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Is Failure So Bad?

Ashok Gupta, Ohio University

Failures, which interrupt the success trajectory, when viewed as lessons to learn, make growth possible. We need to develop right attitude toward failure.
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Notes from a Retiring Dean

David Graf

Graf reflects on his experiences and offers his observations of how to nurture an effective andministrative career.
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Leadership in a Fast-Paced World: An Interview with Ken Blanchard

Ashok Gupta, Ohio University

A recipe for success in the fast-paced business environment requires continuous learning and taking care of people.
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Learning from Failure

Philip R.P. Coelho, Ball State University
James E. McClure, Ball State University

Failures in business economize upon resources and lead to better firms and greater efficiencies. The issue is one of learning from failures and early recognition of mistakes.
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Recognizing Decline: The Role of Triggers

C. Gopinath, Suffolk University

Understanding the triggers that indicate business decline should help in effectively managing the turnaround process.
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Qualitative Expressions of Magnitude: The Auditor’s Responsibility

T. S. Amer, Northern Arizona University
Phil Drake, Thunderbird

Assigning numeric values, as perceived by users, to non-numeric expressions can assist auditors to respond to the requirements of AU section 550 in judging the health of a business.
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The Effect of Litigation on Independent Auditor Selection

Mary F. Allen, Boise State University
Mark Linville, Kansas State University
David M. Stott, Bowling Green State University

Using a sample of those involved in auditor selection, this article examines the impact of litigation on the auditor’s likelihood of hire.
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A Success Versus Failure Prediction Model for the Real Estate Industry

Robert N. Lussier, Springfield College

A non-fictional model to predict real estate business success or failure is developed and tested.
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International Diversification and Retirement Withdrawals

Danny M. Ervin, Salisbury University
Larry H. Filer, Old Dominion University
Joseph C. Smolira, Belmont University

The impact of global diversification on the success of an individual’s retirement portfolio for the period between January 1930 to December 2001 is examined.
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