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Delivery System Capacities For Recovery-Oriented System Of Care (Rosc) For Substance Abuse Disorders: An Examination Of Organizational Readiness, Jonathan Peter Scaccia
Delivery System Capacities For Recovery-Oriented System Of Care (Rosc) For Substance Abuse Disorders: An Examination Of Organizational Readiness, Jonathan Peter Scaccia
Theses and Dissertations
Adopting and implementing a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) (innovation) requires that organizations have recovery-specific systems and features (capacities) in place. Organizations, however, may requires more than specific capacities, they require the motivation to put recovery-based innovations into place. This thesis reviews the literature to examine which capacities have been identified as integral to providing recovery-oriented services within a ROSC. Surveys were distributed electronically to delivery and support staff at organizations that provide substance abuse services under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to examine how these …
A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation Of The Workplace, Molly Patton
A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation Of The Workplace, Molly Patton
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The often toxic work environment in which nurses practice contributes to decreased well-being, job dissatisfaction, and poor retention rates, while negatively impacting quality and patient safety. Most leadership programs and resources target nurses in formal leadership positions and are exclusive of the bedside nurse. The purpose of this research utilization project was to determine immediate and short-term outcomes of an educational leadership workshop for nurses, including intent to change the work environment and subsequent action to change the work environment. The goal was to develop, deliver, and evaluate an evidence-based educational intervention to empower nurses at all levels of care …
Readiness For Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (Pbis) And School Mental Health (Smh) Interconnection: Development Of A Stakeholder Survey, Vittoria Anello
Readiness For Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (Pbis) And School Mental Health (Smh) Interconnection: Development Of A Stakeholder Survey, Vittoria Anello
Theses and Dissertations
Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and school mental health (SMH) are prominent initiatives in the United States to improve student behavior and promote mental health and wellness, led by education and mental health systems, respectively. Unfortunately, PBIS and SMH are often separate initiatives in districts and schools, which usually results in many missed opportunities from this failed interconnection. The current paper details a necessary first step in the process by describing the development of a measure of assessing readiness to interconnect PBIS and SMH within the schools. Relevant literature, pilot data, and methodology are discussed, in addition to psychometric …
Religious/Spiritual Beliefs And Practices Of Asian/Asian American Mental Health Professionals & Students And The Impact On Treatment, Georgia Yu
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Religion and spirituality is often an overlooked feature of culture and diversity. Robust research suggests that that religion and spiritual beliefs and practices of clinicians and clients can influence the treatment process and provide benefits to overall mental health and psychological well-being. This dissertation study provides an overview of the religious and spiritual beliefs, practices, and affiliations of psychologists compared to the general population. A specific focus is placed on that of mental health professionals and students of Asian and Asian-American descent, particularly given the religious and spiritual diversity among this ethnic group. Despite nearly 3 decades of research among …
Effects Of Improvisation Techniques In Leadership Development, Farnaz Tabaee
Effects Of Improvisation Techniques In Leadership Development, Farnaz Tabaee
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Studies show that improvisation in leadership decision making is on the rise, and it transpires in organizations 75-90% of the time, yet very little research has explored this skillset. No other leadership skillset that is applied two thirds of the time has ever been so underdeveloped. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a pilot workshop applying a Holistic Improvisational Leadership Model as developed by the researcher and based on the latest improvisation research. The study employed a mixed methods design to gather qualitative and quantitative data for a descriptive evaluation of the pilot training workshop. …
"Doing It The Right Way" A Qualitative Study Of The Development Of Corporate Social Responsibility Among U.S. Fortune 500 Global Companies, Denise D. Berger
"Doing It The Right Way" A Qualitative Study Of The Development Of Corporate Social Responsibility Among U.S. Fortune 500 Global Companies, Denise D. Berger
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This qualitative, phenomenological study provides a detailed look at corporate social responsibility (CSR) among selected U.S. Fortune 500 global corporations that show evidence of advanced stages of CSR development, herein referred to as itCSR. While CSR broadly conveys business' role in society, itCSR is a construct meant to indicate business' ideal contribution in society that epitomizes meaningful triple bottom line (TBL) impact. Using the Global Leadership Network Framework of business strategy, leadership, operational excellence, and engaged learning, this research explored what motivates executives to develop itCSR and the success strategies for instituting itCSR practices at America's largest publicly-traded multinational corporations …
