Table Of Content2017 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings
Welcome to the 2017 DSI conference proceedings. The proceedings include all papers that were submitted and accepted as full papers, although they may appear in the proceedings as either the full
paper or an abstract of the full paper. To view the proceedings, please click on the paper title (in alphabetical order).
Xuying Zhao - 2017 DSI Conference Proceedings Coordinator
All A B C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T U V W
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A Case of Individual and Group Behaviour within a Professional Sports Environment
PDF John Davies, Victoria University of Wellington
This case examines the consequences of a post-season celebration that left individuals, their professional sport organisation, and their sport, with reputation
damaging outcomes. It provides opportunity to explore multiple phases of crisis management and stakeholder analysis, and the value of developing both
internal and external perspectives in conducting such analysis.
A Circular Business Model (CBM) Acceptance Framework
PDF Santosh Nandi, University of texas Rio Grande Valley; Hale Kaynak, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
An emerging theme within circular-economy (CE) research is about circular-business-models (CBM) that deals with developing new-business-models to
satisfy economic, environment, and social aspects of sustainability. This article questions consumer preparedness for such CBM, and proposes a CBM
acceptance framework and its application to supply chains using "tragedy of commons" theory.
A Comparison of Cross Cultural Behavior on the Internet: An Exploratory Study
PDF Anil Aggarwal, University of Baltimore; Xusen Cheng, University of International Business and Economics
Studying behaviour on the internet is very challenging since nobody controls it. One factor, nationality, affects how a person responds in a given situation.
China and the US have many differences. In this paper, we study the differences in perception of Chinese and American students of internet ethics,
netEthics.
A Comparison of Dispatching Heuristics to Minimize Total Earliness and Tardiness in a Permutation Flow Shop
PDF with Unforced Idle Time
Jeffrey Schaller, Eastern Connecticut State University; Jorge Valente, Universidade do Porto
The problem of scheduling jobs in a permutation flow shop with the objective of minimizing total earliness and tardiness is considered. Unforced idle time is
considered to reduce the earliness of jobs. Several dispatching heuristics that have been used for the problem without unforced idle time were modified and
tested.
Adoption Of Cloud In Enterprises Environment
PDF Habib Ullah Khan, Qatar University; Hameed Sulthan Imam Abdul Samad, Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool, UK.
This research focuses on: identifying the critical factors for businesses currently using traditional computing for their IT, especially among financial and
corporate sector firms; reviewing their concerns; and establishing a framework to support their transition towards cloud-based technologies (such as SaaS
and IaaS) for their IT services.
A Decision-Tree Based Classifier for Providing a Telehealth Service
PDF Ching-Chin Chern, National Taiwan University; Yu Jen Chen, National Taiwan University
With the emergence of telecommunication and information technology, telehealth is playing a significant role to deliver an efficient and less-costly remote
care for the ageing and disabled population. This study proposes a heuristic decision tree telehealth classification approach (HDTTCA), to classify those
who are applicable for telehealth service.
A Grounded Theory Model of Mobile Technology Addiction
PDF France Belanger, Virginia Tech; Tabitha James, Virginia Tech
Individuals are increasingly hyperconnected to their mobile phones. In this research, we asked 289 subjects to not use mobile technologies for a
predetermined period and to describe their experience. A grounded theory approach is used to explore factors that make individuals vulnerable to (and the
implications of) excessive use.
A Limited Presence of Ideally Difficult Questions in Published Banks of Multiple-Choice Questions
PDF John Russell Dickinson, University of Windsor
Levels of item difficulty that maximally discriminate among examinees are widely recognized. The present study suggests that the availability of such
maximally discriminating questions in published question banks is limited.
A Meta-Analysis of Instructional Innovation Award Winners in Marketing
PDF Beheruz Nariman Sethna, University of West Georgia
DSI is a national organization which desires to represent all business disciplines. To validate that claim, this paper does a meta-analysis of Instructional
Innovation Award Winners in one of the fields outside of production/simulation/supply chain management, namely, Marketing, over the past almost two
decades (as far as DSI’s records go).
PDF A Meta-Analysis of LMX Differentiation and its Effect on Performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Wei Ning, Texas A&M International University; Cau Ngoc Nguyen, Texas A&M International University; Albi Alikaj, Texas A&M International
University
This meta-analysis aims to determine the true relationship between LMX differentiation and its relationship with group performance, individual performance,
A Multi-Dimensional Perspective on Service Innovation in the IT Services Industry
PDF Sankar Ghoshal, IBM; Rahul Roy, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta; Apurba Kishore Dutta, Indian Institute of Engineering Science
and Technology
This exploratory case study analyzes a complex innovation in the IT service industry. The study establishes that a planned change in one dimension of
service is likely to necessitate changes in other dimensions as well. Further, it brings out the role played by dynamic capabilities in realizing that innovation.
A Proposal to Improve Patent Search with Big Data Analytics
PDF Steven Manns, Citibank; Richard Goeke, Widener University
Firms recognize that an IP portfolio represents an important competitive advantage, but obtaining a patent is difficult, because patents are being filed in
record numbers. We contend that IP and patent search problems can be addressed by readily available technologies, and offer a workable plan to move
forward.
A Secure Life Or A Private Life
PDF Arief Zulkifli, Chatham University; Norita Ahmad, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Privacy and national security is a particularly complicated issue. With the integration of data collection technology into national security, such as e-
government, there has been concern in regards to privacy. This exploratory paper will argue for the merits of e-governments in national security and its
importance over privacy.
