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Promoting Conflict Management Competencies Within Informal Structures And Informal Networks, Roslynn Almas Jan 2018

Promoting Conflict Management Competencies Within Informal Structures And Informal Networks, Roslynn Almas

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Conflict typically is associated with negative and destructive connotations within organizations. However, a shift is taking place in workplaces to view conflict through a positive frame and to consider conflict as an opportunity to establish an environment that is more creative and innovative while identifying ineffective policies, behaviors or actions. This study was developed to examine how organizations can enhance conflict management competencies to empower leaders and employees to manage conflict by employing problem-solving tactics and collaborative approaches. Furthermore, this study was designed to understand what strategies and practices leaders and specialists in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution utilize …

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A Small Business Case Study Of Focused And Distributed Leadership Hybridity In South Africa, Siphokazi Ntetha Jan 2018

A Small Business Case Study Of Focused And Distributed Leadership Hybridity In South Africa, Siphokazi Ntetha

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There is convincing evidence that effective leadership is a major contributing factor to small business growth and success. However, attention to leadership focused on founding CEOs abounds at the expense of exploring the distribution of leadership across an organization. This study explored they hybridity of focused and distributed leadership enactment in a fast-growing small business situated in South Africa. The first objective was to form a holistic view of how the members of the organization lead, incorporating leadership focused on key individual leaders and that which is shared and distributed amongst and between others. The second objective was to contextualize …

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The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Style In Educational Leaders, Diana Fannon Jan 2018

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Style In Educational Leaders, Diana Fannon

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Current research suggests that emotional intelligence continues to grow in importance and is a critical component of effective leadership. Although not usually listed as a specific job requirement, high emotional intelligence allows one to make more informed decisions and to solve problems more easily. A gap persists in research on emotional intelligence and leadership in the K–12 setting and determining whether educational leaders possess the skills to lead effectively, or if they need additional support in developing additional facility in emotional intelligence to support students. This quantitative correlational study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style of educational …

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Tradition And Progress: California Fire Technology Directors Beliefs And Values, Rodney A. Slaughter Jan 2017

Tradition And Progress: California Fire Technology Directors Beliefs And Values, Rodney A. Slaughter

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This study explores the basic assumptions, beliefs, and occupational values of California Fire Technology Directors as they influence and socialize the next generation of firefighters entering the fire service. Definitions of industry culture, occupational culture, and organizational culture were applied to the fire service as well as the influence that heritage, traditions, values, meaning, and context play in the socialization process. Research methodology included emic and etic data collection techniques that documented the opinions and observations of the study group. Data from the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) along with descriptive data collected during an ethnographic interview provides a window …

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Best Practices And Strategies Used By Church Leaders To Mitigate And Prevent Burnout Among Church Volunteers, Katie Donihoo Jan 2017

Best Practices And Strategies Used By Church Leaders To Mitigate And Prevent Burnout Among Church Volunteers, Katie Donihoo

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The purpose of this study is to explore successful strategies implemented by church leaders to mitigate and prevent church volunteer burnout. Volunteer training in the church must be set up for success relationally to create long-term sustainability. Burnout among volunteers and church leadership is common but effective training can help to prevent and mitigate burnout. The insights gleaned from the literature for preventing burnout can be incorporated into volunteer training programs within the church in order to provide long-term sustainability for volunteers. Armed with the findings of this study regarding insights gleaned from successful burnout mitigation and prevention programs used …

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Exploring The Value Of Trust Between Teams Of Special Education Teachers And Paraprofessionals, Monica M. Mallet Jan 2017

Exploring The Value Of Trust Between Teams Of Special Education Teachers And Paraprofessionals, Monica M. Mallet

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This phenomenological study explores the value of trust between teams of special education teachers and paraprofessionals. The study delves into their lived experiences, focusing on characteristics and behaviors that build, sustain, destroy and restore trust between them. There are multiple studies on trust in education, however, there is relatively little literature published on the value of trust among individuals committed to providing support for transition-aged students within various Los Angeles County school districts. Existing theories and models on trust have similar characteristics that span across diverse industries. As a result, clear-cut guidelines have enabled members of a team to be …

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Emotional Intelligence And Teacher Leaders, Emily Isensee Jan 2017

