THE SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT

1999 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE                                  

 

Business Issues for

the New Millennium

 

March 28-30, 1999

Harrah’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Business Issues for the New Millennium

Sunday, March 28, 1999

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

(Copper)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

(Lake Tahoe)

8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

(Elko)

SAM Board Meeting

 

Welcoming Reception

 

Student Orientation

(Case Competition Schedule Determined at this Meeting)

 

Monday, March 29, 1999

7:00 am to 3:00 pm

 

7:00 am to 8:00 am

(Copper)

10:15 am to 5:00 pm

(Parlor B, C, and D)

 

8:00 am to 9:15 am

(Reno)

Registration

 

Case Competition Judges Breakfast and Briefing

 

Student Case Competition Presentations as Per Schedule Determined on 3/28/99

 

"Conference Opening and Welcome"

Moustafa H. Abdelsamad, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

SAM President and 1999 Conference Chair

 

"Achieving Sustained Competitive Advantage in Global Markets"

Ron Mascitelli, President, Technology Associate

 

9:15 am to 10:15 am

(Reno)

"The Association Between Ten Modifiable Health Risks and Individual Healthcare Expenditures"

R. William Whitmer, President & CEO, Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO)

 

10:15 am to 10:45 am

(Foyer)

Networking Break

10:45 am to 11:45 am

 

Session A

(Copper)

Concurrent Sessions

 

Chair: Sammy E. Elaasar, Winston-Salem State University

 

"The Empowerment Trap: Re-empowering the Disempowered Empowered"

Martin Lapinsky, Saint Peter's College

Discussant: Thomas L. Wheelen, University of South Florida

 

"An Analysis of the Use of Quality Processes in Business Schools"

Gary Vazzana, Central Missouri State University

Duane Bachmann, Central Missouri State University

John Elfrink, Central Missouri State University

Discussant: Marilyn Lucas, Bentley College

 

Session B

(Elko)

Chair: Rosalyn Rufer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

"Internships: A Try Before You Buy Arrangement"

Malcolm Coco, Abilene Christian University

Discussant: Berkwood Farmer, Longwood College

 

"Economic Education in a Russian University"

Sue Olinger Shaw, Longwood College

Nina Burakova, Longwood College

Valery Makoukha, Longwood College

Discussant: Michael Slotkin, Florida Tech

Session C

(Ely)

Chair: Ben C. Liu, Chicago State University

 

"Determinants and Assessment of Political Risk in Central America"

Charles A. Rarick, Barry University

Discussant: Michael Jilling, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg

 

"Small Business Strategies for the Third World in the New Millennium:Microenterprise, Microentrepreneurship and Microfinance"

Warner P. Woodworth, Brigham Young University

Discussant: Chigbo Ofong, Savannah State University

 

Session D

(Goldfield)

Chair: Bart H. Ward, University of Southern Colorado

 

"Using Total Quality Management to Enhance Tutorial Services of Learning Centers: A Case Study from HEOP at Fordham University"

Stephie Mukherjee, Fordham University

Biswa P. Bhowmick, Fordham University

 

Session E

(Tonopah)

Chair: Guy Sprenger, St. Cloud State University

 

"Management of Information: An Issue for Public Policy Formulation"

Ronald D. McNeil, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Renato Miele, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dennis Shaul, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Discussant: Dennis N. Ulrich, Kent State University

 

"Biometrics: An Emerging Industry of Innovation"

Thomas H. Johnson, DuBois Regional Medical Center

Kevin J. Roth, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Discussant: Tawfik Mady, Alexandria University, Egypt

11:45 am to 1:30 pm

(Tahoe)

Luncheon

"Financing Emerging Business"

Mark S. Germain, Senior Vice President, FAC/Equities

 

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Session A

(Copper)

Concurrent Sessions

 

Chair: Robert J. Knueven, Glenmary Homes Missionary

 

"Acquisition Strategy for the New Millennium"

Michael Pettus, Millikin University

Discussant: Dennis N. Ulrich, Kent State University

 

"The Impact of Catastrophe Insurance Instruments

on Corporate Financial Strategies"

Sayeed Kayvan, Towson University

Daniel Singer, Towson University

Discussant: Roderick S. Barclay, University of Texas at Dallas

 

Session B

(Elko)

Chair: Edwin Klewer, California State University Cal-Poly

 

"A Simulation of Research and Development Planning (A Resource Allocation Model)"

Jack Byrnes, Air Force Research Laboratory

Ed Karnasiewicz, PJSA, Inc.

