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Faculty Biography

Frank Wadsworth
Professor - Management Marketing, and Info-Ops Management
(812) 941-2531
fwadswo@ius.edu

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Professional Interests:

Research: Franchising, International, Survey Response

Teaching: Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Applied Statistics, Entrepreneurship

Academic Background:

Intellectual Contributions:

Refereed Articles

Wadsworth, F. H., Little, E. , Wheat, J. , & Swartz, B. (in press).  An Investigation of Selected Dimensions of Retail Store Image: Bricks and Mortar versus Online. Journal of Business and Economic Research, 4 (8) , 19-29.

Wadsworth, F. H., Haines D. , Paynter, J. , Terry, A. , & Tunnanen, M. (in press).  Comparison of Finnish, American, and New Zealand Franchisee Satisfaction. International Business & Economics Research Journal.

Wheat, J. E., Swartz, B. , & Wadsworth, F. H. (2004).  A Comparison of Corruption Perceptions: The Czech Republic and Slovakia. International Business & Economics Research Journal, 3 (8) , 1-8.

Wadsworth, F. H., Dufrene, U. B., Little, E. L., & Strupeck, C. D. (2002).  Does Advertising Help or Hurt a Firm? It Depends on Who You Ask: The Influence of Advertising on Firm Performance Using Market and Accounting Based Performance Measures. Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, 10 (6) , 36-44.

Haines, D. C., Bjornson, C. , & Wadsworth, F. H. (1999).  Determinants of Service Quality in an Accounting Firm. Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, 7 (4).

Wadsworth, F. H., Dufrene, U. , Little, E. , & Bjornson, C. (1998).  Evaluating Intangible Asset Investments: The Value of Cross-Functional Teams. Management Research News, 21 (10).

Refereed Proceedings

Full Paper

Wadsworth, F. H., Wheat, J. E., & Swartz, B. (2006).  Economic Transition and Market Structure in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Proceedings of the International Trade and Finance International Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Vincent, W. S. (2006).  Interpreting Earnings Claims Information: An Empirical Investigation. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Vincent, W. S. & Wadsworth, F. H. (in press).  Earnings claims: To be, or not to be, that is the Question. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H., Wheat, J. E., & Swartz, B. (2005).  Financial Systems and Business Activity in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Development and Convergence of Financial Sectors of New EU Members , a scientific conference hosted by Tallinn University of Technology and the Univer .

Wheat, J., Swartz, B. , & Wadsworth, F. (2005).  Financial Systems and Business Activity in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Development and Convergence of Financial Sectors of New EU Members .

Strupeck, D., Little, E. , & Wadsworth, F. H. (2004).  Do Business Periodicals Enhance Student Learning in the Classroom: An Exploratory Investigation. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (2003).  Comparing Response Rates for Franchisee Survey Methods. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Morgan, K. B. (2003).  Multi-Unit Franchisee Ownership Study. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H., Tuunanen, M. , & Haines, D. C. (2003).  A Comparison of Finnish and United States Franchisee Satisfaction. International Conference on Economics and Networks ñ 2003 Special Topic: Franchising Networks .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Morgan, K. B. (2003).  Second Generation Franchisee Study. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (2002).  A Preliminary Investigation of the Influence of Franchisees on Franchisor Financial Performance. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (2001).  Overall Franchisee Satisfaction: A Predictive Model. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H., Haiines, D. C., & Little, E. (2001).  ìPredicting Franchisee Satisfaction in the Maintenance/Cleaning Industry,' with Doug Haines and Eldon Little, Midwest Business Administration Association 37th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2001. ìPred. Midwest Business Administration Association .

Wheat, J., Little, E. , Newman, J. , & Wadsworth, F. H. (2001).  ìThe Impact of Return Policy on Retail Store Image: A Pilot Study,' with Eldon Little, John Newman, and Jerry Wheat, Proceedings of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Conference,. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (2000).  Franchisee Satisfaction: A Measurement Approach. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Wadsworth, F. H., Haines, D. C., & Little, E. (2000).  Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Automotive Products and Services Industry. Midwest Business Administration Association .

Wadsworth, F. H. (1999).  "Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Fast Food Industry," 13th Annual International Society of Franchising Conference, Miami Beach, 1999. International Society of Franchising Conference .

Karp, E. & Wadsworth, F. H. (1999).  Holding a Gun to Your Head: Marketplace Monopoly -- How Pizza Franchisors Play the Game. American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium .

Strupeck, D., Little, E. , & Wadsworth, F. H. (1999).  Business Student's Disposition Toward Critical Thinking: A Comparison over Time. American Academy of Accounting and Finance Annual Meeting .