Best Practices In Integrating Acquisitions, Suzanne Dickinson
Best Practices In Integrating Acquisitions, Suzanne Dickinson
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This study examined six people-integration best practices during mergers and acquisitions (M&As): cultural due diligence, cultural integration, integration planning, integration managers and teams, communication practices, and leadership support. Interviews were conducted with 12 individuals who played key roles in M&As. The study findings supported the use of all the best practices with the exception of cultural due diligence and integration managers. Recommendations of this study are to perform cultural exploration, implement the best practices validated by the study, and hold leaders accountable for supporting the M&A effort. Recommendations for research include examining the impact of external factors on M&A success …
The Impact Of Appreciative Inquiry On Developing Interpersonal Competencies In Nonprofit Boards, Using The Case Of The San Benito Time Exchange, Alison Vallenari
The Impact Of Appreciative Inquiry On Developing Interpersonal Competencies In Nonprofit Boards, Using The Case Of The San Benito Time Exchange, Alison Vallenari
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This study researched the impact of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) on the development of interpersonal competencies in nonprofit boards, examining the case of the San Benito Time Exchange (SBTE), in Hollister, California. The study assessed five interpersonal competencies tied to organizational effectiveness, including: knowledge of one another, communication style, decision-making, conflict resolution, and ability to influence one another. All SBTE board members participated in pre-interviews, board retreat, and post-interviews, each using AI. Study findings indicated positive changes in four out of five measures. The SBTE case illustrated the positive impact of AI on the board's interpersonal competencies and indicated that AI …
Comparative Analysis Of Corporate Culture In A Multinational Organization, Don G. Gilman
Comparative Analysis Of Corporate Culture In A Multinational Organization, Don G. Gilman
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This study built upon the Project GLOBE (House, Hanges, Javidan, Dorfman, & Gupta, 2004) analysis by using a Web-based version of the GLOBE Questionnaire in order to examine the extent to which the cultural values and practices of middle managers in a multinational organization vary depending on (a) their cultural background and the region in which they work, (b) whether they were a member of a recently acquired company, and (c) the number of years employed by the multinational organization. Multinational organizations face the unique challenge of operating in societies that have different sets of cultural norms, expectations, beliefs, and …
Community Opinion And Satisfaction With The Leadership At An Urban Community Educational Learning Center During An Organizational Transformational Process: A Frontline Perspective From Community Stakeholders, Joseph Lee Lewis
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This study examined selected community stakeholders' perception of the current leadership at their local community educational learning center during an organizational transformation and cultural change process. The transition from a community college to an educational learning center, mandated in 2006 by the Accredition Commission and agreed on by the Chancellor's office, was facilitated by a community college of another district. This process appeared to produce mixed reactions from various educational learning center constituency groups. During the transformational process, opinions how the institutional leadership addressed the task of developing a trusting and meaningful relationship with community stakeholders surfaced. Based on the …
The Effects Of Public School Music Education Programs On Leadership In The Workplace, Lawrence Michael Jacobson
The Effects Of Public School Music Education Programs On Leadership In The Workplace, Lawrence Michael Jacobson
Theses and Dissertations
Throughout history, music has consistently played a large role in helping to define the social, historical, and cultural awareness in human society. For children and young adults who have actively studied music in public school music education programs, music has enhanced their self-discipline, self-esteem, and creativity. Over the past 20 years, there have been several examples of how the business world has been turning to the music world for leadership and inspiration. There are, however, few studies that compare the effects of public school music education programs on leadership in the workplace. Researchers have primarily focused their studies on the …
Founder Succession In Small Businesses, Mike Parkhurst
Founder Succession In Small Businesses, Mike Parkhurst
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is twofold. The first is to replicate and expand on previous studies by Rubenson and Gupta (1992, 1996) who introduced a contingency model for the initial succession of an organization. The second purpose is to verify that their model is applicable to organizations that are substantially smaller than the original 54 Fortune 1000 companies that were studied. The researcher used a qualitative research methodology to answer the following research questions. 1. Is the Contingency Model of the Initial Succession proposed by Rubenson and Gupta (1996) transferable to organizations of smaller size and lower revenues? 2. …
Workplace Conflict: A Phenomenological Study Of The Types, Processes, And Consequences Of Small Business Conflict, Clare Fowler
