Opportunities for women in logistics: An analysis of student perspectives

Transportation Journal

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 33-41

  Knemeyer, A Michael ^a   Murphy, Paul R ^b   Poist, Richard F ^c  

^a WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0033194068     PISSN: 00411612     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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References (32)

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12. 12 See Notes 7 and 9.
13. 13 This study focuses on the demographic characteristics of sex, age, logistics experience, "personal relationships" within the field, and awareness of professional transportation and logistics organizations. It should be noted that other possible demographic characteristics, such as exposure to female logistics instructors, were not examined in the current study.
14. 14 See, for example, J. Bebbington, I. Thomson, and D. Wall, "Accounting Students and Constructed Gender: An Exploration of Gender in the Context of Accounting Choices at Two Scottish Universities," Journal of Accounting Education, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1997, pp. 241-267.
15. 15 For example, see Notes 8 and 9.
16. 16 T. Woolen, "Factors Influencing Student Learning in Introductory Accounting Classes: A Comparison of Traditional and Non-Traditional Students," Issues in Accounting Education, May 1998, pp. 357-373.
17. 17 Same reference as Note 1.
18. 18 Same reference as Note 15.
19. 19 C. Anderson, S. Stanley, T. Parker, "Student Perceptions of Marketing Careers and Career Decision Influences: A Retailing Example," Journal of Marketing Education, Spring 1992, pp. 46-56.
20. 20 Same reference as Note 17.
21. 21 Same reference as Note 6.
22. 22 For example, see S. Newell, P. Titus, and J. West, "Investigating the Undergraduate Student Decision-Marking Process of Selecting a Business Specialization: A Comparison of Marketing and Nonmarketing Business Students," Journal of Marketing Education, Fall 1996, pp. 57-67; also, O. Graves, I. Nelson, and J. Davis, "Accounting Student Characteristics: A Survey of Accounting Majors at Federation of Schools of Accountancy Schools," Journal of Accounting Education, 1992, Vol. 10, pp. 25-37.
23. 22 For example, see S. Newell, P. Titus, and J. West, "Investigating the Undergraduate Student Decision-Marking Process of Selecting a Business Specialization: A Comparison of Marketing and Nonmarketing Business Students," Journal of Marketing Education, Fall 1996, pp. 57-67; also, O. Graves, I. Nelson, and J. Davis, "Accounting Student Characteristics: A Survey of Accounting Majors at Federation of Schools of Accountancy Schools," Journal of Accounting Education, 1992, Vol. 10, pp. 25-37.
24. 23 Same reference as Note 4.
25. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
26. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
27. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
28. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
29. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
30. 24 For examples of studies using similar significance levels, see M. Crum, D. Johnson, and B. Allen, "A Longitudinal Assessment of EDI Use in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry," Transportation Journal, Fall 1998, pp. 15-28; R. Angeles, R. Nath, and D. Hendon, "An Empirical Investigation of the Level of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation and its Ability to Predict EDI System Success Measures and EDI Implementation Factors," International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998, pp. 773-793; C. Droge and R. Germain, "The Just-In-Time Inventory Effect: Does It Hold Under Different Contextual, Environmental, and Organizational Conditions?," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1998, pp. 53-71; L. Williams and K. Rao, "Information Technology Adoption: Using Classical Adoption Models to Predict ASI Software Implementation," Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1998, pp. 5-16; T. Stank and M. Crum, "Just-in-Time Management and Transportation Service Performance in a Cross-Border Setting," Transportation Journal Spring 1997, pp. 31-42; also, R. Windle and M. Dresner, "The Short and Long Run Effects of Entry on U.S. Domestic Air Routes," Transportation Journal, Winter 1995, pp. 14-25.
31. 25 Same reference as Note 10.
32. 26 Same reference as Note 15.