A Study of the Cocoa-Chocolate Supply Chain in Côte D’Lvoire
PDF Elliott D Minor, Virginia Commonwealth University; Patricia W. Cummins, School of World Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
This paper provides an in-depth study of the cocoa-chocolate supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire. This research is focused on the threats and opportunities within
the supply chain, and how they are being addressed. A secondary purpose is to provide insight relevant to any commodity-based African supply chain.
A Trustworthy P2P Retrieval for Dense Mobile Networks
PDF Yung-Ting Chuang, Department of Information Management, National Chung Cheng University; Qian-Wei Wu, Department of Information
Management, National Chung Cheng University
We address problem in dense mobile networks by dividing entire network into multiple sub-regions, applying Locality Sensitive Hash functions to map
metadata to a geographical region, allowing nodes to maintain partial membership views, applying parallel file fetching method for minimizing retrieval
latency, and employing relocation method for mobility resilience.
A Waterfall Three-Stage Multi-Criteria Decision Making framework for Value Analysis of e- Health Business Models
PDF Faramak Zandi, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Andy Borchers, Lipscomb University
Health care organizations need to identify the best practice e-business model which adds the optimal value throughout three sequential stages of a value
stream: value capture, creation, and delivery. For this purpose, this paper develops a waterfall three-stage multi-criteria decision making framework to select
the optimal e-health business model.
Absorptive Capacity and Firm’s Innovation and Performance: Meta-analysis
PDF Abdel-Ghani Yarba Meissara, Texas A&M International University
This meta-analysis investigates the relationship between absorptive capacity and firm performance and innovation. It also tests the moderating effects of AC
type, performance type, firm size, industry, and time on this relationship. The analysis is based on results from 82 studies.
Active Learning in Business Disciplines Using Flipped Classroom and Project Learning
PDF Mayur Desai, Texas Southern University; Kamala Raghavan, Texas Southern University; Bhavesh Patel, Adani Institute for Education and
Research
Flipped classroom combined with project based learning approach has shown positive results in pedagogical experiments conducted by the authors in
different time periods, geographical locations and cultures, and different business disciplines. This paper presents the results of the studies that utilized such
approach.
An Agent-System Contingency Theory for Behavioral Research in Supply Chains
PDF Jin Li, North Dakota State University; Chanchai Tangpong, North Dakota State University; Kuo-Ting Hung, Suffolk University
In this study, we developed an agent-system contingency theory as a multi-level theoretical lens for behavioral supply chain research. We then proposed the
synergistic use of experiment and survey as a methodological framework in investigating multi-level inquiries guided by the agent-system contingency
theory, and conducted two experiments for empirical illustrations.
An Anomaly in MTABS Analysis of Cross-Tabulations
PDF John Russell Dickinson, University of Windsor
MTABS is a complement to the chi-square statistical test accompanying the commonly-used cross-tabulation of two variables. The present study describes
an anomaly that can occur in the MTABS algorithm and provides a remedial measure.
An Empirical Investigation Into the Impact of Privacy, Information Control, and Regulatory Expectations on the
PDF Adoption of Cloud Computing
Thiagarajan Ramakrishnan, Prairie View A&M University; H. Gin Chong, Prairie View A&M University
This study develops and tests a model for the adoption of cloud computing. The results indicate perceived privacy, perceived information control, and
perceived regulatory expectations influence the behavioral intentions on using the cloud computing. This study has both theoretical and practical
implications.
An Examination of Croston’s Method with Alternative Time-Between-Demand Distributions
PDF Matthew Lindsey, Stephen F. Austin State University; Robert Pavur, University of North Texas
Croston’s method (1972) in forecasting items with intermittent demand, assumes independent demand occurrences per period with a constant probability of
demand and assumes that the time between positive demands is geometrically distributed. We study Croston’s method under alternative distributions
(Symmetric, u-shaped, and uniform) for the time between demand occurrences.
An Improved Scale-Free Forecast Accuracy Metric Over Hoover’s MAD/MEAN for Independently and Identically
PDF Normal Time Series
MohammedNishat Faisal, Qatar University; Faisal Talib, Aligarh Muslim University
This study analyzes if operational cash flow improves value relevance in addition to earning. The results show that moderate and extreme net earnings have
incremental value relevance beyond moderate and extreme cash flows. Moderate cash flows have incremental value relevance in addition to moderate and
extreme net earnings.
Analysis of the Incremental Value Relevance of Earnings and Cash Flows in Brazilian Companies
PDF Marek Michalski, San Francisco de Quito University; Ram Narasimhan, Michigan State University
This research paper focuses on the analysis of the political event, which has been taken place in the USA due to the 2016 presidential election. The impact
of the event on trends of the stock market was analyzed using two intelligent techniques regarding N-days ahead prediction.
Analysis of US Stock Market Post Presidential Election Performance using ANN Techniques
PDF Dinesh Sharma, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; H.S. Hota, Bilaspur University; Richa Handa, Dr. C. V. Raman University
This research paper focuses on the analysis of the political event, which has been taken place in the USA due to the 2016
presidential election. The impact of the event on trends of the stock market was analyzed using two intelligent techniques
regarding N-days ahead prediction.
Antecedents and Consequences of Power Imbalance in Supply Networks: A Conceptual Framework
PDF Fei (Sophie) Song, Iowa State University; Frank Montabon, Iowa State University
Power is often used by firms to influence the decisions of their supply chain partners, yet little is known about how exactly a
power imbalance is created and what drives power usage in buyer-supplier relationships. This study aims to explore the
antecedents of power imbalance and its consequences.
