University of Nebraska Omaha

About: University of Nebraska Omaha is a education organization based out in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 4526 authors who have published 8905 publications receiving 213914 citations. The organization is also known as: UNO & University of Omaha.

Crack-ing down on black drug offenders? Testing for interactions among offenders' race, drug type, and sentencing strategy in federal drug sentences

Abstract: The interaction between a defendant's race and type of drug has long been argued to affect sentencing for drug offenses. Many assert that blacks receive harsher sentences than do whites merely because of harsher penalties associated with specific drugs. This argument is particularly strong in federal sentencing, where large differences exist in the specified sanctions for the various types of drugs. We analyze the relationship among a defendant's race, sentencing strategy, and drug type net of other theoretically relevant factors. Our findings question previous assumptions regarding this relationship, suggesting that a defendant's race “conditions” the effects of drug and other factors differently from one sentencing strategy to the next.

Organizational Transformation through Business Models: A Framework for Business Model Design

Abstract: Organizations are increasingly inter-connected as they source talent, goods and services from other organizations located in disparate parts of the world. They seek new ways of creating value for themselves, customers and partners. They operate outside and across traditional industry boundaries and definitions. These innovations have lead to a focus on business models as a fundamental statement of direction and identity. This paper highlights what is known about the business model concept and where and why it differs from more established concepts of business strategy. It illustrates how the application of business models has transformed organizations. The contribution of this paper is the guidance that it provides for business model design and the insight it provides into business models and their effects on organizations. Following an analysis of how business models can transform organizations, this paper concludes with practical recommendations for business model design.

Workforce cultural factors in TQM/CQI implementation in hospitals.

Abstract: One of the major obstacles to successful implementation of TQM/CQI in hospitals has been management's failure to consider the workforce cultural situation. This quasi-qualitative study investigates eight workforce cultural factors in seven midwestern hospitals. Results reveal only one of the seven hospitals successfully implementing TQM/CQI.