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• 291. [Article] Renewable Energy Options for Oregon State by HDM

  Oregon is one of the leading states in utilizing renewable energy for electricity generation. Almost 76% of the electricity generated in Oregon State comes from renewable energy. However, Renewable Portfolio ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Renewable Energy Options for Oregon State by HDM Author: Wubet, Medhane, Wubet, Alexander, Khanam, Momtaj Year: 2014 Oregon is one of the leading states in utilizing renewable energy for electricity generation. Almost 76% of the electricity generated in Oregon State comes from renewable energy. However, Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that requires state’s utilities to purchase or produce 25% of their electricity from renewable energy resources and closing of coal plants in Oregon and Washington by has paved the way to rethink about probable renewable energy options to compensate the energy need and complying with regulatory demands. The research project uses Hierarchical Decision Modeling (HDM) to find out the most suitable renewable energy for Oregon State. Three probable renewable energy sources are selected and criteria and sub-criteria are determined from extensive literature review to develop the Hierarchical Decision Model using software. Five experts with different technical backgrounds from utility companies are selected for judgment by pair-wise comparison. Criteria average weight, sub-criteria weights, sub-criteria weights by energy source and finally average weights of the renewable energy options are calculated by HDM software. Wind energy is found to be the most suitable renewable energy option considering the four criteria (Technical, economical, environmental and social) and ten sub-criteria. The research project unveils the comparative advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources that are new, renewable, reliable and predictable and finds the most appropriate energy option for Oregon State. Title: Renewable Energy Options for Oregon State by HDM Author: Wubet, Medhane, Wubet, Alexander, Khanam, Momtaj Year: 2014 Oregon is one of the leading states in utilizing renewable energy for electricity generation. Almost 76% of the electricity generated in Oregon State comes from renewable energy. However, Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that requires state’s utilities to purchase or produce 25% of their electricity from renewable energy resources and closing of coal plants in Oregon and Washington by has paved the way to rethink about probable renewable energy options to compensate the energy need and complying with regulatory demands. The research project uses Hierarchical Decision Modeling (HDM) to find out the most suitable renewable energy for Oregon State. Three probable renewable energy sources are selected and criteria and sub-criteria are determined from extensive literature review to develop the Hierarchical Decision Model using software. Five experts with different technical backgrounds from utility companies are selected for judgment by pair-wise comparison. Criteria average weight, sub-criteria weights, sub-criteria weights by energy source and finally average weights of the renewable energy options are calculated by HDM software. Wind energy is found to be the most suitable renewable energy option considering the four criteria (Technical, economical, environmental and social) and ten sub-criteria. The research project unveils the comparative advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources that are new, renewable, reliable and predictable and finds the most appropriate energy option for Oregon State. Close

• 292. [Article] Tillamook County Waste Disposal Technology Assessment

  Tillamook County is a rural county straddling the Northern Oregon Coast Range with the majority of the local economy based around agriculture, timber, tourism, and fishing. As part of Tillamook County’s ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Tillamook County Waste Disposal Technology Assessment Author: Kumar, Arvind, Menze, Ryan, Smith, Joe, Thomas, Jerrod Year: 2014 Tillamook County is a rural county straddling the Northern Oregon Coast Range with the majority of the local economy based around agriculture, timber, tourism, and fishing. As part of Tillamook County’s mission statement, they strive“to enhance the quality of life for its citizens by promoting and preserving public health and safety, maintaining a stable economy, encouraging wise use of resources, and providing services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.” To that end, Tillamook County, Tillamook County Economic Development Council (TCEDC), Portland State University, Oregon State University, and Tetra Tech have undergone an evaluation and technology assessment process to determine a sustainable, economically-viable, and socially-acceptable pilot installation capable of dealing with the large amount of biodegradable waste produced by the timber and dairy industries. This survey provides a technology assessment and recommendations regarding three potential technologies: thermophilic composting, gasification/pyrolysis, and direct incineration. Each of these technologies have strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the three waste streams (manure, bovine carcasses, and timber slash), and this analysis works as a decision-making guide for choosing the proper technology or array of technologies to dispose of Tillamook County’s biodegradable waste. Title: Tillamook County Waste Disposal Technology Assessment Author: Kumar, Arvind, Menze, Ryan, Smith, Joe, Thomas, Jerrod Year: 2014 Tillamook County is a rural county straddling the Northern Oregon Coast Range with the majority of the local economy based around agriculture, timber, tourism, and fishing. As part of Tillamook County’s mission statement, they strive“to enhance the quality of life for its citizens by promoting and preserving public health and safety, maintaining a stable economy, encouraging wise use of resources, and providing services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.” To that end, Tillamook County, Tillamook County Economic Development Council (TCEDC), Portland State University, Oregon State University, and Tetra Tech have undergone an evaluation and technology assessment process to determine a sustainable, economically-viable, and socially-acceptable pilot installation capable of dealing with the large amount of biodegradable waste produced by the timber and dairy industries. This survey provides a technology assessment and recommendations regarding three potential technologies: thermophilic composting, gasification/pyrolysis, and direct incineration. Each of these technologies have strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the three waste streams (manure, bovine carcasses, and timber slash), and this analysis works as a decision-making guide for choosing the proper technology or array of technologies to dispose of Tillamook County’s biodegradable waste. Close

