Browsing by Thesis Department "Textile and apparel management (MU)"
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Motivation in the apparel classroom : a self-determination perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)The purpose of this study was to uncover strategies that apparel educators may use to encourage higher level self-regulation in foundational apparel studies. Based on the Organismic Integration sub-Theory of Self-Determination ... -
The mysterious equity behind charitable giving : a case study examining corporate sustainability initiatives and perceptions among multi-stakeholder groups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)The study explored corporate sustainability efforts, as well as the varying perspectives and factors that impact sustainable output from corporations. By implementing Ha-Brookshire's (2017) Moral Responsibility Theory of ... -
Our Own Worst Enemy: A Case Study of the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program in Rockford, Illinois
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Perfect or imperfect match : impact of brand schema, information transparency and source of claim on apparel brand's sustainability claims /
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A quantitative analysis of the effect of textile mill water quality labels on consumer purchace intention for apparel
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This research looks into what information consumers are interested in on hangtags in regards to what they would purchase. More specifically, it looks at the water treatment at the factory the apparel product that the hangtag ... -
The relation between organizational citizenship behavior and fashion retail businesses' sustainability performance : investigating internal and external antecedents /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)In the U.S., the retail sector is the largest employment sector, and the third largest category of employers in this category is apparel and accessories retail stores. Retail jobs require working in stores while standing ... -
The relationships between foreign buyers' mediated power and Bangladeshi suppliers' psychologically defensive workplace behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The study examined the relationships between the mediated social power of buyers from developed countries and the psychologically defensive workplace ... -
Second weddings : a new kind of fairy tale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although most girls look forward to getting married, and the marriage market is a very lucrative business, a sometimes-overlooked market is the ... -
A sharing economy beyond the consumer : an exploration of micro-retail sharing enterprises
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)With today's changes in a highly competitive retail environment and increased emphasis on the sharing economy in consumption patterns, there is a need to understand alternative methods used for independent retailer viability. ... -
Small- and medium-sized enterprise owners' perception of success in the textile and apparel industries : multiple case studies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a critical part of many industries in today's U.S. economy, and are particularly important to the U.S. textile and apparel industry. While the importance of SMEs to the textile ... -
Spatial ability of transitioning 2d to 3d apparel design : applying apparel spatial visualization test (asvt) into virtual environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The purpose of this was to develop a 3D Apparel Spatial Visualization Test to examine visualization skills and mental imagery in a virtual prototyping environment of students who major in textile apparel management at the ... -
A study of consumer behavior of digital media : users' preference related to media format
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study aims explain the underlying motivations driving consumers' purchase preferences for hard or soft copies of digital music. A uses and gratifications approach is adopted to examine the relationship between five ... -
A team is only as good as its people: the impact of individual supply chain member success on the cross-functional teams success in the global apparel supply chain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The global apparel supply chain has been transformed by many factors including globalization and fragmentation resulting in a hyper-dynamic market full of uncertainty and volatility (Dyer & Ha-Brookshire, 2008). In managing ... -
Technology and creativity : fashion design in the 21st century
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Creatively harnessing the zeitgeist, or spirit of the times, and translating its inspiration into unique, timely, and marketable fashions has been the key to survival of apparel companies since the early 20th century. ... -
Traceability to farm and factory, country of manufacturing, and apparel purchase scenario
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)In recent years, traceability and transparency have been emerging issues in the textile and apparel industry. For companies to be transparent, accessibility and information comprehensiveness are important aspects. The ease ... -
Trust/distrust, perceived quality, perceived price, and apparel purchase intention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)As firms are competing in an increasingly complex business environment, they are concentrating on building trusting relations with customers and create a niche in the market. Especially in the apparel industry which is ... -
Utilizing social media to inform inclusive apparel design for baby boomer women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Apparel design solutions for an aging population with unique needs are lacking in the retail industry and specifically for baby boomer women. The fashion industry does not acknowledge that older women value fashion and are ... -
Waterproof dress : an exploration of development and design from 1880 through 1895
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Waterproof dress had an important role in the late nineteenth century. Heretofore little research has been done to examine the development and design of this apparel sector. The three types of waterproofing techniques used ... -
Women's self-perceptions: an exploratory study of optical illusion garments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Although previous research provides insight into how women construct and idealize their appearance through clothing, the connection to the design elements of a garment is lacking. Using an exploratory approach, the current ...