Application of Completion Problem Effect in Teaching – Learning by Teaching
PDF Xiaoqing Li, University of Illinois at Springfield
TStudents can learn well if they develop and make a presentation for each chapter. They can prepare slides by including their own elaborations just like
instructors do. This method can reduce students’ cognitive load in understanding new theories and motivate them to learn course contents actively.
Assessing Graduates’ Employability and Career Satisfaction through Emotional and Social Competencies
PDF Hassan Imam, Ca' Foscari University of Venice; Sara Bonesso, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Intense competition among graduates in dynamic labor market building pressure for stakeholders to help the graduates to become more employable for
smooth entry in labor market and achieve career satisfaction. Time-lagged data (2013-2016) of 133 Italian graduates was collected with additional 955
external-raters using 360 degree feedback approach and analyzed.
Assessing Learning Outcome of an openSAP Course Incorporated to an On-Campus Management Information
PDF Systems Class
Manying M Qiu, Virginia State University; Yaquan Xu, Georgia Gwinnett College
We incorporated an openSAP course to a management information systems class. Students learned the latest development of SAP CRM solutions along
with the SAP ERP business processes integration that they learned in the classroom. 44% of the students obtained Record of Achievement, which is higher
than the average success rate.
Attraction in Supply Chain Relationships: The Strategic Relevance of Customer Attractiveness to Improve Supply
PDF Performance
MAndrea Stefano Patrucco, Penn State University; Antonella Moretto, Politecnico di Milano; Davide Luzzini, MIT Zargoza Logistic Center;
Stefano Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano
This article investigates 1) why customer attractiveness and its antecedents are relevant for SCM, and 2) what are the effects on innovation and cost
performance ensured by suppliers. To this end, the study exploits data as part of an international survey on purchasing strategies, practices and
performance conducted across ten countries.
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PDF Big Data Capabilities Create Business Value: the Mediating Role of Decision-Making Impact
Shiwei Sun, Auburn University; Dianne Hall, Auburn University
Big data capabilities can help firms gain business value. From a dynamic capability perspective, this study proposes a conceptual
framework to discuss the relationships among big data capabilities, decision-making impact, and business value creation. We
conclude decision-making impact plays a full mediating role.
PDF Big Data: Big Significance and Big Opportunities in Oman
Sujeet Kumar Sharma, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Ankita Joshi, Middle East College, Muscat, Omanersity; Andrew Feller
This paper attempt to introduce big data, vitality and trends of big data then probe its significance and international initiatives taken so far to accumulate
process and utilize the knowledge productivity. Finally, we conclude the paper by focusing upon the need of big data initiative for Oman’s development and
sustainability.
PDF Brain and Happy Langauge
DONGJUN REW, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Michael Minor, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The purpose of this study is to find a connection between emotion and cognition that shows how they work in the decision-making process to clarify
discussions on the effect of emotion in the decision making process. For the purpose, this study employs coordinate-based activation likelihood estimation
meta-analysis with fMRI data.
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PDF Can Kiosk Machines and Business Intelligence Replace the Hotel Front-Desk Representative?
Wei-Liang Ti, Best Western Hotels & Resirts; Richard Goeke, Widener University
Information Technology has played an important role in the hospitality industry, from early operational systems to today's customer relationship
management.
PDF Cash versus Non-cash Equity Income: Evidence of Association to Credit Ratings
Douglas Kenneth Schneider, East Carolina University; Brett D. Cotten, Columbus State University; Mark G. McCarthy, East Carolina
Universityniversity of Transportation
Information Technology has played an important role in the hospitality industry, from early operational systems to today's customer relationship
management. In the future, kiosk machines and business intelligence may replace the front desk representative. This paper offers a framework for the
hospitality industry regarding its future use of information technology.
PDF Choice of E-Channels: Performance Risk and Dominance of Search Attributes
Jaejoo Lim, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Factors in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains are theorized to positively affect perceived dominance of search attributes of a product. This
study presents a framework of e-channel choice that enables better understanding of online consumer behavior, and provides insight into the pivotal role of
conversion from experience attributes.
PDF Cognitive Aptitude, Personality Traits, and Demographic Background as Performance Predictors in Learning a
Complex Enterprise System
Bih-Ru Lea, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dinesh Mirchandani, University of Missouri – St. Louis; Mary Sumner, University
of Missouri – St. Louis
This research investigates the influence of cognitive ability, computer aptitude, and demographic factors on performance of
learning a procedure-oriented ERP system. The researchers hypothesize that computer aptitude and personality predict learning
success as they measure the student’s ability to prevent/mitigate problems, recognize patterns, attention to details, and follow
complex procedures.
PDF Collaborative Product Design and Development: Experience Learned from Just-in-Time Manufacturing System
Mohammad Meybodi, Indiana University kokomo
This article aims to establish potential relationship between Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing system and collaborative product design and development
(CPDD) method. Analysis and comparison of several critical elements show high degree of resemblances between the two elements. A number of
hypotheses regarding similarities between the two methods were tested.within-aisle storage is better than across-aisle and random
PDF Community Paramedicine Intervention for Heart Failure Discharges: An Economic Feasibility Analysis
Mehmet Serdar Kilinc, Oregon State University
This study aims at examining the economic feasibility of the community paramedicine intervention, which involves home visits by paramedics to avoid 30-
day readmission, considering the implementation costs and the financial benefits due avoided penalties. A cost-benefit Monte Carlo simulation model is
applied to several scenarios.
