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Police Officer Perceptions Of Parenting Experience Changes Following An On-Duty Child Death, Jennifer Sellers
Police Officer Perceptions Of Parenting Experience Changes Following An On-Duty Child Death, Jennifer Sellers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Law enforcement officers (LEOs) work in careers that can be demanding, stressful, and traumatizing. Although researchers have explored vicarious, or secondary, trauma as it relates to a LEO bringing their experiences at work into the home environment, influencing their spouse or partner’s mental and physical well-being, they have not yet investigated how a LEO’s experience of a child death while on-duty might affect their parenting styles. The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand the parenting styles that LEOs use or change when they have experienced a traumatic incident at work, specifically a child death. The study was …
Strategies To Reduce Turnover And Increase Retention Among Therapists And Case Managers In Community Mental Health, Genice Mae Harvey
Strategies To Reduce Turnover And Increase Retention Among Therapists And Case Managers In Community Mental Health, Genice Mae Harvey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The issue of employee turnover has been widely recognized. High turnover and poor retention of clinicians, specifically therapists and case managers, in the community mental health arena of behavioral health impact not only an organization, but also the consumers it serves. The subject of this qualitative case study was a state contracted provider of the community mental health authority. Semistructured interviews were held with five behavioral health leaders of this organization in addition to a review of organizational records. The Baldridge Performance Program was the conceptual framework that grounded this study. A thematic qualitative analysis of the interviews in addition …
Perceptions Of Instructional Faculty Regarding Their Professional Development Program, Brenda Gonzalez
Perceptions Of Instructional Faculty Regarding Their Professional Development Program, Brenda Gonzalez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study is the lack of understanding of the instructional faculty members’ perspectives at southeastern university (SEU, pseudonym) on the strengths and professional activities for improvement of professional development program. The purpose of this study was to investigate how instructional faculty members at SEU perceive the strengths and opportunities for improvement of the professional development program. The conceptual framework for this program evaluation design study was based on Andragogy Theory. Fifteen instructional faculty members who participated in professional development activities and teach at least one course per year at SEU were interviewed. NVivo was used for …
Strategies For Effective Labor-Management Relationships In The Foodservice Industry, Nichola A. Hall
Strategies For Effective Labor-Management Relationships In The Foodservice Industry, Nichola A. Hall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The relationship between unions and management is particularly critical for food service firms, which rely heavily on unionized employees to meet operational needs. Food service managers are concerned with ineffective strategies for engaging with unions because managing these ineffective relationships jeopardizes employee retention and the firm's performance. Grounded in authentic leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies food service managers use to develop and maintain an effective union-management relationship for retaining unionized employees. The participants were six food service managers from three large food service firms who implemented success strategies to develop and maintain …
Nurse Relationships, Techniques, And Turnover With Female Nurses In Nigeria, Judith Obirieze Oparaocha
Nurse Relationships, Techniques, And Turnover With Female Nurses In Nigeria, Judith Obirieze Oparaocha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nurse understaffing relates to reduced quality and safety of care in the healthcare sector, which substantially risks the nation's future health. With issues such as faculty shortage, burnout, increased workload, retirement, and increased turnover, the nursing sector has been unable to sustainably have adequate staffing to satisfy patients' needs. Nurse leaders, directly and indirectly, influence the rate of nurse retention and turnover mainly by affecting the work environment, workload, and staff motivation. Based on the leader-member exchange model, this research stipulates that an amicable and supportive relationship between leaders and followers promotes staff retention and increased productivity. The study aims …
Leadership Strategies To Increase Department Store Employees' Morale, Stephanie L. Williams
Leadership Strategies To Increase Department Store Employees' Morale, Stephanie L. Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Department store leaders who lack effective strategies to increase employee morale face an organizational decrease in productivity, thus increasing absenteeism and turnover rates, which could cost an organization billions of dollars. Grounded in the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore leadership strategies department store managers use to increase employee morale and improve productivity in their organizations. The participants were seven department store leaders who minimized low employee morale. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of public company documents. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: (a) effective communication, (b) …
Strategies To Engage Multigenerational Workforces, With A Focus On Millennials, Talisha T. Turner