• 293. [Article] SK-II Portable Facial Steamer Marketing Plan

  In today’s busy lifestyles, consumers are finding a need for beauty products that will give them the flexibility to use anywhere on a moment’s notice. Providing them the ability refresh they facial appearance. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: SK-II Portable Facial Steamer Marketing Plan Author: Bharthepudi, Anjan, Pham, Harry, Pham, Larry, Kongsansatean, Paweena, Danskin, Rodney Year: 2014 In today’s busy lifestyles, consumers are finding a need for beauty products that will give them the flexibility to use anywhere on a moment’s notice. Providing them the ability refresh they facial appearance. These products must provide the consumer with portability without sacrificing functionality and effectively. Carrying some of the products required to maintain this look is either impractical or impossible, as most are either found in professional beauty salons or are large and bulky requiring them to be placed on desks or tables for use. The growing demand for portable easy to use beauty devices in Japan led to the trending term, Moba Beau. This term has been made popular by working women in Japan and refers to small beauty devices, both electronic and non-electronic, that are designed to be on the go with a purpose to be used on the face of body. With a notable increase in the popularity of portable beauty devices, Procter and Gamble (P&G) Japan KK has identified a market need for a hot portable facial steamer because of the popularity of home and professional use of hot facial steamers and the increasing trend for portable beauty devices. This combination of hot steam and in a portable form factor does not exist in the beauty market today. The portable facial steamer will be used by women who are on the go and want the ability to look fresh in all occasions without the burden of packing around bulky pieces of equipment. It will be sold at SK-II counters and the SK-II online website. It will be under P&G Japan’s SK-II brand, which is P&G’s premium line for beauty products in the Asia markets. Title: SK-II Portable Facial Steamer Marketing Plan Author: Bharthepudi, Anjan, Pham, Harry, Pham, Larry, Kongsansatean, Paweena, Danskin, Rodney Year: 2014 In today’s busy lifestyles, consumers are finding a need for beauty products that will give them the flexibility to use anywhere on a moment’s notice. Providing them the ability refresh they facial appearance. These products must provide the consumer with portability without sacrificing functionality and effectively. Carrying some of the products required to maintain this look is either impractical or impossible, as most are either found in professional beauty salons or are large and bulky requiring them to be placed on desks or tables for use. The growing demand for portable easy to use beauty devices in Japan led to the trending term, Moba Beau. This term has been made popular by working women in Japan and refers to small beauty devices, both electronic and non-electronic, that are designed to be on the go with a purpose to be used on the face of body. With a notable increase in the popularity of portable beauty devices, Procter and Gamble (P&G) Japan KK has identified a market need for a hot portable facial steamer because of the popularity of home and professional use of hot facial steamers and the increasing trend for portable beauty devices. This combination of hot steam and in a portable form factor does not exist in the beauty market today. The portable facial steamer will be used by women who are on the go and want the ability to look fresh in all occasions without the burden of packing around bulky pieces of equipment. It will be sold at SK-II counters and the SK-II online website. It will be under P&G Japan’s SK-II brand, which is P&G’s premium line for beauty products in the Asia markets. Close