PDF Comparison of Logistics Performance Indexes between Latin-America & Caribbean Trade Partners and the United
States
Sebastian Gonzalez-Cordoba, School of International Business Administration Shanghai University of Finance & Economics; Gioconda
Quesada, College of Charleston; Marvin E Gonzalez, College of Charleston
The core purpose of this research is to further investigate reports of the World Bank on logistics indexes and compare the performances of Latin America
and the Caribbean countries and the USA. This paper suggests that Latin American countries and Caribbean must work to improve their logistic
performance.
PDF Constructive Controversy and Team Performance: A Meta-Analysis (2001-2010)
Syeda Nimra Batool, Instituito Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal; Hassan Imam, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Current Meta-analysis investigate how conflict management plays vital role to articulate positive side of conflict and enhance the team performance.
Findings revealed that if teams will prefer cooperation and positive attitude to solve their conflicting issues, performance of team will increase and team
members will participate actively for efficient performance.
PDF Crafting a Persuasive Crowdfunding Campaign: The Effect of Big-5 Language Style on Crowdfunding Success
Eduardo David Villacis Calderon, Virginia Tech; Tabitha James, Virginia Tech; David Townsend, Virginia Tech
Crowdfunding platforms allow individuals to pitch ideas for a new product or service. Kickstarter is the most well-known, however many of the projects do not
successfully obtain funding. Using the five factor model and IBM’s Watson, we analyze text sections of the pitch to understand characteristics that affect
funding.
PDF Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Senior Services
Matt Garcia, Western Home Communities; Dan Bumblauskas, University of Northern Iowa
Healthcare operations have garnered great interest from academics and practitioners alike. We will present on culture centric process improvement in
healthcare, focusing on nursing facilities and assisted-living communities, using both traditional and innovative continuous improvement techniques such as
lean and six sigma to improve patient care and delivery outcomes.
PDF Creating an online Management Information Systems Course
Rohit Rampal, State University of New York, Plattsburgh; Filiz Tabak, Towson University
This paper describes the design and implementation of a Management Information Systems course, offered online, as part of the MIS curriculum at a
comprehensive state university. The paper provides a detailed view of the assessments used in the course and their effectiveness and efficacy in ensuring
student learning.
PDF Creativity and the Market for Entrepreneurs in the ICT Industry: The Whiteheadian Creativiity Theory Perspective
Hong Y. Park, Saginaw Valley State University; Il-Hyung Cho, Saginaw Valley State University; Geon-Cheol Shin, Kyung Hee University,
Seoul, Korea
Entrepreneurs deal with creating and identifying new ideas and they put these new ideas into effect by locating them and affording opportunities for
innovation and new firm formation. We construct a creativity model and apply it to the top creative firms in the ICT industry.
PDF Cultural Factors Influencing Chinese Residents and Students’ Views on Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop Adoption
Ashleigh Bell, Bridgewater State University; XIANGRONG (Sharon) LIU, BRIDGWATER STATE UNIVERSITY; Quoc Tran, Bridgewater
State University; BINGQING ZHENG, Bridgewater State University
With increasing of global warming, using solar energy became popular worldwide. However, china’s adoption rate of solar photovoltaic is relatively low
comparing to its production rate. This paper investigated cultural factors and their impact on solar adoption based on survey data, collected from both
residents and college students in China.
PDF Current State and Future Needs Assessment of Lean Accounting
Gene Fliedner, Oakland University
This paper focuses on the impetus for the emergence of lean accounting. The content is not to suggest a better means of accounting, but rather to recognize
the reasons for its emergence and to provide guidance relevant towards the creation of system assessment and control metrics for the lean practitioner.
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PDF Data Envelopment Analysis Approach and Its Application for Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design
Jae-Dong Hong, South Carolina State University
This paper proposes an innovative procedure of combining a goal programming model into Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach for an efficient
biomass to biofuel supply chain (BBSC) design under the risk of disruptions. A case study using the biomass data for South Carolina is conducted to
evaluate the proposed procedure.
PDF Data Leakages and Information Compromises: Disclosure of Cybersecurity Breaches in Audited Financial Reports
A J Stagliano, Saint Joseph's University
This study seeks to determine whether U.S. retail merchandising firms disclose their assessment of cybercrime risks to stakeholders. Data were gathered
from 2010 to 2016 SEC filings for all publicly traded U.S. companies with 2010 sales that exceeded $1 billion, thereby accounting for more than half the
sector’s reported revenues.
PDF Debiasing Problem Identification for E-Commerce Initiatives
John R Drake, East Carolina University; Ravi Paul, East Carolina University
Biases in e-commerce websites create difficulties in problem identification. However, research suggests debiasing techniques can help. We employ design
science research to construct and evaluate a methodology for analyzing and identifying problems. This methodology is field tested with over twenty
organizations with encouraging results.
PDF Determinants of Profitability of Indian Commercial Banks
Venugopala Rao, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India; Ravi Kumar Jain, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India;
Bhimaraya Metri, IIM, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, India
This study attempts to examine the effect of determinants influencing the performance of commercial banks in India. The random effect model on balanced
panel data for the period 2010-2016 determined the impact of the macroeconomic and CAMEL factors on the ROE of the commercial banks.
PDF Developing A Multi-Agent Simulation Systems for Decision Support in Epidemiological Emergency
Young-Gyun Kim, South Carolina State University; Jaejoo Lim, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
This paper shows how to create/improve a computer-based simulation for better decision making through a project that integrates a multi-agent framework
into the traditional herd-based epidemiological simulations. This paper contributes to students’ understanding of the whole process of technology innovation
by demonstrating a practical project.
