The NJPRO Foundation and the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University have once again partnered to publish the fourth volume of Publications of New Jersey's Business Faculty. This is a compilation of scholarly research on business-related issues that are relevant and educational to New Jersey firms. It celebrates the business intellectual capital at colleges of business within the State.

This collaboration is a natural fit for both organizations. The NJPRO Foundation educates decision makers and the business community about important policy issues of the day and their possible impact on the business world. The Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University seeks to improve the learning environment of students and faculty and to enhance the effectiveness of business organizations. Together, they have compiled the research works of New Jersey business faculty published in 2004. Making the connection between the classroom and the board room is a goal of NJPRO. Through this publication, the Foundation and the Stillman School aim to do just that, bring the business and academic communities together.

As we did last year, we are also honored to confer Bright Idea Awards, recognizing outstanding research contained in this volume, and Teaching Notes Awards, recognizing innovations in business instruction. For next year’s awards and publication, we invite members of the academic and business communities to email us about research they are working on and invite them to submit an abstract for consideration. Submit an idea for next year!

This web page contains a summary of the best research found in the latest volume. The summary of each award-winning research article, as found below, contains a link to the longer abstract.