Strategies To Engage Multigenerational Workforces, With A Focus On Millennials, Talisha T. Turner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A problem that continues in the blue-collar industry is the lack of strategies to keep a multigenerational workforce engaged, especially millennials. The purpose of this basic qualitative descriptive design was to learn how to engage the millennial workforce in the blue-collar industry. The study examined the generational shift in the workplace leading to high turnover in the construction blue-collar industry. The goal was to enhance understanding of the effects of the generational shift in the blue-collar industry and show the impact that millennials have and will have on the blue-collar industry. The two research questions addressed (a) how experienced supervisors …
Community Nonprofit And Small Business Partnerships - The Impact On Community Well-Being, Tracye D. Bryant
Community Nonprofit And Small Business Partnerships - The Impact On Community Well-Being, Tracye D. Bryant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In this study, the challenges impeding the establishment of sustainable partnerships between small businesses and nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in South Fulton, Georgia, and their potential impact on community development were explored. Drawing upon existing literature and employing a qualitative research approach involving ten community leaders from NPOs and ten small business (SB) owners, the perceived barriers hindering successful partnerships were examined through thematic coding in NVivo. The findings revealed a range of obstacles, including inadequate funding, limited financial capacity, divergent interests, uneven benefits, and challenges arising from the COVID-19 economic landscape. The study included insights into the potential for stronger …
Leadership Development Strategies For Sustaining Organization Performance Through The Upper Echelon Theory, Marjorie Mccants
Leadership Development Strategies For Sustaining Organization Performance Through The Upper Echelon Theory, Marjorie Mccants
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Organizational leaders within the Department of the Army in the Military District of Washington frequently experience turnover that necessitates a new leader's transition into a position. These new leaders sometimes experience challenges in successfully transitioning into the organization to maintain the continuity of operations. Grounded in the upper echelon theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies senior leaders use to transition new subordinate leaders into their organization successfully. The participants included eight military and civilian leaders with more than eight years of knowledge and experience in employing effective strategies for developing midlevel managers. Data were …
Entrepreneurship Strategies For Reintegrating African American Male U.S. Military Veterans After Military Service, Schavass L. Hamilton
Entrepreneurship Strategies For Reintegrating African American Male U.S. Military Veterans After Military Service, Schavass L. Hamilton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American male U.S. military veterans struggle with transitioning from military to civilian life; however, engaging in entrepreneurship can ease this integration. Grounded in the Schlossberg 4-S model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore the experiences of four veterans and one active-duty member in their transition from military to entrepreneurial practices. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews. The thematic analysis was used to identify eight themes: (a) challenges encountered in entrepreneurship, (b) minimal external financial assistance used, (c) multiple paths to entrepreneurial education, (d) strategies for entrepreneurial success, (e) adapting to COVID-19 challenges, (f) diverse marketing …
Elementary Teacher Perspectives Regarding Leadership Practices That Supported Creation Of A Dual Language Public School, Angelica Ozuna
Elementary Teacher Perspectives Regarding Leadership Practices That Supported Creation Of A Dual Language Public School, Angelica Ozuna
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increase in the enrollment of elementary school students who do not speak English as their first language has led to initiatives to provide effective instruction for these students which require effective leadership. The problem is that leadership practices have been unsuccessful in supporting dual language elementary school teachers, and minimal research has explored teachers’ perspectives of leadership in this area. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore perspectives of rural public school teachers regarding leadership practices they found effective and ineffective in creation of a new dual language elementary school. Eleven participants answered 10 semistructured interview …
Examining The Relationship Between Psychological Safety And Leadership Program Outcomes Through The Lens Of Intersectionality, Ominia M. Hamad
Examining The Relationship Between Psychological Safety And Leadership Program Outcomes Through The Lens Of Intersectionality, Ominia M. Hamad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black women face unique barriers due to their intersectional identities of being both Black and female that hinder them from building their leadership capacities. Leadership development is one way to support Black women into leadership; however, such initiatives were not built with intersectional identities and associated needs in mind. This study was grounded in intersectionality theory, which posits that the effects of intersectional identities cannot be separated because intersectional individuals live at the intersection of larger oppressive systems and may experience unique forms of oppression that are not captured through single-axis approaches. This nonexperimental quantitative study includes an examination of …
Retention Strategies To Retain Retail Employees, Sean Michael Murphy
