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    Forecasting recessions: convergence of information and predictive analytics
    (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010) Naidoo, Jefrey Subramoney; Wallace, Danny P.; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
    The purpose of this study is to augment the predictive power of conventional recession-forecasting models by examining the interrelationships among macroeconomic indicators, government information sources and performance data of public companies. The latter two information sources are collectively referred to as institutional artifacts in this study. Evidence was sought of a predictive relationship between institutional artifacts and macroeconomic vulnerability, and the ensuing associations were modeled to provide long-range predictive insights that will serve as a forewarning of impending recessions. The inclusion of public policy dialogue and corporate performance data as predictor variables in recession forecasting models not only extends the information paradigm associated with recession forecasting, but it also designates the unique contribution that this study makes to this area of research. To obtain a valid estimation of the predictive power of institutional artifacts, and to avoid falsely inflating their significance, the new variables were not modeled in isolation. Macroeconomic indicators published by government agencies and private institutions were retained as variables in the respective regression models used in this study. The study found that the current ratio and total debt to assets ratio of Fortune 500 companies, and congressional hearings on economic matters significantly predicted the movement of the yield spread twelve months ahead. The study also found that the odds of a recession increase by 1.06 times, or 6%, for every one unit of increase in the number of congressional hearings held, holding other variables constant.
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    Framing the discourse of leadership: an analysis of the social construction of leadership within communication, business and higher education
    (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014) Martin, Timothy Edward; Meares, Mary M.; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
    There is an increasing amount of academic and pop culture interest centered on leadership development. The study and advancement of leadership is tied to many academic disciplines and is continually evolving. Within academia there are multiple perspectives from which leadership can be advanced and taught. This study advances the notion that leadership is socially constructed. By examining the discourse surrounding leadership study and education the goal is to better understand the foundations and frameworks related to leadership advanced by scholars and professionals from the academic disciplines of communication, higher education, and business. Through examining the socially-constructed language within these relevant disciplines common themes emerged to provide support to disciplinary frames that influence the pedagogical approach for developing leadership curriculum. This study reviews related literature, analyzes how leadership is defined and framed within these areas, and provides recommendations for future inquiries into the blending of knowledge from these academic disciplines for the improvement of leadership education as a whole.