PDF Developing Positive Affect in Employees through Forgiveness of Self and Forgiveness of Others: Results from
Indian Power Sector
Rinki Dahiya, IIT Roorkee, India
The study aims to investigate the relationship of forgiveness of self and others with positive affect in Indian power sector organizations. For this, a cross-
sectional self- administered survey based research design was used to collect data 117 full-time employees. The data were analyzed using correlation and
regression analysis
PDF DevOps: An Innovation Attributes Perspective
Philip Menard, University of South Alabam; Bob Sweeney, University of South Alabama; Jordan Shropshire, University of South Alabama
DevOps represents a significant departure from traditional IT operations and development practices. Employees may not view the associated changes
positively. Little research has investigated the impact of tech workers’ perspectives on DevOps adoption. This study evaluates a conceptual model in which
employee perceptions of DevOps are antecedents of adoption intention.
PDF Diffusion in the Acceptance of Influenza Vaccination following the Pattern of Technology Adoption
Jesus Alvaro Cardenas, University of Texas at El Paso; Leopold Gemoets, University of Texas at El Paso
Using the diffusion of cell and smart phones, we support that these technologies follow Bass' diffusion model where the evolution is driven by imitation more
than innovation. For vaccination acceptance, the results show a pattern of innovation, suggesting that acceptance of health preventive technology is still in
the innovation stage.
PDF Diffusion of Innovation and Personality Traits: The Case of Mobile Banking
Mohammad I. Merhi, Indiana University South Bend
The adoption of mobile banking has received increasing attention in the past decade. Yet, researchers have not agreed on the factors affecting the speed of
mobile banking adoption. Our objective in this research-in-progress is to analyze the speed of the adoption of mobile banking, moderated by the personality
traits.
PDF Digital Native versus Digital Immigrants at Work
Mary L Lind, NCA&T State University
For digital natives there is little empirical evidence on generational differences in the workplace as to their comfort and confidence using technology that truly
sets digital natives apart from their generational predecessors known as “digital immigrants.” This study examines computer self-efficacy and its potential
moderating affect on the work values.
PDF Directing Required Minimum Distributions, and Voluntary Distributions, to Charity Can Significantly Reduce
Federal Income Taxes
Nathan Oestreich, San Diego State University; Sheldon R Smith, Utah Valley University; Lynn R Smith, Utah Valley University; James E.
Willaimson, San Diego State University
The tax code allows certain taxpayers to make direct charitable contributions from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without including the
transferred amount as income. This paper explores this law and the possible benefits, especially as it affects the tax on social security benefits. Potential tax
reform is also addressed.
PDF Diversification of Manufacturing Firms into Services: Analysis of Antecedents
Sina Golara, Arizona State University; Kevin John Dooley, Arizona State University
This paper empirically investigates the drivers of servitization by manufacturing firms. By analyzing a sample of 2450 public manufacturing firms for the
period of 1976 to 2000 we demonstrate that younger age, technology intensity, higher market share and stock of proprietary knowledge encourage
manufacturers to introduce more services.
PDF Diversity, Internal Environment, Shared Leadership, and Information Sharing in Short-Duration Virtual Teams:
Findings from a Laboratory Experiment
Fang He, USAA; Souren Paul, Nova Southeastern University
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationships among diversity, internal environment, shared leadership, and information sharing of short-
duration virtual teams engaged in a problem solving task. A laboratory experiment was conducted involving collaboration technology supported virtual teams
that were engaged in data model design.
PDF Does strategic alignment really matter in firm sustainability?: A survey of manufacturing firms
Ajaya K Swain, St. Mary's University
This study explores conditions that influence the choice of corporate sustainability strategies and operations strategies of a firm and to analyze the impact of
an alignment between corporate sustainability strategy and operations strategy of a firm on its sustainability performance.
PDF Does the Impact of Sentiment on Firm Financial Performance Transmit in Supply Chain?
Hong Chen, Old Dominion University; Yong Chen, Old Dominion University
Based on the linkage of financial performance among partners in supply chain, this paper explores whether the impact of public’s sentiment in social media
on firms’ financial performance transmits in supply chain.
PDF Dynamic Marketing-Mix Policies for Subscription Services: Some Theoretical and Empirical Results
Hani I. Mesak, Louisiana Tech University; Abdullahel Bari, The University of Texas at Tyler; Selwyn Ellis, Louisiana Tech University
Upon incorporating price and advertising into a diffusion model for subscription services, optimal marketing–mix variables are characterized. A monopolistic
market is analyzed allowing customers’ disadoption. The analytical findings indicate that the marketing – mix policies of the firm could be very different in the
presence of customers’ disadoption.
PDF Dynamics of the Firm Population within an Established Market
Jeffrey Yi-Lin Forrest, Slippery Rock University; Frances Amatucci, Slippery Rock University; Gideon D. Markman, Colorado State University
By using the logic of systemic thinking and the rigor of game theory, this paper investigates the market entry of either small or micro firms and the problem of
what market characteristics are needed for such firms to penetrate successfully into markets dominated by large incumbents without intensifying rivalry.
