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Competency-Based Curriculum For A Master's Program In Service Science, Management And Engineering (Ssme): An Online Delphi Study, Rahul Choudaha

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The overarching purpose of this research was to provide theoretical and conceptual foundations for developing a competency-based curriculum for an interdisciplinary master's program in Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME). Specifically, the objective was to ascertain the competencies and courses that are relevant for developing a competency model for a service scientist and a curriculum blueprint for SSME. The study employed three rounds of the online Delphi survey to achieve the research objectives. The three rounds were used to identify, prioritize, and define competencies and courses. A panel of industry professionals and university faculty were invited to participate as experts. …

Participative Management, Michael Rivera

Academic Leadership: The Online Journal

The theory behind participative management originated in the 1930s as a result of a business study conducted by Elton Mayo, who explored Frederick W. Taylor’s scientific management principles. His findings challenged Taylor’s views, which emphasized the importance of social norms, such as communication, participation, and leadership (Marchant 1976). Decades later, renewed interest in participative management hinged upon the desire for seeking better management practices, namely top-notch quality management systems, better employee relations, and integrated design and production teams (Lawler 1996).

Expectancy Theory And Its Implications For Employee Motivation, Isaac Mathibe

Academic Leadership: The Online Journal

The significance of employee motivation as the panacea of productivity in organizations is illustrated by the volumes of literature on motivation and human productivity. For example, social theorists are of the view that employees are motivated by their needs and they develop through and in relationship with others (Dawson, 1993). The implication of the preceding statement is that when there is synergy between employees’ needs and organizational needs, they – employees – will be more acquiescent to productive tendencies than when their needs are not gratified. Invariably, the balancing of employees’ labour with their social needs and expectations is necessary …

Multi-Perspective Systems Thinking Arrives At School, Curt Duffy

Academic Leadership: The Online Journal

Managers who cling, dogmatically and unquestioningly, to a single view of leadership are especially apt to fail in educational institutions, where critical thinking and serious debate are part of the daily routine. Such unskilled application of simplistic leadership philosophies is seen even more often now that the corporate model, and its focus on basic accountability, is being integrated into the educational sector. Today’s educational administrators desperately need sophisticated training to help them apply forprofit methodologies to the more value-based and institutionalized educational arena.`

Eagle Executive Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Eagle Executive Magazine (2022)

• President Grube achieves goals...
• The Jane White Marketing Scholarships
• A message from dean Shiffer
• SAP Certification Planned for COBA Grad Studies
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• Verdict: Taking a Real World Approach
• New IS Minor
• Farewell from the Director
• WebMBA® Offers Opportunity
• MBA in the Spotlight
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• The Center for Entrepreneurnial Leadership
• SOA Professor Certified
• WTOC Economic Crisis Forum
• MAcc Tax Research in Tampa
• COBA welcomes new faculty
• 2008 facts & figures
• Eagle Executive Society Charter Members
• Alumniville

Eagle Executive Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Eagle Executive Magazine (2022)

• COBA Programs: AACSB Accredited
• Study to Define Football Options
• A Message from Dean Shiffler
• State-wide Water Plan
• Corporate Leadership Council Scholars
• Gentry 2008 Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Honoree
• 18th Annual Accounting Day Celebration
• StAR Awards
• MBA in the Spotlight
• MSAE: New Online Economics Degree
• MAcc: Forensic Accounting
• Alumniville
• COBA’s Business Advisory Council
• Veteran Banker Honored
• Spring Commencement
• 2008 University Alumni Awards Dinner

Perceptions Of Second-Level Managers' Performance In Student Affairs, Jennifer Kingsley

Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations

This study explored first- (subordinates) and second-level (managers) student affairs professionals' perceptions of managers' skills and abilities (N = 193). Participants in this study were members of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, National Association for Campus Activities, Association of College an University Housing Officer-International, and the Association on Higher Education and Disability in Virginia. Two instruments were used for the study: (1) Demographics, collecting demographic information and qualitative data, (2) Survey of Management Practices, which assesses managers' skills and abilities.

The respondents were predominantly Caucasian (82%), female (62%), between 26–40 years old (72%), and held a master's degree …