TQM PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON JORDANIAN MUNICIPALITIES
Anan Abu Hummour Seif Athamneh Samir Al-balas Department of Public Administration Yarmouk University ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of Total Quality Management principles of communication, employee involvement, continual improvement and leadership on performance speed, quality and quantity in the Greater Irbid Municipality in Jordan. This study describes how TQM principles can be reliably applied […]
AN EXAMINATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HYDRAULIC FRACKING OPERATIONS
Christopher Avery Brian Martin Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons LLP Diana Brown Sam Houston State University ABSTRACT The energy industry is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors of the United States economy. A surge in hydraulic fracturing techniques, or fracking, has been driving recent growth in the energy industry. Fracking is used […]
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TOP MANAGEMENT TEAM
Wenhui Zhang Shuyao Wang Yumeng Zhu Kihwan Kim Kean University, Union NJ ABSTRACT Research on stress showed that stress affects adversely mental and physical health, resulting in performance loss. This study theoretically explores whether emotional intelligence will moderate (1) the effect of top management team’s heterogeneity on employee turnover rate, lower psychological attachment, and less […]
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT IN CREATING A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL CHANGE
Russell Davis Steven Cates Purdue University Global ABSTRACT There is a tremendous history of published research where the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) has been used in various settings and findings identifying current and preferred cultural dimensions. Little research actually shows where the culture was changed in those researched environments. This study addresses the implementation […]
THE EFFECT OF PAID TIME OFF FOR VOLUNTEERISM ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: IS IT INFLUENCED BY NATIONAL CULTURE?
Carolyn Scott Richard Dool Dale Mancini Argosy University ABSTRACT If the way employees feel about their organizations can influence the performance of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) benefits, such as paid time off for volunteerism. It may also influence whether employees engage in OCB. These tendencies may vary by national culture. A survey was distributed to […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING ON FORTUNE 500 CORPORATE WEBSITES: REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Michelle B. Kunz Morehead State University ABSTRACT This study analyzes the corporate social responsibility (CSR) information posted on Fortune 500 company websites, and formal reports posted. The terms or labels used to identify this information on the website and the title used for formal reports are examined with regard to influence based upon corporate size, […]
PIERCING THE VEIL: TRADITIONAL CORPORATIONS VERSUS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Jerry L. Furniss University of Montana ABSTRACT Courts historically have allowed a traditional corporation’s veil to be pierced only if certain conditions are met. Some of the elements typically analyzed include such factors as whether corporate formalities were respected, whether business and personal funds of shareholders were commingled, and whether the corporation was properly capitalized. […]
PATENT TROLLS’ THREAT TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZE ENTERPRISES
Laurie A. Babin Allison M. Jarrell University of Louisiana Monroe ABSTRACT This study examines the threat of “patent trolls” to businesses, particularly small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), and offers suggestions on how to handle this threat. Patent trolls are Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) whose business models are based on litigation, not protecting and fostering innovation. Studies […]
