This study was conducted to analyze the impact of the budget deficit on key macroeconomic variables in the seven major industrial countries (G-7): Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Four models were developed to test the impact of the budget deficit...

The form of the partial acquisition provides a unique opportunity to analyze the influence the partial acquirer has on the target firm which is not available in full acquisitions. This dissertation investigates how the subsequent decisions of both the partial acquirer and the partially acquired...

Three models have been proposed to measure service quality in the marketing literature. These models are: (1) Perception minus Expectations (P-E) Model, (2) Ideal Point (IP) Model, and (3) Performance-based (P-based) model. Underlying the models are two types of attributes: (a) vector point...

The purpose of this study is to empirically test a number of hypotheses related to unit initial public offerings. Specifically, the following areas are examined: (1) the underpricing unit IPOs relative to a subset of NASDAQ straight-equity IPOs; (2) the impact of the size and value of the...

Purpose of the Study. The purpose of the study is to investigate the appropriations activity of the State of Florida, giving attention to general revenue growth and attendant workload data, to determine whether Program Plan Budgeting has been successful in obtaining an equitable funding position...

As the software industry continues to mature, best practices have been defined to improve the quality and productivity of software development. Adoption rates of these practices are better understood for large organizations as compared to small standalone organizations. Based on surveys and...

Developing highly reliable software is a must in today's competitive environment. However quality control is a costly and time consuming process. If the quality of software modules being developed can be predicted early in their life cycle, resources can be effectively allocated improving...

The purpose of this thesis was to study the reliability and the accuracy of GPS positioning in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

This thesis examines how the various instruments of monetary and fiscal policy work in the presence of fixed and flexible exchange rates. Based on the pioneering work of Mundell and Fleming, the traditional view assigns fiscal policy as being highly suitable for a fixed exchange rate regime,...

In order to implement and maintain quality circle programs as vehicles for achieving increased worker productivity, corporate leaderships may resort to unethical managerial tactics. A critical analysis, drawing upon and interweaving the data garnered from both the Florida Power & Light Quality...