Allied Academies News
Number 6 - Spring 2000

The Myrtle Beach conference was a great success! We are pleased to report that this conference featured more than 200 papers, symposia, and workshops, representing more than 300 authors from 10 nations. These works represented a great range of ideas and contributions; from cutting edge contributions to the literature, to pedagogic and educational applications, to applied and practical research. As an interdisciplinary organization, we hope that each of you will find concepts and ideas which you can use in a variety of areas. We encourage you to venture outside your disciplines and to sample the work of your peers from across the spectrum of academe.

The new Internet Division also proved to be a success, with more than a dozen participants. For the Maui conference we will be offering Internet Division participants the option of having video taped presentations or Power Point presentations broadcasted on our web site. Please check back soon for more details.

Don't forget to check our new web site for announcements and other pertinent information. We have attempted to further streamline our submission instructions and publication guidelines. Note, too, the upcoming International Conference in Maui, in October 2000. We are still in the process of choosing a site for the Spring 2001 conference, but we will send an e-mail announcement once the site has been chosen. This summer we will be posting more Journals to our website, so check back periodically.

Winners of Distinguished Research Awards received engraved plaques in recognition for their high quality research. These manuscripts will be published in the appropriate journals. There is a 25% acceptance rate for these journals and the winners are to be congratulated for their outstanding contributions to their fields. We appreciate the support you have given us in this endeavor. We also appreciate your patience and understanding as we attempt to serve your needs. Thank you for considering the Allied Academies in your academic plans. The winners in the various areas are indicated below:

Distinguished Research Award Winners

Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies

Interpretations of the CAPM, Diversification and Beta: Clarifications
Kavous Ardalan, Marist College

The Impact of Industry Distributional Information on Auditors' Analytical Procedures
Robert C. Zelin II, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Real Estate Syndication Outcomes and Survival: 1971-1989
James W. Smith, Monmouth University
Robert Green, Indiana State University

Representational Faithfulness of the Balance Sheet in the New Business Paradigm
Philip Little, Western Carolina University
David Coffee, Western Carolina University

Auditor Independence: An Analysis of New Standards and Impending Rule Changes
Donna P. Jackson, Stephen F. Austin State University

Cost Accounting: Does It Apply to Government:
Gary P. Schneider, University of San Diego
Carol M. Bruton, California State University San Marcos

Academy of Economics and Economic Education

Do High School Economics Courses Matter?
John J. Bethune, University of Tennessee - Martin

Program Delivery: Perceptions and Satisfaction of Key Constituencies
Susan J. Jenkins, Idaho State University
Janiel Nelson, Idaho State University

Academy of Educational Leadership

Determinants of Business Communications Student Performance: An Empirical Investigation
Kathy L. Hill, Sam Houston State University

Development of Academic Finance: A Paradigmatic Approach
Kavous Ardalan, Marist College

Gender Issues in the Student Ratings of School of Business Instructors at a Regional University
W. Royce Caines, Lander University
Michael C. Shurden, Lander University

A Comparison of Two Measures of Computer Self-Efficacy
Rex Karsten, University of Northern Iowa

More than Class Notes?
A Features Review of Current Web-based Course Management Tools and their Adherence to Accepted Learning Pedagogy
Thomas N. Janicki, University of North Carolina - Wilmington
Jens O. Liegle, Georgia State University

A Mississippi Video Conference Study of Distance Learning
Sara B. Kimmel, University of Southern Mississippi
M. Ray Grubbs, Millsaps College

A Tale of Two Universities' Videoconference Experience
Rebecca Gatlin-Watts, University of Central Arkansas
Linda C. Bean, University of Central Arkansas
William Kordsmeier, University of Central Arkansas

Using Transfer Prices to Maximize World-Wide Profit
Eugene Sauls, California State Unviestiy, Sacramento
Curtis H. Stanley, California State University, Sacramento

Academy of Entrepreneurship

Leadership Training Programs: A Five Year Impact Study
Lawrence R. Dale, Arkansas State University

