Academic and Business Research Institute
Conference - San Antonio 2012

March 22 - 24, 2012

Conference Proceedings
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SA12001 - Nazari, Mohsen, Tehran University; Measuring credit risk bank customers using artificial neural network; AFE Track.

SA12002 - Abbasian, Ezatollah, Bu-Ali Sina University; Impact of Macroeconomic and Social Variables on Child Poverty in Iran; AFE Track.

SA12003 - Zhang, Wei-Bin, Ritusmeikan Asia Pacific University; Global Trade and Economic Growth with Endogenous Knowledge; AFE Track.

SA12004 - Cameron, Donald, NeuroDevelopmental Center of NOW; The Brain and Learning:Guiding Teaching and Learning through an Understanding of the Brain; EIP Track.

SA12005 - Cameron, Mary, NeuroDevelopmental Center of NOW; The Brain and Learning:Guiding Teaching and Learning through an Understanding of the Brain; EIP Track.

SA12007 - Krueger, Thomas, Texas A & M; Using Common Financial Proverbs to Teach Finance to Students from Vietnam; AFE Track.

SA12008 - de los Santos, Esmeralda, University of the Incarnate Word; Resurrecting Kolbs Learning Cycle: Using Microsofts PhotoStory 3 to Challenge Preferred Learning Styles in the Marketing Classroom.; EIP Track.

SA12009 - Persons, Obeua, Rider University; Characteristics of No-Ehtics-Code Firms and Effect of Having No Ethics Code on Financial Performance; EIP Track.

SA12010 - English, Donald, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Business Communication Instructors' and Graduate Business Students' Opinions of Selected Workplace Qualities; EIP Track.

SA12011 - Bain, Steve, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Assessing mental health needs of rural schools in South Texas: Counselors perspectives; EIP Track.

SA12012 - Dozier, Cherylann, Eastern New Mexico University; Religious Private HIgh School Students' Perceptions of Effective Teaching; EIP Track.

SA12013 - Lewis, Sue, Tarleton State University; A Comparison of Teacher Education Requirements and Curriculum in Texas; EIP Track.

SA12014 - Bain, Steve, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Interrogating reality in terms of retention and student success at a South Texas University; EIP Track.

SA12015 - Coleman, Phillip, Western Kentucky University; The Pros and Cons of Education Budget Cuts: An Investigative Study; EIP Track.

SA12016 - Ehie, Ike, Kansas State University; Testing Carroll’s Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Empirical Investigation Using a Sample of Nigerian Companies;MMM Track.

SA12017 - Guidry, Krisandra, Nicholls State University; Baton Rouge Music Studios: A Case Study; Case Track.

SA12018 - Larson, James, National University; Public Speaking Apprehension and Credibility Success; EIP Track.

SA12020 - Bexley, James, Sam Houston State University; Do Celebrities Influence Buying Habits?; MMM Track.

SA12021 - Hall, Reggie, Tarleton State University; A Theory for Higher Education—A Customer Service Model; EIP Track.

SA12022 - Falter Thomas, Angela, Bowling Green State University; The Journey of Two Middle School Language Arts Teachers: Using Reading Workshop as a Teaching Methodology; EIP Track.

SA12023 - Benavides, Adolfo, Tarleton State University; The Effect of NAFTA on the U.S. - Mexico Intra Industry Trade; AFE Track.

SA12024 - Tiggeman, Theresa, University of the Incarnate Word; Combining Managerial Accounting Principles with Service to the Community: An Application for a Graduate Managerial Accounting Course; AFE Track.

SA12025 - Fedynich, La Vonne, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Mentoring the Successful Graduate Student of Tomorrow""; EIP Track.

SA12026 - Edmond, Tracie, University of the Incarnate Word; Combining Managerial Accounting Principles with Service to the Community: An Application for a Graduate Managerial Accounting Course; EIP Track.

SA12027 - Elrod, Henry, University of the Incarnate Word; Locus of internship management: does it matter?; MMM Track.

SA12029 - Burnett, Amy, St. Edward's University; Social Security: using options modeling to optimize retirement withdrawals; AFE Track.

SA12030 - Hsiung, Hsiao-Wen, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Competency Scale for Frontline Employees in Service Industry; MMM Track.

SA12031 - Shih, Pei-Fu, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; The Interaction Effects of Framing Price Increasing Messages and Product Categories on Purchase Intentions; MMM Track.

