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Innovation Strategies To Develop A Sustainable Municipal Government Beyond A Financial Crisis, Vickie Michelle Riggins Medina

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Some government leaders lack knowledge of innovation strategies to develop a sustainable municipal government through a financial crisis. The purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore innovation strategies municipal government leaders employed to help overcome a financial crisis. The research question explored what innovation strategies municipal government leaders employ to help overcome a financial crisis. Argyris and Schön’s organizational learning theory of action provided the conceptual framework for this study. A purposeful sample of 10 participants included municipal government leaders and elected officials. Data were collected through semistructured open-ended interview questions, which elicited responses of shared experiences in …

An Analysis Of Racial Tasking And Other Sport Management Theories Through The Lived Experiences Of Black College Football Coaches, Trevor Bopp, Robert Turick

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

The purpose of this study was to explore Black coaches’ (N = 17) perceptions of the academic research that purports to shed light on their experiences in college football. In sharing their lived experiences, coaches discussed the racial inequalities they have and continue to overcome to enter, remain, and advance in coaching; considered the existence and influence of racial tasking; and provided their thoughts on sport management research. In doing so, they remarked about many of the racialized barriers and disparate outcomes which we have hypothesized, analyzed, interpreted, and written about in our academic work. Implications from this study provide …

Reducing Patient Turnaround Time From The Emergency Department To Freestanding Behavioral Health Facility, Brooke Stephens Msn, Rn, Pmh-Bc

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Mental health encounters in the emergency department have proven to have a longer length of stay compared to medical encounters, which are associated with poor safety and health outcomes. Mental health patients can experience decompensation of their condition due to the more disruptive milieu and the lack of specialized treatment in the emergency department.

Local Problem: Transferring patients to an inpatient behavioral health facility in a timely manner is of utmost importance; however, the freestanding psychiatric facility has limited resources for complex medical needs requiring medical clearance to be obtained in the emergency department. From September – December 2022, …

The Effects Of Sleep And Culture On A Police Officer’S Mindset Involved In A Traffic Collison, Christopher Gary Cano

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The host police department experienced 58 traffic collisions from 2019-2020, which resulted in adverse outcomes for police officers and community members. The police department seeks a solution to reduce and prevent future collisions. This problem is not an isolated incident, as traffic collisions have been the leading cause of death and injury to police officers in the United States for the last three decades. Previous research focused on the causative factors of traffic collisions (speeding, distracted driving); however, little research has been dedicated to why a police officer would engage in risky driving. Is the mindset of a police officer …

Developing An Evangelistic Training Class For Revitalization Of Outward Evangelism At Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church In Ringgold, Virginia, Anthony R. Pass

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis research project asserts that evangelizing the unchurched is essential to being an effective disciple of the Lord’s kingdom. Mt. Zion’s participants must have a heart for sharing the gospel with people outside of their church environment, and evangelizing those in their local community is a great start. Mt. Zion’s evangelism focus has slipped into the background of everything else, and the researcher created an evangelistic training class (ETC) to teach willing participants at Mt. Zion electric shock evangelism to shock their hearts into the rhythm of sharing the gospel. This spiritually healthy regiment will benefit those who witness …

Generational Differences And Teacher Burnout In The Post-Pandemic Era, Michelin Springer

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the intricate relationship between generational cohorts and the efficacy of technology integration in the context of teacher burnout, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As educators transitioned from virtual online instruction back to blended or traditional face-to-face learning environments, this study explored teachers’ sense of technological efficacy in adopting and integrating various technological strategies and its relationship with their experiences of burnout during these shifts. Additionally, this study examined how different generational groups may experience teacher burnout and report their efficacy in technology integration in the post-pandemic context. Surveys which …

An Organizational Approach For Teaching, Coaching And Empowering Displaced People, Tiffani J. Holloway

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This document will describe the issue of homelessness, the needs of the homeless/ displaced people, and how those needs can be addressed by creating a program. The purpose of the Transformational Home Empowerment Services for Everyone (THESE) program is to provide valuable resources to displaced individuals living within a shelter or transitional housing. The leader of this program used transformational and servant leadership skills, which will be described in the text. This program's vision, objectives, outputs, and outcomes will be listed. Details about the collaborating organization, Alice’s Home of Hope shelter, and information about the organization’s leadership and program participants …

