Acknowledgments

This book is based on research and study over the last two decades. I wish to thank the many anonymous referees who reviewed my research and provided valuable suggestions. I would like to thank High Point University for allowing me the time to complete this book. I wish to express appreciation to individuals affiliated with Business Expert Press who provided encouragement, suggestions, and motivation; they include Jeff Edwards, Phillip Romero, Scott Isenberg, and Chithra Amaravel. I am grateful to the team at S4 Carlisle in overseeing the production of this book. Moreover, I wish to thank my dear wife Mayumi for her patience and support while I undertook this project.