SA12032 - Tsai, Mei-Yun, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; The Moderating Role of Employee Moral Development on the Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Ethical Climate; MMM Track.

SA12033 - Ku, Man-Chen, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Responsibility on the Relationship between Servant Leadership and Volunteerism; MMM Track.

SA12034 - Yang, Tzu-Ting, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; The Mediating Role of Organizational Justice on the Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Organizational Commitment; MMM Track.

SA12035 - Campbell, Scott, National University; Comparing Anxiety Levels Between Face-to-Face and Distance-Based Speeches; EIP Track.

SA12036 - Busler, Michael, Richard Stockton College; Entrepreneurship Spirit of Asia Business Incubation; MMM Track.

SA12037 - manuscript removed from publication.

SA12038 - Luster, John, National University; Using Language Acquisition Descriptors To Teach and Assess English Learners In Mainstream Classrooms; EIP Track.

SA12039 - van der Merwe, Dandre, Stellenbosch University; The Usefulness of Student Evaluations for Enhancing the Effectiveness Teaching of Financial Accounting Students at a South African University; EIP Track.

SA12040 - Khan, Muhammad Asad, Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar, Pakistan; The relationship between stock return and economic value added (EVA): A review of KSE-100 index; AFE Track.

SA12041 - Almerico, Gina, The University of Tampa; Exploring Professional Avenues for Reading Assessment; EIP Track.

SA12042 - Medlin, Bobby, University of Arkansas--Fort Smith; Management Principles and the Management Process: The Impact on Employee Engagement; MMM Track.

SA12043 - Larson, James, National University; After Suffering A Prolonged And Crippling Recession, Will The United States Be Able To Avoid A Jobless Recovery" That Threatens To Leave A Significant Number Of Unemployed American Workers Behind?; AFE Track.

SA12044 - Kay, Kenneth, National University; After suffering a prolonged and crippling recession, will the United States be able to avoid a jobless recovery" that threatens to leave a significant number of unemployed American workers behind?; AFE Track.

SA12045 - Blythe, Stephen, Abu Dhabi University; A Critique of German E-Commerce Law and Recommendations for Improvement; MMM Track.

SA12046 - Warrick, Shane, Southern Arkansas University; Bank Loan Officers Perceptions of Independence Safeguards for the Revolving Door Practice; AFE Track.

SA12047 - Sastry, Musti, University of West Indies; Design and Development of a MIS for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Activities; MMM Track.

SA12048 - Smith, Gene, Eastern New Mexico University; Designing and Instructing a Cost Accounting Course Consisting of Students in a Combined Classroom, and Online Environment; AFE Track.

SA12049 - Ballantyne, Scott, Alvernia University; Leadership decision-making utilizing a strategic focus to enhance global achievement; MMM Track.

SA12050 - Holland, Glenda, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Involuntary Departure of Public School Principals in the State of Texas; EIP Track.

SA12051 - LUCHSINGER, VINCE, University of Baltimore; Sustainability and Waste Management; MMM Track.

SA12052 - Yonou Everistusou, Finjap, AREMD- Cameroon/Cambridge Institute of Professional Training- Cameroon; Executing an effective Individual Learning Plan in Vocational Program; Case Track.

SA12053 - Fisher, Clifford, Purdue University; Sex, harrassment, and the Workplace; MMM Track.

SA12055 - KC, Pukar, Connecticut College; An Assessment of the Performance of Micro Enterprises in Rural Nepal over Time; Accounting / Finance / Economics Track.

SA12056 - Panayides, Alexandros, William Paterson University; A Long Term Approach To Bilateral Aid: The Case of Germany; AFE Track.

SA12057 - Abanmy, Fahad, King Saud University; Effectiveness of instructional design model (ISMAN - 2011) in developing the planning teaching skills of teachers college students' at King Saud University; EIP Track.

SA12058 - Valadez, Ray, Pepperdine University; Election Years' Effect on the Stock Markets; AFE Track.

SA12059 - Davila, Elva, CCISD; Involuntary Departure of Public School Principals in the State of Texas; EIP Track.

SA12060 - Stafford, Jeremy, University of North Alabama; False Assumptions of Sexual Harassment Training Effectiveness: A Closer Look at Recent EEOC Trend Data; EIP Track.