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PDF Effectiveness and Efficiency of Enterprise Analytical Dashboard on Decision Support: A Case Study
Bih-Ru Lea, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Wen-Bin Yu, Department of Business & Information Technology, Missouri
University of Science & Technology
This research investigates influential factors of enterprise analytical dashboards on decision support. Factors studied include device type, a user’s computer
knowledge, and a user’s demographic factors. Results indicate that the type of devices used influences both efficiency and effectiveness of analytical
dashboard on decision support.
PDF Effects of Transaction Costs and Bidders’ Valuations on Discrete Dutch Auction Design
Zhen Li, Middle Tennessee State University; Chin-Chung Kuo, University of Texas at Dallas
This research focuses on the design of discrete Dutch auction to balance the trade-off between achieving the higher selling price and committing more
resources. For various bidders’ valuation distributions, the results show the relationships among the optimal number of bid levels, maximum net revenue,
bidding population size and transaction costs.
PDF Efficiency at the Bedside: Positive News on How Physicians Ration Resources
Judith Trarbach, Otto von Guericke University; Bodo Vogt, Otto von Guericke University
To ration resources, physicians can use different criteria. Final allocation efficiency and thus individual well-being depends upon a reflected criteria usage. In
an experiment, we investigate the usage of eight different criteria. We find that physicians mostly use health-related criteria, they also include individually
perceived well-being but ignore discriminating information.
PDF Emotions and Value of Information as Regret-Preventing Mechanisms in Sequential Search Environments
Madjid Tavana, La Salle University, USA; Francisco Javier Santos Arteaga, Free University of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy; Debora Di Caprio,
York University, Canada
We introduce a novel information acquisition algorithm where emotions and information value provide a verification and regret-prevention mechanism
determining the behavior of decision makers. The incentives to continue acquiring information on an alternative depend on the relative spread of the
domains on which the characteristics of the alternative are defined.
PDF Engagement Efficiency Evaluation of Social Media Networks in Fast Food Industry
Atul Agarwal, University of Illinois Springfield; Protik Ganguly, University of Illinois Springfield; Pranav Agrawal, University of Illinois
Springfield
Recent years have seen an implosion in the use of social media networks. This paper develops a Data Envelopment Analysis model to assess the relative
engagement efficiency of online social media networks in fast food industry. It also examines how inefficient firms can improve their performance on social
media.
PDF Enhancing the Security of Information Systems: A Failure Mode Effects Analysis Approach
Arben Asllani, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Alireza Lari, Wake Forest University; Nasim Lari, IBM
We consider IT security, and its vulnerabilities as potential failure modes. The vulnerability and chance a threat is detected are viewed as occurrences and
detections. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) identifies risks of failure modes using severity and occurrence. We use a Case to introduce and test
cyber-FMEA.
PDF Entrepreneurial Continuance Logic: The Interplay of Commitment and Entrepreneurial Responsiveness
Dr Pratim Datta, Kent State University and University of Johannesburg; Jessica Peck, Kent State University; Ipek Koparan, Kent State
University; Cecile Nieuwenhuizen, University of Johannesburg
Sustaining entrepreneurial ventures over time has positive socio-economic spillovers. This research extends entrepreneurial continuance logic (ECL) as a
theoretical base to empirically investigate the antecedents, contingencies and mediators of entrepreneurial continuance.
PDF Equifinality at the Gates of Process Innovation: Mapping the Paths for Reducing Cycle Time Variance in the
Service Context
Robert Obeng, Universty of Maryland University College
This study uses a systematic-review method to collect best practices for reducing cycle time variance in service settings. Cycle time variance is the correct
object of process innovation according to the Taguchi principle. The study discusses the key literature that emerged from the analysis and presents a model
of best-practice.
PDF Evaluating and Selecting Data Center Fire Protection System with Analytical Hierarchy Process
Noel Ellis, UHCL; Xiaojun Shan, University of Houston Clear Lake
Fire protection systems are critical in protecting data center assets. This paper applies analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to evaluation and selection of a
fire protection system for a data center. Expert opinions from multiple data center professionals was used to select the most favorable fire protection system.
PDF Evaluating How Doctorate Recipients Make Their Career Decisions
Dothang Truong, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The purpose of this paper is to examine factors that affect doctorate recipients’ decisions in choosing between academic or non-academic jobs. In addition,
their job satisfaction levels are also evaluated. The paper proposes theoretical frameworks and develops multilevel models to test the effects of individual
and organizational variables.
PDF Evaluation of B2B Back-End Integration models in e-procurement Usage
Gioconda Quesada, College of Charleston; Marvin E Gonzalez, College of Charleston; Carlo Mora, New Mexico State University
This study provides empirical evidence that higher use of e-procurement technologies does not provide any significant benefits without higher supply chain
integration practices. On the other hand, organizations focusing on higher supply chain integration can achieve benefits even though their e-procurement
technology usage is not that high.
PDF Evidence of the Impact of Reported Discontinued Operations on Credit Ratings
Douglas Kenneth Schneider, East Carolina University; Denise Dickins, East Carolina University; Mark G. McCarthy, East Carolina
University; Dennis O'Reilly, East Carolina University
We investigate the impact of accounting for discontinued operations on companies’ credit ratings under two regimes, APB No. 30 and SFAS No. 144. We
find under APB No. 30 no relationship between reported discontinued operations and credit ratings, while under SFAS No. 144 discontinued operations and
credit ratings was positive.
PDF Experiences of Integrating a Mobile App into a Computer Concepts Course
Toritsemotse Okorodudu, Northern Kentucky University; Anthony Burk, Northern Kentucky University; Teuta Cata, Northern Kentucky
University
This article discusses the experiences of integrating a mobile app into a computer concepts course in a university. As the use of any mobile app is a user
choice, this article discusses what was done to hopefully motivate the student to use the app to further enhance their learning experience.
