Linda Martin

Professional Experience

Published Books and Articles

Journal Publication

1.        Testing the Mean for Dependent Business Data" (with Jiajuan  Liang), Journal of Hospital Marketing and Public Relations, forthcoming.

2.        "Likert Scaled Data: A Suggested Improvement in Statistical Testing" (with Jiajuan Liang), Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, Vol. 3 (1), April 2007, pp. 24-30.

3.        "Accelerated Degree Programs: Assessing Student Attitudes and Intentions" (with Parbudyal Singh), Journal of Education for Business, Vol. 79 (5) May/June 2004, pp. 299-305. 

4.        "Middle Managers in Banking: An Investigation of Gender Differences in Behavior, Demographics, and Productivity" (with S. Morgan), Quarterly Journal of Business and Economics, 1995. 

5.        "Minimizing Employment Instability: A Model of Industrial Expansion with Input-Output Considerations," (with B. Wundt), Regional Science Perspectives, Vol. 23 (1), 1993, pp. 81-99.

6.        The Effectiveness of Reward Systems on Innovative Output: An Empirical Analysis," (with S. Honig-Haftel), Small Business Economics, Issue 5, 1993, pp. 261-269.

7.        "Gender Differences in Career Paths in Banking," (with S. Morgan and S. Schor), Career Development Quarterly, Vol. 41 (4), June 1993, pp. 375-382..

8.        "Would a Higher Minimum Wage Help Poor Families Headed by Women," (with D. Giannaros), Monthly Labor Review, Vol. 113 (8), August 1990, pp. 33-37.

9.        "Investment in Cost Accounting Systems: Decision Criteria," (with K. Stevens), Journal of Applied Business Research, Vol. 6 (3), Summer 1990, pp. 19-25.

10.     "The Decline of U.S. Competitiveness: Could Internal Decision Models Be To Blame?" (with K. Stevens), SAM Advanced Management Journal, Vol. 54 (1) Winter 1989, pp. 32-36.

11.     "Is the Female Entrepreneur at a Disadvantage?" (with S. Honig-Haftel), Thrust, The Journal of Employment and Training Professionals, Vol. 7, 1986, pp. 49-64.

Conference Presentations

1.        Active Learning: What is it and why should I use it? (with S. Morgan), paper presented at the ABSEL Annual Conference, February 2005. 

2.        "MBA Education in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Japan and the US: A Comparison," (with S. Morgan, R. Dennehy, and E. Greenberg), paper presented at the Eastern Academy of Management-International Conference, June 2003.

3.        "The Effect of Aging on Women's Experiences in the Professorate," (with J. Gordon), American Sociological Association Meetings, Toronto, August 11, 1997.

4.        "Distance Learning: An Emerging Trend That Can't Be Ignored", (with K. Stevens), Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, September 1995.

5.        "What Does Equal Pay Really Mean?" (with K. Stevens), Western Economic Association Conference, July 1992. 

6.        "The Persistence of Wage Differentials," (with K. Stevens), Eastern Economic Association Conference, March 1992.

7.        "Gender Differences in Career Paths in Banking," (with S. Morgan and S. Schor), Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, November 1991.

8.        "Inter-Industry Wage Structure and the Gender Gap," (with K. Stevens), Missouri Valley Economic Association Conference, February 1990.

9.        "The Impact of Real Minimum Wage and Unemployment on Female-Headed-Household Poverty", (with D. Giannaros), Eastern Economic Association Conference, March 1989.

10.     "Job Promotion By Gender: Parity or Disparity?" (with S. Morgan), Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, November 1988.

11.     "Cost Accounting as a Management Information System," (with K. Stevens), Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, November 1987. 

12.     "Investment Justification Criteria: New Manufacturing Technologies Need New Decision Models," (with K. Stevens), Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, April 1987. 

13.     "Wage Expectations and Future Earnings of Women," Southern Economic Association Conference, November 1986.