• 294. [Article] Forecasting U.S. Automobile Sales

  The purpose of this project is to research on the issue of auto sale in United State, which is critical to the automobile industry as well as overall economy. The American automobile market is affected ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Forecasting U.S. Automobile Sales Author: Li, Tung Lung, Liu, Ying Year: 2010 The purpose of this project is to research on the issue of auto sale in United State, which is critical to the automobile industry as well as overall economy. The American automobile market is affected by various factors, from both internal and external environment. In order to figure out the correlation among factors, we research on its historical performance in relation to many factors that may affect the automobile industry. Data about automobile sales and many economic and demographic variables are collected from a variety of sources. Automobile sales within U.S. are the dependent variable and the rest are independent variables. By using stepwise method in SPSS, the significant variables are selected and the first regression model is developed based on these variables. Next, we add a lag to all and some independent variables separately and come up with the second and third regression models. By comparing the adjusted R-square, we finally choose the optimized regression model to forecast U.S. automobile sales. The results indicate that some of the factors which significantly reflect the internal and external impact on the automobile market. By implementing historical data of each factor to the model, it can forecast the auto sale in U.S. domestic market. The results in this study could help the automakers better understand the domestic auto market. Title: Forecasting U.S. Automobile Sales Author: Li, Tung Lung, Liu, Ying Year: 2010 The purpose of this project is to research on the issue of auto sale in United State, which is critical to the automobile industry as well as overall economy. The American automobile market is affected by various factors, from both internal and external environment. In order to figure out the correlation among factors, we research on its historical performance in relation to many factors that may affect the automobile industry. Data about automobile sales and many economic and demographic variables are collected from a variety of sources. Automobile sales within U.S. are the dependent variable and the rest are independent variables. By using stepwise method in SPSS, the significant variables are selected and the first regression model is developed based on these variables. Next, we add a lag to all and some independent variables separately and come up with the second and third regression models. By comparing the adjusted R-square, we finally choose the optimized regression model to forecast U.S. automobile sales. The results indicate that some of the factors which significantly reflect the internal and external impact on the automobile market. By implementing historical data of each factor to the model, it can forecast the auto sale in U.S. domestic market. The results in this study could help the automakers better understand the domestic auto market. Close

• 295. [Article] British Telecom: An EFQM Case Study

  European Foundation for Quality Model or EFQM (website: http://www.efqm.org/en/) is a non-profit membership foundation that provides support to organizations and their senior leaders in their need to implement ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: British Telecom: An EFQM Case Study Author: Sheikh, Nasir, Natarajan, Rupha Year: 2010 European Foundation for Quality Model or EFQM (website: http://www.efqm.org/en/) is a non-profit membership foundation that provides support to organizations and their senior leaders in their need to implement quality strategies. Today, EFQM's network encompasses over 700 organizations which work together to improve their capabilities in understanding and implementing what delivers higher performance. In Europe it is the most widely followed quality program. EFQM's key approach is learning through knowledge exchange. In the 1950s Quality Assurance was gaining ground in Europe. It was a well-developed discipline, practiced by many companies in a variety of formats. However, it was believed that an actual European focus on Total Quality Management (TQM), in which the best ideas from around the world could be brought together, was missing. For that reason, 14 CEOs of prominent European businesses created the European Foundation for Quality Management, later referred to as EFQM. This effort was supported by the European Commission and the European Quality Promotion Policy. In 1989 the terms of reference of EFQM were established and Mr. Cornelius van der Klugt, then CEO of Philips, was confirmed as the first President of the EFQM. British Telecommunications plc (BT) was a founding member. BT has been closely linked with EFQM from its inception to today. The BT case study follows a description of the EFQM framework and methodology. Title: British Telecom: An EFQM Case Study Author: Sheikh, Nasir, Natarajan, Rupha Year: 2010 European Foundation for Quality Model or EFQM (website: http://www.efqm.org/en/) is a non-profit membership foundation that provides support to organizations and their senior leaders in their need to implement quality strategies. Today, EFQM's network encompasses over 700 organizations which work together to improve their capabilities in understanding and implementing what delivers higher performance. In Europe it is the most widely followed quality program. EFQM's key approach is learning through knowledge exchange. In the 1950s Quality Assurance was gaining ground in Europe. It was a well-developed discipline, practiced by many companies in a variety of formats. However, it was believed that an actual European focus on Total Quality Management (TQM), in which the best ideas from around the world could be brought together, was missing. For that reason, 14 CEOs of prominent European businesses created the European Foundation for Quality Management, later referred to as EFQM. This effort was supported by the European Commission and the European Quality Promotion Policy. In 1989 the terms of reference of EFQM were established and Mr. Cornelius van der Klugt, then CEO of Philips, was confirmed as the first President of the EFQM. British Telecommunications plc (BT) was a founding member. BT has been closely linked with EFQM from its inception to today. The BT case study follows a description of the EFQM framework and methodology. Close