PDF Experiential Exercises in Applied Data Analytics: Baseball
Samuel Adam Wathen, Coastal Carolina University
This paper presents a series of experiential exercises using Major League Baseball data and the book, Moneyball by Michael Lewis. The exercises progress
from simple descriptive analytics using scatter plots, to an evaluation of a predictive model, and ending with an application of regression analysis.
PDF Experimental Design for Assessment of Tourism TV Commercials - A Case of BRICS
Vivek N Bhatt, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India; Shriram Kadiya, Ahmedabad University; Sanket Vatavwala, IIM Indore
The objective of this study is to test an experiment model to assess relative importance of features (colour, sound, and visual noise) of tourism TVCs for
each member of BRICS. The analysis suggests for different countries, features are relatively different in terms of viewers’ preferences.
PDF Explicating mobile banking acceptance in Oman: Structural Equation Model
Sujeet Kumar Sharma, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Srikrishna Govindaluri, Sultan Taboos University, Oman; Saeed Al-Muharami,
Sultan Taboos University, Oman; Sree Rama Murthy, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
This paper proposed research model including two key constructs namely perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness from well-known Technology
Acceptance Model (TAM) and two other variables namely perceived trust and mobility to explain mobile banking acceptance. Structural equation modeling
tested the model. Trust and perceived usefulness influenced M-Banking acceptance.
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PDF Firm-level Evidence of Business Value of IT – A Case Study
Sunil Pathak, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur; Mayank Sharma, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur; Venkataraghavan
Krishnaswamy, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Quantifying the business value generated by investments in information technology is a challenge. Firm-level operational procedures that aggregate data,
derive and benchmark value measures against industry standards are scant. We use resource-based view and competitive strategy perspectives to derive
the IT business value and demonstrate it using a case study.
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PDF Gender diversity and firm performance: The moderating role of sales growth
Prity Patel, Texas A&M International University; Albi Alikaj, Texas A&M International University
We examine whether sales growth moderates the effect of gender diversity on firm performance. In a multivariate framework, the results of the effect of
gender diversity on firm performance are considerably stronger for firms that are growing fast, compared to those that are not.
PDF Global Malware Attacks
Aurelia M Nicholas-Donald, Virginia State University; Anita R Britton, Virginia State University
Empirical evidence from the World Economic Forum along with the gross development product and Hofstede Cultural Dimensions plays a role in predicting
countries more likely to deliver malware attacks. The findings indicate that malware attacks executed correlates with GDP.
PDF Graduate School Selection with Data Envelopment Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process
Mukesh Dachapally, UHCL; Xiaojun Shan, University of Houston Clear Lake
Efficiency of 20 similar U.S. universities for master’s degree were evaluated using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP).
The inputs for DEA are tuition fees, student to faculty ratio and number of research-only faculty while the outputs are graduation rate, freshman retention
rate and number of publications.
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PDF Health IT Applications Impact on Nurses’ Perception of Performance: Reviewing the Organizational and
Personality Factors
Sadaf Ashtari, California State University Sacramento, College of Business Administration; Al Bellamy, Eastern Michigan University
Applying information technology tools in the healthcare industry is an
PDF Hybrid Implied Volatility Pricing
Henry Han, Fordham University
In this study, we propose a novel hybrid implied volatility pricing method and evaluate its performance along with peer methods through a data-driven
approach. The proposed method demonstrates its superiority to other methods in terms of convergence order and accuracy.
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PDF Identifying key Agile behaviors that Enhance Traditional Project Management Methodology
Timothy Kloppenborg, Xavier University; Frank Forte, 84.51˚; Marcie Lensges, Xavier University
Project managers (PMs) engaging in appropriate organizational and interpersonal behaviors generally achieve more successful project outcomes. Agile
project management encourages PMs to incorporate these behaviors into their management styles. Our study identifies a high-impact subset of Agile
behaviors that likely improve outcomes of traditionally managed projects.
PDF Impact of Modular Design on NPD Practices and Firm Performance
Jeen-Su Lim, The University of Toledo; John Heinrichs, Wayne State University; Kee-Sook Lim, The University of Toledo; Phuoc Pham, The
University of Toledo
This study investigates the impact of modular product design adoption on new product development practices and firm performance. A conceptual model
capturing the relationships among a firm’s modular design adoption, NPD knowledge sharing, customer involvement, NPD performance, and market
performance was empirically tested. Managerial and theoretical implications are discussed.
PDF Impacts of Multi-Period Planning Methods on SC Financial Performance
Liang Xu, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; L. Douglas Smith, University of Missouri, St Louis
Multi-period optimizing models may be counterproductive if traditional accounting of revenue and costs is performed and planning occurs with too short a
planning horizon. We propose a “value added” approach that allows planning to occur with shorter horizons than previously thought necessary.
PDF Improving Firm Competitiveness Via Conflicted and Integrated Top Management Teams
Volkan Ozbek, University of San Diego
I argue that the TMT cognitive conflict positively affects the quality of strategic decisions and the TMT behavioral integration positively affects the speed of
their decisions. Firms that have conflicted and integrated top management teams (CITs) will be better off in terms of their competitiveness among their
industry rivals.