Patrick J. Sweeney, University of Dayton

Discussant: Mary-jo Hall, Defense Systems Management College

 

"Testing the Convergence Hypothesis: Comparisons of Work Orientations, Career Aspirations, and Lifestyle Expectations Among American and European MBA Students"

Richard FitzPatrick, Manhattan College

Charles Brunner, Manhattan College

Discussant: Warner P. Woodworth, Brigham Young University

 

Session C

(Ely)

Chair: Shahriar Mostashari, Campbell University

 

"Environmental Change and Strategic Adaptations: Mapping the Emerging Competitive Dynamics of the Health Care Industry"

Kamalesh Kumar, The University of Michigan-Dearborn

Discussant: Fred R. David, Francis Marion University

 

"Reshaping Business Schools: Responsibility, Ownership, and Accountability"

Bruce Finnie, Pacific Lutheran University

Linda Gibson, Pacific Lutheran University

Donald Bell, Pacific Lutheran University

Discussant: Sue Olinger Shaw, Longwood College

 

Session D

(Goldfield)

Chair: Omar E. Khalil, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

 

"Presence of Recruitment on the Internet"

Sara Bliss-Kiser, Alabama State University

Tammy Prater, Alabama State University

Discussant: Malcolm Coco, Abilene Christian University

 

"An Integrated Model for the Management of New Information Technology"

Muhammad A. Obeidat, Southern Polytechnic State University

Discussant: James K. Fugate, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

Session E

(Tonopah)

"Competitive Advantages of Business Schools"

Ronald D. McNeil, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Moustafa H. Abdelsamad, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

George Stevens, Kent State University

Linda McCallister, University of Texas-Pan American

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

 

Session A

(Copper)

Concurrent Sessions

 

"The Virtual Classroom: Learning Through and With Technology"

Linda McCallister, University of Texas-Pan American

"Increasing Learning Outcomes with the International Business Simulation"

Jane LeMaster, University of Texas-Pan American

Dennis Schlais, California State University Chico

"Merging the Traditional with the International Electronic Classroom"

Steve Geisinger, University of Texas Dallas

"Electronic MBAs: The Course that Travels with You"

Linda McCallister, University of Texas-Pan American

Linda Matthews, University of Texas-Pan American

"Creating the Infrastructure for Electronic/Distance Learning"

Darcy Hardy, University of Texas TeleCampus

Session B

(Elko)

Chair: M. Diane Pettypool, Southeast Missouri State University

 

"Perceptions of Business Casual Dress in U.S. Firms: An Empirical Study"

Lillian H. Chaney, The University of Memphis

Julie A. Lyden, The University of Memphis

Discussant: Charles A. Rarick, Barry University

 

"Employees' Perception of Protocol and Practices Related to Employment References"

Barbara D. Davis, The University of Memphis

Lillian H. Chaney, The University of Memphis

Discussant: David Nye, Athens State University

Session C

(Ely)

Chair: Tito Guerrero III, University of Southern Colorado

 

"Career Management Consulting Services: What Works? What Doesn't? What Will? 21st Century Challenges"

Joseph W. Weiss, Bentley College

Discussant: Earnest Friday, Florida International University

 

"Peer Reporting of Coworker Wrongdoing: A Content Analysis of Observer Attitudes in the Decision to Report Versus Not Report Unethical Behavior"

Granville King III, Indiana University Southeast

Amy Hermodson, Indiana University Southeast

Discussant: Richard FitzPatrick, Manhattan College

 

Session D

(Goldfield)

Chair: Charles Brunner, Manhattan College

 

"International Business Education in the New Millennium: The Utilization of Simulations in Teaching Hispanic College Students"

