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A Drive Towards Technology Girls Incorporated Of Cny Action Research Project, Lauren J. Hardee
A Drive Towards Technology Girls Incorporated Of Cny Action Research Project, Lauren J. Hardee
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
When the technological system of an organization is deficient, it systematically promotes those deficiencies throughout the organization. The technical infrastructure of Girls Inc. was outdated, not standardized, and operationally deficient and hampered normal business activity. Given its practical application (French, et al.), an Action Research methodology was employed to identify the issues and solve the technological problems facing the Girls Inc. CNY organization. The result of this action research project is a framework for a technological infrastructure that prepares the Girls Inc. organization for the future.
Organizational Change Of Parking Systems At University Of Colorado Hospital, Sarah S. Kabat
Organizational Change Of Parking Systems At University Of Colorado Hospital, Sarah S. Kabat
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
During a move from the 9th Avenue campus to the new Fitzsimons campus, University of Colorado Hospital made improvements to the existing parking policies. The new parking policies were met with resistance and complaints by employees. This problem caused employee tardiness, lowered morale, and decreased job satisfaction. Data gathered through secondary data, questionnaires and group interviews provided information establishing the extent and nature of the resistance to the new parking policies. Validity was enhanced through multiple methods. Through action research, underlying reasons were investigated for these parking issues and the researcher proposed a collaborative strategy to improve the systems related …
Kidspeace New England Action Research: Quality Of Information Systems Customer Service, Tyler Frank
Kidspeace New England Action Research: Quality Of Information Systems Customer Service, Tyler Frank
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
KidsPeace experienced symptoms that impacted the quality of IS customer service. Action research was an effective research model to investigate these symptoms. Information collected from questionnaires and secondary data showed available support material, availability, and reliability were the lowest rated categories while courteousness, willingness to help, and quality ranked highest. The collaborative team identified three main themes including unfamiliarity with existing help desk resources, the help desk potentially not meeting expected service levels, and KPNE employees preferring to contact local resources. An evaluation of the proposed interventions training, marketing and implementing a service level agreement, resulted in a recommendation to …
Improving The Quality Of The Documentation System In A Health Care Environment, Kenneth Ho
Improving The Quality Of The Documentation System In A Health Care Environment, Kenneth Ho
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
An effective documentation system in a managed care organization is complicated yet important in today's business environment. Being too busy taking care of patients, health care professionals often fall behind in paperwork and quality care provided. An action research model developed by Cummings and Worley (2001) was utilized to assess the organization's status. Data collection methods included survey questionnaires, group interviews, and secondary data. A collaborative team approach designed to reach a consensus decision was used in the evaluation, interpretation, and validation of the information collected. Three intervention methods relating to training and education, teamwork, and staff knowledge and skills …
Ethics Officers & Event Planning Using Project Management, Tania L. Ohrn
Ethics Officers & Event Planning Using Project Management, Tania L. Ohrn
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project reveals process improvements for Integrated Diagnostic Center in Denver, Colorado. Through methods including, surveys, interviews, and observations program improvement will be achieved. This is a proposal to conduct action research.
Student Retention For The School Of Professional Studies At Regis University, Levenia C. Schloegel
Student Retention For The School Of Professional Studies At Regis University, Levenia C. Schloegel
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Retention is a growing concern for the undergraduate adult program at Regis University. Action research, specifically the Pearce and Robinson action research model, was used to fully understand the issue and create solutions. The Spring 2004 new start cohort was analyzed to find reportable data. Feedback was taken from a member of the Student Success Team regarding the spring cohort, and staffs from three departments were interviewed. Collaboration is central to action research and the team that was developed helped interpret the data. This collaboration team then put together three recommendations. The final recommendation suggested for implementation is to make …
Using Action Research To Improve A College Admissions Process, Elizabeth Broughton
Using Action Research To Improve A College Admissions Process, Elizabeth Broughton
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
By using the Cummings and Worley action research model, a community college's admissions process is examined to discover ways of improving the process by increasing student understandability while yielding higher quality data for institutional decision making. Action research is the methodology chosen because the exact deterrents along with the best solutions are uncertain, and would be discovered collaboratively. As part of the research process, the college's history, mission, and outside influences are examined, as well as the components of quality data. The project's data gathering methods included student and staff questionnaires, observations, and secondary data. In response to the results, …
Overcoming A Deficit During A Time Of Change: Improving The Community Resource Center's Financial And Strategic Planning, F. Gabriel Guillaume
Overcoming A Deficit During A Time Of Change: Improving The Community Resource Center's Financial And Strategic Planning, F. Gabriel Guillaume
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The Community Resource Center (CRC) is a 25 year old nonprofit organization providing capacity building services to nonprofits throughout Colorado. Amidst a changing nonprofit sector, CRC has experienced a significant excess of expenses over revenue. The purpose of this paper is to understand why this financial decline has taken place and use an action research method to identify a series of possible solutions designed to strengthen CRC's organizational and financial management. Through analysis of data collected from CRC's staff, Board, and clients, recommendations have been developed. Improved pricing systems, improved financial awareness of the staff and Board, and a plan …
Improving Key Performance Indicators For Distribution Facilities Through Action Research, Tom Furman
Improving Key Performance Indicators For Distribution Facilities Through Action Research, Tom Furman
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This Action Research Project is a study of the challenges faced in collecting consistent data for the development of Key Performance Indicators at three Cement Distribution Terminals in Michigan. The organization is described in detail and the key responsibilities of each functional department set forth. The competitive environment of the organization is presented and its impact on the problem issue discussed. The problem of gathering data for Key Performance Indicators is discussed and the history of the problem detailed. The data gathering methods are described and the Results of the Survey discussed and suggestions made. The project leader uses Action …
Collaboration In Information Technology: Ymcas Of The Rocky Mountain Region, Suzanne Marchi
Collaboration In Information Technology: Ymcas Of The Rocky Mountain Region, Suzanne Marchi
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) has experienced tight financial times. Opportunities to minimize cost and maximize benefits of technology for the YMCAs of the Rocky Mountain region were identified. Action research was used to determine the feasibility, benefits, and the paybacks of collaboration through sharing computer software, hardware, and connectivity solutions among the YMCAs of this region. Historical data, as well as survey and interview data on collaboration and technology was gathered and used to diagnose the problem. The diagnosis uncovered a lack of technology expertise, money, time, commitment, and priority on IT needs. Three interventions were recommended including …
Turnover At Lockheed Martin: A Study In How To Retain Team Members, Dianna L. Julian
Turnover At Lockheed Martin: A Study In How To Retain Team Members, Dianna L. Julian
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Frequent turnover causes the Lockheed Martin Test and Readiness Group to re-train a third of its work force every year. To better understand why employees leave, I plan to conduct an action research project to gather data on employee job satisfaction, a widely-held indicator of turnover intent. Data gathering methods will include questionnaires, interviews, and secondary data. A collaborative team will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate change intervention to ameliorate the turnover issue. By gaining a full understanding of the causes for employee turnover, the group can learn how to retain its talent to improve effectiveness and enhance …