SA12062 - Eid, Ashraf, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Patents, R&D-Performing Sectors, and the Technology Spillover Effect; EIP Track.

SA12063 - Haddad, Ayman, American University of Kuwait; Relationship between the Ownership Structure of the Jordanian Listed Companies and Voluntary Disclosure; AFE Track.

SA12064 - McDonald, Mike, Georgia Southern University; A Tough Start to the Day; Case Track.

SA12065 - Boldin, Robert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Seven Asian Emerging Equity Markets: Are They Integrated?; AFE Track.

SA12066 - Denson, Chad, Delta State University; Price Elasticity of Demand for the University of Mississippi: 2000-9; AFE Track.

SA12067 - Denson, Chad, Delta State University; Business Week's Top Ten Three-Year Earnings Portfolio: 2004-9; AFE Track.

SA12068 - Tawah, Regina, Bowie State University; The Determinants of Trade in the Central African Economic and Monetary Union; AFE Track.

SA12069 - Withey, John, St. Edward's University; Attending Only; AFE Track.

SA12070 - Yoon, Sung Wook, California State University, Northridge; An empirical evaluation of fair value accounting numbers: Evidence from the investigation of goodwill accounting; AFE Track.

SA12071 - Johnson, Robert, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Attending Only; AFE Track.

SA12072 - Sawalha, Nabeel, Gulf University for Science & Technology; Foreign Direct Investment Impact on Country Productivity in the MENA Region: A Frontier Analysis; MMM Track.

SA12073 - Scott, Joyce, Texas A&M University-Commerce; REINVENTING THE WORKFORCE: A NEW IMPERATIVE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION; EIP Track.

SA12074 - Travis, Jon, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Privatizing American Public Higher Education: A Case Study; Case Track.

SA12075 - Scott, Joyce, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Assessing adult learners in project-based learning contexts; EIP Track.

SA12076 - Payne, Bruce, Barry University; A financial profile of those firms identified by value line as having the greatest three to five year growth potential in a period of economic recession and financial market turmoil; AFE Track.

SA12078 - Banchuenvijit, Wanrapee, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce; Determinants of Firm Performance of Vietnam Listed Companies; AFE Track.

SA12079 - Bonner, Nancy, University of Mary Harden-Baylor; Technology and the Homeschooler; MMM Track.

SA12080 - Neil, Ted, University of Mary Harden-Baylor; Technology and the Homeschooler; MMM Track.

SA12081 - Dickinson, J Barry, Holy Family University; The effect of introducing coaching from an experienced business professional on performance in a computer simulation classroom exercise; Case Track.

SA12083 - Letkowski, Jerzy, Western New England University; Applications of the Poisson probability distribution; EIP Track.

SA12084 - Wolfskill, Lawrence, Sam Houston State University; Evaluating Corporate Management Training: DuPont Profitability Analysis; AFE Track.

SA12085 - Jafri, Hussain, Tarleton State University; The Effect of NAFTA on the U.S. - Mexico Intra Industry Trade (With Dr. Adolfo Benavides); AFE Track.

SA12086 - Truong, Christina, Texas A & M; Using Common Financial Proverbs to Teach Finance to Students from Vietnam; AFE Track.

SA12087 - Garcia, Bernardo Quintanilla, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen; Short Term Moving Memory in the Foreign Exchange Market; AFE Track.

SA12088 - Gentry, Ruben, Jackson State University; Making College a Success by Assessing and Navigating Candidates Study Habits; EIP Track.

SA12089 - Kreissl, Laura Jean, West Texas A&M University; Methodology and Practical Tools for Enhancing an Accounting/Business Ethics Class; EIP Track.

SA12090 - Hathorn, John, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Cooperative learning and decision-making in the classroom; EIP Track.

SA12091 - Ziegler, Paul, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor; Predictors of Naked Short Selling: Analyzing Delivery Failures in U.S. Stock Markets; AFE Track.

SA12092 - Jaska, Patrick, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CRISIS: A CASE OF GEN Y NIGHTMARE?; MMM Track.

SA12093 - Innurak, Panawat, Thammasat University; A Model of Thailand Financial Crisis and Unconventional Monetary Policy; AFE Track.

SA12094 - Wu, Congsheng, University of Bridgeport; Country Risk and Valuation of U.S.-Listed IPOs; AFE Track.