Wolfgang Hinck, The University of Texas-Pan American

Suad Ghaddar, The University of Texas-Pan American

Melissa N. Castillo, The University of Texas-Pan American

Discussant: Michael Pettus, Millikin University

 

"The Effect of Participation in Decision Making on Employee Job Attitudes: Test and Evaluation of a New Model"

Ismail Bakan, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Discussant: Jay Mahoney, Montclair State University

 

Session E

(Tonopah)

Chair: Mohamed El-Hennawi, Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Advanced Management Institute, Egypt

 

"Stock Market Liquidity and Economic Growth: Some Evidence"

Valentine Okonkwo, Winston-Salem State University

Rowland Chidomere, Winston-Salem State University

Sammy Elaasar, Winston-Salem State University

Discussant: Daniel Singer, Towson University

 

"The Importance of Understanding Financial Statement Analysis to Risk Managers"

John Earl, University of Richmond

Roger C. Poole, The Citadel

Discussant: William P. Brown, Longwood College

 

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

(Foyer)

Networking Break

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Copper)

Chair: Nadia Elaref, Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Advanced Management Institute, Egypt

 

"An Investigation of Accuracy, Agreement, and Outcomes in a Multi-rater Feedback Program"

Ernie Stark, Community and Industrial Research and Consulting Affiliates

Jan Hansen, Bellevue University

Linda T. Thomas, Bellevue University

Discussant: Joseph W. Weiss, Bentley College

 

"Customer Emphasis or Competitor Emphasis: Does Competitive Environment Matter?"

Kamalesh Kumar, The University of Michigan-Dearborn

Discussant: Kevin J. Roth, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

 

"E-Commerce: Leading the Way into the Next Millennium: Encryption, the PKI, and Implications"

Emily Wolff, Salem-Teikyo University

Discussant: Lane D. Sauser, Auburn University

 

Session B

(Elko)

Chair: Aubrey E. Long, Bethune-Cookman College

 

"Strategies for Rebuilding Organizational Trust"

Ignatius Yacoub, Loma Linda University

Discussant: John G. Watson, St. Bonaventure University

 

"The Effect of Gender and Background Knowledge of Group Processes on Student Perceptions of the Quality and the Effectiveness of Collaborative Writing Projects in the Business Communication Course"

Janet K. Winter, Central Missouri State University

Joan C. Neal, Central Missouri State University

Discussant: Linda Gibson, Pacific Lutheran University

 

"Methods of Alleviating Worker Alienation in the New Millennium"

Wendy L. Ware, Coastal Carolina University

Discussant: David Nye, Athens State University

 

Session C

(Ely)

Chair: Roger C. Poole, The Citadel

 

"EVA for Small Manufacturing Companies"

Narcyz Roztock, University of Pittsburgh

Kim LaScola Needy, University of Pittsburgh

Discussant: Robert J. Knueven, Glenmary Homes Missioners

 

"Management Agenda for Technology-Based Learning (TBL) Media:A Comparative Analysis of Two Corporate Companies"

Serkan Bayraktaroglu, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Discussant: Tawfik Mady, Alexandria University, Egypt

 

"Ecotourism in Brevard County, Florida: Estimating the Eco-Dollars Generated by the Space Coast Flyway Festival"

Michael Slotkin, Florida Tech

Karen Chambliss, Florida Tech

Drew Phelps, Florida Tech

Jill Seigle, Florida Tech

Carrol-Ann Simpson, Florida Tech

Andrew Sullivan, Florida Tech

Discussant: Steve Childers, East Carolina University

 

Session D

(Goldfield)

Chair: Bart H. Ward, University of Northern Colorado

 

"Will Fair Market Value Accounting Replace Historical Cost Accounting?"

Steven D. Hall, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Rebecca Hicks, HUD

Discussant: Bruce Finnie, Pacific Lutheran University

"The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998: An Overview and Analysis"

William P. Brown, Longwood College

Discussant: Steven D. Hall, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

"International Monetary Fund and Third World Countries: Is IMF Helping or Hurting These Economies?"