An Exploration Of Internal Control System Of Ethiopian Banks, Fekade Adera Tesfaye

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Adequate internal controls enhance an organization's likelihood of achieving objectives in a changing business environment, contribute to organizational growth and competitiveness, support compliance with regulatory requirements, and help in preventing and identifying fraud, embezzlement, and waste. This qualitative case study explored the potential lack of adequate internal control systems in Ethiopian banks that impact their operational and financial performances. The study sought to understand how these banks design and implement internal controls and to identify factors contributing to the potential lack of adequate internal controls. The study was guided by the COSO internal control framework, which is widely accepted for …

The Impact Of Coordination Training On Motor Skills In Adolescent Handball Players Aged 14–15 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Michał Spieszny, Wojciech Wąsacz, Zbigniew Kamys, Tadeusz Ambroży, Krzysztof Kasicki, Paweł Kapuściński, Łukasz Rydzik

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Motor skills are fundamental to athletic performance, particularly in sports like handball, where coordination, speed, and power are critical. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an innovative coordination training program on the profile of motor skills of adolescent handball players compared to traditional training methods. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 27 young handball players. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n = 15) receiving additional co-ordination training and a control group (n = 12) following standard training. The participants’ motor fitness was assessed using selected population tests from the …

Discovering Strategies To Lead Teams Abruptly Forced Into Virtual Environments Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shonelle Maria Ramserran

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

COVID-19 was an unprecedented time in the global economy, causing a massive shift for many organizations conducting business. The speed at which organizations needed to implement World Health Organization’s restrictions and transition their teams from face-to-face to virtual environments was unpredictable. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore what leaders prepared for an organization to cope with situations like COVID-19 when abruptly moving employees from face-to-face to virtual environments. A conceptual framework based on the organizational change theory and the team adaptation theory was used to direct this study. The research question address what strategies leaders …

Discovering Strategies To Lead Teams Abruptly Forced Into Virtual Environments Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shonelle Maria Ramserran

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

COVID-19 was an unprecedented time in the global economy, causing a massive shift for many organizations conducting business. The speed at which organizations needed to implement World Health Organization’s restrictions and transition their teams from face-to-face to virtual environments was unpredictable. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore what leaders prepared for an organization to cope with situations like COVID-19 when abruptly moving employees from face-to-face to virtual environments. A conceptual framework based on the organizational change theory and the team adaptation theory was used to direct this study. The research question address what strategies leaders …

The Relationship Among Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Styles Of Female Law Enforcement Executives, Durriyyah Drummond

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Effective leadership within police organizations has contributed to challenges in retention, recruitment, and increased negative public attention. While researchers have proposed a relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), leadership effectiveness, and leadership styles, limited research has explored these dynamics within law enforcement, particularly among female law enforcement executives. This study utilized transformational leadership theory, the full-range leadership model, and trait EI theory as its theoretical frameworks. The primary objective of this quantitative research was to assess the relationship between gender, EI, and leadership styles, building on previous studies that examined similar correlations among African American and Caucasian law enforcement executives. The …

Discovering Strategies To Lead Teams Abruptly Forced Into Virtual Environments Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shonelle Maria Ramserran

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

COVID-19 was an unprecedented time in the global economy, causing a massive shift for many organizations conducting business. The speed at which organizations needed to implement World Health Organization’s restrictions and transition their teams from face-to-face to virtual environments was unpredictable. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore what leaders prepared for an organization to cope with situations like COVID-19 when abruptly moving employees from face-to-face to virtual environments. A conceptual framework based on the organizational change theory and the team adaptation theory was used to direct this study. The research question address what strategies leaders …

The Art Of Inclusion: Theatre’S Contribution To Popular Culture Literacy For Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Catherine R. P. King

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This essay explores the transformative role of theatre in special education, focusing on its capacity to foster social skills and life navigation abilities in students with disabilities. In light of the fundamental importance of these skills for social inclusion and quality of life, the article highlights the innovative and effective approach to integrating theatre into special education classrooms. It discusses how theatre can empower students with disabilities by enhancing their social interaction, communication, and life navigation skills. In addition, the article delves into the intersection of theatre and popular culture, showcasing how theatre can serve as a valuable tool for …

Ai Attitudes At Work: The Influence Of Retraining Opportunities And Leadership Status, Phillip Nguyen M.S., Mandy Foshee, Gwendolyn Paige Watson Phd, Amy M. Schuster Phd, Shubham Agrawal Phd, Shelia R. Cotten Phd