• 296. [Article] Team 1: Team Progress Report

  This paper outlines the growth Team 1 has undergone during the course of Communication and Team Building class. Badr, Ibrahim, Ying, and Parisa are the four corners that make up Team 1. Each chapter of ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Team 1: Team Progress Report Author: Alyamani, Badr, Iskin, Ibrahim, Ghafoori, Parisa, Liu, Ying Year: 2010 This paper outlines the growth Team 1 has undergone during the course of Communication and Team Building class. Badr, Ibrahim, Ying, and Parisa are the four corners that make up Team 1. Each chapter of their journey in developing, maintaining, and exercising their team building skills is evaluated and analyzed. These chapters are examined in details revealing the internal conflicts and resolutions the team has come to counter during the course of the class. In addition, the growth the team experienced is unmistakable evident through the observations mentioned blew. The growth the team experienced is defined as the ultimate learnings of which the team members acquired by going through team building experiences. Not all the learnings the team members experienced were pleasant; nevertheless, it assisted in making their journey more remarkable and significant. For instance, it has been learned that conflict within team members can be resolved best with the help of other members by effective use of conflict resolution techniques. Such conflict resolution techniques were discussed and explained throughout the course of the class. Those techniques were used by some team members to resolve actual conflict situation created within the team. Moreover, it has been observed that informal relationships are effective up to a certain point; however, it must be managed carefully and delicately since it might result in internal compromises and conflicts. All in all, all of these experiences resulted in a more mature and knowledgeable team players. Title: Team 1: Team Progress Report Author: Alyamani, Badr, Iskin, Ibrahim, Ghafoori, Parisa, Liu, Ying Year: 2010 This paper outlines the growth Team 1 has undergone during the course of Communication and Team Building class. Badr, Ibrahim, Ying, and Parisa are the four corners that make up Team 1. Each chapter of their journey in developing, maintaining, and exercising their team building skills is evaluated and analyzed. These chapters are examined in details revealing the internal conflicts and resolutions the team has come to counter during the course of the class. In addition, the growth the team experienced is unmistakable evident through the observations mentioned blew. The growth the team experienced is defined as the ultimate learnings of which the team members acquired by going through team building experiences. Not all the learnings the team members experienced were pleasant; nevertheless, it assisted in making their journey more remarkable and significant. For instance, it has been learned that conflict within team members can be resolved best with the help of other members by effective use of conflict resolution techniques. Such conflict resolution techniques were discussed and explained throughout the course of the class. Those techniques were used by some team members to resolve actual conflict situation created within the team. Moreover, it has been observed that informal relationships are effective up to a certain point; however, it must be managed carefully and delicately since it might result in internal compromises and conflicts. All in all, all of these experiences resulted in a more mature and knowledgeable team players. Close

• 297. [Article] Team 2 Project Report

  Apple is one of the well-known brand which provide users its innovative devices such as cell phones, computers, apple TV etc. To help the customers stay up to date with the newest cell phone device, the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Team 2 Project Report Author: Sharma, Deepali, Vang, Jerry, Reyes, Catalina, Chokshi, Vidhi, Alkharboosh, Haitham Year: 2016 Apple is one of the well-known brand which provide users its innovative devices such as cell phones, computers, apple TV etc. To help the customers stay up to date with the newest cell phone device, the Apple company has introduced a concept of the apple upgrade plan which lets the customers upgrade to a newly launched cell phone device every year. This paper first compares the cell phone rates by studying the apple upgrade plan offered by Apple along with different carrier plans. Next, it studies the inflation rates (high, average, and low) along with the AppleCare+ option, and helps users find the most effective alternative in cost for three different types of consumers: perfect, average, and clumsy consumers. We conclude that in high and average inflation rates, the best alternative for a perfect and average consumer is to upgrade to iPhone through a carrier without purchasing AppleCare+, although the clumsy consumer should opt for apple upgrade plan. However, in the low inflation rate, the average consumer should choose apple upgrade plan if they expect next four years in a low economic development. Title: Team 2 Project Report Author: Sharma, Deepali, Vang, Jerry, Reyes, Catalina, Chokshi, Vidhi, Alkharboosh, Haitham Year: 2016 Apple is one of the well-known brand which provide users its innovative devices such as cell phones, computers, apple TV etc. To help the customers stay up to date with the newest cell phone device, the Apple company has introduced a concept of the apple upgrade plan which lets the customers upgrade to a newly launched cell phone device every year. This paper first compares the cell phone rates by studying the apple upgrade plan offered by Apple along with different carrier plans. Next, it studies the inflation rates (high, average, and low) along with the AppleCare+ option, and helps users find the most effective alternative in cost for three different types of consumers: perfect, average, and clumsy consumers. We conclude that in high and average inflation rates, the best alternative for a perfect and average consumer is to upgrade to iPhone through a carrier without purchasing AppleCare+, although the clumsy consumer should opt for apple upgrade plan. However, in the low inflation rate, the average consumer should choose apple upgrade plan if they expect next four years in a low economic development. Close