Zafar A. Bokhari, Chicago State University

Discussant: Roderick S. Barclay, University of Texas at Dallas

 

Session E

(Tonopah)

Chair: Earnest Friday, Florida International University

 

"The Effect of Cultural Orientations of Individuals on Their Reactions to Human Resource Management Practices: A Comparative Study of Blacks and Whites"

Nagarajan Ramamoorthy, Marymount University

Raymond D. Smith, Howard University

Discussant: Thomas L. Wheelen, University of South Florida

 

"The Impact of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices on Corporate Financial Performance: Empirical Investigation"

Abdalla F. Hagen, Grambling State University

Bel G. Raggad, Pace University

Discussant: Lavon Carter, Harding University

 

"The Second Millennium Imperative"

Henry M. Findley, Troy State University

Phil Turquist, Troy State University

Earl Ingram, Troy State University

Discussant: Sara Bliss-Kiser, Alabama State University

 

Tuesday, March 30, 1999

7:30 am to 1:00 pm

Registration

 

8:00 am to 9:15 am

(Reno)

"Reflections of a President & CEO"

Tony R. Brown, President & CEO, Hearten Medical, Inc.

9:15 am to 10:15

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Copper)

Chair: Amir M. Hormozi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

"Evaluating Business Policy Textbooks in Coverage of Global Issues"

Fred R. David, Francis Marion University

Gina M. Phipps, Francis Marion University

Michelle L. Ward, Francis Marion University

Discussant: Darla J. Domke-Damonte, Coastal Carolina University

 

"Strategic Planning Resources on the Internet"

Fred R. David, Francis Marion University

Carmen Veno-Biering, Francis Marion University

Cathy Kenney, Francis Marion University

Ashley Byrd, Francis Marion University

Discussant: Tammy Prater, Alabama State University

 

Session B

(Elko)

Chair: Khosrow Fatemi, Imperial Valley Campus, San Diego State University

 

"Effects of Teaching Management Via Distant Learning"

Jerry W. Koehler, University of South Florida

Discussants: E. Bryon Chew, Birmingham-Southern College

 

"Riding the Wild Surf of Change"

William I. Sauser, Jr., Auburn University

Discussant: Nell Tabor Hartley, Robert Morris College

 

Session C

(Ely)

Chair: Allen F. Stembridge, Andrews University

 

"Linking Values and Practices in the Leadership of the Not for Profit Enterprise"

Granger Macy, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Sharida Melton, Our Lady of the Lake University

Discussant: James Alves, Johnson & Wales University

 

"The New Millennium Organization: New Leadership and Management Styles, New Organizations Structures, and New Remuneration Systems for the Twenty-first Century Organization"

Jeffrey M. Wachtel, Nova Southeastern University

Discussant: Ignatius Yacoub, Loma Linda University

 

Session D

(Goldfield)

Chair: Thomas B. Wilson, SAM Board of Directors

 

"A Comparison of U.S. and Mexican Student Computer and Internet Experience"

Benjamin Sackmary, S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo

Lynne M. Scalia, S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo

Hugo Manuel Valladares Santiago, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas

Joel Jimenez Galan, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas

Discussant: J. M. Moghaddam, California State University-Fresno

 

"A Dynamic Paradigm for Competing in the Global Market in the New Millennium"

Lois Peters, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rosalyn Rufer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Discussant: Sara Bliss-Kiser, Alabama State University

Session E

(Tonopah)

Chair: Allen Kruger, Johnson & Wales University

 

"Teaching the Business Communications Course"

Tammy A. Gingras, Longwood College

Discussant: Carolyn H. Ashe, University of Houston-Downtown

 

"Improving Web-Based Learning and Instruction"

Linda Lau, Longwood College

Discussant: James K. Fugate, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

Session F

(Silver)

Chair: Pieter A. Grobler, University of South Africa

 

"Trading Opportunities for American Businesses in Africa"

Rowland Chidomere, Winston-Salem State University

Valentine Okonkwo, Winston-Salem State University

Sammy Elaasar, Winston-Salem State University

 