Emotional Intelligence And Teacher Leaders, Emily Isensee

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The purpose of this study was to understand principals’ perceptions and perceived attributes of strong teacher leaders, determine how these attributes link to emotional intelligence and learn how these attributes are developed. In this study, emotional intelligence will be defined as “the abilities to recognize and regulate emotions in ourselves and in others” (Goleman, 2001, p.14). This study summarizes data collected through semi-structured interviews with 11 school principals and assistant principals from a variety of schools, school districts and across multiple states. Overall, this study lead to three main discoveries: 1) top perceived attributes of teacher leaders are closely connected …

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Importance Of Effective Leadership For The Success Of Mergers And Acquisitions, Ken Berkow Jan 2017

Importance Of Effective Leadership For The Success Of Mergers And Acquisitions, Ken Berkow

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This study explores the importance of effective leadership on the success of mergers and acquisitions for the organization and employees of merged companies. More precisely, this study addresses how the nature and influence of leadership and leadership styles impact the integration of merging companies and their employees during the post-merger integration process. Qualitative data from 10 interviews was used to provide a deeper examination of the study participants about their beliefs, responses, opinions, and points of view. This study supports much of the current research in that leadership style does have an effect on both merger and employee satisfaction. This …

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Exploration Of The Relationship Between Implicit Theory Of Intelligence And Employability, Alissa Tuschall Jan 2017

Exploration Of The Relationship Between Implicit Theory Of Intelligence And Employability, Alissa Tuschall

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The world of work today calls for individuals to be active participants in designing their careers. This study focuses on the relationship between one’s beliefs (mindset) about intelligence and employability. Quantitative data were collected using the implicit theory of intelligence (self-theory scale) from 75 participants of a high-technology company in San Jose, California. Participants were divided into two groups of mindsets, growth and fixed. Twenty participants were randomly selected for a semi-structured interview where qualitative data were gathered and analyzed. The study found that individuals with a growth mindset emphasize newness as a variable in their career decisions, look at …

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Appreciative Inquiry As A Resource For Positive Change In A Church Ministry, David Blenko Jan 2017

Appreciative Inquiry As A Resource For Positive Change In A Church Ministry, David Blenko

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The purpose of this action research study was to understand the contribution of an appreciative inquiry (AI) intervention to a church ministry. Twenty-three ministry stakeholders participated in a 9-hour, 2-day AI process. Immediate post-event survey results indicated participant agreement that the AI intervention created a shared vision for the ministry. Survey data were analyzed using content analysis to identify four areas of opportunity for ministry growth and development. All participants reported interest in supporting these opportunities in the ensuring 3 months. Participants rated seven potential factors to support the implementation of opportunities. Recommendations are offered for the study organization and …

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Best Practices In Adult Online Learning, Autumn Luscinski Jan 2017

Best Practices In Adult Online Learning, Autumn Luscinski

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Students in the United States are obtaining more college degrees than ever before. In 1975, 21.9% of Americans held bachelor’s degrees, and in 2012, 33.5% of Americans held bachelor’s degrees (Rampell, 2013). A study in 2011 indicated that Americans possessing a bachelor’s degree earn approximately $2.27 million, those with master’s degrees earn $2.67 million and those with doctoral degrees earn $3.65 million over their adult lifetime, dwarfing those with some college, who earn $1.55 million, or no college, who earn $1.30 million (Burnsed, 2011). Unfortunately, the increase in college degree attainment in the United States does not include all Americans. …

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The Impact Of Strategic Planning Involvement On Employee Engagement In A Federal Public Health Agency, Robert T. Ziegler Jan 2017

The Impact Of Strategic Planning Involvement On Employee Engagement In A Federal Public Health Agency, Robert T. Ziegler

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This study examined the impact of involvement in strategic planning initiatives on employee perceptions, change behaviors, and engagement within one federal public health agency. Forty-six staff completed a survey and 12 completed an interview. Both strategy participants and non-participants reported neutral to positive scores for perceived value and benefits of the strategic initiatives, discretionary change behaviors, and engagement factors, with few significant differences. All participants reported strong levels of engagement and that strategy participation would or did increase their levels of engagement. Public agencies should carefully consider when, how, and where to deploy employee-led strategy teams. Specifically, this research indicates …

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Healthcare Leaders Under The Age Of 40: Successful Strategies And Practices For Leading Healthcare Organizations, Rizalyn Reynaldo Jan 2017