Workplace Conflict: A Phenomenological Study Of The Types, Processes, And Consequences Of Small Business Conflict, Clare Fowler
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This dissertation concerns the conflicts experienced by small businesses. A small business is defined in this study as a business less than 10 years old with 5 to 50 employees. According to the U.S. Census, the majority of American employees work in small businesses. The literature shows that most of these small business owners report spending a substantial amount of their time and money dealing with conflicts. This dissertation analyzes the types of conflicts reported by small business owners, and some possibilities for resolving those conflicts. The literature suggests that conflicts are inevitable in the workplace, but that there are …
Applied Experiences Of The Soar Framework By Association Management And Foundation Executives, Steven Wayne Swafford
Applied Experiences Of The Soar Framework By Association Management And Foundation Executives, Steven Wayne Swafford
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The purpose of the study was to explore the application of the strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results (SOAR) framework derived from the appreciative inquiry literature and through the lived experiences of California-based association management and non-profit executives leading professional societies, trade associations, or foundations. In addition, this research, using phenomenological interviewing techniques, aimed to determine whether or not association management executives working in California-based professional societies and trade associations changed their individual thought processes or behaviors as a result of attending a professional development program that demonstrated the SOAR framework. The research questions that guided this research were: (a) what …
Change From The Inside Out In Tanzania: Investigating Change In A Nonprofit Organization In Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Through Participatory Action Research, Katherine N. Balk
Change From The Inside Out In Tanzania: Investigating Change In A Nonprofit Organization In Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Through Participatory Action Research, Katherine N. Balk
Theses and Dissertations
All over the globe, nonprofit organizations aim to strengthen communities while struggling with the restraints of limited resources. This research study involved Participatory Action Research (PAR) to examine how to build internal capacity in one such organization in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. This study was a partnership between me (the academic researcher) and organizational members and stakeholders of the Baobab Home. Through interviews and meetings, the project focus involved creating written contracts. Over the course of five meetings, contracts were researched, policies and procedures were discussed, and formal contracts were created in Swahili. Findings include a discussion of the role of the …
A Descriptive Study Of The Key Leadership Characteristics Of Mid-Level Managers In The Business Divisions At A Federally Funded Research And Development Center (Ffrdc), Kevin Michael Caporicci
A Descriptive Study Of The Key Leadership Characteristics Of Mid-Level Managers In The Business Divisions At A Federally Funded Research And Development Center (Ffrdc), Kevin Michael Caporicci
Theses and Dissertations
Leadership sets the tone and determines and shapes the organization. The more proficient individuals are in leadership and management skills, the more the organizations will thrive. Technical challenges have and will always be barriers, but competent leadership will always resolve those barriers. There are leaders of organizations who revel in success and those that perish in futility. What is the difference? Is it the organizational structure? Could it be luck? Throughout history there are individuals who have been praised for their leadership abilities. What can we learn from them? The purpose of this study was to determine the key leadership …
Positive Deviance During Organization Change: Researcher's Social Construction Of Expanded University Goals, Claire Euline Sutherland
Positive Deviance During Organization Change: Researcher's Social Construction Of Expanded University Goals, Claire Euline Sutherland
Theses and Dissertations
Many universities have expanded from teaching only to include research goals, requiring shifts in organization behavior. An exploratory case study method was used to examine these dynamics among positive deviant researchers at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), the single case examined, from a social construction perspective. As a participant observer in the organization, the researcher engaged in marginality and its associated risks in studying UTech's transition from low to higher research outputs to answer the research questions - significant norms influencing positive deviancy patterns of the researchers and, their perceptions and experiences during transition. A qualitative case report and …
Key To Effective Leadership Development For Western Multinational Companies In Japan In The Eye Of The Beholder, Yoshiharu Matsui
Key To Effective Leadership Development For Western Multinational Companies In Japan In The Eye Of The Beholder, Yoshiharu Matsui
Theses and Dissertations