River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference

Understanding factors that shape employee attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace is critical, as these attitudes influence the successful adoption of AI technologies. This study examined the relationship between employees expected retraining opportunities to work alongside AI and their attitudes toward AI at work. Drawing on Conservation of Resources (COR) theory (Hobfoll, 1989), retraining opportunities can be conceptualized as an avenue for acquiring and fostering valuable resources (e.g., work tools, job security, self-efficacy, job skills). Thus, employees who expect retraining may be more likely to view AI positively as training provides the opportunity to obtain these resources, with …

Unlocking Employee Well-Being: The Mediating Effect Of Diversity Climate In An Inclusive Workplace, Ciara Covington, Shahnaz Aziz

River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference

Diversity climate pertains to an employee’s perceptions of how well their organization demonstrates support and promotion to diverse employees (Leveson & Joiner, 2009; Tellur, 2023). The conceptualization of diversity climate is rooted in social identity theory (Stets & Burke, 2000) and organizational justice theory (Yean & Yusof, 2015). Social identity theory suggests that identification and membership within the organization impacts an employee’s perception of inclusivity (Mor Barak et al., 2022; Shore & Chung, 2021; Cole et al., 2016). Organizational justice theory highlights the influence of perceived fairness when organizations create and manage inclusive work policies (Griffith et al., 2005). There …

Blended Work/Life Relationships: Organizational Communication Involving Workplace Peers, Friends, And Lovers, Sean M. Horan, Rebecca M. Chory, Erin S. Craw, Hannah E. Jones

Communication Research Trends

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Information Handbook On Suicide Prevention In Police Officers, Laurent Corthésy-Blondin, Marie-Hélène Poirier, Christine Genest

Guides

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Lived Experiences Of Seeking Mental Health For Students In Rural North Dakota, Chaleigh Pedrini-Clark

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The need for mental health support and services is global in nature. While there is considerable research on mental health, student mental health, and the importance of mental health, little empirical research has been conducted on rural student mental health in the United States. The qualitative study utilized a phenomenological systems approach to explore the experiences of seven rural North Dakotan young adults, aged 18-27, in their attempts to locate appropriate mental health services while they were in high school. Through semistructured virtual interviews, these lived experiences were explored with six female and one male participant, with a focused perspective …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Education Leaders’ With Digital Transformation Strategies During And Post Covid-19, Vilma Tannisha Ramirez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The rapid spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in March 2020 had a profound impact on global kindergarten through Grade 12 (K–12) education, causing significant disruption to the learning environment and compelling many education leaders to immediately embrace emergency remote learning measures. There was a gap in knowledge of education leaders’ lived experiences of this transformation. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of U.S. K–12 education leaders in creating digital transformation strategies during the wake and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conceptual framework consisted of Trist and Bamforth’s sociotechnical subsystem theory and Wade’s …

Strategies To Reduce Employee Turnover In The Insurance Industry In Jamaica, Kenneth Barrington Roberts

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High employee turnover in insurance agencies can have a detrimental effect on overall team performance and significantly impact on the organization's financial health. To address the problem, insurance managers must understand effective strategies to improve employee retention. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies insurance managers use to reduce their employee turnover rate. The participants were three insurance managers of the Jamaican insurance industry. Data were collected using semistructured virtual interviews and a review of public documents related to turnover data. Through thematic analysis, three themes emerged: a) supportive leadership for …

Restoring And Improving Senior Citizens' Trust In Water Safety In Flint, Michigan, Jessica Nichole Burt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Trust can be defined as a belief in truth, hope, or simply the idea that a person or group has the best interest or ability of the next party. During the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, trust significantly impacted how a person or group perceived the person deemed dependable when decisions made impacted their life. The purpose of this study was to explore senior citizens' experiences and perceptions and make recommendations for restoring the public's confidence in water safety in Flint, Michigan, which has been fragmented within the minority senior community. A qualitative case study was designed by using interviews to …

The Effect Of Human Capital On Organizational Readiness: An Analytical Study At The Middle Technical University, Weam Wahhab Alyasiri, Ali Hassoun Al-Taie

