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Publication date: 27 December 2021

Tanju Deveci, Glenda Elgamal, David Dalton and Donald John Langille

This study investigated the effects of an intercultural communication (IC) course on Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity (IS).

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Purpose

This study investigated the effects of an intercultural communication (IC) course on Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity (IS).

Design/methodology/approach

The participants were 89 Emirati students. The course required student involvement in a variety of tasks and activities, both inside and outside the classroom. The development of the students' IS was tracked using two instruments: the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) and a reflective writing task.

Findings

The difference between the students' overall pre-test and post-test scores was at a statistically significant level. The data from the reflective writing papers showed that the course developed the students' IS with a particular effect on their awareness of other cultures, barriers to effective communication and self-confidence.

Originality/value

In an increasingly globalized world, the findings of this study highlight the importance of a course designed to enhance university students' IS and therefore intercultural competence. They also indicate the need for more experiential learning to bridge in-class and out-of-class experiences which facilitate the development of students' intercultural competence.

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Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives, vol. 18 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2077-5504

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Publication date: 1 April 2005

Dan R. Dalton and Catherine M. Dalton

Looks at attempts to avoid Sarbanes‐Oxley guidelines over past few years. It has been widely reported, for example, that the number of public companies announcing their intention

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Purpose

Looks at attempts to avoid Sarbanes‐Oxley guidelines over past few years. It has been widely reported, for example, that the number of public companies announcing their intention to privatize has increased 30 percent since the enactment of SOX. Some other companies will elect not to seek initial public offerings but will remain private enterprises.

Findings

Private firms have so far avoided such Sarbanes‐Oxley regulations changes. Pressure is mounting, however, to ensure that whether public or private, firms operate in compliance with SOX. Some states are considering Sarbanes‐Oxley‐like legislation.

Practical implications

Provides managers with information on progress toward applying Sarbanes‐Oxley guidelines to private corporations.

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Of particular value to CEOs and other board members.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 26 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 6 March 2007

Dan R. Dalton and Catherine M. Dalton

The purpose of the paper is to look at CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐Sarbanes‐Oxley (post‐SOX) dynamics.

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Purpose

The purpose of the paper is to look at CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐Sarbanes‐Oxley (post‐SOX) dynamics.

Design/methodology/approach

Describes best‐in‐class practices for boards of directors responsible for CEO succession.

Findings

Finds that the post‐SOX dynamics promise to even further confound boards of directors' responsibilities for succession planning and execution.

Originality/value

Provides some practical guidelines that may facilitate CEO succession in the challenging post‐SOX business environment.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 28 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 1 December 2005

Catherine M. Dalton and Dan R. Dalton

Looks at group decision making by Boards and impact of diversity on effectiveness.

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Purpose

Looks at group decision making by Boards and impact of diversity on effectiveness.

Findings

Extensive research fails to demonstrate the superiority of the separate board leadership structure. Other factors supersede the need for independence where board leadership is concerned. There is no substitute for a single strong leader who is accountable.

Practical implications

Provides executives with information on important factors to consider when determining board structure.

Originality/value

Of particular value to CEOs and other board members

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 26 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 8 May 2007

Dan R. Dalton and Catherine M. Dalton

The paper discusses some finer points on CEO succession.

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Purpose

The paper discusses some finer points on CEO succession.

Design/methodology/approach

This as a viewpoint paper in which the authors discuss the merits and disadvantages of various approaches to CEO succession

Findings

CEO succession planning is a fundamental element of enterprise risk. A board must have an effective CEO and the board must have a means to replace the CEO. Boards must have succession processes in place for the routine and the unplanned emergency.

Originality/value

It is hoped that the discussion will direct more attention to CEO succession and its challenges.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 28 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 1 September 2006

Catherine M. Dalton and Dan R. Dalton

Examines new SEC guidelines for the reporting of “Executive Compensation and Related Party Disclosure”.

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Purpose

Examines new SEC guidelines for the reporting of “Executive Compensation and Related Party Disclosure”.

Design/methodology/approach

The study discusses the new SEC guidelines for the reporting of “Executive Compensation and Related Party Disclosure”.

Findings

The compensation of governance boards should not include contingent arrangements of any sort, certainly including stock options.

Practical implications

Provides executives with information on important factors to consider in compensating board members.

Originality/value

Of particular value to CEOs and other board members.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 27 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 11 September 2007

Catherine M. Dalton and Dan R. Dalton

This paper discusses perquisites for executives.

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Purpose

This paper discusses perquisites for executives.

Design/methodology/approach

This as a viewpoint paper in which the authors discuss perquisites for executives.

Findings

Not only must the amounts of compensation, perquisites in particular, be listed, the Compensation Committee of the Board (or equivalent group) must also provide the rationale for these pay elements and the total package.

Originality/value

Provides a viewpoint on perquisites for executives.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 28 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 1 July 2006

Catherine M. Dalton and Dan R. Dalton

This paper looks at the failure of corporate boards to incorporate best practices into their functioning.

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Purpose

This paper looks at the failure of corporate boards to incorporate best practices into their functioning.

Design/methodology/approach

The study discusses the failure of corporate boards to incorporate best practices into their functioning.

Findings

One answer to the continued failure of corporate governance, albeit not likely the answer, is a misplaced focus on structural aspects of the board of directors at the expense of process issues.

Practical implications

Provides executives with information on important factors to consider in monitoring board performance.

Originality/value

This article is of particular value to CEOs and other board members.

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 27 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 1 January 2006

Dan R. Dalton and Catherine M. Dalton

Looks at the decision by some public companies to go dark and avoid regulatory requirements.

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Purpose

Looks at the decision by some public companies to go dark and avoid regulatory requirements.

Findings

To go dark, companies must meet only minimal guidelines. It may be a tempting option in light of Sarbanes Oxley and other regulations and it can save a company the time and money for reporting. But going dark may be a very risky strategy.

Practical implications

Provides executives with information on important factors to consider when considering going dark.

Original/value

Of particular value to CEOs and other board members

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 27 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 9 January 2007

Dan R. Dalton and Catherine M. Dalton

The paper aims to at CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐SOX dynamics.

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Purpose

The paper aims to at CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐SOX dynamics.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐SOX dynamics.

Findings

It has been increasingly argued that the formal CEO succession process is in disrepair. The post‐SOX dynamics described in previous sections promise to even further confound boards of directors' responsibilities for succession planning and execution.

Practical implications

The paper provides executives with information on issues boards must consider in succession planning.

Originality/value

The paper is of particular value to CEOs and other board members.

Details

Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 28 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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