Discussant: Chigbo Ofong, Savannah State University

"Three Modes of Multinational Organizational Cultures: The Melting Pot Organizational Culture (MPOC), The Salad Bar Organizational Cultural Diversity (SBOCD), The Multicultural Organizational Civic Culture (MOCC)"

Kamal Dean Parhizgar, Texas A&M International University

Discussant: Behnaz Z. Quigley, Mount Vernon College

Session G

(Parlor B)

"Organizational Assessment and Project/Client Management:

A Tale of Two Companies"

Dennis N. Ulrich, Kent State University

 

Session H

(Parlor D)

"One Page Business Calendar for the New Millennium"

"Intellectual Capital"

Eric P. Donald, Donald-Hathaway Associates

Madelyn K. Hathaway, Donald-Hathaway Associates

 

10:15 am to 10:45 am (Foyer)

 

Networking Break

10:45 am to 11:45 am

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Elko)

"Running a Business School in the New Millennium"

George Stevens, Kent State University

Bart H. Ward, University of Northern Colorado

 

Session B

(Ely)

Chair: John Koziell, Merrimack College

 

"The Expanding Public Policy Exception to the Employment-at-Will Doctrine: Implications and Advice for the Human Resources Manager"

Susan Gardner, California State University, Chico

Glenn M. Gomes, California State University, Chico

James Morgan, California State University, Chico

Discussant: Jerry Bennett, University of South Carolina Spartanburg

 

"The Architecture of Compensation Programs in Dynamic Financial Organizations"

Daniel Singer, Towson University

Sayeed Kayvan, Towson University

John Hannon, Florida Institute Technology

Discussant: Paula Ann Hughes, University of Dallas

 

Session C

(Goldfield)

Chair: S.G. "Bud" Fletcher, Lancaster Electric Co.

 

"U.S. - China Cultural Differences and Their Business Implications"

William Y. Jiang, San Jose State University

Discussant: Habte G. Woldu, University of Texas at Dallas

 

"Least Cost World Trade Patterns for Some Commodities"

Sammy E. Elaasar, Winston-Salem State University

Mak Khojasteh, Winston-Salem State University

Valentine Okonkwo, Winston-Salem State University

Rowland Chidomere, Winston-Salem State University

Discussant: Kamal Dean Parhizgar, Texas A&M International University

 

Session D

(Tonopah)

Chair: Janet K. Winter, Central Missouri State University

 

"Promoting Organization-based Self-esteem: The Role of Organizational Climate"

Brad W. Mayer, Lamar University

Andrea Whitfield, Lamar University

Lynn Godkin, Lamar University

Discussant: Shawnta S. Friday, Florida A&M University

 

"Problem-Based Learning…An Adventure of Discovery"

Mary-Jo Hall, Defense Systems Management College

Discussant: M. Diane Pettypool, Southeast Missouri State University

Session E

(Copper)

Chair: Desmond Colleran, Quest Career Marketing & Management Consulting

 

"Purchase Order Due Dates and Factors Influencing Purchase Lead Time"

J. M. Moghaddam, California State University-Fresno

Discussant: Omar E. M. Khalil, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

 

"Engineering a Better Software Organization"

Dan Shoemaker, University of Detroit Mercy

Gregory W. Ulferts, University of Detroit Mercy

Discussant: Regina S. Lightfoot, Hood College

 

Session F

(Silver)

Chair: Ralph Foster, Auburn University

 

"Diversified Franchising Strategic Model: Consolidating Small Niche Business in Southern California"

Karl Boettcher, California State University-Fullerton

Discussant: W. Amber Lo, Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.

 

"Benchmarking to Determine Strategic Relationships: A Study of the Value of a Sponsored Child Care Center to an Organization"

Lisa di Palma, Montclair State University

Jolene Kanski, Montclair State University

Stephen Lancellotti, Montclair State University

Tara Murphy, Montclair State University

Ninoska Rodriguez, Montclair State University

Brian Witte, Montclair State University

Natasha Yildiz, Montclair State University

Discussant: Charles R. Sterrett, Frostburg State University

 

Session G

(Parlor B)

"The Business Administration Capstone: A Venue for Assessment and Integrative Learning"

E. Byron Chew, Birmingham-Southern College

Cecilia McInnis-Bowers, Birmingham-Southern College

 

11:45 am to 1:30 pm

Lunch on Your Own

 

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Elko)

Chair: Cliff Doubek, CJD Engineering

 

"Economic Development and the Dynamics of Personal Savings: Taiwan Versus the U.S.A."