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The study seeks to assess how human capital, encompassing aspects like knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities, impacts the attainment of organizational readiness across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions at Central Technical University. The problem of the study begins by addressing the basic question of revealing the degree of influence of human capital on achieving organizational readiness and also knowing what are the organizational benefits resulting from human capital and whether this has a direct or indirect impact on building organizational readiness. The importance of the research was to address a problem that most people face. Organizations in general, and Central …

Agile Leadership And Its Impact On Strategic Recovery, Ahmed Samir Chaloob, Hadeel Kadhm Saeed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find out whether agile leadership is considered a critical factor in influencing the strategic recovery of leaders in the Iraqi Ministry of Communications or if there is another element that plays a vital role in promoting strategic recovery and what are the organization's steps in the field of study towards implementing agile leadership requirements?Does the organization take serious steps to implement the dimensions of strategic recovery in all its aspects? Is there an impact of agile leadership on strategic recovery in the organization? Theoretical framework: This study aimed to draw attention to …

Negotiation Strategies And Their Effect On Organizational Success: Analytical Research In The Iraqi Ministry Of Industry And Minerals, Abdullah Khamis Ali, Suheir Adel Hamed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This study aims to determine the impact of Negotiation Strategies (NS) on Organizational Success(OS) in the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals. Conceptual Framework: The NS includes dimensions (cooperative strategy, competitive strategy, avoidance strategy, bargaining strategy and absorption strategy) measured by (Thomas, 2008), and OS includes dimensions (resources, organizational structure, management, process and knowledge management) measured by (Hamedi & Azimi, 2013)​. Design/Methodology/approach: The descriptive analytical method was adopted in completing the current research, on a sample of senior and middle leaders in the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals under study, which numbered (120) individuals, and they were selected …

Healthcare Delivery Under Alternative Medicare Plans: Insights From Patient Records And Physician Interviews, Steven R. Stout, Laurence Douglas Smith, Michael R. Wieck

Engaged Management ReView

This study investigates differences in annual healthcare services usage by enrollees in various Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans with consideration of the major factors that should account for such differences. Using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ detailed patient-encounter and diagnostic records for a random sample of one million Missouri Medicare beneficiaries, we compared healthcare services received by individuals insured under different Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. With complementary information about patient demographics and access to healthcare resources, we examine the factors affecting healthcare services received. The results show that plan and provider choices relate to significant utilization variances …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V2i2, 2023, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of July - December 2023.

Discovery In The Stacks: A Primer (Or Refresher!) For Stacks Maintenance Of Music Collections In Libraries Maintenance Of Music Collections In Libraries, Sarah Ward, Bonnie Finn, Laura Thompson, Jessica M. Abbazio, Carol Lubkowski

Scholarship and Professional Work

As libraries evolve to meet changing user and organizational needs, the work of maintaining music materials may take a backseat to other priorities. The value of physical collections endures, however, and thoughtful stacks maintenance is crucial for making library materials discoverable and accessible. This article discusses policies and workflows for maintaining music collections at academic institutions, supplying readers with practical suggestions and a best practices checklist for stacks maintenance activities. By taking a thoughtful approach to maintaining collections of music formats like scores and recordings, the authors explore the ways that stacks maintenance work can enhance users’ experience.

Impact Of Organizational Changes On Bi Critical Success Factors, Badr Harfoush

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

The intricate connections between organizational changes and the critical success factors (CSFs) supporting business intelligence (BI) are thoroughly explored in this dissertation. This study seeks to understand the complex processes that affect the success of BI projects against the backdrop of various organizational transformations, guided by a rich tapestry of existing literature in BI and corporate change management. It has long been understood that BI system adoption and use success are crucial for businesses looking to acquire a competitive edge. However, the effect of organizational changes, whether structural, people-centric, strategy driven, or remedial on the CSFs of BI delivery continues …

Shifting Under Pressure: Timing Practices Within Regulatory Information Disclosure Programs, Vinit Desai

American Business Review

Research examines the process through which regulatory agencies and other powerful third parties publicly disseminate information about organizations in order to reduce the information asymmetry between those organizations and their dispersed or less powerful stakeholders. These disclosure programs are presumed to work by mobilizing stakeholders to pressure organizations for change. Prior studies focus on organizations’ resistance to that external pressure, often drawing from theories of institutional forces and organizational legitimacy. Instead, the present study examines the public disclosure process itself, and adapts research on organizational learning and collective attention focus to develop new theory regarding how organizations may selectively time …