Barney, D. K. & Wadsworth, F. H. (1998).  An Investigation of Factors Related to Student Retention. Lilly Conference on Teaching .

Wadsworth, F. H., Little, E. , Galanif, E. , & Eplion, D. (1997).  ìThe Use of Promised Non-Monetary Incentives to Increase Survey Response Rates in a Non-Traditional, Not-for-Profit Environment. Marketing Management Association .

Wadsworth, F. H. (1997).  Bringing the Real World into the Classroom. Marketing Management Association .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Jones, W. (1996).  Franchisee Satisfaction Survey Report. American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Dacin, P. A. (1991).  Perceived Food Product Value Judgments: A Measurement Approach. Albert Haring Symposium.

Wadsworth, F. H. & Dacin, P. A. (1991).  Perceived Food Product Value Judgments: A Measurement Approach. American Marketing Association Summer Educators' Conference .

Abstract Only

Wadsworth, F. H., Haines D. , Paynter, J. , Terry, A. , & Tunnanen, M. (2005).  Comparison of Finnish, American, and New Zealand Franchisee Satisfaction. International Business and Economics Research Conference .

Little, E., Wadsworth, F. , Wheat, J. , & Swartz, B. (in press).  Retail Store Image Study. International Business and Economics Researcn Copnference.

Non-Refereed Articles

Wadsworth, F. H. & Jackson, W. (2004).  Second-Generation Franchisees. Journal is not in list - being petitioned .

Haines, D. C. & Wadsworth, F. H. (2000).  Predicting Overall Franchisee Satisfaction with Individual Factor Scores. Journal is not in list - being petitioned, 4 , 143-149.

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (2000).  Identifying the Critical Dimensions of Franchisee Satisfaction. Journal is not in list - being petitioned, 2 (6) .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Haines, D. C. (1999).  Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Convenience Store Industry. Journal is not in list - being petitioned .

Wadsworth, F. H. & Little, E. (1999).  The Effectiveness of Survey Response Rate Incentives in a Public Non-Profit Environment. Journal is not in list - being petitioned, 7 (2) .

Wadsworth, F. H. (1996).  Identifying Factors Influencing Food Product Value: A Discriminant Analysis Approach. Journal is not in list - being petitioned .

Book

Wadsworth, F. H. (2002). Insider's Guide to Franchisee Satisfaction in the United States , New Albany, IN:  Indiana Franchise Research Center.

Book Chapters

Refereed

Wadsworth, F. H., Tuunanen, M., & Haines, D. (2004). A Comparison of Finnish and United States Franchisee Satisfaction. In G. Cliquet, G. Hendrikse, M. Tuunanen, and J. Windsperger (Ed.) Economics and Management of Franchising Networks . Heidelberg:  Physica/Springer.

Presentation of Refereed Papers

International

Wadsworth, F.H. & Vincent, W. S. (2006, February). Interpreting Earnings Claims Information: An Empirical Investigation.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, Palm Springs, California.

Wadsworth, F.H., Wheat, J., & Swartz, B. (2005, November). Financial Systems and Business Activity in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.   Presented at Development and Convergence of Financial Sectors of New EU Members , a scientific conference hosted by Tallinn University of Technology and the Univer, Tallin, Estonia.

Vincent, W.S. & Wadsworth, F. H. (2005, May). Earnings Claims: To Be or Not to Be, That Is the Question!   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, London, United Kingdom.

Wadsworth, F.H., Tuunanen, M., & Haines, D. C. (2003, June). A Comparison of Finnish and United States Franchisee Satisfaction.   Presented at International Conference on Economics and Networks ñ 2003 Special Topic: Franchising Networks, Vienna, Austria.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Haines, D. C. (2003, February). Comparing Response Rates for Franchisee Survey Methods.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Morgan, K. B. (2003, February). Second Generation Franchisee Study.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Morgan, K. B. (2003, February). Multi-Unit Franchisee Ownership Study.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Haines, D. C. (2002, February). A Preliminary Investigation of the Influence of Franchisees on Franchisor Financial Performance.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Haines, D. C. (2001, February). Overall Franchisee Satisfaction: A Predictive Model.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Haines, D. C. (2000, February). Franchisee Satisfaction: A Measurement Approach.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, San Diego, California.

Wadsworth, F.H. (1999, February). "Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Fast Food Industry," 13th Annual International Society of Franchising Conference, Miami Beach, 1999.   Presented at International Society of Franchising Conference, Miami Beach, Florida.