Ben-Chieh Liu, Chicago State/National Dong Hwa University

Shu-Chin Lin, TamKang University

Maw Lin Lee, University of Missouri-Columbia

Discussant: Sandy Respess, University of Dallas

 

"Government and Business Stakeholding in the New Millennium"

Gouher Ahmed, Osmaria University, India

Discussant: Steve Childers, East Carolina University

 

Session B

(Ely)

Chair: Patrick J. Sweeney, University of Dayton

 

"Business Plans: Creating a Path to Business Success"

Amir M. Hormozi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Gail Sutton, American Bank

Robert D. McMinn, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Wendy Lucio, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Discussant: Dennis N. Ulrich, Kent State University

 

"Form, Functions, and Financial Performance Realities for the Virtual Organization"

William M. Fitzpatrick, Villanova University

Donald R. Burke, Villanova University

Discussant: Ahmad W. Salam, Widener University

 

Session C

(Goldfield)

Chair: James E. Stewart Merrimack College

 

"Employee Loyalty in the New Millennium"

Edward L. Powers, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Discussant: Granger Macy, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

"Business-Executive Preferences for Buffers Versus Problem-Solving Solutions in Bad-News Messages"

Janet K. Winter, Central Missouri State University

Joan C. Neal, Central Missouri State University

Discussant: Paula Ann Hughes, University of Dallas

Session D

(Tonopah)

Chair: Guy Sprenger, St. Cloud State University

 

 "Creating a Database Capability in the Academic Setting or Small Commercial Web Sites"

James K. Fugate, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

William T. Harding, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Dianne Hall, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Discussant: Omar E. M. Khalil, University of Massachusetts

Dartmouth

 

"The Integration of Information Technology into the Strategic Management Process: A Model for the Information Economy"

Regina S. Lightfoot, Hood College

Anita Jose, Hood College

Discussant: Linda Lau, Longwood College

 

Session E

(Copper)

Chair: Nadia Elaref, Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Advanced Management Institute, Egypt

 

"Small Business with International Business and Integration Approach: Its Impact on Domestic Economy and Global Competition"

Zafar A. Bokhari, Chicago State University

Discussant: James B. Bexley, Sam Houston State University

 

"The Practice of Strategic Planning in Small Businesses: Six Case Studies and Implications"

W. Amber Lo, Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.

Matt Stultfus, I. K. Stoltzfus Service Corporation

Discussant: Darla J. Domke-Damonte, Coastal Carolina University

 

Session F

(Silver)

Chair: Barbara Davis, The University of Memphis

 

"Behavioral Implications in Quality Management"

Parth Sarathi, Human Resource Development Institute, India

Discussant: Martin Lapinsky, Saint Peter's College

 

"Re: Defining the "Arts" of Quality: A Quality Matrix Model at Longwood College"

Cynthia Wood, Longwood College

Berkwood Farmer, Longwood College

Discussant: Jerry W. Koehler, University of South Florida

 

Session G

(Parlor B)

Chair: John Berry, El Centro Community College

 

"Is a Global Free Trade System Compatible with a Floating Exchange Rate Regime?"

Michael Jilling, University of South Carolina Spartanburg

Discussant: Paul Keddy, Brubacher Excavating, Inc.

 

"It is a T.R.I.P. for the New Millennium."

Nell Tabor Hartley, Robert Morris College

Jeff Guiler, Robert Morris College

Discussant: Paul Keddy, Brubacher Excavating, Inc.

