@article{vasu_ozturk_2009, title={Teaching Methodology to Distance Education Students Using Rich-Media and Computer Simulation}, volume={27}, ISSN={["0894-4393"]}, DOI={10.1177/0894439308327129}, abstractNote={ This article addresses the two major issues involved in the teaching of an introductory methodology course versus face-to-face instruction. The first issue incorporates a rich-media solution, specifically streaming video, to precede traditional notes on any topic and second the use of a computer simulation software created by the authors, which can be placed on a matriculated distance education student's desktop remotely, without the legal or logistical problems of using commercial software, for example, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Technical and pedagogical dimensions of these particular issues are discussed as well. }, number={2}, journal={SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER REVIEW}, author={Vasu, Michael L. and Ozturk, Ali O.}, year={2009}, month={May}, pages={271–283} }
 @article{vasu_ozturk_2008, title={A Rich-Media Solution for Distance Education A Review of MediaSite}, volume={26}, ISSN={["0894-4393"]}, DOI={10.1177/0894439308317652}, abstractNote={ MediaSite by Sonic Foundry is a web communication and content management system that automatically webcasts lectures and presentations. These presentations can be viewed as a live stream or as an archive over the Internet. MediaSite is frequently used to supplement traditional classes and distance education applications. In this review, the authors share their experience in using a rich-media tool MediaSite that added a great teaching quality and affectivity to an undergraduate survey methodology course within distance education format. Their experience leads them to believe that this technology can enhance a methods course such as survey research by providing visual reinforcement of what are otherwise textbook lectures. This is also true with respect to the expectations of assignments and reviews for final exams. }, number={4}, journal={SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER REVIEW}, author={Vasu, Michael L. and Ozturk, Ali O.}, year={2008}, pages={528–533} }
 @article{daley_vasu_2005, title={Supervisory perceptions of the impact of public sector personnel practices on the achievement of multiple goals - Putting the strategic into human resource management}, volume={35}, ISSN={["0275-0740"]}, DOI={10.1177/0275074004272846}, abstractNote={ Strategic human resource management enhances productivity and the effectiveness of organizations. Research shows that when organizations employ such personnel practices as internal career ladders, formal training systems, results-oriented performance appraisal, employment security, employee voice and participation, broadly defined jobs, and performance-based compensation, they are more able to achieve their goals and objectives. Using ordinal regression analyses of data from a survey of North Carolina county social service directors and supervisors, this study examines the extent to which strategic human resource management is perceived to affect outcome assessments (or performance measurements) for welfare reform. Although strategic human resource management practices are perceived to be present, with training and employment security having notable impacts, they clearly are not a predominant feature in North Carolina counties. }, number={2}, journal={AMERICAN REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION}, author={Daley, DM and Vasu, ML}, year={2005}, month={Jun}, pages={157–167} }
 @article{vasu_taylor_brunet_2003, title={Long-range planning, operations research, and politics: The case of the commission for the future of justice and the courts in North Carolina}, volume={35}, DOI={10.1177/0160323x0303500206}, abstractNote={THIS ARTICLE presents an overview of the use of operations research to assist in the long-range planning process of the Commission for the Future of Justice and the Courts in North Carolina. Specifically, it outlines the ways in which nonlinear programming was used to provide computer-generated boundary optimization solutions for judicial districts. These solutions then served as policy alternatives as commission representatives discussed recommendations about court reform in North Carolina. The process described in this article was one project in a comprehensive court reform process conducted by the commission. As the number and complexity of criminal and civil cases in North Carolina increased in the past two decades, the emerging political consensus was that some form of court reform was necessary. A broad-based, 24-person, blue ribbon commission headed by a prominent banker was created and given a general mandate to engage in long-range planning for the courts. Similar to initiatives in other states, the North Carolina Futures Commission addressed a number of specific issues including administrative efficiency, case processing, the operation and structure of the courts, alternative dispute resolution, the use of computer technology by the courts, and access to Long-Range Planning, Operations Research, and Politics: The Case of the Commission for the Future of Justice and the Courts in North Carolina}, number={2}, journal={State and Local Government Review}, author={Vasu, M. L. and Taylor, R. G. and Brunet, James}, year={2003}, pages={132–143} }
 @article{daley_vasu_weinstein_2002, title={Strategic human resource management: Perceptions among North Carolina county social service professionals}, volume={31}, ISSN={["0091-0260"]}, DOI={10.1177/009102600203100308}, abstractNote={ Strategic human resource management (SHRM) enhances productivity and the effectiveness of organizations. Research shows that when organizations employ such personnel practices as internal career ladders, formal training systems, results-oriented performance appraisal, employment security, employee voice/participation, broadly defined jobs, and performance-based compensation, they are more able to achieve their goals and objectives. Using a survey of North Carolina county social service professionals, this study examines (1) the extent to which strategic human resource management is perceived, (2) the relationship of these SHRM practices to demographic variables such as age, ethnic status, sex, education, supervisory status and tenure, and county population, and (3) the relationship between SHRM and outcome assessments for welfare reform (unemployment change and organizational report card measures). While SHRM practices are perceived to be present in North Carolina counties, they clearly are not a predominant feature. Weak demographic influences, especially in terms of population and supervisory status and tenure, are evident. Especially disturbing are the influences those demographic influences have on employment security. Few relationships are found (and those only weak) involving outcome assessments. }, number={3}, journal={PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT}, author={Daley, D and Vasu, ML and Weinstein, MB}, year={2002}, pages={359–375} }