PDF Improving the In-Deep Storage in Flow-Rack Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
Zhuxi Chen, Yangzhou University; Jatinder Gupta, University of Alabama Huntsville
In this paper, a Modi-InDeep method are proposed for the storage assignment in flow-rack automated storage and retrieval systems with class-based
storage policy. Experimental results demonstrate that the Modi-InDeep method not only decreases blocking unit-loads but also stores unit-loads to easy
accessible bins to minimize the cost of warehouse operations.
PDF Inclusion and Employer Obligation- The Indian Scenario
Teena Bharti, IIT Rookeee, India
The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship of Inclusion and Employer Obligation at the workplace. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect
data from 191 employees from public sector companies in India. The results helped in gaining insight with the help of correlation and regression analysis.
PDF Influence Processes to E-WOM Adoption on Social Media
Trang Thi Huyen Nguyen, National Chengkung University; Jengchung Victor Chen, National Cheng Kung University
Drawing on elaboration likelihood model, this research verifies how central and peripheral cues as well as tie strength between a sender and a recipient
influence to e-WOM adoption in social media context
PDF Information Management During Disaster Response in Visayas Region of the Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan
Experience
WILLIAMS OJO, Capitol Technology University
Accurate information during disaster response to meet the needs of the affected population is paramount. This study looked at the information management
challenges during response to disasters. Typhoon Haiyan landfall in November 2013 revealed gaps in the healthcare data. Solutions to this problem is real-
time healthcare data capture.
PDF Innovation in Ill-Structured Decision-Making by Teams: Contributions of What Members Say and Don’t Say and
How They are Related
Steven Silver, Lucas Graduate School, California State University, San Jose, CA
Contributions of information that is exchanged and coaction in silence to innovation by decision-making teams are considered. Idea generation is recognized
as critical in decisions that are ill structured. We give explicit form to conditions that are likely to maximize innovation and examine contentions of the
account in experimental data.
PDF Innovative Heuristics Modeling for Dynamic Project Control
Perumalsamy Radhakrishnan, Emirates College for Management and Information Technology
Cost and schedule deviations in projects is a serious issue during project execution stage and the complexity of the problem increases when large scale
projects with multiple tasks and longer duration are involved. In this paper, an optimization methodology is proposed for maintaining dynamic control towards
effective project performance management.
PDF Intention to Delegate Profile On Facebook Apps Usage
Trang Thi Huyen Nguyen, National Chengkung University; Jengchung Victor Chen, National Cheng Kung University
Cost and schedule deviations in projects is a serious issue during project execution stage and the complexity of the problem increases when large scale
projects with multiple tasks and longer duration are involved. In this paper, an optimization methodology is proposed for maintaining dynamic control towards
effective project performance management.
PDF Interfirm Rivalry and Market Performance of Indonesian Broadcasting Industry
Badri Munir Sukoco, Airlangga University; Ridhotullah Rezki Maulana, Airlangga University
The effect of similarity and salience on market performance in the Indonesian broadcasting industry are tested on data released by Nielsen Research.
Greater similarity among TV stations lead to higher TV ratings, while the opposite effect applies on salience. Further, there is an interaction effect between
similarity and salience.
PDF Internal Collaboration and External Collaboration with Suppliers for Organizational Innovation Capability: A
Complementarity Perspective
Ying Liao, East Carolina University; Yulong Li, Simmons College
Organizations are forced to explore various ways to enhance their innovation capability. In this study, we aim at making a contribution to fill in this gap by
taking an integrated view at how internal and external collaborations would provoke and strengthen each other from the perspective of theory of
complementarity.
PDF Is the Federal Government Undercharging for Self-Employment Taxes?
Sheldon R Smith, Utah Valley University; Lynn R Smith, Utah Valley University
The calculation of self-employment taxes is not mathematically consistent with the argument that the self-employed individual should not pay self-
employment taxes on the equivalent of the employer's share of the tax. This paper describes and illustrates this inconsistency, discusses implications, and
suggests changes to the tax code.
PDF IT-Business Strategies Alignment In Strategic Planning
Habib Ullah Khan, Qatar University; Fillemon Johannes, Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool, UK.
it is also worth mentioning that management principles alone cannot sustain the status without paying attention to strategic alignment. Strategic alignment
has a variety of importance, impact and benefits which will be vastly discussed throughout this paper.
PDF IT Fashion and AI in Organization
Liqiang Chen, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Information technology fashion reflects the organizational IT adoption and its business innovation capability. We propose a theoretical model to examine
how organizational dynamic capability impacts information technology fashion which furthermore shapes the organizational performance. Accordingly, we
propose 5 hypotheses that are to be empirically investigated in the future.
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PDF Keeping or Losing Face? -----How Mainzi Effects Direct Selling under Chinese Culture
yuanqing li, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley; Ngoc Pham, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley; Hongxin Wang, University of Texas-
Rio Grande Valley
We apply the social capital theory to explore how guanxi (especially mainzi) affects direct selling under Chinese culture. Specifically, we argue and propose
how three guanxi practices (mianzi, renqing, and ganqing) affect direct sale performance differently as well as the moderating impact of culture on guanxi
and direct selling.
PDF Knowledge Complementarity: Transforming Buyer-Seller Relationships for Synergistic Effects
Fred Ahrens, University of Toledo; Paul Hong, University of Toledo
In a turbulent market environment, creating innovative products that exceed customer expectations is a crucial priority for firms
Description:Anil Aggarwal, University of Baltimore; Xusen Cheng, University of International Business and Economics Habib Ullah Khan, Qatar University; Hameed Sulthan Imam Abdul Samad, Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool, UK. Beheruz Nariman Sethna, University of West Georgia.