Healthcare Leaders Under The Age Of 40: Successful Strategies And Practices For Leading Healthcare Organizations, Rizalyn Reynaldo

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As millennials and young adults under the age of 40 become the growing majority, it is critical to understand their leadership profile, the workplace challenges they face, and their strategies for overcoming obstacles as young leaders. Specifically, in healthcare, the rapidly changing industry presents internal and external environmental challenges that must be handled in the most professional and proficient manner to be an effective leader. As such, the purpose of this study is to gather best strategies and practices that healthcare leaders under the age of 40 can adopt for their respective organizations. There are 4 research questions that address …

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An Exploratory Study Of The Role Of The Human Resource Information System Professional, Sapora L. Bradley Jan 2017

An Exploratory Study Of The Role Of The Human Resource Information System Professional, Sapora L. Bradley

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The increasing implementation of technology applications into the workplace has substantiated the need for adept professionals who can manage HR technology for employees and provide data about the organization. For some companies, these professionals are found within the human resources department. These information systems professionals combine HR knowledge and technology skills to procure applications that improve work processes and HR outcomes. The qualitative study focused on exploring the role delineation of human resource information systems (HRIS) professionals to better understand the advantageous aspects of the role's focus in HR technology and analytics. Specifically, the study aimed to describe how the …

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Best Leadership Practices Of Turnaround K-12 Administrators, Etame Henri R. Same Jan 2017

Best Leadership Practices Of Turnaround K-12 Administrators, Etame Henri R. Same

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Leadership as organizational practice and its study as a phenomenon have been traced to the beginning of civilization. In the landscape of the 21st century, executives who lead their companies to thrive in the global economy are challenged to have and effectively apply a broad range of leadership skills in their daily work in a constantly changing environment. They have to continuously adapt their behaviors and those of their organizations in order to develop a corporate culture and sustain their competitive edge. Change once was episodic; deliberate, planned, and executed. But in today’s turbulent environment, change is constant and the …

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When Women Win: Prominent Leadership Traits That Contributed To The Successful Election Of Women In California, Diandra Simone Bremond Jan 2017

When Women Win: Prominent Leadership Traits That Contributed To The Successful Election Of Women In California, Diandra Simone Bremond

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This qualitative study identifies prominent leadership traits that contributed to women’s successful election in California. Moreover, this study discovers how intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and sociability contribute to California women’s success. The research design was a qualitative narrative study. Women elected officials in local, state, and federal legislatures in California were the participants. The conceptual framework served as a basis for the purpose and research questions. Semi-structured questions were utilized to interview women elected officials in California to identify leadership traits that contributed to their successful election. Following an extensive literature review, an expert panel of researchers ascertained the validity …

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Best Leadership Practices For Retaining Direct Care Staff In Residential Treatment Centers, Emma Nicole Salazer Jan 2017

Best Leadership Practices For Retaining Direct Care Staff In Residential Treatment Centers, Emma Nicole Salazer

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The purpose of this study is to identify best leadership practices in retaining direct-care staff in residential treatment centers. While research exists on employee retention, there is a lack of research focused on employee retention in residential care. How leaders engage with direct-care staff members in residential care can have a significant influence on increasing employee retention rate. The literature review revealed transformational leadership theory as the theoretical framework, including 4 components: idealized influence, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation. The design for this research was a qualitative case study. The residential treatment center was selected as the study …

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Organizational Success: How The Presence Of Happiness In The Workplace Affects Employee Engagement That Leads To Organizational Success, Kevin K. Claypool Jan 2017

Organizational Success: How The Presence Of Happiness In The Workplace Affects Employee Engagement That Leads To Organizational Success, Kevin K. Claypool

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The central focus of this quantitative, correlational study is to examine the relationship between happiness found in the work place and employees’ engagement that leads to organizational success. Employee engagement has been touted as the next frontier that will help organizations to achieve success. This is because passionate employees will ensure that they are productive in the work place. Happiness has been argued to be one of the factors that enhance employee engagement. The collected data shows a positive correlation between happiness and engagement of the employee. This is an important finding as it can be used by organizations to …

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How Do Highly Engaged Employees And Managers Find Meaning In Their Work?, Bruce Barkis Jan 2017

How Do Highly Engaged Employees And Managers Find Meaning In Their Work?, Bruce Barkis

