Business Administration Department

  • Dr. Selahattin Bekmez presented paper titled “From Barriers to Bridges: Cultivating Gender Diversity in STEM Fields” co-authored with Ester Hasmeta and Aimaral Khaumyetbyek in 4th Annual International Conference in Houston, TX (May 10-12, 2024)

The goal of this presentation was to identify workable strategies for closing the gender gap in STEM while considering both small and big biases that may impact women. By looking at different aspects of this problem and remaining up to date with the newest information, the presentation plans to give practical insights that contribute to making STEM more inclusive for women as well as creating effective policy suggestions that can be implemented in this area.

  • Dr. Abu-Raqabeh’s manuscript titled “Ethical Difficulties Internal Auditors Encounter” published on the International Journal of Business Research and Management

This paper reflects the ethical issues that internal auditors face on a normal basis as part of their profession. The purpose and importance of the Code of Ethics including the principles and rules of conduct that internal auditors are supposed to apply and uphold is discussed, ethical issues that they faced are defined, the influence ethical decision-making has in an internal auditor’s career is explored, and the effect ethical culture has on quality audits is analyzed, and improving the licensing requirement for CPAs is considered.