Dissertation Proposals and Defenses

RECENT DEFENSES:

Gerard Beenen, Organizational Behavior & Theory
Abstract: "An Achievement Goal Framework for Understanding the Learning-Performance Tension in Short-term Jobs"

Latife Genc-Kaya, Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization
Abstract:  "Hybrid Approaches to Scheduling and Clustering"
Dissertation:  "Hybrid Approaches to Scheduling and Clustering"

Vineet Goyal, Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization
Abstract:  "Combinatorial Optimization Under Uncertainty"
Dissertation:  "Combinatorial Optimization Under Uncertainty"

Emily Haisley, Organizational Behavior & Theory
"The Appeal of Lotteries and Their Use in Incentive Design"

Seung Hyun Kim, Information Systems
Abstract:  "An Empirical Assessment of Knowledge Management Systems"
Dissertation:  "An Empirical Assessment of Knowledge Management Systems"

Nishtha Langer, Information Systems
Abstract:  “Essays in Information Technology Management” 
Dissertation:  "Essays in Information Technology Management"

Wei Li, Accounting
Abstract:  "Essays on Earning Management and Leading Indicator Variables"
Dissertation:  "Essays on Earning Management and Leading Indicator Variables"

Jiong Sun, Operations Management and Manufacturing
Abstract:  "Managing Technology and Operations in Emerging Markets"
Dissertation:  "Managing Technology and Operations in Emerging Markets"

Mulan Xiaofeng Wang, Operations Management and Manufacturing
Abstract:  "Risk Management and Supply Chain Management in the Natural GAs and Global Liquefied Natural Gas Industry"

Hakan Yildiz, Operations Research
Abstract:  "Methodologies and Applications for Scheduling, Routing & Related Problems"
Dissertation:  "Methodologies and Applications for Scheduling, Routing & Related Problems"

Yinqing Janet Zhao, Accounting
Abstract:  "Essays on Information and the Bond Market"
Dissertation:  "Essays on Information and the Bond Market"

RECENT PROPOSALS:

Ashish Agarwal, Information Systems
Abstract:  "Essays on Economics of Technology Markets"

Bryon Balint, Information Systems
Abstract:  "Field Studies in Offshoring and Process Standardization"

Julia Bear, Organizational Behavior and Theory
Abstract:
"How Do People Respond to Negotiation Attempts from Others?: The Effects of Gender and Context on Avoidance"

Edwige Cheynel, Financial Economics
Abstract:  "Three Essays on Disclosure and Its Impacts on Profits of Insiders and Outsiders of a Firm"

Vincent Glode, Financial Economics
Abstract:  "Essays on the Performance of Investment Funds"

Bao-Jun Jiang, Information Systems
Abstract:  "Economics of Innovations in Software Licensing:  Usage-Based, Ad-Supported, and Software as a Service"

Guoming Lai, Management of Manufacturing and Automation
Abstract:  "Essays on Operations Management with Strategic Consumer Behavior, Stock Market Reaction, and Automated Negotiation"

Wei Li, Accounting
Abstract:  "Essays on Earnings Management and Leading Indicators"

Kimberly Ling, Organizational Behavior and Theory
Abstract:  "Sadness at Work:  Distinguishing Depression from Sadness and Exploring How Sadness Affects Information Seeking and Use"

Richard Lowery, Economics
Abstract:  "Cooperation in Infinite Games:  Applications to Finance and Public Economics"

Sameer Mathur, Marketing
Abstract:  "Selling Strategies in Emerging Markets"

Viswanath Nagarajan, Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization
Abstract:  "Approximation Algorithms for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling"