Papers by Carolyn Mueller
Journal of Small Business Strategy, 2015
Research on small firm planning has established that small firms plan and has generally indica... more Research on small firm planning has established that small firms plan and has generally indicated that planning has value. Strategic plan content research often focuses on developing a written plan. Little research has focused on who engages in planning and who does not. This study investigated the relationship between individual and firm differences and the extent to which planning takes place in the firm. Owner demographics, such as education, age, and years in business, had little relationship with planning activity levels while firm sales and number of employees were related to several planning activity measures.
Century Classroom: Are We Facilitating Academic Dishonesty?
The reality of academic dishonesty is not a new topic in the academic literature, and the advanta... more The reality of academic dishonesty is not a new topic in the academic literature, and the advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning processes have been fairly well explored. However, the effects of more recent advances in technology, such as classroom management software, e-mail technology, and the widespread use of Instant Messaging, have not been investigated to date. Spurred by recent evidence of a relationship between cheating in college and acts of dishonesty in the workplace and the fact that academic cheating appears to be more common among business school students, this Interactive Session was developed. The session will focus on two primary goals: first, to identify how new advances in technology are creating opportunities for cheating and, second, to develop an action plan to encourage academic honesty among students in schools of business.
The Influence of National Religious Consciousness on Entrepreneurial Behavior
International Business Research, 2017
Entrepreneurial behavior historically has been associated with economic development and the growt... more Entrepreneurial behavior historically has been associated with economic development and the growth of national economies. Similar to other complex behaviors, entrepreneurship is thought to be influenced by an individual’s goals, attitudes, and societal norms. While culture, particularly Hofstede's dimensions, and gender are common variables included in investigations of this topic, few studies have isolated the variable of religion, and its corresponding influence, into the analysis of entrepreneurial behavior. To explore the influence that a national religious consciousness (NRC) has on entrepreneurial behavior, this paper views the concept of NRC as both an antecedent and a component of the global variable of culture. It is proposed that NRC has a central role in shaping and defining entrepreneurial behavior, as well as influencing national culture and gender roles. A conceptual framework and deductive propositions are proposed to highlight the asymmetric roles between NRC, na...
Introducing the Caps Study on Organizational Culture
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society, 1998
Downsizing: A Model for Collective Effort Among the Community, Government, Management, and Labor
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society, 1996
abstract: the organizational cultures of service and manufacturing firms in the central area of m... more abstract: the organizational cultures of service and manufacturing firms in the central area of mexico were assessed using the Cameron & quinn (1999) organizational Culture assessment instrument (oCai) for sample of 307 workers. to identify differences, a comparison was made between the four organizational cultures: clan, adhocracy, market and hierarchical. Results show significant differences related to the business, its size, and the gender and the hierarchical position of the worker.
Research on small firm planning has established that small firms plan and has generally indicated... more Research on small firm planning has established that small firms plan and has generally indicated that planning has value. Strategic plan content research often focuses on developing a wriaen plan. Little research has focused on who engages in planning and who does not. This study investigated the relationship between individual and firm differences and ihe extent to which planning takes place in the firm. Owner demographics such as education, age, and years in business, had liule relationship with planning activity levels whileftrm sales and number of employees were related to several planning activity measures.
Recommended Citation Williams, Jason R. Ph.D.; Amell, James W. Ph.D.; Maher, Erin J. Ph.D.; Tompk... more Recommended Citation Williams, Jason R. Ph.D.; Amell, James W. Ph.D.; Maher, Erin J. Ph.D.; Tompkins, Jill J.D.; Summers, Alicia Ph.D.; Rosen, Jensina E. M.S.W., L.G.S.W.; Cain, Shirley M. J.D.; Mueller, Carolyn; Moon, Mallory; McCauley, George; and Harris, Linda (2016) "What is Measured is What is Done: Methods to Measure Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act," American Indian Law Journal: Vol. 4 : Iss. 2 , Article 8. Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/ailj/vol4/iss2/8
The relationship between top management team composition, group processes, and the effects of tho... more The relationship between top management team composition, group processes, and the effects of those processes on goal attainment were examined for International Joint Venture (IJV) teams in Thailand. For these culturally diverse teams, heterogeneity was defined by demographic (member age, length of team tenure, education level, functional expertise) and cultural characteristics (country of education, nationality, affiliation with a parent organization, and primary language spoken.) Overall, demographic heterogeneity most heavily influenced levels of trust, decision quality and decision implementation among team members. Cultural heterogeneity influenced the frequency of communication.
What Goals do Business Leaders Pursue?
The spread of capitalism around the world has been met with different values and expectations. No... more The spread of capitalism around the world has been met with different values and expectations. Not everyone practices capitalism in the same manner or with the same results. One of the uses of this interactive role-play case is to allow participants to utilize various economic and cultural models that typically result in conflict. A brief review of a partial list of economic models along with country examples is provided. Next, cultural orientations are explained, followed by the facilitators’ and participants’ guidelines.
The organizational cultures of service and manufacturing firms in the central area of Mexico were... more The organizational cultures of service and manufacturing firms in the central area of Mexico were assessed using the Cameron & Quinn (1999) Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) for sample of 307 workers. To identify differences, a comparison was made between the four organizational cultures: clan, adhocracy, market and hierarchical. Results show significant differences related to the business, its size, and the gender and the hierarchical position of the worker.
Investigación Administrativa, 2008
An exploratory study of 25 small business managers of manufacturing companies located in Guanajua... more An exploratory study of 25 small business managers of manufacturing companies located in Guanajuato Mexico was conducted to assess environ...
Anthropological Archetypes Confront Leadership Theory: Testing the Linkage Between Masculinity/Femininity and Task/Relationship Approaches
Fiji Pine Limited®
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society
Using Distance Education to Deliver Accredited Courses: The Ball State University Experience
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society, 1998
Welcome to the Chapter 11 Ballpark
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society, 2003
Moral Decision Making
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society, 1998
One specific distance learning technology that has become increasingly popular as a component of ... more One specific distance learning technology that has become increasingly popular as a component of college courses is the discussion board 4 . Asynchronous discussion boards, sometimes referred to as message boards or threaded discussion boards, provide a platform for Internet-based discussions among students and between students and their faculty.
Research on small firm planning has established that small firms do plan and has generally indica... more Research on small firm planning has established that small firms do plan and has generally indicated that planning has value. However, most strategic plan content research focuses on the development of a written plan; little seems to be known about the planning processes of small firm owners and their management teams. This study examines what activities are included in the planning process and various aspects of the plan itself.
Uploads
Papers by Carolyn Mueller