitney, Booz Allen Hamilton BUYER BEWARE—NEARSHORING, RESHORING, AND INSOURCING MOVING BEYOND THE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP DISCUSSION Paul L. Hartman, Ohio Northern University Jeffrey A. Ogden, Air Force Institute of Technology Joseph R. Wirthlin, Air Force Institute of Technology STRATEGIC SOURCING: DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF THE FOREST Andrew R. Myers, Air Force Institute of Technology Alfred E. Thal, Jr., Air Force Institute of Technology [MOB-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 30 Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management: Pequod Room Chair: Paul Beckman, San Francisco State University DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTER- AND INTRA- GROUP DYNAMICS IN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROCESSES Motohiro Nakauchi, Toyo University, Japan Kenji Klein, California State University, Long Beach Mark Washburn, California State University, Long Beach SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE Paul Beckman, San Francisco State University, Mohit Sharma, San Francisco State University TOWARD A BUSINESS MODEL FOR E-HEALTH SERVICES: NTUH AS AN EXAMPLE Hsin-Lu Chang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan Tammy Jan, National Chengchi University, Taiwan Kai Wang, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan [OLS-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt Abstract Session Chair: Xu Yang, San Jose State University THE RISE (AND POSSIBLE FALL) OF FAST FASHION Jianli Hu, California State Polytechnic University Pomona 15 Session 31 Carthaginian Room ANOTHER INTERNET OF THINGS – THE LOGISTICS INTERNET Willard Price, University of the Pacific DESIGN A SUCCESSFUL ECO-LABELING PROGRAM Xu Yang, San Jose State University SUSTAINABILITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT? Gregory M. Magnan, Seattle University [IED-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Innovative Education: Innovation and Improvement Session 32 Nantucket Room Chair: Christine Noel, Metropolitan State University of Denver THE EVOLUTION OF TEACHING SOFT SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Lydia Anderson, California State University, Fresno Randy Anderson, California State University, Fresno ACTUALLY IMPROVING TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SIMPLIFYING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES Christine Z. J. Noel, Metropolitan State University of Denver Travis R. Boyd, Metropolitan State University of Denver USING WEARABLES IN THE CLASSROOM Thomas J. Norman, California State University, Dominguez Hills FACILITATING ELECTRONIC EXAM PERFORMANCE BY PROVIDING A HARDCOPY DURING TESTING Kathy L. Pettit-O’Malley, University of Idaho DETERMINANTS OF STUDENT LEARNING IN A COMPUTER CLASSROOM Charu Sinha, Chapman University [IEB-T2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Internet and E-Business: Online Buying, Selling and Mobile Commerce Session 33 Wilcox Room Chair: Ruidong Zhang, University of Wisconsin – Eau Clarire EXPLORING CONSUMERS’ PERCEIVED INFORMATION OVERLOAD IN ONLINE SHOPPING ENVIRONMENTS Chia-Ying Li, National TaiChung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan A RESEARCH BASE FOR PURCHASING DECISIONS-MAKING MODEL: MARKETING STRATEGY OF O2O WEBSITE - A CASE STUDY OF CATERING SERVICE Tang Min, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China Dai Chun Yan, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China MEASURING THE ANTECEDENTS OF BUYER LOYALTY AND THE MODERATING EFFECT OF NETWORK EXTERNALITY ON B2B WEBSITE Xiaoli Wu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Li Li, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Qiaosheng Shi, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China THE SHARING ECONOMY AND THE MOBILE INTERNET: HOW FAR CAN WE GO? Ruidong Zhang, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire THE EFFECT OF SURCHARGES AND SELLERS REPUTATION ON PURCHASE INTENTION IN ONLINE SHOPPING: TAKING SELF-CONSTRUAL AND PRODUCT CATEGORY AS MODERATORS Ming-Chuan Pan, Tatung University, Taiwan Pei-Ju Chen, Tatung University, Taiwan Mei-Lin Lo, Tatung University, Taiwan Chih-Ying Kuo, Tatung University, Taiwan Jian Kai Luo, Tatung University, Taiwan Thursday, April 2, 2015 