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Two Peas in a Pod? Exploring the Market Orientation, Innovation, and Dynamism of Mexico and Turkey\u27s Entrepreneurial Culture
No full textFor businesses where resources are scarce and the environment is volatile in political, economic and cultural terms, such as the current case of Mexico and Turkey businesses might suggest, the pursue of business practices that adopt a market orientation (MO) is critical to maintain market share and survive. We address whether MO and innovation and dynamism levels, relevant constructs in such volatile business environments, differ among small businesses in Mexico and Turkey. The analysis was conducted from an ownership (manager vs. owner) and gender (male vs. female) approach. Findings suggest that gender differences were not significant with respect to MO, innovation, and dynamism in Turkey. Neither there were gender differences with respect to MO in Mexico. However, women in Mexico showed a higher orientation for innovation and dynamism. Owner and manager differences towards MO, innovation, and dynamism were not found significant in both regions denoting the importance that these concepts attain regardless of being an owner and manager. Entrepreneurial forces remain focused on exhibiting a marketing concept that leads to remain as a source of income, employment, and growt
A Rehabilitation Manual for Recovering Athletes with Glenoid Labral Tears
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Early Retirement Decisions and the Returns on Social Security for the Average U.S. Wage Earner
No full textOne of the most critical decisions affecting Social Security retirement benefits is when to begin receiving benefits. Numerous personal and financial factors should be examined and consideration should be given to maintaining the highest possible standard of living and quality of life during the retirement years as a result of the decision. While numerous factors should be considered by each individual prior to making the decision to retire, the analysis in this article indicates that postponing Social Security retirement beyond age 62 to age 66 or to age 70 produces higher returns on the Social Security taxes paid during an individual\u27s working years based upon expected future benefits and life expectancy. However, starting benefits at age 62, if financially feasible in the individual\u27s overall retirement plan, is the best course of action based upon the negative or very low rates of return received by retirees when delaying Social Security retirement benefits beyond age 6
The Effects of a Goal-Setting Program on Cognitive and Somatic State Anxiety, State Self-Confidence, and Performance of High School Swimmers
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a staggered approach, season long goal-setting training program on the state self-confidence, cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and performance of high school female swimmers. It was hypothesized that the use of a goal-setting training program would result in the swimmers having higher state self-confidence, lower cognitive state anxiety, lower somatic state anxiety, and improved performance. Results indicated that participation in a ten week goal-setting training program successfully helped high school female swimmers achieve higher state self- confidence, lower cognitive state anxiety, lower somatic state anxiety, and improved performance
Self-Reporting, Recognition of Symptoms and Characteristics of Anxiety and Depression and Seeking Professional Help
Get PDFThis study examined whether adults (age 25 to 50) self-report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression and whether these individuals accurately identify the symptoms that are associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. Do these individuals believe the symptoms associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder are severe enough to seek professional help? The participants included 30 females and 20 males. Zung’s Self-Rating Depression (SDS; 1971) and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS; 1965) were administered. A third questionnaire was also developed to help identify if individuals are able to accurately identify symptoms, distinguish between the two disorders, and rate if the symptoms are considered severe enough to seek professional help. The results of a Pearson correlation indicated that there was a negative correlation between assessed anxiety or depression and one’s ability to accurately identify the symptoms. Anxiety and depression were found to be highly correlated and a /-test showed significant differences between those who knew someone who sought professional help for anxiety and/or depression and those who reported they would seek help themselves if diagnosed with a mental health disorder
Cosmopolitanism: Concept and Measurement
No full textThe authors describe the development and validation of a short 6-item, reliable, valid self-report scale to measure cosmopolitanism. Cosmopolitanism is a concept in which people have an inclination to learn about groups other than their own. The concept has been in existence since time immemorial but has gained significance with the two-decade-old process of globalization. More research on this could help marketers develop products/services and marketing tools that are more suitable and acceptable to the marketplace. Four studies are reported using 11 individual interviews and 701 surveys, which helped the authors develop, purify, and validate the six-item measurement Likert-type scale containing one dimensio
Summer 2012 Commencement - The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Spring 2012 Commencement - The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Does the Type of Communication Media Affect Relationship Quality?
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine if the amount of time spent using three types of communication (electronic, voice, and face-to-face) had an effect on the perceived quality of a romantic relationship. Seventy-eight heterosexual females who self-identified as being in a romantic relationship completed a set of demographic questions, the Perceived Relationship Quality Components Inventory (Fletcher, Simpson, & Thomas, 2000), as well as questions pertaining to the average amount of time spent per day using each of the communication methods. It was hypothesized that the more time spent communicating face-to- face would have a positive effect on the perceived quality of the romantic relationship; this hypothesis was supported. A highly significant relationship was found for this part of the hypothesis. The more time reported communicating face-to-face had a significant effect on the relationship quality reported; i.e. more face-to-face communication meant higher reported satisfaction with the relationship. On the other hand, it was also hypothesized the more time spent using electronic communication would have a negative effect on the quality of the romantic relationship, but this was not supported. Electronic communication had no significant effect on relationship quality, meaning the amount of electronic communication had no bearing on the satisfaction with the relationship