National

Little, E., Strupeck, D., & Wadsworth, F. H. (2004, February). Do Business Periodicals Enhance Student Learning in the Classroom: An Exploratory Investigation.   Presented at American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wheat, J., Little, E., Newman, J., & Wadsworth, F. H. (2001, February). The Impact of Return Policy on Retail Store Image: A Pilot Study.   Presented at American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wadsworth, F.H., Haines, D. C., & Little, E. (2000, November). Predicting Franchisee Satisfaction in the Ice Cream Industry.   Presented at Academy of Business Disciplines, Ft. Meyers, Florida.

Karp, E. & Wadsworth, F. H. (1999). Holding a Gun to Your Head: Marketplace Monopoly -- How Pizza Franchisors Play the Game.   Presented at American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Strupeck, D., Little, E., & Wadsworth, F. H. (1999). Business Student's Disposition Toward Critical Thinking: A Comparison over Time.   Presented at American Academy of Accounting and Finance Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bjornson, C., Haines, D. C., & Wadsworth, F. H. (1998). Determinants of Service Quality in an Accounting Firm.   Presented at American Academy of Accounting and Finance Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Jones, W. (1996, May). Franchisee Satisfaction Survey Report.   Presented at American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium, Washington, District of Columbia.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Dacin, P. A. (1991, August). Perceived Food Product Value Judgments: A Measurement Approach.   Presented at American Marketing Association Summer Educators' Conference, San Diego, California.

Regional

Wadsworth, F.H., Haiines, D. C., & Little, E. (2001, March). Predicting Franchisee Satisfaction in the Maintenance/Cleaning Industry.   Presented at Midwest Business Administration Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Wadsworth, F.H., Haines, D. C., & Little, E. (2000, March). Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Automotive Products and Services Industry.   Presented at Midwest Business Administration Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Barney, D.K. & Wadsworth, F. H. (1998, November). An Investigation of Factors Related to Student Retention.   Presented at Lilly Conference on Teaching, Oxford, Ohio.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Haines, D. C. (1998, October). Franchisee Satisfaction: A Report on the Convenience Store Industry.   Presented at Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, Manachester, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Barney, D. K. (1997). An Examination of Factors Related to Student Retention.   Presented at Lilly Conference on Teaching, Oxford, Ohio.

Wadsworth, F.H. (1997, September). Bringing the Real World into the Classroom.   Presented at Marketing Management Association, St. Louis, Missouri.

Wadsworth, F.H., Little, E., Galanif, E., & Eplion, D. (1997, March). The Use of Promised Non-Monetary Incentives to Increase Survey Response Rates in a Non-Traditional, Not-for-Profit Environment.   Presented at Marketing Management Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Wadsworth, F.H. (1996). Identifying Factors Influencing Food Product Value: A Discriminant Analysis Approach.   Presented at Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, Kokomo, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Barney, D. K. (1996, November). Identifying Factors of Student Success: A Content Analysis Approach.   Presented at Lilly Conference on Teaching, Oxford, Ohio.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Little, E. (1996, October). Increasing Response Rates Utilizing Convenience Samples: A Preliminary Investigation.   Presented at Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, Kokomo, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F.H. (1996, September). Bringing the Real World into the Classroom.   Presented at Marketing Management Association, St. Louis, Missouri.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Briscoe, J. P. (1994, November). A Marketing-Oriented Approach to Student Enrollment.   Presented at Lilly Conference on Teaching, Oxford, Ohio.

Wadsworth, F.H. & Dacin, P. A. (1991). Perceived Food Product Value Judgments: A Measurement Approach.   Presented at Albert Haring Symposium, Bloomington, Indiana.

Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers

International

Wadsworth, F. H. (2006, November). Management Skills and Techniques for Highly Effective Organizations.   Invited presentation at 1st Annual China Global Franchise Summitt, Zhuhai, China.

Local

Wadsworth, F. H. (2003). Management Development Programs.   Invited presentation at IUS School of Science, New Albany, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F. H. (1999, September). Classroom Assessment.   Invited presentation at Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, New Albany, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F. H. (1998, October). Southern Indiana Visitor Center Customer Survey Research.   Invited presentation at Southern Indiana Visitor Center, Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Wadsworth, F. H. (1997, November). Building Stronger Relationships.   Invited presentation at Institute of Management Accountants, Louisville, Kentucky.

Wadsworth, F. H. (1997, September). Why I like PEEP shows and why you should too.   Invited presentation at Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Louisville, Kentucky.

Research Grants

Funded-External

2003 - "International Travel Grants," Indiana University Southeast, 2003, $450. Indiana University Bloomington, International Programs, 2003, $400. , International Programs, IUS and Indiana University, Bloomington, ( $850).

2001 - "Second Generation Franchising Study," Exploratory study investigating the occurence of second generation franchisees and the primary issues surrounding second generation franchising from the franchisor's perspective., Educational Foundation of the International Franchise Association, ( $9,000).