• 298. [Article] Review of Graduate Certificate Programs in Project Management

  The field of project management (PM) is growing rapidly in the technology driven world we live in today. Companies use projects today more than ever before as a method to achieve the many complex goals ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Review of Graduate Certificate Programs in Project Management Author: Bottjen, Phillip, Danskin, Rodney, Pham, Larry, Pham, Harry Year: 2014 The field of project management (PM) is growing rapidly in the technology driven world we live in today. Companies use projects today more than ever before as a method to achieve the many complex goals in line with their missions. Project managers play a key role as they are ultimately responsible for all phases of projects. In spite of the extensive effort and resources that are devoted to the development of project management, projects are still failing at a surprising rate. To combat this issue, the education and training of project managers needs to be evaluated for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to ensure it suits the needs of today’s industry demands. Our research and analysis includes a survey of ranking project management skills from an industry point of view, research into existing project management curriculums at universities throughout the nation, and a review of literature related to project management education. We look for important aspects of PM training that can support or recommend the current university project management certificate curriculums. Through analysis of industry feedback, literature findings and project management curricula, we discuss the important aspects of project management curricula and provide a recommendation for a curriculum suited to the industry. Our findings suggest that a major weakness in existing training methods lies in a lack of focus on transferable soft skills. We discuss the cause and effect of this issue, and suggest some critical changes that should be implemented. The specific skill that we propose for Project Management curricula is an increased focus of soft skills. Title: Review of Graduate Certificate Programs in Project Management Author: Bottjen, Phillip, Danskin, Rodney, Pham, Larry, Pham, Harry Year: 2014 The field of project management (PM) is growing rapidly in the technology driven world we live in today. Companies use projects today more than ever before as a method to achieve the many complex goals in line with their missions. Project managers play a key role as they are ultimately responsible for all phases of projects. In spite of the extensive effort and resources that are devoted to the development of project management, projects are still failing at a surprising rate. To combat this issue, the education and training of project managers needs to be evaluated for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to ensure it suits the needs of today’s industry demands. Our research and analysis includes a survey of ranking project management skills from an industry point of view, research into existing project management curriculums at universities throughout the nation, and a review of literature related to project management education. We look for important aspects of PM training that can support or recommend the current university project management certificate curriculums. Through analysis of industry feedback, literature findings and project management curricula, we discuss the important aspects of project management curricula and provide a recommendation for a curriculum suited to the industry. Our findings suggest that a major weakness in existing training methods lies in a lack of focus on transferable soft skills. We discuss the cause and effect of this issue, and suggest some critical changes that should be implemented. The specific skill that we propose for Project Management curricula is an increased focus of soft skills. Close

