Articles in Faculty
College of Business Administration organizes international conference.
José de la Torre
Members of the faculty and staff of the College of Business Administration and the Chapman Graduate School are busily preparing to host the 42nd annual meeting of the Latin American Council of …
Online analytical processing tools offer prescription for success in the health care industry.
Monica Chiarini Tremblay
Today, almost every organization—no matter the industry—finds itself awash in a sea of data. But the volume of data doesn’t make the difference. What matters most is what people do with the information …
New study takes a fresh look at the value of education.
Gary A. Anderson
In business and academic circles, few would dispute that education offers added value to individuals and to the communities where they live and work.
But how do you put a price on that …
Second Life breathes new life into cross-cultural exchanges, collaborative projects, and online learning.
Ronald Lee
At any given moment, thousands—maybe even millions—of people across the real world log onto a virtual world called Second Life. One of those individuals is Ronald Lee, professor, Decision Sciences and Information …
Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam named International Dean of the Year.
Joyce J. Elam receives International Dean of the Year award.
At the opening of their annual meeting’s plenary session on June 26, 2007, the Fellows of the Academy of International Business (AIB) presented Executive Dean …
Simulations offer innovative approach to teaching.
Many classes in business schools now include simulations—a method of teaching that actively engages students in complex situations that mirror real-life challenges. But while simulations prove stimulating, crafting an entire course around just one can …
New survey measures customer satisfaction . . . strategically.
Steve Zanakis
If your company constantly looks for ways to attract new customers and secure their loyalty—and what company doesn’t—you’ve probably undertaken a customer satisfaction survey at some point. Has it worked to your satisfaction?
Often, …
From planned behavior to drafting a business plan: new book balances the theoretical and the practical.
Alan L. Carsrud
Somewhere between an erudite article, a standard textbook, and a glib “How-To” without research to back up its points, there ought to be a resource that provides easy-to-read, yet well-substantiated information on …
New study shows that coordination among supply chain partners reduces costs.
Sushil K. Gupta
“We need to cut costs!”
This mandate drives most companies today—and many of them look to supply chain management as one area in which they could achieve that goal.
“The importance of effective …
Local event brings international perspective to business prospects in Venezuela.
With the landslide election of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela in December, 2006, businesses operating there are grappling with the potential consequences.
Jerry Haar
More than 115 individuals got much-needed and much-appreciated insight from experts who spoke at …
Study considers how a seemingly risky investment can reduce risk.
Robert Daigler
From the most naïve investors to the most sophisticated, people want the value of their investments to increase. Unfortunately, everyone—from that naïve investor on up to those who manage money professionally—knows that there’s …
College launches undergraduate internship program in response to business demand.
K. Galen Kroeck
Though the College of Business Administration has an established record of placing graduate students in internships successfully, area businesses have expressed a desire to have access to talented juniors as well.
“Companies perceive that …
Research reveals the perceptions and realities around audit firms’ services and fees.
Kannan Raghunandan
The financial collapse of the Enron Corporation in late 2001 generated headlines around the world and set off a chain of events that has left a lasting effect on corporations today—including how investors …
Professor argues that Latin América must—and can—leap into 21st century.
Jerry Haar
“The vast majority of the problems in Latin América are self-created,” said Jerry Haar, professor, Department of Management and International Business, and associate director, Knight Ridder Center for Excellence in Management in the …
