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First-Generation Academically At-Risk Black College Students' Perceptions Of Borrowing And Repayment Of Student Loans, Tianna Gordon
First-Generation Academically At-Risk Black College Students' Perceptions Of Borrowing And Repayment Of Student Loans, Tianna Gordon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Escalating college costs have far-reaching implications, especially for low-income and first-generation students. Lack of financial literacy can negatively affect the success of these learners and may have long-lasting consequences, yet there is a lack of literature about the borrowing and repayment obligations related to student loans of first-generation, academically at-risk Black students. Grounded in social cognitive theory and human capital theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore first-generation academically at-risk Black college students' understanding of student loan borrowing and repayment obligations. A semistructured interview protocol with open-ended questions was used to obtain the narrative data from …
Utilization And Impact Of Wellness Programs On Correction Officers' Stress, Shawn Lashelle Tylutki
Utilization And Impact Of Wellness Programs On Correction Officers' Stress, Shawn Lashelle Tylutki
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractCorrection officers experience a high level of trauma in their daily job functions and often suffer from mental health disorders. Leaders of correctional organizations have begun to create internal wellness programs to assist correction officers manage the stress they endure, but the effectiveness of these programs on alleviating employee stress is unknown. The purpose of the present research was to explore the utilization and implementation of wellness programs on correction officer stress. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used. Data was collected from 13 correctional employees who have all experienced stress while working as a correction officer. Each of these employees …
Strategies To Manage Reduced Demand Among Mattress Manufacturers In Puerto Rico, Damaris Rivera Perez
Strategies To Manage Reduced Demand Among Mattress Manufacturers In Puerto Rico, Damaris Rivera Perez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced consumer demand in Puerto Rico, resulting in manufacturing jobs decreasing from 76,000 in March 2020 to 72,600 in August 2020, and the PMI decreasing falling from 50.5 to 48.1 in the same period. Owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico who lack strategies to increase consumer demand risk financial losses. Grounded in the strategic management theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico use to increase demand for mattresses. The participants included three owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico who …
Exploring The Drivers Of Tax Evasion In The Manufacturing Sector: Lagos, Nigeria, Ogunsola Bello Idowu
Exploring The Drivers Of Tax Evasion In The Manufacturing Sector: Lagos, Nigeria, Ogunsola Bello Idowu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In Nigeria, tax evasion has been a practice since the beginning of taxation, and it is also a worldwide phenomenon. Using the theory of reasoned action and the technology adoption life cycle as developed, the purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to explore how leaders in the manufacturing companies could understand the drivers of tax evasion in manufacturing industries, which may prevent sanctions from tax authorities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Ten manufacturing companies with evidence of properly filed taxes for the past 5 years in Lagos, Nigeria were interviewed, and who have operated business within 5 years and …
First-Generation Academically At-Risk Black College Students' Perceptions Of Borrowing And Repayment Of Student Loans, Tianna Gordon
First-Generation Academically At-Risk Black College Students' Perceptions Of Borrowing And Repayment Of Student Loans, Tianna Gordon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Escalating college costs have far-reaching implications, especially for low-income and first-generation students. Lack of financial literacy can negatively affect the success of these learners and may have long-lasting consequences, yet there is a lack of literature about the borrowing and repayment obligations related to student loans of first-generation, academically at-risk Black students. Grounded in social cognitive theory and human capital theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore first-generation academically at-risk Black college students' understanding of student loan borrowing and repayment obligations. A semistructured interview protocol with open-ended questions was used to obtain the narrative data from …
Professional Dispositions And Perceptions Of Principals About Inclusion In Senior Secondary Schools, Desmond Prince, George Williams
Professional Dispositions And Perceptions Of Principals About Inclusion In Senior Secondary Schools, Desmond Prince, George Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractProviding inclusive education for children with special educational needs and disabilities entails educating these students in general education classrooms. There are no consistent practices or regulations for administering programs for such students in general education classrooms in Sierra Leone. This problem is supported by the lack of literature about administrative inclusive education practices. This basic qualitative study was conducted to explore the professional dispositions, perceptions, and rules or regulations that school principals hold for administering programs for students with special educational needs and disabilities in general education classrooms. The conceptual framework of the study was based on moral leadership and …
Primary Care Provider Education On Behavioral Interventions For Management Of Adult, Rose Chinasa Kajuru