14.     "A Comparison of Male and Female Entrepreneurs in Connecticut," (with S. Honig-Haftel), Northeast Business and Economic Association, November 1986. 

15.     "The Determination of Wages in the High Tech Industry: A Case Study of Massachusetts' Workers," Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, November 1985.

16.     "High-Tech: Will It Improve Women's Wages?" (With K. Stevens), Women Work and Technology Conference, University of Connecticut, October 1984.

17.     "Measuring Production Efficiency: A Case Study of Electrical Utilities," International Association of Energy Economists, June 1983.                                                                                                                                                             

Conference Proceedings

1.        "Between Market Forces and Academic Standards: The Problems and Prospects of a Part-Time MBA Program," Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, October 1999, pp. 126-127. 

2.        "Distance Learning: An Emerging Trend That Can't Be Ignored," Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, September 1995, pp. 23-25. 

3.        "Gender Differences in Career Paths in Banking," (with S. Morgan and S. Schor), Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, 1991, pp. 139-141. 

4.        "Reservation Wage and the Gender Gap: A Simulation of the Labor Market," (with K. Stevens), Proceedings of the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute, February 1991, pp. 201-204. 

5.        "Job Promotion By Gender: Parity or Disparity?" (with S. Morgan), Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, November 1988, pp. 105-106. 

6.        "Investment Justification Criteria: New Manufacturing Technologies Need New Decision Models," (with K. Stevens), Proceedings of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, April 1987, pp. 22-25. 

7.        Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, 1986, Editor, (with K. Stevens).

8.        "A Comparison of Male and Female Entrepreneurs in Connecticut," (with S. Honig-Haftel), Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association, November 1986, pp. 128-129. 

9.        "Sex Discrimination and Salary Awards: Comment," Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, 1984, p. 59. 

10.     "Measuring Production Efficiency: A Case Study of Electrical Utilities," in Government and Energy Policy, Richard L. Itteilag, Editor (Proceedings, Fifth Annual North American Meeting, International Association of Energy Economists), 1983, pp. 246-257.

1.        "Testing the Means for Dependent Business Data" (with J. Liang), paper presented at Faculty Research Seminar, UNH, Fall 2006 

2.         "Comparison of Ratios and Its Application in Marketing Research" (with J. Liang), paper presented at Faculty Research Seminar, UNH, Fall 2005

3.        "Survey Instrument Validity for Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness", paper presented at Faculty Research Seminar, UNH, Spring 2004

Other Activities

• Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Business and Society, 2000 - present
• Executive Board Member, The APT Foundation (largest private provider of drug treatment in Connecticut), 2001-present
• "Hiring and Maintaining New Faculty" invited presentation at the Northeast Association of Business School Dean, October, 2001
• "Development Activities at Small Institutions," invited presentation at the AACSB Annual Conference, Chicago, June 1998
• Advisory Board, Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership, 1997-2001
• "The History of Connecticut Quality Improvement Awards", invited presentation at annual awards ceremony, 1998
• "Between Market Forces and Academic Standards: The Problems and Prospects of a Part-Time MBA Program," (with Z. Suster and O. Nodoushani), paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association Conference, October 1999
• Panel Member, Regional Science and Technology Institution Workshop, Regional Growth Partnership, March 1996.

Professional Memberships 

• American Economics Association

Other

Dr. Martin's current research interest is in the area of teaching.  She has a recent publication in the Journal of Education for Business and has made three presentations to UNH faculty on the topics of student evaluations and teaching statistics.  She has had previous publications in the Monthly Labor Review, Quarterly Journal of Business and Economics, and the Journal of Applied Business Research.  Presently, she serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Business and Society. 

She has been active in regional economic associations.  Dr. Martin served as an executive board member and conference coordinator for the Northeast Business and Economics Association.  She is a member of the American Economics Association.

Dr. Martin is an executive board member of the APT Foundation.  The Apt Foundation provides drug-rehabilitation services to the greater New Haven community.