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. [CWS-T3] Thursday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Workshop Session 34 Cases, Workshops, Special Sessions: Mid-Career Faculty Development Workshop Humpback Room Chair: Keong Leong, California State University, Dominguez Hills and Krishna Dhir, University of Hawaii at Hilo [MOB-T3] Thursday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Abstract Session Session 35 Pequod Room Management, Org. Behavior and Human Resource Mgt.: Future Directions of Psychological Capital Research Chair: Brett Luthans, Missouri Western State University PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL (PSYCAP): REVIEW AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Fred Luthans, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND THE WELL-BEING OF BUSINESS STUDENTS Brett C. Luthans, Missouri Western State University Kyle W. Luthans, University of Nebraska at Kearney [MIS-T3] Thursday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Abstract Session Session 36 Carthaginian Room Management Information Systems and Business Analytics: Information Technology and E-Commerce Chair: Tom Wielicki, California State University, Fresno DYNAMIC INTERACTION EFFECTS BETWEEN PRODUCT SALES, ONLINE WORD–OF-MOUTH, AND ECOMMERCE SERVICE QUALITY IN B2C SALES PLATFORMS Ming Lei,, Peking University, China Mingxi Zhang, Peking University, China Honghui Deng, University of Nevada Las Vegas Marcus Rothenberger, University of Nevada Las Vegas Natasa Christodoulidou, California State University, Dominguez Hills Modeling Stakeholder Experience and Emotions to Inform Business Reengineering Designs Tod Sedbrook, University of Northern Colorado Vish Iyer, University of Northern Colorado Brandon Soltwisch, University of Northern Colorado Janice Payan, University of Northern Colorado TRENDS IN ICT APPLICATIONS BY AMERICAN SMES; LONGITUDINAL STUDY 2003 - 2014 Tom Wielicki, California State University, Fresno [MLA-T3] Thursday, 1:00 - 2:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Military Applications: Research Studies in Military Applications Session 37 Nantucket Room Chair: Jeff Weir, Air Force Institute of Technology A HURRICANE DECISION SIMULATOR FOR THE U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE FORCES IN NEW ORLEANS Cameron A. MacKenzie, Naval Postgraduate School Eva Regnier, Naval Postgraduate School APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES FROM THE VEHICLE ROUTING PROBLEM WITH SPLIT DELIVERIES AND TIME WINDOWS TO THE MILITARY INVENTORY ROUTING PROBLEM WITH MULTIPLE-CUSTOMER ROUTES Marcus McNabb, Air Force Institute of Technology Jeffery Weir, Air Force Institute of Technology, Matthew “JD” Robbins, Air Force Institute of Technology KC-46 Workforce Requirements for Depot Maintenance Activation Jacob Jensen, Air Force Institute of Technology Alan W. Johnson, Air Force Institute of Technology Jeffrey A. Ogden, Air Force Institute of Technology, Thursday, April 2, 2015 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. [MKT-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 38 Marketing: Purchase Decisions: Who is buying, and how are we selling it? Chair: Sally Baalbaki, Metropolitan State University of Denver A GENERALIZED COUNT MODEL ON CUSTOMERS’ REPEAT PURCHASING Hongyu Chen, California State University, Long Beach Ruixia Shi, Mihaylo, California State University, Fullerton Suresh P. Sethi, University of Texas at Dallas ARE STORE BRANDS MORE ATTRACTIVE TO POWERFUL RETAILERS? Jun Ru, The State University of New York, Buffalo Ruixia Shi, Mihaylo, California State University, Fullerton Andrew Chang, University of North Texas MARKET ORIENTATION: IS THAT AN OPTION FOR SCHOOLS TO ADOPT? Trang Tran, State University of New York at Oneonta Charles Blankson, University of North Texas Widyarso Roswinanto, University of North Texas 17 Humpback Room [MSQ-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 39 Harpoon Room Management Science and Quantitative Methods: Decision Making with Uncertainty and Change Chair: Melissa Rosario, Raytheon COMPETING FIRMS UNDER PRICE UNCERTAINTY Ferenc Szidarovszky, ReliaSoft Corporation Melissa Lynn Rosario, Raytheon OPTIMAL REPLACEMENT DECISIONS WITH INCREASING FAILURE RATES Akio Matsumoto, Chuo University, Japan Ferenc Szidarovszky, ReliaSoft Corporation Harry Guo, ReliaSoft Corporation Miklos Szidarovszky. ReliaSoft Corporation