Religiosity and Relational Compassion in the Workplace
This study examines how religiosity and industry affiliation interact to shape perceptions of relational compassion in the workplace across private nonprofit government and healthcare sectors.
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The Small World Phenomenon in Global GitHub Collaboration
This study explores global GitHub collaboration as a small world network, showing that strategic connectivity, not developer or project volume, drives influence and knowledge flow.
Types of Doctoral Programs
In this series of articles, we hope to keep the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business (DSPCOB) stakeholders informed of what we have learned and later what we decide as …
We asked, you spoke – Doctoral Programs Survey Results
Introduction Over the past four years, faculty at the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business (DSPCOB) have launched a series of surveys and focus groups to gauge student and alumni …
The Doctoral Program Proposal: Vision, Mission, and Details
Residency is where transformation happens. Our hybrid doctoral model is built on intentional, in-person experiences that foster deep learning, meaningful connection, and personal growth. Residencies are not just logistical checkpoints—they’re …
What We’re Learning from Alumni & Student Surveys
Your voices are shaping our vision. Through student and alumni surveys, we’re learning what matters most in a doctoral program—and using those insights to build something exceptional. 🔍 Key Survey …
Multi Level Leadership Effects on Sales Performance
This research examines how leadership at multiple organizational levels influences sales performance, highlighting the roles of manager effectiveness, director gender, and tenure in shaping outcomes.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
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The Luxury Dilemma: When AI-Generated Ads Miss the Mark
New research shows that disclosing AI-generated ads can hurt luxury brands by reducing perceived effort and authenticity—unless AI is used to deliver highly creative advertising.
Does Competition Make Businesses Resilient?
This study shows that firms in more competitive industries are more resilient to economic shocks, experiencing smaller stock market losses than firms in concentrated markets.
Trusting AI: How Humans and Machines Can Work Together
This systematic review examines how trust in intelligent machines differs from trust in humans and presents a phased roadmap for building trustworthy AI systems.
Unlocking Privacy in AI-Enabled IoT: What the Research Tells
This study explains why users share data with AI and IoT devices, showing how perceived benefits, trust, and personalization outweigh privacy risks.
Challenges and Solutions for Small Dairy Farms: What You Need to Know
This review examines the economic operational and policy challenges facing small U.S. dairy farms and highlights solutions to improve sustainability competitiveness and long term viability.
Implications of CEO characteristics on firm policy and financial performance: Understanding their effects on business and research
This study examines how CEO political ideology influences cost stickiness, showing that conservative executives are less likely to maintain excess costs during revenue declines.
Physician Deserts: Navigating the Texas Terrain of Provider Supply and Demand with GIS Mapping
Discover how advanced GIS mapping sheds light on Texas’ ‘physician deserts,’ where rural communities face critical shortages of specialists like cardiologists, pulmonologists, and endocrinologists. Learn about the severe health and economic consequences of these gaps and explore potential solutions, including telemedicine and incentives for rural healthcare access. Together, we can bridge the urban-rural divide and build healthier, more resilient communities.
Business Analytics: Shaping Decisions, Shaping Futures
Dinulescu, C.C., Alshare, K. and Prybutok, V. (2024), “Decoding business analytics: discovering the hidden core through a novel taxonomy”, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-03-2024-0255 Dr. Catalin Dinulecu: We live in a world …
Unlocking the Secrets of Persuasion: The Tale of Comparative Advertising
In the labyrinth of consumer decision-making, the battleground is set – the world of advertising, where narratives unfold, claims are made, and brands vie for our attention. Nestled within this …
Unlocking the Future of Elder Care: How AI-Enabled Robots Are Bridging the Caregiving Gap
Amin, M. S., Johnson, V. L., Prybutok, V., & Koh, C. E. (2024). An investigation into factors affecting the willingness to disclose personal health information when using AI-enabled caregiver robots. Industrial …
Unlocking Cybersecurity Excellence: The Role of Work Ethic in Shaping Security Behavior
In our recent study, we delved into the complex interplay between work ethic and individuals’ perceptions of and intentions to use security measures within professional settings. Utilizing SmartPLS 3.0 software, …