 

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Elko)

Chair: Cliff Doubek, CJD Engineering

 

"How Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Technology is Implemented and What is the Impact of EDI Technology on Organizations, Functions, and Individuals"

Mustafa Tasliyan, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Discussant: James E. Skibo, University of Dallas

 

"Teacher Motivation in Higher Education Over Time: A Comparison with Herzberg's Two Factor Theory"

Allen F. Stembridge, Andrews University

Discussant: Chester A. Baker, Alabama A&M University

 

Session B

(Ely)

Chair: Jerry W. Koehler, University of South Florida

 

"Considering CEO Duality from a New Perspective: CEO Dichotomy"

Darla J. Domke-Damonte, Coastal Carolina University

Paul Simmonds, Florida State University

David D. Dawley, Florida State University

Discussant: Bradley W. Mayer, Lamar University

 

"The Ranking Order of American CEOs for Major Reasons, Problems, and Recommendations for Acquisition Strategy: Empirical Study"

Abdalla Hagen, Grambling State University

Morsheda Hassan, Louisiana Tech University

Discussant: Amit Shah, Frostburg State University

 

Session C

(Goldfield)

Chair:Shahriar Mostashari, Campbell University

 

"One of the Lost Schools of Management Thought: The Fabulous Fifties of Value Oriented Practitioner Innovation and Creativity"

John Trinkaus, Baruch College (CUNY)

Henry Ruhnke, St. John's University

Discussant: Edward L. Powers, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

 

"What is the Role of the U.S. in a Changing New World Economy?"

Nobuo Shigenaga, President, Global Communication Consultants Group, Japan

Discussant: Paul Keddy, Brubacher Excavating, Inc.

 

Session D

(Tonopah)

Chair: Sammy E. Elaasar, Winston-Salem State University

 

"Employee Incentives in Small Businesses in Emerging Markets"

Nuria Gabitova, Texas A&M International University

David Gillies, Texas A&M International University

Discussant: James Stewart, Merrimack College

 

"Measuring the Attitude of Specific Groups of People through Cultural Perspectives: The Movement Towards Cultural Convergence and Divergence"

Habte G. Woldu, University of Texas at Dallas

Discussant: Pieter A. Grobler, University of South Africa

 

Session E

(Copper)

Chair: Louis R. F. Preysz III, Flagler College

 

"Racioethnic Labeling: An Organizational Dilemma"

Shawnta S. Friday, Florida A&M University

Earnest Friday, Florida International University

Discussant: Carolyn H. Ashe, University of Houston-Downtown

 

"Diversity: Significance of Religion and Spirituality in the New Millennium"

John Koziell, Merrimack College

Discussant: Carolyn H. Ashe, University of Houston-Downtown

 

Session F

(Silver)

Chair: James Maxwell, University of Wisconsin-Stout

 

"Ten Ways City Officials Can Avoid Financial Troubles"

Lane D. Sauser, Auburn University

Discussant: James W. Clinton, University of Northern Colorado

 

"Teaching (?) Strategic Management - Hard-Learned Lessons"

Thomas L. Wheelen, University of South Florida

David Hunger, Iowa State University (Visiting University of Nebraska)

Discussant: William I. Sauser, Jr., Auburn University

 

Session G

(Parlor B)

Chair: Khosrow Fatemi, Imperial Valley Campus, San Diego State University

 

"Knowledge Management (KM): What Should Managers Know?"

Omar E. M. Khalil, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Renato Miele, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Discussant: Amir Hormozi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

 

"Evaluation of NAFTA in the Last Five Years"

Chigbo Ofong, Savannah State University

Discussant: James Alves, Johnson and Wales University

 

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Networking Break

 

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

Session A

(Elko)

Chair: S.G. "Bud" Fletcher, Lancaster Electric Co.

 

"Convergence Issues in the New Millennium"

David Gordon, University of Dallas

James E. Skibo, University of Dallas

Discussant: Jeff Guiler, Robert Morris College

 

"Business Environment and Manufacturing Strategy: Their Plant Performance Implications in Egypt"

Tawfik Mady, Alexandria University, Egypt

Discussant: Narcyz Roztocki, University of Pittsburgh

 

Session B

(Ely)

Chair: Ahmed W. Salam, Widener University

 

"In Search of Common Denominators: Congressional Hearing on Women Business Enterprise"

Anita Jose, Hood College

Ruth Obar, Hood College

Discussant: Chester A. Baker, Alabama A&M University