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Multiple studies have shown meaning as a driver of employee engagement. The literature indicates that the primary focus of employee engagement research has been on engagement’s performance outcomes rather than on the conditions such as meaning that influence that performance. Along with contributing to the body of engagement research, this study will benefit employees’ and managers’ work experience. The purpose of this study is to understand how highly engaged managers and employees discover meaning in their work. The phenomenological qualitative research method was chosen to explore and describe the individual managers’ and employees’ lived experiences of finding meaning in work. …

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Novice Clinicians And The Experience Of Transcendence In Clinical Training And Supervision, Alberto Luis Ibarra Jan 2017

Novice Clinicians And The Experience Of Transcendence In Clinical Training And Supervision, Alberto Luis Ibarra

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This autoethnographic study, from the perspective of novice clinicians, used a directed, or deductive, qualitative content analysis to explore the presence of transcendent experiences, as one aspect of personal growth for three first year clinical psychology doctoral students. A total of fifty-three journal entries describing critical moments during their first-year clinical training and supervision experience were used for this study. Coding categories for transcendence that reflected the quality of “being more” were drawn from existing literature. In descending order of frequency, results from this exploratory study found that transcendence was experienced by these trainees, centered first and predominantly on capacity …

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Examining Education Leadership Communication Practices Around Basic And Advanced Skill Sets: A Multiple Case Study, Leslie Minger Jan 2017

Examining Education Leadership Communication Practices Around Basic And Advanced Skill Sets: A Multiple Case Study, Leslie Minger

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The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore and describe the leadership communication practices of school principals in Southern California schools with demonstrated high levels of academic performance in order to identify practices that might be replicated in other schools. Communication practices were studied in relation to two leadership skill sets, basic and advanced. Basic leadership skill set includes (a) setting direction, (b) developing people, and (c) redesigning the organization. Advanced leadership skill set includes: (a) creating and sustaining a competitive school, (b) empowering others to make significant decisions, (c) providing instructional guidance, and d) developing and implementing …

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Leading Organizational Change: A Phenomenological Study Of The Nonlinear Strategies Used By Female Leaders In Global Companies, Rachel Faoutas Shafran Jan 2017

Leading Organizational Change: A Phenomenological Study Of The Nonlinear Strategies Used By Female Leaders In Global Companies, Rachel Faoutas Shafran

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The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of female leaders and their role in using nonlinear models of change to influence organizational change. This study was designed to determine how approaches to change leadership deployed by female leaders contribute new information and principles to the field of organizational change. A phenomenological research method was the best approach to capture the insights, perspectives, and experiences of female leaders. This study examined the nonlinear change approaches of fourteen senior female leaders in large corporations. While female leaders are increasing in the executive suite, research around their …

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Developing A Supplemental Resource For Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Working With Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adolescent Survivors Of Interpersonal Trauma, Paul N. Perales Jan 2017

Developing A Supplemental Resource For Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Working With Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adolescent Survivors Of Interpersonal Trauma, Paul N. Perales

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The rates of maltreatment and interpersonal trauma among children and adolescents are astounding. Youth exposed to interpersonal trauma are at increased risk for both short and long-term negative physical, behavioral, and mental health outcomes. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents represent a uniquely vulnerable population. Compared to their heterosexual peers, LGB youth are at increased risk for experiencing interpersonal trauma and sexual violence, including trauma’s negative sequelae (e.g., higher rates of PTSD, depression, suicidality, substance abuse, and risky sexual behavior). Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment demonstrating repeated efficacy in treating youth and families exposed to various …

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Assessing Cultural And Linguistic Competencies In Doctoral Clincial Psychology Students, Rosanna Rivero Jan 2017

Assessing Cultural And Linguistic Competencies In Doctoral Clincial Psychology Students, Rosanna Rivero

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The increase of Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S. has resulted in an increased demand for culturally competent, Spanish-speaking mental health providers. Yet, little is known about the methods in which academic programs and clinical training sites are preparing their bilingual students to deliver services in Spanish to the Latino populations. This qualitative study used phone interviews with five supervising, bilingual licensed psychologists to examine the methods they utilize to evaluate the linguistic and cultural competencies in their trainees. Additionally, this study gathered feedback on the Spanish Language Assessment measure to assist in modifications. The thematic analysis highlighted methods of evaluation, …

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Leadership Development In A Multigenerational Workplace: An Exploratory Study, Rene Heredia Jan 2017

