This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana College of Business. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Independent external audits of foreign banking organizations (FBOs) operating in the U.S., Bernard V. Khomenko
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
E-textbooks : will there be a role for the college bookstore in their distribution?, Anne E. Iverson
How the top five automobile manufacturers reacted to the events of September 11, 2001 in their print advertisements, Jessica Walrath
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
American Indian culture as a potential intervening factor in Internet acceptance, Trina L. Finley
Recruitment and retention strategies to combat nationwide nursing shortages, James R. Gillhouse
Evaluation of accounting software tailored for farming operations, Chad Peder Lee
Role of traditional business principles in today's economy, Joseph D. McCaffery
Making sense| Brand management in the new economy, Ken Quinn
Implementing an EPR program in the United States, Samantha Ann Sproson
Cultural impact of NAFTA on Mexico, Maitane Zuloaga
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Empathic negotiation: Addressing the need for putting feeling into the negotiation process, Garth W. Ferro
Japan goes web crazy : e-commerce and online shopping trend [sic] and future in Japan, Masahisa Hanamura
Generating online sales for small businesses through search engines, Dallas Neil
An examination of the potential of microenterprise development as a tool for social welfare reform, Henry Jay Wagner
Using permission-based E-mail as a medium for customer communications, Birgit Weischedel
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Distance education, Brent Booth
Challenge of a new standard for the governmental reporting format, Jennifer J. Cote
The core competency model in acquisition strategy development of the small and midsize environmental technology company, Leslie Ann Jensen
Investigation of the long-term viability of Major League Soccer, and soccer as a sport in the USA, Stian Jordalen
Industry-specific set of e-business solutions : An introduction to vertical communities, Brumby McLeod
The state of intellectual property rights in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative (APEC), Jeffrey P. Radighieri
Proposal for a small business development center on the Fort Belknap Reservation, Eleanor Yellowrobe
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Private enterprise in Bulgaria: A strategic assessment of opportunities in an emerging democracy, David G. Conklin
Operating plan for the Montana Business Plan Competition, Patrick J. Dailey
Amending the Single Audit Act| Expected impacts within the state of Alaska, Kristin K. Dzinich
Total quality management : involvement of craft-level workers on capital investment projects, Matthew Hamlin
An overview of ideas and principles on equity valuation that emerge from Warren Buffet's [i.e. Buffett's] letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Cameron Lawrence
Potential effects of electric utility industry deregulation on Montana Power Company, Heidi A. Wright
Montana's Profession Monitoring Program, Kimberley Vinso Wyatt
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
How nonprofit organizations can build brand equity using the World Wide Web; trends and developments, Christa Keivan
Overview and evaluation of APEC members' current stage of investment liberalization, Carl-Christian Nitzsche
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
EduSoft Inc. : three year business plan 1996-1998, Joel A. Block
Pikuni Lodge, Raymond Montoya
Business plan and accounting system for Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch, Timothy G. Olson
Estate planning in situations where the surviving spouse may not be a U.S. citizen, Harry Clinton Owen
Poly Advertising and Engineering| A business plan, Thom M. Tingley
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Assessing worldmindedness among college students in western Montana, Heidi L. Connole
China's changing shape: From socialism to capitalism, Robert R. Edmonson
Developing a sound business strategy for the continued operation of Interstate Brands Bakery thriftshops in Montana and Wyoming, Mark L. Heide
Evolution of the American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) program, Michelle D. Henderson
Textbook Management System survey, Neil A. Rixe
ODBMS capabilities report, Nathan Anthony Singer
Consumer rumors and corporate communications, Susan M. Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
American labor unions' impact on the success or failure of Total Quality Management systems, Robert J. Blumhagen
Doing business in China, Youhua Chen
Uses of Montana lumber products, Paul J. Davis
Investing in China: Tackle the uncertainties, Xiao Feng
Impact of energy conservation on the marketing practices of the electric utility industry, Gabriele Golissa
A Feasibility study for a credit analysis consulting business for small independently owned banks, Kenneth L. Jansa
The use of performance appraisal and compensation systems in total quality management, Patricia Martin
Family business succession, Judith G. Preston
Health care in Montana : A survey of Montana experience and opinion, Susan Selig Wallwork
Product line management for hospitals : literature research and feasibility study for St. Patrick Hospital Missoula Montana, Thomas A. Wozniak
Has computer technology brought economies of scope to service oriented businesses?| An analysis of architectural and engineering firms, Carol A. Wulfekuhle
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Structure of the general merchandise retail market, Heiko Ebens
Competitive strategies in the U.S. long-distance telephone market, Bodo L. Grunenberg
Hong Kong: A gateway between the People's Republic of China & the United States of America, Xiaochun Guo
China's economic interactions with Asian countries, Chia-heng Kuan
Analysis of the recent economic and managerial reforms in China, Dingwei Lin
Edge Specialty Sports, Randall Scott Spaulding
Selected examinations of business social responsibility: Theory to practice, Paul Svrcek
Accounting for the environment, Barbara J. Yahvah
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
The State of day care in Missoula Montana, Scott Bixler
Changing environment of the Canadian retail trade sector, Mark Elwin Derbyshire
How to start a business: Coping with business regulations, Timothy Richard Engelhardt
Potential electronic information markets for the "Billings Gazette", Dennis William Gaub
Developing carcass beef for the Japanese premium market: A Montana enterprise, Scott G. Hibbard
Airline fare pricing, Zeljko Ivic
Comparative study of equity accounting in the United States and the United Kingdom from a generally accepted accounting practices viewpoint, James Paul Luther
Market segmentation of downhill and cross-country snow skiers based on interpersonal orientation, Scott Marsh
Computers in small business accounting software problems, Eric J. Newman
An Acquisition Model to Emulate: An evaluation of the 1988 Packard Commission report, John M. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
Taiwanese investment in selected cities in the People's Republic of China, Su-Wei Hu
Productivity in a multispecialty medical clinic, Stephen Fraser Johnson
Overview of selected aspects of the United States-Japan business relationship: improving the most important bilateral relationship in the world, Yoshiaki Matsuda
Franchise agreement : an analysis of the contractual elements of franchising, Renwick W. Richardson
Influence of shareholder concentration on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) compensation| Empirical evidence, M. Gulam Samahon-Oumar
A child of China's economic reform special economic zones, Amanda Xu
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Montana-Wyoming Foundation for Medical Care : a workflow study, Ray Fuller
Assigned risk plan : what will it mean for the State of Montana?, Deslie Gianchetta
Montana's business climate: How bad is it really?, Gary D. Moseman
What is the prevalent ethical managerial style of MBA students: Immoral amoral or moral?, William T. Rupp
Cultural synergistic innovation, Michihiro Yamaguchi
Reform in China's foreign trade : decentralization and diversification, Jianli Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
Development of a pay for performance reward system in a health care organization, Jan Ammerman
Energy efficiency : the impact of energy costs on business concerns, Charles E. Beard
A preliminary investigation into the operation of a Montana vacation fitness resort, Roberta Dixon
Study of methodologies to estimate the number of chronically mentally ill adults in Montana, Sandra A. Harris
Evaluation of methods of planned giving, Joseph H. Lawson
Assessment of need for a city/county jail in Great Falls Cascade County Montana, Mark L. Macek
Pesticide regulation and the turfgrass industry| A proposed program to meet present regulatory requirements, David M. Matzer
Need for, and the legal impact on, employee drug testing in Montana's acute care hospitals, Michael L. McPherson
Heavy equipment maintenance software for the mining industries | A market feasibility analysis, Diane Marie Nalty
Marketing of trusts: Distinguishing trusts from other financial services, Gregory E. Olson
Pilot study designed to provide preliminary data for developing a feasibility study of building a golf course in Bozeman, Montana, Mary N. Olson
The Neversweat & Washoe Tourist Railroad: An analysis of its development and a plan for growth, John Carl Podobnik
Software cost estimation of the Advanced Training System project using three computer-based models, Douglas Poteat