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A multi-tiered perspective of ethical behavior, psychological capital, and turnover intention : the mediating influence of reintegration
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-05)Moral leadership and ethical climates have been essential predictors of ethical behavior. This study integrates moral leadership theories and ethical climate theory into a unique context of military and law enforcement ... -
The entrepreneurial nonprofit : measures of success
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-12)Nonprofit firms often face challenges creating sustainable business models. These challenges are amplified if firms lack the connections and management capabilities to properly oversee their operations. My study sought to ... -
Managerial resilience and financial reporting quality : neural network model
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-12)Using a Word2Vec neural network model on a large sample of firm-year text data from the question and answer section of top managers’ earnings call transcripts, this study measured top managers’ resilient tone (hereafter, ... -
A conceptual framework and empirical investigation of service failure-recovery strategy and its impact on institutional trust
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-09)Public trust in institutions has been declining over the past few decades. Marketers have long been interested in understanding the causes of institutional mistrust and developing new strategies to reverse these problematic ... -
Does artificial intelligence matter? : the antecedents and consequences of artificial intelligence use in organizations
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-09)Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses machine-based intelligence and advanced computing to mimic human cognitive functions to build, create, develop, make decisions, and perform tasks on its own (Jingyu ... -
Enterprise risk management : essays on community bank adoption characteristics, performance, and risk shift
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-12)This dissertation encompasses a body of knowledge on enterprise risk management (ERM) adoption, firm performance, and risk-shift within the United States community banking industry. Community banks (CBs) are depository ... -
Small business adoption of integrated computerized accounting information systems
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-08)Small businesses have a significant impact on the economy of the United States. Although many small businesses lack resources such as technology, integrated computerized accounting information systems (ICAIS) are accessible. ... -
Drivers, barriers, and benefits of blockchain
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-08)The use of blockchain technology gained prominence with the increasing popularity of cryptographic money, with people, organizations, and associations applying various innovations in blockchain to tackle novel business and ... -
Exploring technology inertia and the continued use of legacy systems in public agencies
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-05)Information systems when integrated into the business carefully can lead to efficiency and productivity. When organizations cannot modernize their information systems, their operations are run by resource-intensive legacy ... -
Voluntary water risk disclosure and accounting implications : evidence from earnings management
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Water pollution and scarcity combine to create a formidable business risk. Yet many corporations based in the United States do not disclose water risks. This dissertation addresses the question: What are the effects of ... -
Replicating human bias through synthetic data generation using deep learning
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12-12)The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emphasizes the need for greater understanding of human and AI interactions. Human models formed during interactions with AI are subjected to cognitive biases, warranting further ... -
Using signature method and deep learning based long short term memory model on time series physiological data to predict sepsis
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Sepsis is a serious medical condition where the body’s immune system reacts to an infection potentially causing organ failure and death. Globally , sepsis affects over 30 million people annually , resulting in around 6 ... -
City climate disclosures and municipal bond ratings
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Do voluntary climate disclosures affect municipal bond ratings? Cities play a critical role in determining the trajectory of climate change. The major rating agencies have affirmed their use of climate information in their ... -
Towards a theory of consumer gratitude : studies on the dimensions, antecedents, and consequences of consumer gratitude
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)The value of consumer gratitude as a powerful and enabling concept in people’s daily lives is receiving growing attention in both general and academic circles. Gratitude can increase relational bonds and induce beneficial ... -
Temporal orientation of small business owners and their choice of management accounting practices
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Management accounting research continues to cover ground on the small business spectrum. Despite the rise of research, the literature has not addressed how management accounting practices differ based on the temporal ... -
Internal audit function effectiveness : investigating antecedents and aftereffects
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)This dissertation includes two related essays. First, I synthesized the current literature on internal audit function (IAF) effectiveness to develop a comprehensive model based on the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) ... -
Antecedents and consequences of social media firm brand engagement : a framework for business-to-business social media brand engagement
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)The digital era has transformed how business-to-business (B2B) firms need to engage with customers and stakeholders to develop brands. Social media (SM) provides an opportunity for B2B firms to co-create brand value and ... -
Do female board directors deter private information trading? : evidence from the U.S. market
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-05)Based on gender socialization theory, this study provides empirical evidence on the association between female board representation and opportunistic insider trading. More specifically, the study argues that female directors’ ... -
The impact of professional networking and burnout on the organizational and professional commitment of human resources professionals
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-05)This study examines the moderating relationship of professional networking on the relationships between job burnout and organizational and professional commitment among human resources (HR) professionals. It is a unique ... -
Implications of work-from-home mandates for certified public accounting firm management during the "wild west" of COVID-19
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-05)This study investigated implications of social distance mandates on a local public accounting firm’s financial statement practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although prior literature has studied voluntary remote work ...