Primary Care Provider Education On Behavioral Interventions For Management Of Adult, Rose Chinasa Kajuru
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The high prevalence of obesity continues to pose significant health challenges globally. According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force, obesity affects more than 35% of men and 40% of women in the United States. The national annual cost of medical care related to obesity is estimated at $147 to $210 billion. Intensive behavioral interventions in adults with obesity can lead to clinically sufficient improvements. The project aimed to determine if the current evidence-based clinical guideline of behavioral weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults would improve primary care providers’ knowledge of adult obesity management. The …
Administrative Leaders’ Experiences With Information Communication Technology Platforms And Best Practices In Smart Schools, Byron B. Jackson
Administrative Leaders’ Experiences With Information Communication Technology Platforms And Best Practices In Smart Schools, Byron B. Jackson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Administrative leaders in traditional schools have failed to manage resources, implement best practices, and successfully integrate information communication technology (ICT) platforms into K-12 programs. The purpose of this qualitative, transcendental phenomenological study was to explore and discover the lived experiences of administrative leaders who have been successful in their integration of ICT platforms and best practices in K-12 smart schools. This study was framed by two concepts: (a) building digital capacity in smart schools and (b) ICT platforms integration in smart schools. Both concepts were theoretically grounded in social cognitive theory and system theory. Data were collected in semi structured …
Generation Z’S Perception Of Leadership Effectiveness, Lauren Seamon
Generation Z’S Perception Of Leadership Effectiveness, Lauren Seamon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The newest generation entering the workforce, Generation Z, has unique characteristics and workplace preferences that distinguish this generation from previous generations. The specific management problem is that current organizational leaders lack knowledge regarding which leadership style Generation Z employees perceive as most effective and risk not providing a productive and supportive workplace climate. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine leadership style preferences as perceived among Generation Z office employees as most effective for providing a productive and supportive workplace climate. Generational theory and social exchange theory comprised the theoretical framework. The research questions were designed to …
Urban Administrators Perspectives Of Exclusionary Discipline Techniques And The School-To-Prison Pipeline, Sabrina Enid Johnson
Urban Administrators Perspectives Of Exclusionary Discipline Techniques And The School-To-Prison Pipeline, Sabrina Enid Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is an overrepresentation of elementary-age, Black boys being suspended across the United States. Researchers have found that if these boys are disconnected from school at an early age, they are at risk of becoming part of the school-to-prison pipeline (STPP). Educators, particularly those in urban settings, need to understand more about the use of exclusionary discipline policies and practices. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand how urban educators consider the consequences of exclusionary discipline practices and the overrepresentation of elementary-age, Black boys who receive them compared to others. Critical race theory informed this study. Ten …
Strategies Retail Managers Use To Retain High-Performing Salespeople, Eric M. Packer
Strategies Retail Managers Use To Retain High-Performing Salespeople, Eric M. Packer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some retail managers lack strategies to improve the retention of high-performing salespeople. Losing high-performing salespeople leads to capital losses that threaten organizational and community sustainability. Grounded in leader-member exchange leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies used by four retail managers to retain high-performing salespeople in Atlanta, Georgia. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of company documents. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and three themes emerged: interpersonal relationships, recognition, and operational programs. A key recommendation for retail industry leaders is to develop a culture of trust by demonstrating transparency …
The Lived Experiences Of Middle Management Leadership Development Succession Planning In Public Sector Organizations, Linda Pounds-Adams
The Lived Experiences Of Middle Management Leadership Development Succession Planning In Public Sector Organizations, Linda Pounds-Adams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Senior directors in the public sector often lack viable succession plans for middle managers. Four conceptual elements from Burns’ transformational leadership theory provided a framework to investigate the practices directors in the public sector use to prepare middle managers for leadership positions. Succession planning is essential to retain highly skilled employees and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s competitive environment. The conceptual elements directly relate to succession planning and its components of career development and preparing future leaders. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the succession planning practices public sector directors use to prepare middle …
Experiences In Informal Mentoring Among African American Women In Management, Alexandria Simone Samuels-Ross
Experiences In Informal Mentoring Among African American Women In Management, Alexandria Simone Samuels-Ross
