In this paper, three IT-based startups are presented that have each “hitched their wagon to a star” and have built their fledgling enterprise by blending the social, mobile, and instant elements of IT into their startup. This paper takes the form of a . . .

An examination of communications issued by Apple, Amazon, Kingsoft, and Alibaba in response to perceived transgressions was undertaken to assess for potential cross-border differences in how organizations apologize to consumers. It was found that the . . .

In this paper, three IT-based startups are presented that have each “hitched their wagon to a star” and have built their fledgling enterprise by blending the social, mobile, and instant elements of IT into their startup. This paper takes the form of a . . .

A grounded theory method was used to analyze organizational apology following some transgression. It was found that the elements of an organizational apology differ from those of an individual apology, with statements of contrition and assurances of n . . .

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems are often used by people with speech impairments severe enough to preclude the use of spoken communication. Due to concomitant mobility and language constraints, many of these individuals use ic . . .

When it comes to providing solutions capable of increasing self-determination of individuals with disabilities, PIMD -- profound and multiple intellectual disabilities, seems to be one of the biggest challenges. As a multidisciplinary team of research . . .

While the behavior of many animals can be identified as involving discrete and stereotyped actions, there is a persistent tension between emphasizing the fixedness of the actions (“Fixed Action Patterns”) and emphasizing the variation in the component . . .