2001 - "Multi-Unit Ownership Study," Grant to investigate the prevalence of multi-unit franchise ownership in the United States., Education Foundation of the International Franchise Association, ( $9,000).

Funded-Internal

2006 - "Second Meeeting Travel Grant," March 1, 2006., Research and Grants, ( $350).

2006 - "SPSS AMOS Version 6.0," Research and Grants, ( $599).

2006 - "Research in Aid Grant," Funding to attend a SPSS class on AMOS software in 2006., Research and Grants Committee, ( $1,500).

2005 - "Second Meeting Travel Grant," Research and Grants Committee, ( $450).

2002 - "Second Meeting Travel Grants," November 1996, $200. November 1997, $200. November 1998, $200. February 2000, $100. December 2002, $150. , Research and Grants Committee, ( $850).

1997 - "Teleforms, Upgrade to Elite," Upgrade to Elite version of Teleforms software., Academic Computer and Use Committee, ( $1,200).

1997 - "Faculty Development," Teleforms Training. Purpose to introduce Teleforms (a survey software development and data recovery software package) to students to aid in learning how to design surveys and recover data from completed survey forms. May 1997. , Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $2,000).

1997 - "Faculty Computer Grant," Grant for a laptop computer to connect to a projection system for classroom use., Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $8,600).

1997 - "LCD Projection System and Computer," Projection system, cart, and computer for classroom use., Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $12,624).

1997 - "Faculty Computer, Color Scanner and Document Feeder," Partial funding for a Faculty Computer, Color Scanner and Document Feeder., Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $3,000).

1996 - "Teleforms, Version 5.0," Upgrade version of Teleforms software., School of Business, ( $300).

1996 - "Microsoft Office Professional for Windows 95," Purchase Microsoft Office Professional for Windows 95 software. November 1996., Academic Computer and Use Committee, ( $154).

1996 - "Teleforms, Version 4.0," Purchase software package to develop, scan, and collect data from postal surveys., Academic Computer and Use Committee, School of Business, ( $1,500).

1996 - "Improvement of Teaching," SPSS Training. Purpose to introduce SPSS into the Statistics courses in the School of Business to aid student learning of statistics. June 1996, $950. , Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $950).

1995 - "SPSS Chaid, Version 6.0," Purchase content analysis software., Academic Computer and Use Committee, ( $300).

1995 - "Color LCD Panel," Grant for a color LCD panel to place on an overhead projector for classroom use., Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $3,500).

1994 - "Word Perfect Presentations Multi-User license," Word Perfect Presentations, applied for a 24-user license, received an 8-user license grant. March 1994., Academic Computer Use Committee, ( $200).

1994 - "LCD Projection System (two cart system)," LCD Projection System and computer. Back in these days the computer was located on one cart and the projection unit was on the other cart., Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $14,000).

1994 - "Food Product Value Perceptions of Consumers," Research grant supporting my dissertation research., Research and Grants Committee, IUS, ( $1,460).

1994 - "Research/Creative Work Incentive for Food Product Value Perceptions," Research/Creative Work Incentive Grant for my PhD dissertation research., Research and Grants Committee, IUS, ( $500).

1994 - "Undergraduate Research Assistance Award," Grant supporting including undergraduate students in my dissertation research as research assistants and interviewers., Research and Grants Committee, IUS, ( $650).

1994 - "Food Product Value Perceptions of Consumers," Grant supporting my PhD dissertation research., Research and Grants Committee, IUS, ( $1,462).

1993 - "Faculty Development in Technology," Word Perfect Presentations Training Grant. Developed and submitted funding materials, hired expert trainer, made facility arrangements, prepared training session materials. This was the beginning of faculty training in presentation software in the School of Business. December 1993. , Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, ( $800).

Dissertation

Identifying Consumers' Salient Characteristics: A Comparison of Three Interviewing Approaches

Other Research Activities

2004 - Special Projects or Assignments:  Mention in Courier Journal, August 8, 2004 about my volunteer activity at the IUS Bookstore

2004 - Special Projects or Assignments:  Mention at Startup Journal.com, a Wall Street Journal sister publication in an article by Eileen Gunn entitled Will You Be Happy As a Franchisee? May 20, 2004.

2003 - Citation of Work in Other Publications:  Mentioned in the special supplement to the Wall Street Journal on Franchising on December 15, 2003 on page 2. I am also mentioned by name and IUS affiliation at: http://www.startupjournal.com/franchising/franchising/20031215-gunn.html.

1999 - Web Publications:  Growth for Small Business, Retrieved from Greater Louisville Inc. World Wide Web Site, http://www.enterpriselouisville.com/starting-growing/growthstrategies/growth.html, June 3, 1999.