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a lack of African American women representing senior management and executive positions within nonprofit organizations due to organizational culture, gender stereotypes, and failure to capitalize on the talents of women in general. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the informal mentoring experiences of African American women employed as managers for over two years in nonprofit organizations. Research has suggested the need for further study of on-the-job mentoring and its impact on employees’ job satisfaction and opportunities to advance within an organization. The theoretical framework that guided the study was social exchange theory, which is …
Factors Influencing The Effectiveness Of Managing Human–Robot Teams, Theodore B. Terry
Factors Influencing The Effectiveness Of Managing Human–Robot Teams, Theodore B. Terry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Certain factors can influence the capabilities of a robot–human team by affecting their social and behavioral dynamics in a work environment. But these factors were not known due to the progressive nature of human–robot partnerships and a lack of peer-reviewed literature on the topic. This e-Delphi study aimed to identify and understand these unknown influential factors based on the participants’ insights. The overarching research question asked about the need to determine factors that might influence the effectiveness of managing human-robot teams. The basis for the conceptual framework for this study was the theory of communication used in organizational management. Twelve …
High School Teachers' Perceptions And Experiences With Interventions To Address Disruptive Student Behavior, Denise Bailey
High School Teachers' Perceptions And Experiences With Interventions To Address Disruptive Student Behavior, Denise Bailey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractU.S. high school teachers are challenged with disruptive student behavior and struggle to implement available interventions to reduce these behaviors in the classroom. This basic qualitative design was conducted to examine high school teachers’ challenges with using current interventions and their perceptions on how to improve them to better reduce disruptive student behaviors in the classroom. The conceptual framework was based on Canter’s assertive discipline theory, which addresses teachers’ management of student behavior and provides concepts and strategies for improving disruptive behavior. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with nine teachers of Grades 9 to 11 from two different high …
Guidelines For Managing Dysautonomia Dysfunction, Angela Coleman Webb
Guidelines For Managing Dysautonomia Dysfunction, Angela Coleman Webb
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dysautonomia dysfunction (DD) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system. Over 70 million people suffer from some type of DD, and the average length of time from symptoms to diagnosis is 6 years. Most facilities and providers choose not to treat DD due to the number of symptoms and the difficulty of being able to diagnose correctly. The purpose of this project study was to create guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of DD. The research question addressed the effectiveness of these guidelines to help nurses and providers caring for patients with DD provide better care. Watson’s theory …
Leadership Experiences Of Organization Open Innovation In Caribbean Small And Medium Enterprises, Helen Merlyne Bhola-Paul
Leadership Experiences Of Organization Open Innovation In Caribbean Small And Medium Enterprises, Helen Merlyne Bhola-Paul
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Caribbean Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent 95% of Caribbean businesses and contribute 40% to the region’s GDP; however, they rank lowest at 4% for organization innovation. The general problem addressed in this study was that leaders of SMEs of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean did not have a system in place to lead and promote strategic knowledge sharing to increase open innovation. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the lived experiences of leaders of innovative SMEs in the Windward Islands to manage and lead their organizations to drive organization open innovation in a …
Strategies To Manage Reduced Demand Among Mattress Manufacturers In Puerto Rico, Damaris Rivera Perez
Strategies To Manage Reduced Demand Among Mattress Manufacturers In Puerto Rico, Damaris Rivera Perez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced consumer demand in Puerto Rico, resulting in manufacturing jobs decreasing from 76,000 in March 2020 to 72,600 in August 2020, and the PMI decreasing falling from 50.5 to 48.1 in the same period. Owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico who lack strategies to increase consumer demand risk financial losses. Grounded in the strategic management theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico use to increase demand for mattresses. The participants included three owners of mattress manufacturing firms in Puerto Rico who …
Strategies To Retain Bank Tellers In The Banking Industry, Travis Deandre Houser
Strategies To Retain Bank Tellers In The Banking Industry, Travis Deandre Houser
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Bank and credit union managers face challenges in preserving bank productivity and competition. Understanding the factors contributing to teller retention is vital for bank and credit union managers to create and implement employee retention strategies. Effective retention strategies may help retain the best tellers to remain competitive in the banking industry. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify successful strategies bank managers use to improve bank teller retention. The participants were six managers from two banks and one credit union in Montgomery, Alabama, who successfully implemented teller retention strategies. Data were …