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The Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Employee Morale: Implications For Human Resource Development, Beth Marr
Education Masters
The case organization used in this study is a result of various acquisitions over the past ten years. The most recent acquisition occurred a year and a half ago. While the growth has added much to the organization, it has also had a tremendous effect on the organization's greatest asset - its people. This effect is mostly the result of communication in the organization, leadership and various cultures coming together. A literature review of these various topics set the stage for further investigation by this researcher, who conducted a consultative intervention. In the fall of 2003, an outside source administered …
Hr Professionals In Canada And The Us: A Cross-Cultural Study On The Views Of Work-Life Balance And Workaholism, Amie Keefer
Hr Professionals In Canada And The Us: A Cross-Cultural Study On The Views Of Work-Life Balance And Workaholism, Amie Keefer
Education Masters
The purpose of this paper was to define WLB, to determine if there is a difference between the US and Canada in terms of Work-Life Balance and Workaholism, and to make recommendations to organizations about WLB. First the history of both concepts including previous research was reviewed. The results from this study were presented in a format that examines what past research says on the subject. The researcher conducted six semi-structured interviews with professionals in the Human Resources field to learn about perceptions of trends. In brief, this study found there to be no universal definition of WLB. Second, there …
Do They Have The Smarts That Count?: Emotional Intelligence And Career Success Among The Highly Intelligent., Ryan Witte
Do They Have The Smarts That Count?: Emotional Intelligence And Career Success Among The Highly Intelligent., Ryan Witte
Education Masters
The purpose of this study was to identify relationships between emotional intelligence (EI) and career success in a population with an intelligence quotient (IQ) in the ninety-fifth percentile. This study used an online survey to measure career success and an online test to measure emotional intelligence among a sample with IQs in the ninety-fifth percentile. Career success was measured with both objective and subjective questions. The subjective measure used was a five question five-point scale developed by Greenhaus, Parasuraman, and Wormley (1990). To measure emotional intelligence this study used the MayerSalovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), a performance based emotional intelligence …
The Three Hallmarks Of Excellence In High Performing Organizations: Accessible Leadership, Effective Communication And Empowerment, Steve Kung'u Fr.
The Three Hallmarks Of Excellence In High Performing Organizations: Accessible Leadership, Effective Communication And Empowerment, Steve Kung'u Fr.
Education Masters
Many organizations desire to become High Performing Organizations (HPOs) but are unable to do so. The commitment to be an HPO requires imagination and long term strategic interventions. These interventions range from a concern with productivity and people's satisfaction to organization revitalizations. This process of becoming an HPO requires a fundamental change in an organization's culture and values. HPOs can be viewed as the integration of people, product/services, and resources. To have a balanced combination, the above basic elements must be in place. Similarly, an organization is supported by other fundamental elements consisting of accessible leadership, effective communication, and empowerment. …