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Understanding The Impact Of Racism And Sexism On The Transition Experience Of Black Women Principals From The Classroom To The Secondary School Principalship, Brittany Denise Neely
Understanding The Impact Of Racism And Sexism On The Transition Experience Of Black Women Principals From The Classroom To The Secondary School Principalship, Brittany Denise Neely
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This study was focused on understanding how Black women currently serving as secondary school principals were able to obtain their positions and what supports they received and barriers they encountered during their transition from teacher to principal. The underlying purpose behind this study was to understand how racist and/or sexist practices within the educational system influenced their experiences in becoming some of the few Black women currently serving as secondary school principals. In this study, I drew upon Black feminist thought as my epistemological perspective and critical race feminism as my theoretical framework to understand this phenomenon. To investigate this …
Now That I'M Gone, Let Me Tell You How I Feel: Former Employees' Perceptions Of Employer Image And Organizational Attraction, Jamie M. Fynes
Now That I'M Gone, Let Me Tell You How I Feel: Former Employees' Perceptions Of Employer Image And Organizational Attraction, Jamie M. Fynes
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Exit interviews produce a wealth of information that organizations can use to inform strategic action that will, ideally, increase the satisfaction and engagement of employees and, in turn, improve retention. This information may include not only the reasons why employees left but also how they view various aspects of their experience with that organization. These aspects of organizational functioning can be viewed as attributes of employer image, which have been shown to influence organizational attraction. The purpose of this study was to examine employer image and organizational attraction in a novel way- from the perspective of former employees. Results show …