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Instructor-Created Video Supplements : A Closer Look

Lach, Patrick A. - 2014

students find this tool effective, as evidenced by their responses on surveys given at the end of the semester. In addition …, students who utilize these recordings tend to be students with lower ACT Math scores and lower ACT Composite scores. We find a … can be a valuable tool in quantitative courses with students of varying degrees of quantitative abilities …

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Wisdom of the Ancients : Sayings of the Talmud

Friedman, Hershey H. - 2013

There is a great deal of interest in the Talmud today, especially in much of Asia. South Koreans, in particular, have developed a fascination with the Talmud and have made it part of their curriculum. Many Korean homes have a version of the Talmud and call it the “Light of Knowledge.” The...

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Using an Open-Source Computer Algebra System to Teach Economics

Hammock, Mike - 2013

Computer Algebra Systems can be combined with conventional teaching methods to provide students a more "hands …, and enhance some of Hodgin's examples by adding animation. We also provide several simple exercises for students to try …, and explain why these exercises can deepen students' understanding …

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Conﬂict of Interest : The Common Thread Underlying Ethical Lapses

Bell, Robert - 2013

The purpose of this paper is to examine various industries for examples of conflicts of interest, and the resulting harmful ethical and managerial effects. All of these examples are well known, having appeared in various news sources. However, each incident has been viewed as an isolated case...

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Global Alphabet Soup : Internationally Recognized Professional Designations in Finance

Biktimirov, Ph.D., CFA, Ernest N. - 2013

serve as external validation of expertise and are routinely used in hiring and promotion decisions. To help students …

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Ethical Imperatives of CEOS : Creating the Virtuous Corporation

Friedman, Hershey H. - 2013

Companies that are going to thrive must have a soul. Those that are only concerned with “maximizing shareholder wealth” or “maximizing profit” will find themselves going the way Enron went. CEOs will have to lead the revolution and should be the ones exhorting executives to make...

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Online Auctions for Business-to-Business Transactions

Johnson, Norman A - 2013

Internet auctions are an important resource in the business-to-business (B2B) market for companies that want to save money and increase profits. Understanding how auctions work on the Internet is mandatory in today's marketplace. Auctions can be used to do everything from selling excess...

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Marketing Your Accounting Practice Effectively

Giladi, Kreindy - 2013

As a result of increased competition, accounting practitioners must develop a marketing strategy, or if they already have one in place, ascertain that it is truly effective. The authors describe a questionnaire that may be used by accounting firms to help them determine and satisfy their...

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Dynamic Pricing Strategies for Maximizing Customer Satisfaction

Friedman, Hershey H. - 2013

Accountants are often asked for advice on pricing products, and their input is often quite helpful and necessary. Accountants, however, are very likely to focus on costs when trying to advise management on appropriate pricing strategies. Economists might focus on rules for maximizing short-run...

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Using ‘Smart’ Pricing to Increase Profits and Maximize Customer Satisfaction

Bhattacharya, Anindya K. - 2013

A small change in prices can have a significant impact on profits and it is therefore becoming crucial for firms to use innovative approaches to pricing. Smart pricing is a dynamic approach to pricing that requires that firms have accurate information about market demand and profit margins on...

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