Joyce J. Elam Since 1999, when she launched an initial, pioneering project consisting of ten online courses in the College of Business Administration, Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam’s name has been associated with online innovation and excellence. In early November, 2006, the university recognized her leadership by naming her Vice Provost for FIU Online. After […]
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Study explores qualities of people who value socially responsible companies
Do you feel you have a lot to be grateful for in life? Would you pay a little more to buy a product from a company that has good environmental practices? The questions may seem unrelated, but research by Karen Paul, professor, Department of Management and International Business in the College of Business Administration, brought […]
Research examines pivotal role technology now plays in establishing work-life boundaries.
Karlene Cousins We all can identify with the challenge of balancing work and life boundaries, especially in today’s computer-powered and increasingly wireless world. For Karlene Cousins, assistant professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems in the College of Business Administration, interest in how people use technology every day evolved into academic research […]
Study helps show what’s in store for shopping center rents.
William G. Hardin III Understanding the rent potential of shopping centers has consequences for developers and retailers alike. As developers determine where to build or redevelop and as tenants weigh their options for where to locate, the question of which spaces can expect to command premium rents—and why—needs careful attention. Research by William G. Hardin […]
New faculty members join the College of Business Administration.
The 2006-2007 academic year got underway with eleven new faculty joining the College of Business Administration. They’ve come from around the globe, bringing impressive credentials and a commitment to both teaching and research that will benefit our students and the community. To learn more about this extraordinary cadre of scholars, simply click on their names […]
New director outlines clear vision and agenda for the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management.
Walfried Lassar Supply chain management can affect every aspect of today’s business environment—from marketing, finance, and distribution to global logistics and international business. What’s more, an increasing number of companies rely on supply chain management for competitive advantage. The magnifier effect makes a dramatic statement: a $1 reduction in cost from supply chain efficiencies is […]
Research unravels complexities of taxes on rental properties at sale time.
Sharon Lassar Though rental properties attract buyers who hope to gain steady income or to enjoy a high return upon their sale, tax law holds many complexities that can affect the profitability of such investments. Owners may lack awareness of the negative possibilities. Even tax advisors may not know all the potential pitfalls or ways […]
College finance professor helps banks track terrorist financing.
The words of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward’s secret source Deep Throat to “follow the money” in their Watergate investigation resonate today with multiple law enforcement agencies as they try to uncover money-laundering schemes and terrorist financing. John Zdanowicz For sixteen years, John Zdanowicz, professor, Department of Finance, in the college, has worked with data […]
Information technology plays an increasingly key role in sales performance.
The image of the salesperson shuffling from customer to customer with a satchel full of wares is ancient history. Today’s sales force hits the streets armed with cell phones, PDAs, and laptops, plus spreadsheets and other software programs that provide the data and analytic capabilities needed to build and maintain customer satisfaction. How can companies […]
PhD students look for patterns—in teaching strategies and creative projects.
Nicole Wishart and David Hinds, both PhD students in the Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems (DSIS) in the College of Business Administration, are focusing on patterns. Though the subject matter is quite different—teaching conceptual database design and innovation communities —their findings have a number of features in common, including their practical applicability. Nicole […]