A NEW LAGRANGIAN RELAXATION BASED BRANCH AND BOUND ALGORITHM FOR THE TRAVELING SALESMAN PROBLEM Cenk Çalışkan, Utah Valley University PROJECT SELECTION WITH SOCIAL CHOICE METHODS Abdollah Eskandari, The University of Arizona Ferenc Szidarovszky, ReliaSoft Corporation [MOB-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Combined Session Session 40 Pequod Room Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Mgt.: Leadership and Employee Engagement Chair: Farnaz Tabaee, California State University, Dominguez Hills EFFECTS OF IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUES ON LEADERSHIP DECISION MAKING Farnaz Tabaee, California State University, Dominguez Hills THE INFLUENCE OF ABUSIVE SUPERVISION ON EMPLOYEES’ WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR DEVIANCE – WITH LEADERSHIP JUSTICE AS THE MEDIATOR Xiaohong Zhou, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Yue Zhang, California State University, Northridge BURNOUT AND JOB ENGAGEMENT OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS IN THE UNITED STATES Christine Brown Mahoney, Minnesota State University Mankato Joshua Lea, Massachusetts General Hospital Paul L. Schumann, Minnesota State University Mankato AN IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE & PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING ON EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESS: A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO SELECT IT COMPANIES IN INDIA. Moiz Mohammed, Pondicherry University. Rajeesh Viswanathan, Pondicherry University IMPACT OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND PERCEIVED EXPATRIATE SUPPORTING PRACTICES ON EXPATRIATE CROSS CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF INDIAN EXPATRIATES IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Moiz Mohammed, Pondicherry University Rajeesh Viswanathan, Pondicherry University [BES-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 41 Carthaginian Room Business Environment – Strategy, Policy, Law, Ethics: Research In Business Environment Chair: John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand RECONCILING THE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT: MORE TAX COMPLEXITY FOR LOWER AND MIDDLE-INCOME AMERICANS Francine J. Lipman, University of Nevada, Las Vegas James E. Williamson, San Diego State University THE EMERGENCE OF PROFESSIONALIZATION IN SPORT: COMPLEMENTARY PERSPECTIVES John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Carolyn Cordery, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand THE ROLE OF MORAL HAZARD AND INCENTIVES IN THE INVESTMENT BANKING INDUSTRY PRIOR TO THE GREAT RECESSION OF 2008 Noel Murray, Chapman University [IED-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Innovative Education: Innovative Programs Abstract Session Session 42 Nantucket Room Chair: Mary Calegari, San Jose State University SPECIALIZED DEGREE PROGRAMS: TIME COMPRESSED CLASS OFFERINGS AT STATE UNIVERSITIES Randy Anderson, California State University, Fresno Lydia Anderson, California State University, Fresno ARE BUSINESS PROGRAMS WITH AN INTERNATIONALIZATION MISSION DIFFERENT? Timothy A. Manuel, The University of Montana Nader H. Shooshtari, The University of Montana 18 A MARKET ANALYSIS APPROACH TO BUSINESS DOCTORAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Mary F. Calegari, San Jose State University Robert E. Sibley, San Jose State University Marlene E. Turner, San Jose State University [ACC-T4] Thursday, 3:00 - 4:40 P.M. Accounting: Accounting 1 Regular Refereed Session Session 43 Wilcox Room Chair: Judith Sage, Florida State University LEARNING CURVES AND COST BEHAVIOR: ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATION Dennis Togo, University of New Mexico READABILITY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS: THE IMPACT OF THE PLAIN ENGLISH INITIATIVE Xuan Huang, California State University, Long Beach Sudha Krishnan, California State University, Long Beach Ping Lin, California State University, Long Beach THE USE OF AN ACTIVE-LEARNING PROJECT FOR TEACHING INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II TOPICS Judith A. Sage, Florida State University Lloyd G. Sage, Sage & Sage, Tallahassee, Florida R&D MANAGEMENT DURING INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS Tatiana Fedyk, University of San Francisco