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Full-Text Articles in Business
Leading In The Face Of Conflicting Expectations: Caring For The Needs Of Individuals And Of The Organization, Michael E. Cafferky
Leading In The Face Of Conflicting Expectations: Caring For The Needs Of Individuals And Of The Organization, Michael E. Cafferky
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This paper explores the tension between caring for the needs of persons and caring for the needs of the organization. Biblical themes and contemporary scholarship are used as a lens through which to better understand this tension as it relates to true integrity. Suggestions are provided for integrating the concepts into leadership training.
Presentation Of Dissertation: Material Weaknesses In Internal Control Over Compliance For Federal Grants To U.S. Counties, Julie Hyde
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Biztech Summer 2011, Southern Adventist University
Biztech Summer 2011, Southern Adventist University
BizTech – School of Business Newsletter
The summer 2011 edition of BizTech features articles on integrating faith and business, serving in Tanzania, and the business department's trip to China.
Sensible, Prudent & Shrewd: Building Blocks For A Theology Of Efficiency, Michael E. Cafferky
Sensible, Prudent & Shrewd: Building Blocks For A Theology Of Efficiency, Michael E. Cafferky
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This paper examines operational efficiency from a biblical theology perspective. The paper describes operational efficiency in contemporary terms and considers six categories of constraints on efficiency. In pursuing its purpose the paper reviews six relevant biblical themes including: God‘s character, creation, covenant, shalom, blessing, and fruitfulness. Five biblical values and virtues describe how efficiency is to be achieved: truth, wisdom, prudence, usefulness, and stewardship. The biblical theme of agricultural yield provides an illustration of the instrumental virtues and values by which workers achieve and measure efficiency.
Career In The Marketplace: Is It Appropriate For A Christian?, Michael E. Cafferky
Career In The Marketplace: Is It Appropriate For A Christian?, Michael E. Cafferky
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All settings where productive and legitimate service can be provided are valued in the Bible so long as each endeavor is pursued in a manner that honors God.
Exploring The Fundamental Paradox Of Being An Organizational Leader, Michael E. Cafferky
Exploring The Fundamental Paradox Of Being An Organizational Leader, Michael E. Cafferky
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This paper explores a fundamental, universally experienced leadership tension of caring for the needs of the individual and caring for the needs of the organization. The paper draws a distinction between the three concepts of paradox, dilemma and tradeoff. It describes the nature of the individual-community tension. It reviews the tension from the perspective of management scholarship and themes found in Biblical theology. The exploration reviews some of the issues that Christian leaders face as they attempt to manage this tension. It concludes by offering implications for leadership education.
Biztech Winter 2011, Southern Adventist University
Biztech Winter 2011, Southern Adventist University
BizTech – School of Business Newsletter
The winter 2011 edition of BizTech features articles on the Marketing Club's trip to Manhattan, Business Society's Christmas party, and the Alumni weekend luncheon.