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Exemplary Human Resources Administrators Leading Through Storytelling, Colleen Slattery

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand and describe how exemplary human resources administrators use storytelling to lead organizations using Denning’s (2011) model. In addition, it was the purpose to understand how they use storytelling to create transformational change. Denning’s The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling highlights eight storytelling narrative patterns: to ignite action and implement new ideas, build trust, build your organizations’ brand, transmit organizational values, foster collaboration, share knowledge, neutralize rumor, and create and share vision.

Methodology: This phenomenological qualitative study described the lived experiences of exemplary human resources administrators in Northern California. The researcher was …

The Impact Of Generational Experiences On Anti-Immigration Sentiments, Pedram Malakian

Honors Theses

Immigration is one of the most important issues in our increasingly globalized world. Every year, millions of people relocate to Europe and United States in an effort to improve the quality of life for themselves and their family. With this increase in immigration, there has been an emergence of anti-immigration sentiments which have in turn allowed far right political parties to gain more power, evident in the British referendum to leave the European Union and Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States. While most works of literature look at the current work status, education level and income of …

Expanding Educational Potential Through Multisector Partnership, Maija Thiel

Ed.D. Dissertations in Practice

This study examined efforts to establish and sustain collaborative educational partnerships across multiple sectors to support the resolution of complex community challenges related to skilled workforce gaps. Much attention has been placed on the politics, structures, and outcomes of such efforts, but there has been a lack of information on the relationships involved—especially within local contexts. This comparative case study of contrasting models of collaborative efforts within two communities focused on how each partnership was established and sustained, how they increased access to skilled careers, and how they were influenced by relational interdependence. This paper provides a narrative and thematic …

Children Of Milagros: Bringing Aid To A Community Center In Need, Matthew Ashley

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

Children of Milagros, Inc. (COM) was organized for the charitable purposes of providing tuition for educational and developmental services to underprivileged children in the Dominican Republic. Currently COM offers aid to a sole beneficiary, Espacio Infantil Madison (EIM). EIM is a community center in Gurabo, Dominican Republic that provides a safe, educational environment for young children of low-income families. To establish a rationale for funding the space, this project explores the needs of the community as well as the present and future benefits of early childhood education and socialization for individuals. The remainder of this project discusses the founding of …

"Can I Work With Your Group?" Assessing Preferences Among The Washington University In St. Louis Undergraduate Community Towards International Students In Classroom Group Formation, Marisa Ippolito, Aneesha Bandarpalle, Hank Michalski

Senior Honors Papers / Undergraduate Theses

Group formation is an integral component of the contemporary higher education experience. This begs the question of how students form groups: which aspects are most important, and what determines people’s preferences for group members. Specific incidents have indicated that some students, particularly international students, are not sure if they will be welcome when asking to join a class group. In this study, undergraduate business students were surveyed to understand their preferences when selecting group members, using conjoint analysis to analyze the results. Overall, (i) results show that the most important factor for people’s preferences is if a potential group member …

Locating A New Collegiate Entrepreneurship Program, A Framework For A University Campus, Douglas H. Carter

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

University Entrepreneurship Programs reside is a variety of places within a Campus Community. As a relatively new university, the question arises as to where such a program should reside? Should such a program be relegated to a single college or is there an opportunity for a cross-disciplinary approach to its establishment? With limited resources, it is imperative to make an educated and informed decision so as to be good stewards of limited funding.

Innovación En El Sector Textil: Incidencia De La Educación Sobre La Producción De Bienes Y Servicios Nuevos En La Industria Textil Para El Periodo 2007 - 2012, Jessica Andrea Nieto Martínez, Edwin David Ramírez Colorado, Julieth Tatiana Lozano Mondragón

Economía

La innovación tecnológica ha sido fundamental dentro de la evolución del mercado a nivel global, sin embargo, es necesario que dentro de la misma exista capital humano capacitado para que junto con la innovación se impulse la optimización de la productividad de las empresas y a gran escala el crecimiento económico de las naciones. Por lo tanto, el objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar la incidencia del nivel educativo para la producción de bienes o servicios en la industria textil para los años 2007 – 2012. Para el desarrollo de la investigación se realizó un estudio econométrico a partir de …

Reforma Tributaria Ley 1607 De 2012 Y Su Relación Con La Distribución Del Ingreso De Los Empleados: Una Perspectiva En La Educación Y La Informalidad 2012-2015, Luisa María Hoyos Franco, Angélica Mogollón Marín

Economía

En el año 2012, la economía colombiana se encontraba en un contexto favorable creciendo a tasas saludables y con niveles de inversión que llegaban a máximos históricos. Aun así, en Colombia tradicionalmente han persistido altos niveles de desigualdad, informalidad y desempleo que constituyen importantes barreras al desarrollo, algunas de ellas causadas, por lo menos parcialmente, por factores asociados al sistema tributario. Por lo anterior, para el año en mención surgió la necesidad de introducir una reforma, aprobada mediante la Ley 1607 de 2012, con motivo de corregir las inequidades en la estructura del sistema tributario colombiano. Por consiguiente, se advierte …

Afectación Del Conflicto Sobre La Salud Y La Educación: Análisis De La Región Del Pacífico Colombiano (2002-2014), Carlos Andrés Sánchez Giraldo, Héctor Augusto Zambrano Trejos

Economía

El conflicto armado ha estado presente en gran parte de la historia de Colombia desde que se conformó como una república independiente, de tal manera que varias generaciones de colombianos a lo largo del tiempo se han visto afectadas de forma directa o indirecta por él. Por lo general este conflicto se ha llevado a cabo en los sectores rurales del país, principalmente en aquellas áreas de difícil acceso en las que en la mayoría de las ocasiones el Estado no hace presencia, lo que es aprovechado por diferentes actores, tales como grupos guerrilleros, autodefensas, bandas criminales y grupos dedicados …

Dialogue During Team Problem Solving Using Visual Representation Boundary Objects: A Case Study, Julie Marie Webb

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Organizations benefit from the knowledge held by individual members as well as knowledge that is shared among those members. In order for knowledge to co-develop between members, and to spread, organizations must provide opportunities for members to collaborate. Organizational teams sometimes require assistance with interpersonal communication, establishing consensus, and sharing knowledge when collaborating. Group facilitators can offer guidance and intervene when teams need support. In addition, teams can find support through the use of visual representation boundary objects (VRBOs) to build trust, improve communication, increase cooperation, and share ideas. This study explores how knowledge is shared between team members and …