Evaluation of Two Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education
Using an Intention-Based Model of Venture Creation
Josée Audet, Concordia University

Non-Traditional vs. Traditional Entrepreneurs:
Emergence of a Native American Comparative Profile of Characteristics and Barriers
Diane J. Garsombke, Brenau University
Thomas W. Garsombke, St. John's University

Academy of Free Enterprise Education

Entrepreneurship Intervention in a Developing Nation
David Moon, Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Kelly R. Probst, Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Denise Woodbury, Brigham Young University - Hawaii

Academy of Information and Management Sciences

Application of Artificial Neural Systems as an Event Study Methodology:
An Empirical Investigation
Balasundram Maniam, Sam Houston State University
Delvin D. Hawley, University of Mississippi

Building a Faculty Information System
Lynn R. Heinrichs, Western Carolina University

Thin Client Computing: Business Savior to the High Cost of Computing
Ken Griffin, Francis Marion University
Harold Porter, University of Central Arkansas
John Malley, University of Central Arkansas

Academy of Managerial Communications

The Influence of Post-Transgression Behavior:
An Interplay Between Elaborateness of Apology and the Managerial Disciplinary Action
Jonathan C. Lee, Fayetteville State University

Relationalizing Public Relations:
Selected Interpersonal Communication Concepts and Research with Applicability to Relationship Management
T. Dean Thomlison, University of Evansville

Academy of Marketing Studies

Relationship Marketing: Japanese Style
Samuel K. Moak, Virginia State University

The Consumer's Best Choice:
An Application of the Perfect Information Frontier Model
M. J. Alhabeeb

Academy of Strategic and Organizational Leadership

The 360-Degree Performance Appraisal Program:
The Role of Demographic Differences in Determining Effectiveness and Fairness
William B. Morgan, Central Michigan University

Attracting and Retaining IT Super Stars:
Using Parallel Virtual Information Technology Units in Traditional Organizations
Jerry D. Estenson, California State University, Sacramento

Academy for Studies in Business Law

From Posadas to Greater New Orleans:
Expanding Commercial Speech Protection for the Gaming and Alcohol Industries
Edward J. Schoen, Rowan University

Getting the Economics Wrong Can Kill You: A Program for De-marketing Antibiotics
Val Larsen, Truman State University
Neil Gilchrist, Truman State University
Bruce Coggins, Truman State University

International Academy for Case Studies

The Globalisation of Educational Modules and Training Programmes through the Interaction
Between Entrepreneurship, Tertiary Educational Institutions and Joint Venture Partnerships: A Case Study
Albert van Niekerk, Academy for Medical and Dental Sciences, Germany

Shenanigans Toys and Parties
Linda B. Shonesy, Athens Sate University
Kevin Caldwell, Florida Institute of Technology
Robert D. Gulbro, Athens Sate University

Swing 1000
Barbara K. Fuller, Winthrop University
Darcy Donevan, Owner, Swing 1000

Porter-Cable: 90 Years of Making Power Tools
Wilburn Lane, Lambuth University
P. Michael McCullough, University of Tennessee - Martin at Lambuth University

Ford Motor Company v. Lane: The First Amendment Takes a Virtual Ride in a Mustang
Edward J. Schoen, Rowan University
Diane Hughes, Rowan University
Phillip Lewis, Rowan University

A Russian Investment that Ends up in the Courts not in the Money:
The Case of Black Sea Energy Ltd.
Grace C. Allen, Western Carolina University
Dorothee J. Feils, University of Regina

Going Abroad: Tyson Foods in Mexico
Patricia C. Borstorff, Jacksonville State University
W. Mark Hearn, Jacksonville State Unversity

Dansk Wood
Katherine Campbell, University of Maryland
Duane Helleloid, Towson University

Institute for Finance Case Research

Ford Motor Company/Volvo: An International Acquisition Case
William H. Brent, Howard University

Nike, Inc.: An Equity Valuation Case
Charles Haywood, North Carolina Central University
James Stotler, North Carolina Central University