1^st Floor

East Wing

DV 137

5:00 p.m.-

8:00 p.m.

Reception and Registration

Ask Weber State faculty for a demo of classroom presentation systems, common to each room in which MPMC presentations will be given

1^st Floor

East Wing

8:00 a.m. –

8:30 a.m.

Registration

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Late registration continues in

DV 137. Refreshments can be found all day in DV 134.

DV 101

Track: Pedagogy

Moderator: Henning Olsen

· Recognizing Value-Added Scholarship in Business Disciplines, A Boyer-Based Proposal – by Dr. William Russell, Dr. Ronald Galloway, and Dr. Jeffrey Lineman Northwest Nazarene University

· Active and Individualized Instruction: Threaded Discussions & Teaching Business Ethics On-line, by Ken Schallenkamp, JD of Black Hills State University and Andy Stanfield of Florida Institute of Technology

· Learning Outcomes in a Mock-Jury Trial, by Dr. Larry Carstenson, Dr. Susan Jensen, and Dr. Srivatsa Seshadri

University of Nebraska at Kearney

DV 110

Track: Management

Moderator: Stephen Hill

· Refining the Role of the Small Business Development Center: A Strategy to Refocus Efforts, by Dr. David Summers, Paul Harper, and Cynthia Summers

University of Houston - Victoria

· Business Modeling for Success, by Chris Ainge, Dr. Dan Holland, and Dr. Kenneth Snyder

Utah State University

· Excelling in the BSG: Applying Spreadsheet Technology as a Decision Support Tool, by Dr. Frank Markham

Mesa State College

DV 111

Track: Accounting

Moderator: Eric Smith

· Investigation and Evaluation of Employer Experiences with Accounting Graduates Who Participated in an Income Tax Assistance Program, by Dr. Geoffrey Gurka and Craig Fossett

Mesa State College

· Student or Employee? The Status of Medical Residents in Relation to FICA Taxes, by Dr. Eric Smith

Weber State University

· Humanmetrics and Intermediate Accounting Students, by Dr. Geoffrey Gurka, Suzanne Lay, and Craig Fossett

Mesa State College

9:45 a.m. –

10:00 a.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

10:00 a.m. –

10:45 a.m.

DV 101

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Stock Returns, Spot Oil Price Movements, and Real Options, by Dr. Steve Johnson and Dr. Robert Stretcher

Sam Houston State University

· Consensus on Economic Propositions Among Democratic and Republican Delegates Over Time – Polarization or Conversion of Opinions, by Dr. Doris Geide-Stevenson and Dr. Nazneen Ahmad

Weber State University

DV 110

Track: Marketing

Moderator: E.K. Valentin

· To Analyze the Factors Influencing the Acceptability of Brand Extension into Related and Un-Related Product Categories, by Sarwat Afzal

Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan*

· Analysis of Marketing Margins, Dry Garden Products in Iran Case of Fars Province, by Seyed Mohamad Reza Akbari, Maryam Mazlomi, Seyed Nemat Mosavi*

DV 111

Track: Accounting

Moderator: Eric Smith

· CPA Exam Preparation in Difficult Economic Times, by Suzanne Lay, CPA

Mesa State College

· “Where Angels Fear to Tread”: Christensen, Barnes, and Reese (2006) “Improving the Moral Judgment of Accounting Students: An experiment” a Critique and Illustration of the Failure of Current Ethics Research in Accounting Education, by Dr. Roy Johnson

Southern Utah University

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

DV 101

Track: Computer Info Systems

Moderator: Zhuolin Yu

· The Impact of a VPN on a Company’s Data Communication Network, by J. Myles Powell, Zsolt Ugray

Utah State University

· Problems in the Data Center Physical Infrastructure, by Paul Erickson

IT-In Focus

DV 110

Track: Management

Moderator: Stephen Hill

· Motivating and Managing MBA Students versus Computer Professionals and Others, by Dr. Don Carpenter, Dr. Jonny Snyder, Gayla Jo Slauson

Mesa State College

· Criticizing Colleagues: Whistle-blowing, Loyalty, and Truth in Academics, by Dr. Roy Johnson

Southern Utah University

DV 111

Track: Accounting

Moderator: Eric Smith

· Educating Future Professionals in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting, by Nicholas Bahr and C. Albrecht, Konrad S. Lee

Utah State University

· A ‘New Look’ at the Deductibility of Medical Expenses: The O’Donnabhain Case and Gender Identity Disorder, by Dr. Ryan Pace and Dr. Eric Smith

Weber State University

12:15 p.m. -

1:30 p.m.