In today's global, dynamic, and uncertain business environments, the need for developing leaders and managerial talent throughout the organization is increasingly evident, especially for multinational companies. While the important role of job assignment for leadership and managerial development has been well recognized, there is no aligned, comprehensive global leadership development model. This study focused on understanding leadership development assignments and experiences of successful Japanese managers who are functioning in for-profit multi-national Western companies in the consumer products industry in Japan. A sequential explanatory mixed method design incorporating phenomenological interviews was used to first explore work-related strengths and developmental experiences and …
Photography As A Spiritual Technique, Laura Elizabeth Garza-Meza
Photography As A Spiritual Technique, Laura Elizabeth Garza-Meza
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The purpose of this study is to compare the spiritual benefits of practicing photography to the spiritual benefits of practicing prayer, meditation and yoga. Benefits noted were divided into the 4 dimensions of being human: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The study considers Mexican leaders' perceptions of photography as a spiritual practice. A total of 105 Mexican leaders answered surveys. Of the 105 leaders, 14 were professors, 30 were entrepreneurs, 46 were business executives and 15 were students and homemakers (listed as "other") varying in ages from 21 to over 61. The design of this study is descriptive, while the …
The Utility Of Diversity Training In The New Millennium: Does It Impact A Leader's Ability To Manage Differences And Create An Inclusive Work Environment?, Lisa Chanel Woodson
The Utility Of Diversity Training In The New Millennium: Does It Impact A Leader's Ability To Manage Differences And Create An Inclusive Work Environment?, Lisa Chanel Woodson
Theses and Dissertations
Although diversity training is an $8 billion industry, questions surrounding its utility and impact remain. To address the issue of diversity training effectiveness, the research project goes beyond reviewing workforce diversity as a measurement, and investigates whether diversity training impacts a leader's ability to manage differences and create an inclusive work environment. Data were collected from 44 individuals in leadership roles across multiple organizations in the United States. All participants completed a condensed Diversity Relationship Indicator TM assessment, as well as a 6 question interview protocol to gauge their experience with diversity training. The results of the research reflected the …
Building A Sustainable Learning And Development Culture Through Communities Of Practice, John Atwood
Building A Sustainable Learning And Development Culture Through Communities Of Practice, John Atwood
Theses and Dissertations
The world has become considerably smaller through the effects of technology, media, science, transportation, the Internet, and the spread of global commerce. There has been a great deal of discussion about how to manage knowledge and foster individual, group, and organizational learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the practices and behaviors that led to the formation of communities of practice (CoPs) in a multinational corporation, their impact on distributed global offices, and their influence on a learning and development culture. The study addressed the following question: What impact do CoPs have on a multinational corporation's learning and …
The Essential Leadership And Management Skills Of Mid-Level Managers In Non-Profit Organizations, Vicki L. Clements
The Essential Leadership And Management Skills Of Mid-Level Managers In Non-Profit Organizations, Vicki L. Clements
Theses and Dissertations
The role of the middle manager in organizations is evolving. As organizations shift from strictly hierarchical structures to ones that are increasingly horizontal and interconnected through team-based collaborations, middle managers are being asked to assume more leadership responsibilities in addition to their traditional management duties. While there is agreement that both leadership and management skills are required for organizations to be successful, there is limited information on the specific skills that are required to both manage and lead from the middle. Mid-level managers who successfully develop both skill sets are well positioned for future leadership positions. Preparing middle managers for …
Identifying The Impact Of Leadership Practices On Organizational Agility, Alethea G. Young
Identifying The Impact Of Leadership Practices On Organizational Agility, Alethea G. Young
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This mixed-methods case study examined the impact of leadership on practices to organizational agility. Leaders and employees from three organizations (two universities, one financial institution) participated in surveys and interviews to generate data related to the organizational and personal leadership orientations and styles exhibited, the degree of agility in the organization, and the impact of organizational and personal leadership orientations and styles on organizational agility. Study findings suggested that leadership varies based on industry- and organization-specific demands, organizational agility can exist across industries and organization types, and that adopting a long-term focus and practicing agile leadership behaviors throughout the organization …
Diffusion Of Csr In Global Business Networks: An Embeddedness Perspective, Valentina Marano
Diffusion Of Csr In Global Business Networks: An Embeddedness Perspective, Valentina Marano
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This dissertation examines the role of firm embeddedness in its global business network, relative to the adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices. Global business networks refer to the nexus of inter-firm and intra-firm relationships, in which focal actors are engaged. These networks are focal firm specific, span multiple countries and involve different types of economic relationships between the focal actor and its business partners. This study argues that global business networks affect a focal organization's CSR adoption decisions, since they provide access to resources and information and also channel CSR-related institutional influences from the various countries where the focal …