Natalya Khimich, Drexel University Friday, April 3, 2015 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. [MIS-F1] Friday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Session 44 Humpback Room Management Information Systems and Business Analytics: Business Intelligence and Data Mining Chair: Abbas Heiat, Montana State University-Billings BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: CRITICAL VEHICLE FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS IN HEALTHCARE Dominique Louis, Pace University AUTOMATED ADAPTIVE MODELING IN BIG DATA RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS: THE CASE OF MOBILE AD PLACEMENT Donald Kridel, University of St. Louis-Missouri Daniel Dolk, Naval Postgraduate School, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTIVITY FACTORS IN PC PLATFORM Abbas Heiat, Montana State University-Billings CUSTOMER CREDIT SCORING: A COMPARISON OF THREE DATA MINING ALGORITHMS Nafisseh Heiat, Montana State University-Billings [MSQ-F1] Friday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Combined Session Session 45 Management Science and Quantitative Methods: Production and Methodological Issues Harpoon Room Chair: David Czerwinski, San Jose State University BENCHMARKING SHIPPING COSTS USING REGRESSION AND DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS Seong-Jong Joo, Central Washington University-Des Moines Carlo Smith, Central Washington University-Des Moines ASSESSING THE ACCURACY OF BUS ARRIVAL TIME PREDICTIONS David Czerwinski, San Jose State University A GAUGE REPEATABILITY AND REPRODUCIBILITY STUDY FOR MULTIVARIATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Jeh-Nan Pan, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Chun-I Li, National Chiayi University,Taiwan VALIDATING A FREQUENTLY USED POKER-PLAYING HEURISTIC BY MEANS OF MONTE CARLO SIMULATION Charles J. Teplitz, University of San Diego, Steven F. Kling, University of San Diego CONJOINT STAKEHOLDER DECISION THEORY Danny Samson, University of Melbourne, Australia Patrick Foley, University of Melbourne, Australia Heng Soon Gan, University of Melbourne, Australia Marianne Gloet, University of Melbourne, Australia 19 [BES-F1] Friday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Abstract Session Business Environment – Strategy, Policy, Law, and Ethics Session 46 Carthaginian Room Chair: John Bagby, Pennsylvania State University REFLECTIONS ON COMMUNITY OR, 25 YEARS ON Zbigniew H. Przasnyski, Loyola Marymount University THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT OF WIRELINE TELECOMMUNICATIONS: HOW CAN ILECS ADAPT? Johannes H. Snyman, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Debora J. Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver A FOUR-STAGE EVOLUTION MODEL OF BUSINESS-IT STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: AN INTEGRATED PERSPECTIVE Fen Wang, Central Washington University Manuel Mora, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico Mahesh Raisinghani, Texas Woman's University Natalie Lupton, Central Washington University Robert Lupton, Central Washington University AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY OF REPUTATION MANAGEMENT David Lynn Hoffman, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Debora J. Gilliard, Metropolitan State University of Denver COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE: HISTORY, IMPORTANCE, OBJECTIVES, PROCESS AND ISSUES Dhekra Ben Sassi, Higher Institute of Management of Tunis Anissa Frini, University of Quebec Wahiba Kaara, Higher Institute of Management of Tunis [STU-F1] Friday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Regular Refereed Session Student Papers: Current Issues in Education Session 47 Nantucket Room Chair: Thomas Norman, California State University, Dominguez Hills INVESTIGATING PLAYER STRATEGIES IN AN ONLINE MATH GAME OVER TIME Nicole Forsgren, Utah State University Jason Maughan, Utah State University ASCENDING AND DESCENDING NUMBERS IN BRAND NAMES: DOES THE COMPETITIVE SPORTS METAPHOR PLAY A ROLE? Matthew Vance, Utah State University Kenneth R. Bartkus, Utah State University [ACC-F1] Friday, 8:00 - 9:40 A.M. Accounting: Accounting II Abstract Session Session 48 Wilcox Room Chair: Khaled Abdou, Pennsylvania State University - Berks FORCED RESIGNATIONS OF CEOS AND EARNINGS SMOOTHING Khaled