3 research outputs found
Temporal spacing and the dark triad: examining the effect of temporal spacing on the correlations between dark triad traits
No full textThe present study aimed to investigate the direct effects of temporal spacing on the correlation between Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy). Existing literature posits that the correlations between the Dark Triad traits may be overinflated due to common method variance when administering Dark Triad inventories. 260 undergraduate students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) were recruited to complete a questionnaire on the Dark Triad traits and honesty-humility, either with or without a time gap between measures. It was predicted that temporal spacing will cause a significant change in the correlations between Dark Triad traits. Thus, it was hypothesised that there will be a significant difference in the correlations between the Dark Triad traits in the group that had temporal spacing versus the group without. The correlations between the Dark Triad traits and honesty-humility were also studied and was hypothesised that there will be a significant correlation between the Dark Triad traits and honesty-humility. Results did not find statistically significant results for the hypotheses on temporal spacing, but it found statistically significant results to support the correlational hypothesis. Findings from this study has contributed to the ongoing discussion about common method variance in Dark Triad inventories and the potential impacts of temporal spacing. Future recommendations were provided to further investigate the methodological impacts when studying the Dark Triad and honesty-humility.Bachelor's degre
The Business of Fashion: Proposal to Implement Fashion Resources at Arizona State University
No full textabstract: Today, the global fashion industry is valued at 1.7 trillion in revenue annually (Global Action Through Fashion, 2015). It is a dynamic, fast-paced industry that requires constant innovation ideas and strategic planning.
Chloe Bosmeny and Audree López, senior marketing students at W. P. Carey have created a proposal for W. P. Carey School of Business and Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts to join together to create an interdisciplinary resource for students interested in pursuing a career in fashion. There are three recommendations in the thesis: the implementation of a Fashion Merchandising certificate encompassing both W. P. Carey and Herberger curriculum, ASU joining the Fashion Institute of Technology’s 3+1 program for dual degrees in New York City, and lastly, improving professional development and career recruitment for ASU students interested in fashion.
But why fashion at Arizona State University? Throughout college, Bosmeny and López struggled to gain the background, skills and experience needed to understand the fashion industry. They, like many of their peers, felt that without the credentials of a university-sponsored fashion program, they weren't marketable to employers. These challenges drove Bosmeny and López to advocate for more fashion resources at ASU.
Based on support from student surveys, in-depth interviews with industry professionals, feedback from ASU Alumni and input from ASU’s largest fashion organization, The Business of Fashion Club- there is a strong desire for increased fashion programming at ASU. There are currently 266 student theses surrounding the keyword “fashion” from Barrett, the Honors College, but there has not been a direct push from students to implement a program at ASU. This thesis aims to illustrate the important ways such programming will greatly benefit ASU and its stakeholders.
In our thesis we will investigate current ASU opportunities related to fashion, gather information from fashion business professionals, gauge student interest in pursuing careers in fashion, and look to peer and aspirational schools in an effort to better understand fashion career resources nationwide. Our hope is to build a stronger curriculum and more successful resources for students to give them the skillsets needed for a successful career in fashion
Gender Inequality in the Venture Capital Industry
No full textabstract: This project examines the secretive world of the Venture Capital Industry specifically focusing on the ideology of gender inequality. Through research it has been found that females within the industry at the partnership level have actually decreased. By completing a literature review, we found that there were several biases and stereotypes that are prevalent within the industry and could be contributing factors for the decreasing participation. Following our literature review, we focused on a sample of 100 from the LPJ Index, and gathered data on all individuals listed, those at the partnership level and all other individuals within the industry. Through analyzing our data we found that female participation at the partner level is low and more importantly that 68% of firms do not even have a female partner in their ranks. We found that male and female partners have relatively the same education and the same areas of interest, which should suggest that they are on the same playing field, which is clearly not represented in the partnership composition, where males are dominating the industry. These findings lend credence to some of the deep rooted stereotypes that are facing females in the Venture Capital Industry and could explain why there are not many opportunities for them. Through future research and participation from firms to actively help increase the opportunities for women, the gender inequality that is facing the Venture Capital Industry can begin to narrow