Leadership Development In A Multigenerational Workplace: An Exploratory Study, Rene Heredia

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The boundaries within our workplace continue to disappear and employees at all levels are impacted by the cultural and technological differences among generations. The gaps in values, beliefs, life experiences and attitudes are increasing. Leadership is essential in bridging these gaps to achieve top performance and operational excellence. There is no single strategy to provide support for developing leaders, each business must implement what works for them. Executive coaching, as an increasingly popular leader development strategy, seems to maximize employee engagement while fostering collaboration and teamwork. This exploratory research study explores how executive coaches are preparing leaders to succeed in …

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Efficacy Of Collaborative Consulting Training Module, Brenda Stone Jan 2017

Efficacy Of Collaborative Consulting Training Module, Brenda Stone

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Code for America Fellowships pair technologists with local city governments to develop digital tools that support how governments provide service to their communities. The lack of project sustainability following these Fellowships has been a source of dissatisfaction for both Fellows and clients. Code for America supports each Fellow with technical training, but provides no training on consulting techniques that help clients sustain the changes or new technology being introduced. The purpose of this action research study was to determine the efficacy of a collaborative consultation module for the Fellows at Code for America. To gather data, surveys, interviews and analysis …

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Exploring The Relationship Between Creativity Training And The Practice Of Pause For Leaders In A World Of Information Overload, Steven M. Ralph Jr. Jan 2017

Exploring The Relationship Between Creativity Training And The Practice Of Pause For Leaders In A World Of Information Overload, Steven M. Ralph Jr.

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The exponential growth of technology is driving a pace of change that is consistently disrupting industries around the world. At the same time, creativity has been identified as a top quality future leaders need to possess to navigate these turbulent times (IBM, 2010; Walinga, Cunningham, & MacGregor, 2011). This qualitative phenomenological study explores the role of pause in enhancing personal creativity and creativity training experiences for leaders. While research studies in the fields of creativity, leadership development and information overload are plentiful, there is a lack of research in how the practice of pause might impact creativity training experiences or …

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The Stereotypes And Biases That Plague Millennial Leaders: Best Practices And Strategies For Job Promotion, Linda M. Mckenzie Jan 2017

The Stereotypes And Biases That Plague Millennial Leaders: Best Practices And Strategies For Job Promotion, Linda M. Mckenzie

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A dichotomy within U.S. organizations needs attention. Society has labeled millennials as a narcissistic people who have entitlement issues and lack the competencies necessary for globalization. Millennials are firing back with a desire for purposeful work. Meanwhile, the cohort is employed in the workforce with this stigma and experience challenges promoting into executive leadership roles. The purpose of this study is to understand the challenges that millennials face being promoted to executive leadership roles. The literature review explored the top U.S. organizations to discover what sets them apart in distinction. The findings determined that the most successful organizations followed three …

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Safety Mindfulness: The Incorporation Of Low-Dose Mindfulness As A Leading Edge Safety Intervention, Connell Nolan Jan 2017

Safety Mindfulness: The Incorporation Of Low-Dose Mindfulness As A Leading Edge Safety Intervention, Connell Nolan

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With nearly 2.9 million work related injuries in the United States each year and nearly 5,000 work related deaths, opportunities exist to build on existing safety management interventions to improve workplace safety. In addition to the impact on worker’s lives related to workplace safety accidents, workplace related injuries and deaths account for nearly $200 billion in direct costs to U.S. organizations. Current research in the application of workplace mindfulness offers the potential for a leading edge intervention that can lead to increased attention and situational awareness, which could greatly enhance workplace safety. The current study explored the relationship that low-dose …

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Reverse Mergers: A Legitimate Method For Companies To Go Public Or An Easy Way To Commit Fraud?, Kyla Houge Jun 2016

Reverse Mergers: A Legitimate Method For Companies To Go Public Or An Easy Way To Commit Fraud?, Kyla Houge

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

This article explores reverse mergers, a method commonly used by legitimate businesses and fraudsters alike. Part II provides a historical framework of publicly traded companies by detailing how they first began and exploring how they have evolved. Part III details several reasons a company may decide to go public. Part IV discusses, in detail, three common methods companies use when going public, called initial public offerings, Rule 144 placements, and direct public offerings, and the pros and cons of each method. Part V explores the origin of reverse mergers by explaining what a reverse merger is and exploring how reverse …

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