 @inbook{vasu_vasu_1999, title={Computers, survey research, and focus groups in public administration research and practice}, DOI={10.4018/978-1-87828-952-0.ch011}, abstractNote={The integration of computing into survey research and focus groups in research and practice in public administration and related fields is the focus of this chapter. Coverage applies to other social science disciplines as well. This chapter reviews uses of computers in computer-assisted survey research (CASR), computer-assisted interviewing, computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI), computerassisted personal interviewing (CAPI), and transferring survey research methods onto the Internet. A second portion of the chapter gives special attention to continuous audience response technology (CART). An example of a citizen survey focused on growth issues combined with a focus group dealing with the same topic in Cary, North Carolina, is also provided. <BR>}, booktitle={Information technology and computer applications in public administration: Issues and trends}, publisher={Hershey, PA: Idea Group Pub.}, author={Vasu, M. L. and Vasu, E. S.}, year={1999}, pages={196–219} }
 @article{taylor_vasu_causby_1999, title={Integrated planning for school and community: The case of Johnston County, North Carolina}, volume={29}, ISSN={["0092-2102"]}, DOI={10.1287/inte.29.1.67}, abstractNote={ OR/Ed Laboratories and the Johnston County schools created a planning system, Integrated Planning for School and Community, to forecast enrollments, to compare the enrollment projections to capacity, to find the optimal locations for new school buildings, and to set distance-minimized boundaries for all schools to avoid overcrowding and to meet racial balance guidelines. Implementing the system has increased the school district's success in passing bond issues, reduced pupil-transportation costs, and eliminated frequent adjustments to school-attendance boundaries. }, number={1}, journal={INTERFACES}, author={Taylor, RG and Vasu, ML and Causby, JF}, year={1999}, pages={67–89} }
 @article{daley_vasu_1998, title={Fostering organizational trust in North Carolina - The pivotal role of administrators and political leaders}, volume={30}, ISSN={["1552-3039"]}, DOI={10.1177/009539979803000105}, abstractNote={ Theoretically, organizational trust establishes the framework for productivity. Trust creates an environment that encourages cooperation and allows employees to concentrate their attention on the task. Employing regression analysis with cross-sectional data from the 1994 State Employee Survey, this research examines employee attitudes of organizational trust toward those in top management positions. Demographic controls (education, pay level, race, and gender) exhibit no substantive effect. Attitudes assessing internal job characteristics (benefits, extrinsic rewards, and work environment) demonstrate a relationship in fostering trust. External work characteristics (job satisfaction, supervisory evaluation, and political interference) also emerge as determinants of organizational trust. }, number={1}, journal={ADMINISTRATION & SOCIETY}, author={Daley, DM and Vasu, ML}, year={1998}, month={Mar}, pages={62–84} }
 @book{vasu_garson_stewart_1998, title={Organizational behavior and public management}, ISBN={824701356}, publisher={New York: Marcel Dekker}, author={Vasu, M. L. and Garson, G. D. and Stewart, D.}, year={1998} }
 @article{daley_vasu_1997, title={North Carolina employee perceptions in the evaluation of supervisors: putting the super in supervisor}, volume={25}, DOI={10.1111/j.1747-1346.1997.tb00464.x}, abstractNote={Assuming a capable and willing workforce, most organizations succeed or fail due to the quality of the direction provided by their leaders and managers. The first‐line supervisor is a major linking pin in the chain of organizational outputs. Using a random sample of North Carolina state employees, this paper explores dimensions of supervisory effectiveness. Employing regression analysis with cross‐sectional data, it examines employee attitudes linked to the evaluation of their supervisor. Eliminated as important predictors of supervisory effectiveness were numerous extraneous factors—education, paygrade level, race, and gender. The remaining job and work characteristics (job satisfaction, degree of political interference, and efforts at team building), variables over which supervisors indeed exercise some degree of direct control, were clearly related to evaluation of supervisory effectiveness. This research, focused on public sector workers, underscores that in terms of supervisory evaluations employees take pains to link authority and responsibility.}, number={4}, journal={Southeastern Political Review}, author={Daley, Dennis and Vasu, M. L.}, year={1997}, pages={731–749} }
 @article{vasu_1997, title={Sensus Q&A (Copyright 1996)}, volume={15}, ISSN={["0894-4393"]}, DOI={10.1177/089443939701500313}, abstractNote={ In reviewing this software, as with any software, your need for the application should be determined first. This is a moderately expensive and specialized piece of software. Having said that, it is first rate! If you are a serious survey researcher who needs a software platform designed primarily for self-administered questionnaires that allows you to incor porate video images, sounds, full color fonts in all sizes, and other Windows programs, Sensus Q & A is definitely worthy of your attention. The questionnaires produced by the program are engaging and limited only by your creativity in using the tools that the program provides you. }, number={3}, journal={SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER REVIEW}, author={Vasu, MS}, year={1997}, pages={309–310} }
 @article{vasu_taylor_peltsverger_1997, title={The nature of virtual organizations and their anticipated social and psychological impacts}, volume={2}, number={4}, journal={Education and Information Technologies}, author={Vasu, M. and Taylor, R. G. and Peltsverger, B.}, year={1997}, pages={101–119} }