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Cooperation and small to medium sized enterprises in Oregon's forest product industry

Creator:: Brown, Nicole A.
Abstract:: This thesis examines perceptions of cooperation among small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in western Oregon's forest products industry. Recent changes in the industry, such as corporate consolidation, global marketing, and government regulations have created an environment in which many SMEs find it difficult to stay competitive. Cooperation among SMEs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ' perceptions about cooperation and influence strategic business decisions: common values, stereotypes, risk

Creating farmer networks : a toolkit for promoting vibrant farm communities

Creator:: Matthewson, Melissa, Fery, Melissa, Powell, Maud, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: A toolkit for farmers, Extension agents, community organizers, and other agricultural professionals interested in starting and maintaining a successful farmer network. The publication is divided into two sections: an instruction guide (with information on establishing, promoting and managing a farmer network) and a toolbox (with tips, examples, case studies, and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: classes. An Oregon State University Small Farms pro- gram assistant coordinates the network. This toolkit

Aegir Innovations: The Journey Untangling the Web of Social Networking

Creator:: Johnson, Brendan
Abstract:: Social networking is the concept that personal connections can form a large web of people and institutions that are essential in an individual’s realization of a goal. Social networking plays an important role in almost every business venture. This has proved to be especially true in the story of Aegir...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: almost every business venture. This has proved to be especially true in the story of Aegir Innovations

Facebook in the Work Environment : A Look At How Facebook Has An Impact on the Developing Relationships in the Workplace

Creator:: Martin, Jessica L.
Abstract:: As a young adult, I have been able to witness first hand just how drastically social media is changing our culture and the way that we look at things. As social media continues to become more vastly used by its members who are in many different phases of life and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the Workplace by Jessica L. Martin A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

Business decisions for voluntary environmental management : Motivations, actions, and outcomes

Creator:: Hall, Teresa M.
Abstract:: This study develops theoretical and empirical models to analyze the motivations and outcomes of Oregon business decisions for voluntary environmental management. More specifically, the following issues are explored in this study: What motivates a facility to over-comply with environmental regulations? Why does a facility adopt an environmental management plan (EMP)?...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon Business Environmental Management Survey. This survey was sent to 1,964 businesses in Oregon

Development of the project CROOS website : Laying the groundwork for the future of fisheries research

Creator:: Pugmire, Christopher M.
Abstract:: Fisheries researchers and the general public can greatly benefit from the rapid data sharing and collaborative research that is facilitated by the both the internet and modern digital technology. One of the pioneers of this new strategy of conducting and utilizing fisheries research is Project CROOS (Collaborative Research on Oregon...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: fisheries research is Project CROOS (Collaborative Research on Oregon Ocean Salmon). Project CROOS is a

Partnerships at the center of Advanced Learning : a regional educational reform initiative

Creator:: Dunlap, Joseph H.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study is to investigate and gain understanding of the factors contributing to development of the Center for Advanced Learning (CAL), a regional collaborative educational reform project and the partnerships that emerged from that process. The development process and partnerships are examined from a systems thinking...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Educational Reform, 2001; Oregon Business Council, 2000; Oregon School Boards Association, 1999). In

A business feasibility tool for artisan cheese operation start-up

Creator:: Bouma, Andrea
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to develop a decision making tool to determine economic feasibility of artisan cheese operations. A survey of current Oregon artisan cheese companies was used to gain knowledge of the fixed and variable costs associated with cheese production and business start-up. The data from this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Technology presented on January 5, 2012. Title: A Business Feasibility Tool for Artisan Cheese Operation

An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

Creator:: Chona, Tiffany L.
Abstract:: Natural Hazards are a potential risk to Benton County small businesses. However, little has been done to help prepare, respond, recover or resume business following a significant disastrous event. 93 small businesses in Benton County responded to a mailed survey, and 10 additional small businesses participated in both mailed surveys...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: businesses. However, little has been done to help prepare, respond, recover or resume business following a

Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience

Creator:: Mostafizi, Alireza
Abstract:: Natural disasters could result in unnecessary loss of life and disproportionate suffering to families and communities if evacuation plans are not in place or understood by the public. In the Pacific Northwest, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) represents one of the most pressing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: near-field tsunami on the coast of State of Oregon. The criticality of each link in the entire network

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Cooperation and small to medium sized enterprises in Oregon's forest product industry

Creating farmer networks : a toolkit for promoting vibrant farm communities

Aegir Innovations: The Journey Untangling the Web of Social Networking

Facebook in the Work Environment : A Look At How Facebook Has An Impact on the Developing Relationships in the Workplace

Business decisions for voluntary environmental management : Motivations, actions, and outcomes

Development of the project CROOS website : Laying the groundwork for the future of fisheries research

Partnerships at the center of Advanced Learning : a regional educational reform initiative

A business feasibility tool for artisan cheese operation start-up

An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience

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