The purpose of this dissertation was to explore differences in consumption behavior between consumers who experienced upgraded social status and consumers who did not experience such change. The study was designed to offer marketers information about changes in consumption behavior that occur...

Using a principal-agent model this research examines the efficacy of a fundamental internal control-separation of duties (SOD). The firm is the principal and non-managerial employees are agents. Three cases are studied. The first case is a bench-mark single-agent model. The second case is a SOD...

International marketing is growing in volume and importance for firms. Consequently, the impact of international marketing on society has also taken on additional importance. Distribution through international marketing channels, often referred to as exporting and importing, is the most...