SA12095 - Cruthirds, Kevin, University of Texas at Brownsville; World Class Logistics South of the Border: An Analysis of Mexican Practices; MMM Track.

SA12096 - Abd Aziz, Khursiah, University of Management and Technology; Exploring Night Market as a New Business Opportunities for Local Traders; Case Track.

SA12097 - Ishak, Nor Khomar, University of Management and Technology; KINGSTON QUALITY TOURS: MOVING FORWARD; Case Track.

SA12098 - ZAITOUNI, MICHEL, GULF UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-KUWAIT; The impact of workforce diversity on organizational performance; MMM Track.

SA12099 - Teasley, Wynn, University of West Florida; The Old Professor, Kay Kyser: Band Leader/Servant Leader; MMM Track.

SA12100 - Moore, Tom, East Tennessee State University; Thinking style and emotional intelligence: An empirical investigation; MMM Track.

SA12101 - Deyoe, Rodney, The Kucera Companies; Identifying Strategies to Minimize Workplace Conflict due to Generational Differences; MMM Track.

SA12102 - Fox, Terry, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Identifying Strategies to Minimize Workplace Conflict due to Generational Differences; MMM Track.

SA12103 - Fox, Anna, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; An Exploration of School Leadership Issues Relating to the December Dilemma; EIP Track.

SA12104 - Huff, Kendra, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Online learning: Perceptions from a South Texas Institution; EIP Track.

SA12105 - Nenninger, Steve, Sam Houston State University"; Jackson Masonry Loan Relationship: A Case in Commercial Bank Lending; Case Track.

SA12106 - Zhao, Lin, Purdue University Calumet; A qualitative study of an animated representation of firms’ operating health; MMM Track.

SA12108 - Simmons, Donald, University of Texas at San Antonio; Flexibility in After-Market Service Operations; MMM Track.

SA12109 - Faulk, Larry, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith; The Impact of On-line Supplements on Student Performance; EIP Track.

SA12110 - Felder, Pam, Alcorn State Univdersity; TechnoSped & Communiversity: A Winning Combination; EIP Track.

SA12111 - PAI, KALPANA, TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY; Do Smartboards Really Make Students Smarter?; EIP Track.

SA12112 - Luoma, Vicki, Minnesota State University; Hacking for Fun, Profit ... and an A to Boot!; Case Track.

SA12113 - Snider, J. Blake, East Tennessee State University; Thinking style and emotional intelligence: An empirical investigation.; MMM Track.

SA12114 - Wolfskill, Lawrence, Sam Houston State University; Funding Models for Distance Education in Texas Public Institutions; EIP Track.

SA12115 - Elder, Kevin, Georgia Southern; Using Illusions in the Classroom: Principles, Best Practices, and Measurement; EIP Track.

SA12116 - Zhang, Mei, Rowan University; Audit reaction on financial crisis; AFE Track.

SA12117 - Mo, Songtao, Purdue University Calumet; THE VALUE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A TEACHING CASE; MMM Track.

SA12118 - Campione, Wendy, Northern Arizona University; Job Satisfaction-The Effect of Early Family and Early Work Experience; AFE Track.

SA12119 - Valentine, Randall, Georgia Southwestern State University; A Theoretical Examination of Causality for Low Customer Satisfaction Ratings with Service Organizations; MMM Track.

SA12120 - Olson, Stevan, Missouri State University; Wallpaper Designs, Inc. : the cause of failure; Case Track.

SA12121 - Perez, Anthony, UT--Austin; Collaborative Research: The Benefits of Business Faculty and Students Working Together; EIP Track.

SA12122 - Garman, George, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Determining Student Performance in Online Database Courses; EIP Track.

SA12123 - Lewis, Victor, National University; After Suffering A Prolonged And Crippling Recession Will The United States Be Able To Avoid A Jobless Recovery" That Threatens To Leave A Significant Number Of Unemployed American Workers Behind?"; EIP Track.

SA12124 - Monroe, Stuart, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Research Training and Support: Institutional Impact on Publications; EIP Track.

SA12125 - Monroe, Stuart, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Attitudes and Implementation Barriers: HDP Teacher Education Program Attitudes and Implementation Barriers: HDP Teacher Education Program at Aksum University; EIP Track.

SA12127 - Scott, Jeannie, University of the Incarnate Word; Locus of internship management: does it matter?; MMM Track.

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