• 299. [Article] How can MOOCs be Utilized to Fill the Needs of Job Recruiters

  Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are online courses with open access to anyone amid unlimited participation. Over the last three years, MOOCs have slowly come into being in the business world. Companies ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: How can MOOCs be Utilized to Fill the Needs of Job Recruiters Author: Nguyen, Ally, Lethlean, Joseph, Lamberth, Ross Year: 2014 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are online courses with open access to anyone amid unlimited participation. Over the last three years, MOOCs have slowly come into being in the business world. Companies are looking to online methods of teaching to train its current and future workforces for less cost. Institutions and industries alike are trying to find the best cost effective way of training, recruiting, and maintaining current skills. Our paper asks the question, “How can MOOCs be utilized to fill the needs of job recruiters?” After reviewing numerous online articles, white papers, and industry documents we chose the following eight major topics: desire, brand, information, incentives, adaptation, validation, funding and resources, and training shift. For greater detail, we have identified several sub categories within each of these broader topics. The body of the paper goes into these sub categories in detail. It is our conclusion that changes in industries will be needed to promote MOOCs and enhance their recruiting potential. Industries and Institutions offering MOOCs will need to develop credential standards that are accepted throughout the industries. Institutions have accreditation for many MOOCs, but still no real standard has come into being for Industries as a whole. The importance of recognizing credentials, non-formal learning, and alternative forms of assessment will have to be recognized by each industry in their own way. In the end it will be the skills and knowledge demonstrated by recruits who have taken the MOOCs that will tell how successful they are to filling the recruiting needs of institutions, industries and the world. Title: How can MOOCs be Utilized to Fill the Needs of Job Recruiters Author: Nguyen, Ally, Lethlean, Joseph, Lamberth, Ross Year: 2014 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are online courses with open access to anyone amid unlimited participation. Over the last three years, MOOCs have slowly come into being in the business world. Companies are looking to online methods of teaching to train its current and future workforces for less cost. Institutions and industries alike are trying to find the best cost effective way of training, recruiting, and maintaining current skills. Our paper asks the question, “How can MOOCs be utilized to fill the needs of job recruiters?” After reviewing numerous online articles, white papers, and industry documents we chose the following eight major topics: desire, brand, information, incentives, adaptation, validation, funding and resources, and training shift. For greater detail, we have identified several sub categories within each of these broader topics. The body of the paper goes into these sub categories in detail. It is our conclusion that changes in industries will be needed to promote MOOCs and enhance their recruiting potential. Industries and Institutions offering MOOCs will need to develop credential standards that are accepted throughout the industries. Institutions have accreditation for many MOOCs, but still no real standard has come into being for Industries as a whole. The importance of recognizing credentials, non-formal learning, and alternative forms of assessment will have to be recognized by each industry in their own way. In the end it will be the skills and knowledge demonstrated by recruits who have taken the MOOCs that will tell how successful they are to filling the recruiting needs of institutions, industries and the world. Close

• 300. [Article] Assessing Strategic Intent in the Context of Competition and Absorptive Capacity

  High technology firms compete fiercely for their share of wealth. Strategic Management is a discipline that determines a firm’s intent and direction for creating a competitive advantage and wealth. Often, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing Strategic Intent in the Context of Competition and Absorptive Capacity Author: Sperry, Richard Chad Year: 2010 High technology firms compete fiercely for their share of wealth. Strategic Management is a discipline that determines a firm’s intent and direction for creating a competitive advantage and wealth. Often, strategies are set though polices that govern the firm’s products and services, how it positions itself to compete, the choice of scope and diversity to compete, as well as the administration polices used to define and coordinate work. Two prevailing economic theories that help explain how an economic phenomenon affects economic competition are Schumpeterian and Kirznerian. Both theories attempt to explain entrepreneurship and its effect on the economy. Firms that are able to learn and exploit technological opportunities before their competitors position themselves with a competitive position, while reaping the profits. The theory of Absorptive Capacity is predicated on the firm’s ability to predict more accurately the nature of technological advances through the accumulation of the firm’s knowledge by recognizing the value of new external information, assimilating it, and exploiting it commercially. This paper discusses expanding the Absorptive Capacity model developed by Cohen and Levinthal to include technical regime incentives and dynamically model Schumpeterian and Kirznerian competition when assessing the firm’s strategic intent Title: Assessing Strategic Intent in the Context of Competition and Absorptive Capacity Author: Sperry, Richard Chad Year: 2010 High technology firms compete fiercely for their share of wealth. Strategic Management is a discipline that determines a firm’s intent and direction for creating a competitive advantage and wealth. Often, strategies are set though polices that govern the firm’s products and services, how it positions itself to compete, the choice of scope and diversity to compete, as well as the administration polices used to define and coordinate work. Two prevailing economic theories that help explain how an economic phenomenon affects economic competition are Schumpeterian and Kirznerian. Both theories attempt to explain entrepreneurship and its effect on the economy. Firms that are able to learn and exploit technological opportunities before their competitors position themselves with a competitive position, while reaping the profits. The theory of Absorptive Capacity is predicated on the firm’s ability to predict more accurately the nature of technological advances through the accumulation of the firm’s knowledge by recognizing the value of new external information, assimilating it, and exploiting it commercially. This paper discusses expanding the Absorptive Capacity model developed by Cohen and Levinthal to include technical regime incentives and dynamically model Schumpeterian and Kirznerian competition when assessing the firm’s strategic intent Close