Employee Work Attitudes Post Merger And Acquisition, Adam Sorenson
Employee Work Attitudes Post Merger And Acquisition, Adam Sorenson
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The airline industry has faced a devastating past decade with a loss of $60 billion, and 150,000 jobs, the worst financial performance among any major industry, along with 186 bankruptcies over the last 30 years (The proposed United-Continental merger, 2010). Mergers and acquisitions have been the most recent remedy to the financial turmoil and instability. However, 70-80% of mergers fail to produce the benefits originally anticipated, often due to employee concerns (Selden & Colvin, 2003). The purpose of this research is to conduct a quantitative study on job satisfaction and organizational commitment with employees from a major airline after recently …
Diamond To Coal: An Educational Leadership Doctoral Program's Evolution And Devolution, Eva Ross
Diamond To Coal: An Educational Leadership Doctoral Program's Evolution And Devolution, Eva Ross
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Extant research on educational leadership preparation programs (ELPPs) is cross-organizational and quantitative in nature. This descriptive sequential explanatory mixed-method study provides contextual depth by looking at the evolution (and devolution) of an on-campus doctoral-level ELPP model. This study examined contextual influences and programmatic effectiveness over time, as well as its uniqueness, integrity and import, from various key stakeholder standpoints. Data collection methods included a primarily quantitative alumni survey and follow-up interviews, as well as core faculty and program developer interviews. Qualitative data analysis methods included grounded theory analytic techniques; quantitative analysis methods used descriptive statistics. Findings and results indicated contextual …
Registration, Attendance, And Reality: African-Americans Engaged In Sat Preparation, Don Coleman
Registration, Attendance, And Reality: African-Americans Engaged In Sat Preparation, Don Coleman
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There is limited research into the persistence, participation, and efforts of African American students in their preparation for college admission exams (SAT, ACT). Registration, attendance, and the experienced reality of African American students who voluntarily enrolled in an SAT prep program as well as perceptions of African American instructors were the foci of this mixed methods action research. This study examined the development of a Saturday SAT preparation program over an 18 month period. Theoretical frameworks of Stereotype Threat (STT) (Steele, 1992; Steele & Aronson, 1995) and schooling effects (Diamond, 2007; Kao & Thompson, 2003; Ladson-Billings 1995, 1997; Starratt, 2003; …
An Autoethnographic Analysis Of School Leadership In An Alternative Education Environment, Leroi Jones
An Autoethnographic Analysis Of School Leadership In An Alternative Education Environment, Leroi Jones
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This research represents an extremely personalized account of the complicated field of educational leadership and analysis of my journey through two very different alternative education environments. I documented my leadership experience for this self study to further understand how my leadership impacted two alternative educational settings. Through the vantage point of my lens, I documented and recorded my experiences through artifacts, a digital journal, and personal documentation as an administrator using the qualitative method of autoethnography. This type of qualitative research brings the reader inside of my personal experiences as an administrator. Every school district has its own climate and …
Using Reflective Practice To Study School Leadership, Cheryl Smith
Using Reflective Practice To Study School Leadership, Cheryl Smith
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The purposes of this investigation were to critically examine my principal leadership and to use reflective practice to improve my leadership practice and create positive change in the practices of teachers in the school. While scrutinizing critical incidents of practice, I utilized four reflective practice cycles to develop new action theories and new paradigms of leadership behavior. Reflective practice Cycle I focused on me as an individual. Revisiting who I was conceptually opened reflection about my identity, prompting me to think differently about my leadership. My partnering with another principal consisted of reflective practice Cycle II. Our emphasis was on …
Individual Resistance To Change, Jeffrey C. Sandusky
Individual Resistance To Change, Jeffrey C. Sandusky
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This thesis examines individual resistance to change and concludes that it is a constantly evolving process with many contributing factors. Defining resistance to change is a challenge within its own right. To account for the actions involved in change resistance is an even more complex undertaking. In this research, resistance to change is examined and explained using the influences of goals, participation, leadership effectiveness, and communication. These factors are expressed as the composition of what makes an individual resist or accept a change. Each of the four elements of resistance to change are examined independently and then synthesized into a …