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Item Columbus forecast 2024(2023) Mohler, Steven H.; Padfield, Jon; Brewer, Ryan; IUC Division of BusinessThe economic story of Columbus for the past 100 years has been one based in manufacturing. Since the early 1900s, Columbus has been a hub for manufacturing. This manufacturing base generated between 40% and 60% of the GDP for the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) between 2001 and 2021. As a durable goods manufacturing-based economy, the Columbus MSA experienced significant economic volatility due to global supply chain issues and fluctuations in consumer spending related to the pandemic. Columbus concluded 2022 with lower annual average unemployment than 2021. During 2023, the unemployment rate moved to 3.0% or higher during five of the first eight months. Current expectations are for local economic output to increase during 2023 in light of vehicle production and sales projections. This article explores the 2023 data, as well as what is anticipated for 2024. We will begin our exploration of Columbus’ economic activity by focusing on one of our manufacturing keystones, Cummins.Item Advancing Faculty Research in a “Bricolage” Environment"(International Journal on Engineering, Science and Technology, 2023) Killian, Larita J.; Agreda, Sergio Garcia; Escobar, Mariana Pérez; IUC Division of BusinessIn the typical, academic career path, individuals enter faculty roles immediately after graduate school, commencing their academic careers with research skills and a fledgling research agenda. Many faculty, however, take an indirect route to research. They may work in the commercial or nonprofit sector for years before joining the academy, allowing their research skills to fade. Some individuals who never completed research training are recruited as faculty due to their years of professional experience; this is especially true in business, engineering, and health care. When institutional expectations and personal goals change, however, these individuals may suddenly face the need to conduct research. They have the motivation but lack the necessary skills and confidence. This is especially true when institutions decide to seek accreditation that requires research activity among faculty. To help Bolivian faculty achieve research success, we developed a condensed workshop on qualitative, applied research and conducted it four times, in-person and online, following the action research model. The condensed workshop proved effective in helping faculty boost their research productivity, though participants expressed a desire for more extended coaching and support. Future workshops will include increased opportunity for collaboration. The workshop can be adapted to other regions.Item Columbus forecast 2023(IBRC Kelley, 2022) Mohler, Steven H.; Brewer, Ryan M.; Hester, Jason; IUPUC BusinessAs a durable goods manufacturing-based economy, the Columbus metropolitan statistical area (MSA) experienced significant economic volatility in 2020 and 2021 due to global supply chain issues and fluctuations in consumer spending related to the pandemic. Columbus concluded 2021 with lower unemployment than 2020 and with slightly higher GDP. During 2022, the unemployment rate dropped below 2.0% on three occasions. Current expectations are for local economic output to increase during 2022 in light of vehicle production and sales projections. This article explores the 2022 data, as well as what is anticipated for 2023.Item Indiana’s Outlook for 2023(IBRC Kelley, 2022) Brewer, Ryan M.; Mohler, Steven H.; IUPUC BusinessItem Ethical Staffing in the COVID-19 Digital Age: Are a New Set of Ethical Practices Needed to Guide Selection?(IGI Global, 2022) Jones, Kevin; Saba, Nazish; IUPUC BusinessIn this chapter, the authors discuss ethical hiring practices in the digital age and argue for the necessity of ethical hiring processes. An examination of hiring before and during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the increased use of digital technologies to aid the ethical hiring process. A particular focus is on the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to aid in screening and selection. The authors investigate unethical hiring practices, showing the potential adverse outcomes which may result. They conclude the chapter with a model and a set of guidelines to illustrate the components that enable ethical hiring processes and incorporate the use of AI.Item ‘Brain Gain’: Ranking economic impact efficiency of state-supported colleges(The Republic, 2022-12-11) Brewer, Ryan; Padfield, Jon; IUPUC BusinessItem Helping scholars advance their research agenda(2022) Killian, Larita J.; Garcia Agreda, Sergio; Pérez Escobar, Mariana; IUPUC BusinessWe developed a qualitative research workshop to help full-time and part-time faculty develop or recharge their skills and advance their research agenda. Though originally designed for faculty, the workshop attracted graduate students and administrators (many who serve in dual roles). The workshop is condensed, comprising several hours of individual preparation and ten hours of group activities, and it covers the following learning objectives: position your research question within a research paradigm, identify and manage ethical issues, select a qualitative model for your research, plan data collection techniques, collect and code your data, and identify strategies for success. Though intended to be inspirational and motivational, this goal is also realistic and relevant, and has proven to boost qualitative research activity. Based on currently available evidence, the workshop is effective in helping faculty, administrators, and graduate students advance their research agenda. We anticipate this conclusion will be sustained as systematic evaluation data becomes available.Item The Ethics Interview: Can a Single Interview Exercise Help Students Experience the Benefits of Professional Engagement?(AAA, 2021-07) Killian, Larita J.; Monje-Cueto, Fabiola; Huber, Marsha M.; Brandon, Christopher; IUPUC Division of BusinessProfessional engagement helps students develop professional judgment, connect their coursework to the “real world,” and explore accounting-related careers. Internships often provide a route to these benefits, but some students cannot complete internships. The Pathways Commission calls for new, creative approaches to professional engagement. In the ethics interview exercise, students engage with professionals for a single interview. Following the intentional learning model, students complete activities before and after the interview. They select the interviewee, prepare questions about ethics and topics of personal interest, organize and conduct the interview, and reflect on the experience. We implemented the exercise in different accounting courses at universities in the United States and Bolivia, using both face-to-face and virtual interviews. We applied principles of phenomenology for assessment. Results indicate the exercise helps students experience the benefits of professional engagement. The exercise requires little modification to existing courses and can be modified to support varied learning goals.Item Columbus forecast 2022(2022) Mohler, Steven H.; Padfield, Jon; Division of Business, IUPUCColumbus metropolitan statistical area (MSA), based primarily on a manufacturing-based economy linked to the transportation industry and light vehicle manufacturing. It has experienced a significant negative economic impact due to COVID 19. With the continuing pandemic, a challenging year for transportation-related durable goods and lower light vehicle sales in North America, Columbus concluded 2020 with higher unemployment than 2019 and is projected with a lower GDP. Current expectations are for the local economy to increase slightly during 2021 in light of mixed economic indicators. This article explores these data, as well as what is anticipated for 2022.Item Special districts and social cohesion: an initial study(Inderscience, 2020) Killian, Larita J.; IUPUC Division of BusinessThe United States is experiencing increased social and economic fragmentation. Various explanations are offered, but an overlooked factor may be increasing reliance on special districts (SDs) to deliver public services. This study draws from ethical discourse theory to investigate the relationship between SDs and social cohesion. Using male incarceration rates as an indicator for levels of social cohesion and marginalization, this study finds that as the different types of SDs within a state increases, male incarceration rates also increase. This initial study does not posit causality. Relying on SDs to deliver public services may lead to reduced social cohesion and increased marginalization, as ethical discourse theory suggests. Alternatively, it may be that reliance on SDs and male incarceration rates are both functions of other factors that reduce social cohesion.
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