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A Case Study Examining The Career Academy Model At A Large Urban Public High School, Howard Ho
A Case Study Examining The Career Academy Model At A Large Urban Public High School, Howard Ho
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This study focused on how career academies were implemented at a large, urban, public high school. Research shows that the career academy model should consist of 3 core components: (a) a small learning community (SLC), (b) a theme-based curriculum, and (c) business partnerships (Stern, Dayton, & Raby, 2010). The purpose of this qualitative case-study was to examine how the academy model was implemented and its impact on the 2 existing career academies at a comprehensive high school. The researcher collected data by utilizing a variety of methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, and analysis of artifacts. All career academy teachers …
The Effects Of Public School Music Education Programs On Leadership In The Workplace, Lawrence Michael Jacobson
The Effects Of Public School Music Education Programs On Leadership In The Workplace, Lawrence Michael Jacobson
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Throughout history, music has consistently played a large role in helping to define the social, historical, and cultural awareness in human society. For children and young adults who have actively studied music in public school music education programs, music has enhanced their self-discipline, self-esteem, and creativity. Over the past 20 years, there have been several examples of how the business world has been turning to the music world for leadership and inspiration. There are, however, few studies that compare the effects of public school music education programs on leadership in the workplace. Researchers have primarily focused their studies on the …
Key To Effective Leadership Development For Western Multinational Companies In Japan In The Eye Of The Beholder, Yoshiharu Matsui
Key To Effective Leadership Development For Western Multinational Companies In Japan In The Eye Of The Beholder, Yoshiharu Matsui
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In today's global, dynamic, and uncertain business environments, the need for developing leaders and managerial talent throughout the organization is increasingly evident, especially for multinational companies. While the important role of job assignment for leadership and managerial development has been well recognized, there is no aligned, comprehensive global leadership development model. This study focused on understanding leadership development assignments and experiences of successful Japanese managers who are functioning in for-profit multi-national Western companies in the consumer products industry in Japan. A sequential explanatory mixed method design incorporating phenomenological interviews was used to first explore work-related strengths and developmental experiences and …