Retention Strategies To Retain Retail Employees, Sean Michael Murphy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Retail organizations with high employee attrition rates may lack continuity and institutional knowledge for long-term sustainability. Business leaders, human resource managers, and retail managers must implement successful retention strategies to ensure sustained growth. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies that managers of retail organizations use to increase the retention of retail employees. The participants consisted of managers of three retail organizations in Michigan who implemented strategies to increase the retention of retail employees. Data were collected from literature reviews, interviews of participants, and documentation. Data were analyzed using Yin’s five-phase …
Strategies For Change Implementation In The Energy Industry, Elier Alvarado
Strategies For Change Implementation In The Energy Industry, Elier Alvarado
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many energy leaders struggle to effectively lead change initiatives amidst the evolving landscape of the energy industry marked by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization. Unsuccessful change initiatives jeopardize organizations’ sustainability and negatively influence business performance and profitability. Grounded in Lewin’s concepts and the 3-step change model, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the strategies leaders in the energy industry employed to achieve success in their change initiatives. Data were collected from nine U.S. energy leaders who successfully implemented organizational change initiatives, utilizing a combination of semistructured interviews and document reviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the …
The Role Of Mindfulness In Leadership Coaching, Dominick Juliano
The Role Of Mindfulness In Leadership Coaching, Dominick Juliano
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Best Practices And Perceptions Of Elementary Administrators To Address The Underrecognition Of Culturally, Linguistically, And Economically Diverse Students In Gifted And Talented Education Programs, Marson S. Richardson
Best Practices And Perceptions Of Elementary Administrators To Address The Underrecognition Of Culturally, Linguistically, And Economically Diverse Students In Gifted And Talented Education Programs, Marson S. Richardson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies Of Elementary Principals Supporting Teachers Using Culturally Responsive Discipline Practices, Tracie Connelly
Strategies Of Elementary Principals Supporting Teachers Using Culturally Responsive Discipline Practices, Tracie Connelly
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Maintaining The Financial Sustainability Of Nonprofit Organizations During Economic Downturns, Kingsley Siribour
Strategies For Maintaining The Financial Sustainability Of Nonprofit Organizations During Economic Downturns, Kingsley Siribour
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Effective Management Strategies To Increase Employee Engagement, Lasherdo Harris
Effective Management Strategies To Increase Employee Engagement, Lasherdo Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Perspectives Of Human Service Providers For Sex Trafficked Women About Policy Changes In The Prosecution Of Prostitution, Sakinah L. Salley
Perspectives Of Human Service Providers For Sex Trafficked Women About Policy Changes In The Prosecution Of Prostitution, Sakinah L. Salley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Experiences Of Counselors Who Treat Persons With Dissociative Identity Disorder, Jacqueline Nelson
The Experiences Of Counselors Who Treat Persons With Dissociative Identity Disorder, Jacqueline Nelson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Supporting Blockchain Technologies To Enable Resilient Systems, Patrick T. Horrigan
Strategies For Supporting Blockchain Technologies To Enable Resilient Systems, Patrick T. Horrigan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Quality Improvement Methods In Health Care For Reducing Patient Wait Times, Karen Denise Brown
Quality Improvement Methods In Health Care For Reducing Patient Wait Times, Karen Denise Brown
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Change Management Strategies For Successfully Managing The Lack Of Critical National Infrastructure In The Nigerian Telecommunication Industry, Adedoyin Adeola
Change Management Strategies For Successfully Managing The Lack Of Critical National Infrastructure In The Nigerian Telecommunication Industry, Adedoyin Adeola
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Minority Owned Businesses’ Success, Dr. Phillip J. Stewart
Strategies For Minority Owned Businesses’ Success, Dr. Phillip J. Stewart
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Correlating Leadership Styles To Job Satisfaction In The U.S. Army’S Parachute Rigger Community, Angela Hunter
Correlating Leadership Styles To Job Satisfaction In The U.S. Army’S Parachute Rigger Community, Angela Hunter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Reducing Employee Turnover In The Construction Industry, Daniel Lee Brewster
Strategies For Reducing Employee Turnover In The Construction Industry, Daniel Lee Brewster
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Acquire Financial Capital To Sustain Their Business Beyond 5 Years, Doryn Roy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Relevance Of Electronic Services (E-Services) In Cameroon’S Ministry Of Finance, Junior Nwanja
The Relevance Of Electronic Services (E-Services) In Cameroon’S Ministry Of Finance, Junior Nwanja
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Lack Of Physician Interest In Rural U.S. Practices And Recruitment Strategies, Karen Sjurseth
The Relationship Between Lack Of Physician Interest In Rural U.S. Practices And Recruitment Strategies, Karen Sjurseth
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.