Abdou, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Oscar Varela, University of Texas, El Paso Anh Duc Ngo, Norfolk State University HOW SHOULD INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITORS WORK TOGETHER? Haley Dyer, Auburn University at Montgomery Johnathan Daniel, Sellers Richardson Holman and West, LLP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE COST ALLOCATION IMPLICATIONS FOR REASSIGNED TIME John Hathorn, Metropolitan State University of Denver Lesley Hathorn, Metropolitan State University of Denver IMPROVEMENT IN ACCOUNTING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION AND JUDGMENT ON ETHICAL ISSUES AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH THE ACCOUNTING CURRICULUM Angeline Kornelus, California State Polytechnic University Pomona Anwar Salimi, California State Polytechnic University Pomona Ahmed Abo-Hebeish, California State Polytechnic University Pomona 20 Friday, April 3, 2015 10:00 A.M. - 11:40 A.M. [GBS-F2] Friday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Combined Session Session 49 Humpback Room Global Business, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgt.: International and Entrepreneurial Opportunities Chair: Tamela D. Ferguson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ENTREPRENEURIAL UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD SOCIAL IDENTITY AND SOCIAL CAPITAL Tamela D. Ferguson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ron G. Cheek, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dionne Davis Green, University of Louisiana at Lafayette UKRAINE, RUSSIA, AND EU DEBT CRISIS RECOVERY James Beaghan, Central Washington University [BES-F2] Thursday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Abstract Session Session 50 Business, Environment- Strategy, Policy, Law, Ethics: Business Environment Carthaginian Room Chair: Colin B Gabler, Ohio University ABUSIVE LEADERSHIP, DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE, AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE: PERSPECTIVES FROM SALESPEOPLE & MANAGERS Colin B. Gabler, Ohio University Ronald Paul Hill, Villanova University AN ANALYSIS OF KEY STATE POLICY MEASURE CHANGES THAT RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT INCREASES AND DECREASES IN STATE BUSINESS POLICY INDEX RANKINGS P. K. Shukla, Chapman University Monica Shukla, Brandman University CONFIDENCE JUDGMENTS AND ACCURACY Lesley Hathorn, Metropolitan State University of Denver John Hathorn, Metropolitan State University of Denver DO GREEN ALLIANCES INCREASE FIRM VALUE? EVIDENCE FROM AN EVENT STUDY Yu Liu, College of Business and Management, Saginaw Valley State University [STU-F2] Friday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Student Papers: Student Research Ideas Combined Session Session 51 Nantucket Room Session 52 Wilcox Room Chair: Theodore Byrne, California State University Dominguez Hills BODY ART IN THE WORKPLACE Kleyda Miller, Metropolitan State University of Denver . Kiaya Chapman, Metropolitan State University of Denver VETERANS VALUE John McDuffie, Metropolitan State University of Denver Philippe Chastagner, Metropolitan State University of Denver LEADING THROUGH CULTURAL DIVERSITY Joshua Rosenthal, St. Mary’s College of California Sylnovie Merchant, Argosy University, [ACC-F2] Friday, 10:00 - 11:40 A.M. Accounting: Accounting III Regular Refereed Session Chair: Sheldon Smith, Utah Valley University IS REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY SQUEEZING OUT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY?-THE CHINA EXPERIENCE Ying Wang, Montana State University-Billings Michael Campbell, Montana State University-Billings Debra Johnson, Montana State University-Billings DOES CHINA REALLY HAVE A SERIOUS REAL ESTATE BUBBLE? -A FINANCIAL HEALTH & RETURN ANALYSIS Ying Wang, Montana State University-Billings Michael Campbell, Montana State University-Billings Xiaomin Gai, Shandong University Debra Johnson, Montana State University-Billings RATIO ANALYSIS IN A REAL-WORLD SETTING: CRITICAL THINKING PERSPECTIVE Kevin R. Smith, Utah Valley University Sheldon R. Smith, Utah Valley University SOCIAL SECURITY START DATE; SHOULD ONE START AT FULL-RETIREMENT OR WAIT UNTIL AGE-70? Kamal Haddad, San Diego State University Nathan Oestreich, San Diego State University James Williamson, San Diego State University 21