Luncheon, Awards, & Board Meeting

The buffet line will be set up in the hallway outside of DV 110 & 111. Dining and presentation area will be in DV 110.

The Board Meeting will be held in room 229A (found on the 2^nd floor, just next to the main elevator.

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

DV 101

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Estimating the Effect of NAFTA on Trade and Investment, by Dr. Frank Tenkorang, Dr. Beverly Frickel, Dr. Vani Kotcherlakota, and Dr. Bruce Elder

University of Nebraska at Kearney

· Vote with your Feet – Effect of Tax Burden on Net Domestic Migration, by Xiaojing (Joanne) of Holy Family University, and Qiang Pan of University of Pennsylvania

DV 110

Track: Pedagogy

Moderator: Matt Mourtisen

· Effective Training and Development: An Application of Adult Learning Theory inhuman Resource Management, by Dr. Jonathan Westover

Utah Valley University

· Developing Team Working Skills Using Group Projects, by Dr. Richard Vail

Mesa State College

· Issues that Business Ethics Academia Will Face in the Coming Decade, by Zach Luman, Chad Albrecht, Conan Albrecht, and Dr. Daniel Holland

DV 111

Track: Current Events

Moderator: Mark Stevenson

· A More Comprehensive System Approach to Student Relationship Management in a Business Department to Improve Retention, by Gayla Jo Slauson

Mesa State College

· Virtuousness in Organizations, by Kim Cameron and Bradley Winn

Utah State University

· Strategies and Performance of New Mexican Emerging Multinational Enterprises, by Jose G. Vargas-Hernandez

Central University of Administrative Economic Sciences, Mexico*

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

DV 101

Track: Computer Info Systems

Moderator: Zhuolin Yu

· An Experiential Exercise in Information Assurance Education Guided by the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, by Dr. James Frost

Idaho State University

· Network Virtualization and Security: Current Status and Future Challenges, by Andrew Drake, Dr. Ed Harris, Dr. Seokwoo Song, and Dr. Eric Swedin

Weber State University

DV 110

Track: Management

Moderator: Stephen Hill

· Comparative International Differences in Intrinsic and Extrinsic Job Quality Characteristics and Worker Satisfaction, 1989-2005, by Dr. Jonathan Westover

Utah Valley University

· Forces in the Cloud, by Dr. Ron Konecny at University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Joseph Konecny at Siemens, Houston, TX

DV 111

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Interest Rate Elasticity of Capitalization Rates, by Dr. Dan Hess

Seattle Pacific University

· Enhancing Nepal’s Tax Revenue Collection Through An Innovative Policy Measure, by John Koirala and Professor Wang Guang Ming of Zhejiang Gongshang University, and Ernesto Fuentes Bulayog of Visayas State University, Philippines*

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

DV 101

Track: Pedagogy

Moderator: Matt Mourtisen

· Perceptual Differences Between American Students and International Students Regarding the Criteria Each Group Believes is Important for Initial Post-Graduate Employment, by Dr. Kay Hodge and Dr. Janet Lear

University of Nebraska at Kearney

· Student Preferences for Class Times, Lengths, and On-line Classes, by Dr. Jerry Moorman

Mesa State College

DV 110

Track: Students (Undergrad & Grad)

Moderator: Jennifer Grandi

· Estimating the Effects of Many-to-Many Peer Tutoring on Academic Performance: A Preliminary Report, by Vinh Tran and Yong Kim

Utah State University

· Managing by Values: The Innovative Management Philosophy for the Future, by Nicholas Bahr, C. Albrecht, and C. Belsito

Utah State University

DV 111

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Using an Inheritance Tax to Fund Education in Utah, by Dr. Donald Saxon

Westminster University

5:15 p.m.

Gather in DV 134 for those needing transportation to the Ogden Campus for the banquet at the Hurst Center, Dumke-Legacy Room.

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Social Time at the Hurst Center – Ogden

6:00 p.m.

Banquet and Keynote Address

Keynote Address: Curt Roberts,

Vice Provost for Innovation & Economic Development

“ Countering Adversity Through Innovation”

1^st Floor

East Wing

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Registration

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Late registration continues in

DV 137. Refreshments can be found all day in DV 134.

