Message From the Dean
Scholarship is an important process that places a business school squarely at the crossroads of theory, education and practice. In higher education, faculty do not simply rely on others for new content and ideas but rather are active participants in the examination and creation of new knowledge. They engage in a set of activities that systematically addresses questions of theoretical and practical importance. They apply rigor and standards to scholarly inquiry that affords independence and quality assurance to the outcome. Research in a college of business then is a vital component of its mission and is a major means of contribution to society. In the Coles College of business, we value research and have created a collaborative, cross-functional environment that supports the varied research interests of our faculty. As the following pages show, our faculty members and doctoral students are creating innovative and influential scholarship that is accessible by businesses today. Not only is their research pushing the boundaries of what is known, it is also informing their teaching, their consulting and their interaction with the business community. I am proud of the faculty in the Coles College of Business and am thankful to be a part of the dynamic community here at Kennesaw State University. I hope you share my excitement for the research presented and that you find the first edition of the Coles Research Magazine informative and enlightening.
Kathy S. Schwaig Dean Michael J. Coles College of Business Kennesaw State University
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