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The Influence of Fashion Creep on Dress Etiquette: Is Your Organization Marked Safe?
Full text linkAs consumers navigate a world increasingly influenced by digital media, globalization, and progressive social norms, their fashion choices often serve as a form of personal expression and identity. Though individuals are encouraged to exercise freedom of expression, certain espoused fashion statements in public settings challenge socially acceptable societal norms and business etiquette. Thus, business etiquette and historical trends are marked “unsafe” from the ever-changing fashion industry trends. Evolutions in fashion and variations in cultural trends continue to challenge traditional dress norms in the workplace, formal public establishments, and classrooms across America. If inconsistent with organizational norms, these changes influence unfavorable perceptions of constituents and the respective organizations. Managing these impressions becomes critical for decision-makers desiring to protect an organization’s reputation and brand image. This paper explores the underlying dynamics shaping dressing norms, the paradigm shift, influences on professional attire, and outcomes associated with style selections. To embrace the changes and protect company images, we recommend continuous evaluation and reinforcement of dress code policies. We examine External Conformity Theory and Impression
The Influence of University Academic Factors on Student Retention in the College of Business at a U.S. Research University (RU/VH)
No full textThe primary purpose of this study was to determine the influencing university academic factors on the student retention in the College of Business at a Research University (RU/VH) in the United States. Student records of 786 in the entering class in the College of Business in the southern region of the United States were studied. The researchers examined the five university academic factors including number of credit hours earned, GPA achieved, whether or not students changed major or college, whether or not students resided in the Business Content Based Residential College (CBRC), and whether or not students were retained in their third semester in the College of Business. The findings suggest that some factors were more influential than others with participation in the Business Content-Based Residential College (CBRC) being unexpectedly less influential on retention of business students into their fifth semester in Business at a Re-search University
Social Partnership With Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Post-COVID Times in an Emerging Economy Like India – Integrating Volunteering and Social Entrepreneurship as Newer Strategic Healthcare Model to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in economic and healthcare systems, affecting India due to structural inequities and limited healthcare infrastructure. This study examines the role of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in strengthening healthcare systems through volunteering and social entrepreneurship, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3): ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates systematic secondary analysis with primary data collection from 150 structured surveys and 25 in-depth interviews with healthcare and MSME stakeholders. Findings indicate that MSMEs were critical in maintaining healthcare supply chains, while volunteer-driven engagement models helped counter misinformation and enhance community resilience. This study advances the understanding of MSME-driven healthcare resilience during crises, filling a gap in research on corporate social entrepreneurship and public-private synergies in pandemic response. It underscores the need for structured public-private partnerships, institutionalized social entrepreneurship, and expanded digital health integration to strengthen pandemic resilience
The Role of Women Empowerment on Environmental Sustainability: A Cross-Country Analysis
No full textThe study aims to provide insights into the impact of women's political empowerment on environmental sustainability measured using the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. We use a panel dataset of 135 countries (30 developed and 105 developing) from 1990 to 2020. The analyses are conducted separately for developed and developing countries. We use the Women’s Political Empowerment Index (WPE) constructed by the Varieties of Development Project (V-Dem). WPE has three dimensions: women’s civil liberties, women’s participation in civil society, and women’s political participation. The dependent variable, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions, along with control variables such as GDP per capita, population levels, and renewable energy consumption, are derived from the World Development Indicators (WDI) dataset. Using fixed effects (FE) panel data analysis, our findings indicate that, in most cases, higher levels of women’s political empowerment resulted in lower CO2 emissions across both developed and developing countries
Academic Engagement: Taking the Pulse of Business Students
No full textCompletion gaps continue to challenge higher education institutions. Research has identified causal models and variables contributing to persistence. However, the constructs of work engagement have generally not been applied to academic engagement or connected to higher education completion. This study administered the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for Students (UWES-S) to business majors at a large, regional, open-admission university. Findings confirmed expected influences on engagement including fewer working hours, higher GPA, and higher satisfaction with the university. Gender, race, marital status, first-generation status, and course modality had no impact. Students with children were more engaged; barriers to completion, specifically financial issues, lack of support, and personal and family reasons did not impact engagement
Exploring Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction: Insights From Utah and the United States
No full textThis study examines gender differences in job satisfaction by comparing responses from men and women in Utah to those across the broader United States. Using data from a web-based survey of 566 respondents, the research investigates how geographical context influences perceptions of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, work-life balance, and workplace relationships. Findings reveal significant variations in job satisfaction by gender, with contextual differences in Utah providing unique insights into regional workplace dynamics. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of how gender and location intersect to shape employee experiences and offer practical implications for organizations aiming to foster equitable and satisfying work environments
Corporate Social Responsibility as a Tool for Sustainability in Entrepreneurship
No full textCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly gaining attention as an essential component of business. In the current environment, entrepreneurs may be searching for strategies to maintain a competitive advantage. CSR-based initiatives may help businesses differentiate themselves from others in the market, attracting customers that align with their values. This paper includes a review of the CSR concept and the role that CSR can play in increasing competitiveness in entrepreneurship. The literature revealed that businesses that engage in CSR based activities see increased customer loyalty, trust, and profit. Therefore, engaging in CSR behaviors may enhance sustainability and growth for entrepreneurial ventures
Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors: Employee Insights
No full textWork-life balance is becoming increasingly difficult as technology enables individuals to work anytime and anyplace. Family-supportive supervisor behaviors (FSSBs) can help address this challenge through instrumental support, emotional support, role modeling, and creative management practices. The outcomes of such behaviors include greater work-life balance, positive work-family spillover, increased organizational citizenship behaviors, improved employee well-being, and better family relationships. Although scales have been developed to measure these dimensions, the results may be influenced by subjective factors on the part of employees. These scales are also limited to numerical results, thus not providing insights into employees’ lived experiences. This qualitative study analyzes interview data focused on FSSBs to increase understanding of employees’ lived experiences. Findings indicate that fostering work-life balance and enhancing employee well-being depends on managerial practices that create a supportive and empowering workplace culture. In contrast, adaptability to employees’ evolving needs is crucial for long-term success
Greening the Sugar Industry: Practices, Insights & Environmental Framework From the Sugarbowl of the Philippines
No full textThis study examines the environmental management practices of sugar mills in the Philippines, assessing current strategies in pollution control, waste management, and energy efficiency. Through surveys and focus group discussion, the research explores how selected mills implement green practices and adopt cleaner technologies. Results show varying levels of environmental commitment, with some mills demonstrating innovation in waste management and resource conservation. The study identifies challenges in policy support and technological access, offering a framework to enhance sustainability across the industry. These findings contribute to ongoing efforts to green the sugar industry and promote ecological modernization in agro-industrial sectors
Leveraging Data-Driven Decisions: A Predictive Model to Enhance Student Success in Higher Education
No full textHigher education institutions often face challenges in achieving key success metrics, such as on-time graduation rates, particularly when supporting students with diverse backgrounds, needs, and barriers. This study examines a detailed dataset containing student demographics and academic records from College of Business at a large public university spanning ten years. Our results highlight significant achievement gaps based on factors such as gender, age, race, family income, and parents’ education levels. These gaps persist even among students with similar academic histories. We develop prediction models that enable institutions to identify high-risk students early, facilitating timely intervention and providing a framework for comparing institutional efforts to improve student success. This study highlights how data-driven approaches can enhance institutional management by enabling proactive identification of challenges, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting strategies that improve student outcomes