DV 101

Track: Pedagogy

Moderator: Henning Olsen

· Industrial Distribution Simulation Laboratory: An Innovative Instructional Strategy to Teach Technical Sales, Branch Operations and Management Skills through Experiential Learning, by Dr. Richard A. Meznarich and Dr. James Toppen

University of Nebraska at Kearney

· Faculty Turnover Intent in the Higher Education Sector of Twin Cities of Islamabad Rawalpindi, by Moazzam Jan Bakhtiar

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University*

DV 110

Track: Accounting

Moderator: Eric Smith

How Have Recent U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Changed the Incentive to Manage Earnings when Faced with Punitive Damage Awards? by Dr. Steven Hall, Dr. Larry Carstenson of University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Dr. William Stammerjohan of Louisiana Tech University

Declining Test Scores Among Introductory Accounting Students, by Dr. Matthew Mouritsen

Weber State University

DV 111 - Panel

The Usefulness of Advisory Councils in Academic Departments, by Dr. Ed Harris of Weber State University, Dave Norwood of Trusted Network Solutions, and Tim Martin of Hill Air Force Base

9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

DV 101

Track: Pedagogy

Moderator: Matt Mouritsen

· Holistic Accounting Pedagogy, by Dr. J. Henning Olsen

College of Eastern Utah

· The Challenge: Experiential Education in Theory and Practice, by Dr. Peter Robinson

Utah Valley University

· The Impact of Job Stress on Job Satisfaction in the Only Public Distance Learning University in Pakistan: Allama Iqbal Open University, by Humaira Jahanzeb

Allama Iqbal Open University*

DV 110

Track: Management

Moderator: Stephen Hill

· Social Networking Media: Applications for a Human Resource Management Course, by Dr. Casimir Barczyk

Purdue University

· Leadership in Human Resource Management: A Current Event Case Study to Engage HRM College Students in Applying Leadership Theory in an HR Context, by Dr. Patrick Schutz

Mesa State College

DV 111 - Panel

10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

DV 101

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Conducting Economic Impact Studies of Native American Tribal Operations and Enterprises: A Case Study in Idaho, by Dr. Steven Peterson

University of Idaho

· International Mutual Funds: Performance and Persistence, by Dr. Yuhong Fan

Weber State University

· Forecasting Exchange Rates, by Rizwan Khan and Eatzaz Ahmad

Air University, E-9 Islamabad, Pakistan*

DV 110

Track: Management

Moderator: TBA

· Case Study – CSR as a Tool for Branding, by Saikat Gochhait of Rajiv Academy for Technology and Management, and Mr. Abhiram Gochhait, Sr. Social Service Officer*

· Identification of Required Information Sources Growth of SMES in Automobile Industry, by Maryam Mojtahedi, R. Zaefarian, and K. Talebi

University of Tehran*

DV 111 - Panel

Should Collegiality be a Requirement for Tenure?, by Dr. Larry Carstenson and Dr. Sri Seshadri of University of Nebraska at Kearney, , Dr. Donald Carpenter of Mesa College, and Dr. Casimir Barczyk of Purdue University Calumet

11:20 a.m. –

11:30 a.m.

Registration and Refreshments

BREAK

11:30 a.m. –

12:20 p.m.

DV 101

Track: Economics/Finance

Moderator: Mary Wrenn

· Problems and Prospects of Agro-Based Industries in Kurnool District, by C. Lakshmi Kantha Reddy*

· Forecasting Volatility of Instanbul Stock Exchange, by Ahmet Asarkaya

Istanbul Bilgi University*

DV 110

Track: Accounting

Moderator: TBA

DV 111 - Panel

A Comparison of Faculty Attitudes on Student Breeches of Academic Integrity at Institutions of Higher Education, by Dr. James Frost of Idaho State University, Dr. Alan Hamlin of Southern Utah University, Dr. Casimir Barczyk of Purdue University Calumet, and Dr. Yehuda Peled of Western Galilee College via Skype

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m.

Lunch & Business Meeting

Box lunches will be provided in the hallway between DV 110 & 111. Dining area will be in DV110 & 111.

1:20 p.m. -

Activity

Tour of Hill Air Force Base Aerospace Museum - Roy, Utah

Maps to the Museum will be available online, during lunch, and in DV 137.

Those who are part of the carpool, meet in the lobby of the Davis Campus at 1:20 p.m.