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The Praxis Of Professional Communication In Simulated Business: Psu Capstone Analysis, Molly Daniels
The Praxis Of Professional Communication In Simulated Business: Psu Capstone Analysis, Molly Daniels
University Honors Theses
"Let knowledge serve the city" serves not only as Portland State University's motto but also as the guiding intent of the Business Administration capstone program to assist local companies in the city of Portland. This review covers the experience of my participation in the program including the use of education and challenges. While the experience recorded within is atypical due to the unforeseen closure of the participating client, effective communication studies with clients and other students remain pressing. This entailed examining the quantitative and qualitative needs of a hybrid coffee shop and event space and whether changing to a larger …
Management Communication Failures In Faculty Hiring Processes: A Case Study, Christopher J. Mckenna
Management Communication Failures In Faculty Hiring Processes: A Case Study, Christopher J. Mckenna
Faculty Publications
While universities contribute directly to the future successes of students through the delivery of content knowledge and the development of key career skills, they might also reasonably be expected to model the “best practices” of industry professionals. However, based upon a three-year study of the communications between universities and graduate students applying to nearly two-hundred faculty positions, universities often fail the best practice test when interacting with job candidates. Ironically, they do so even when recruiting for faculty positions that target candidates specializing in the pedagogies and practices of effective communication.
Faculty Interview With Dr. Troy Nielson, Joshua T. Mccarty
Faculty Interview With Dr. Troy Nielson, Joshua T. Mccarty
Marriott Student Review
Business school senior, Joshua McCarty, sits down with Associate Professor Dr. Troy Nielson to gain some insights into this well-respected professor's background, vision, and teaching style.
Social Media In The Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent Or Lawsuits, Ian U. Anderson
Social Media In The Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent Or Lawsuits, Ian U. Anderson
Marriott Student Review
As social media use in the hiring process increases, hiring managers must understand how to use it effectively and legally. Improper use of social media when researching candidates can lead to lawsuits. This article features three key recommendation for effective use of social media in hiring decisions.
The Myth Of The Millennial, Tanner Hafen, Matthew D. Fudge
The Myth Of The Millennial, Tanner Hafen, Matthew D. Fudge
Marriott Student Review
Explores perceptions of millennials in the workplace and what is and can be done to better integrate millennials employees into the workplace.
Whole Foods Market ™ Case Study: Leadership And Employee Retention, Kristin L. Pearson
Whole Foods Market ™ Case Study: Leadership And Employee Retention, Kristin L. Pearson
MBA Student Scholarship
Employee retention can be a challenge for Human Resources in today’s business climate, especially in retail food service occupations due to long and sometimes unpredictable hours, limited benefits, and growth potential to name a few. Despite the obstacles, Whole Foods Market has been able to overcome such limitations allowing employees flourish and as a result have set an industry benchmark for reducing voluntary turnover. This case study research is an examination of Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey and his modern approach to leadership and its effect on employee retention. The purpose of the research is to examine the association …
Social Recruiting: The Role Of Social Networking Websites In The Hiring Practices Of Major Advertising And Public Relations Firms, Keri Cook
Senior Honors Theses
The purpose of this study is to determine the role that professional networking websites, such as LinkedIn, play in the hiring decisions of talent recruiters at major advertising and public relations firms. A study of literature relating to social media, traditional recruitment techniques and legal implications regarding the use of networking websites in the hiring process provided a foundation for the study. Primary research, in the form of online surveys distributed to hiring managers at some of the largest international advertising and public relations firms, was conducted to set a foundation for understanding the use of networking websites in the …