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Women In Management And Emotional Disequilibrium In The Workplace, Willia Glover

Journal of the North American Management Society

This exploratory study uses personal narratives from 5 women in senior management to explore the relationship, if any, between women in management and emotional disequilibrium in the workplace. The following questions are of primary interest: 1. Is the workplace a source of emotional disequilibrium for women in management?; and 2. If so, how are these emotionally challenging experiences being managed? This study reveals that many women in management encounter emotionally challenging experiences in the workplace confirming the workplace as a source of emotional disequilibrium.

International Truck And Engine Parts And Partners Case And Teaching Note, Gurram Gopal, Eric Stasken

Journal of the North American Management Society

No abstract provided.

Faculty Development Through Training: Political And Public Relations Implications, Claretha Hughes

Journal of the North American Management Society

Many changes occur for reasons related the political atmosphere of an organization and/or its public relations status within the broader community. The first campus-wide training and development opportunity for faculty at a major, research institution in Southwestern Virginia occurred, partly, as a result of political and public relations concerns related to its emerging technological environment on campus. The success of this endeavor is perceived to have improved the political and public relations status of the University with regards to integrating technology into instruction. The concept of using tangible/measurable barriers as incentives appeared to influence the success of the program.

An Empirical Investigation Focusing On The Composition And Performance Of The Fortune 500, Joseph T. Martelli, Patricia B. Abels, Kara M. Ward

Journal of the North American Management Society

Each year Fortune Magazine categorizes American corporations into a snapshot view of how each performed in the previous year. The list compiles the top 500 companies based upon revenue. The following article looks closer at the NAICS industry sectors that make up the 2008 Fortune 500 list and the performance level of each sector represented using multiple dimensions of analysis. This research investigates the 2008 Fortune 500 companies in terms of their NAICS industry sector, geography, revenue generation, and profitability. The study further explores employment levels and labor productivity within and across sectors. Additionally, the education levels attained by the …

Looking Through The “Glass Ceiling:” Compensation Equity & Promotional Challenges, Michaeline Skiba, Joseph Mosca

Journal of the North American Management Society

The purpose of this study is to examine how a select group of current businesspeople view women’s pay equity and promotional opportunities. Research participants were selected from the memberships of two national professional associations and a graduate student class within a university’s MBA program. Although the collected information was limited in its scope, it shows great potential regarding but not limited to such dimensions as the importance of mentors, acquisition of knowledge of one’s chosen professional discipline as well as the law, and the need for work-life balance.

Leaders And Non-Leaders: A Comparative Study Of Some Major Developmental Aspects, Karin Amit, Micha Popper, Reuven Gal, Tammy Mamane-Levy, Alon Lisak

Journal of the North American Management Society

The research presented here is based on the assumption that there are unique features in the development of leaders in social and organizational settings. Fifty Israeli soldiers who were perceived as leaders by their commanders and peers were compared with 30 soldiers who received low scores on leadership evaluations. The participants were selected out of a group of 286 soldiers on a combat training course. Differences were found between those perceived as leaders and those who scored low on leadership evaluations, in developmental aspects such as relations in the family, expectations transmitted to them by the family, exposure to models …

Characteristics And Nature Of Academic Staff’S User Experiences In Electronic Library Database Utilisation, Kachollom Chollom, Alfred Michael Obaje, Thomas A. Adigun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Introduction. The use of electronic library databases (e-library databases) by academic staff is accepted globally as contributing immensely-to academic staff research work. However, based on one of the researchers’ experiences as a Subject Librarian as well as context-specific issues that arose from the existing literature, e-library databases are underutilised by academic staff at the University of Jos and similar institutions in North-Central Nigeria. Many previous studies on the use of e-library databases by academic staff in Nigerian universities were centred on the quantitative survey methodology, which lack in-depth perspectives of academics’ experiences. Thus, additional qualitative insights are necessary. Hence, …

Information Literacy, Self-Efficacy As Determinants Of Information Seeking Behaviour Of Mobile Telecommunication Personnel In South-East Nigeria., Ogochukwu T. Emiri, Christian Obisike Enyia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined how information literacy, self-efficacy determine the information seeking behavior of the mobile telecommunication personnel in South-East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to: determine how gender affect relationship between information literacy, self-efficacy and information seeking behavior of the mobile telecommunication personnel in South-East Nigeria and determine the difference between information seeking behavior of the mobile telecommunication personnel due to gender. The study answered four (4) research questions and two (2) hypotheses on information literacy, self-efficacy as determinant of information seeking behavior of mobile telecommunication personnel in South-East Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used to carry …

Measuring Library Service Delivery Quality Using Servqual To Predict Intention To Revisit Delta State Polytechnic Library, Ogwashi-Uku, Ogochukwu T. Emiri, Florence Nwanne Olise

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assesses the service delivery quality using SERVQUAL to predict library users' intention to revisit Delta State Polytechnic Library, Ogwashi-Uku. Ultimately, the survey helps improve the quality of library services by informing the development and rollout of initiatives that address the concerns voiced by the polytechnic community. The working population of the study was 4545 library users in Delta state Polytechnic, Ogwashi-uku. A sample size of 354 was achieved using Wimmer and Dominick's sample size calculator. Direct data collection using a Questionnaire from Delta state Polytechnic libraries in Delta state, Nigeria, was the primary data collection method. The results …

Instructional Technology In Business Education: An Examination Of Online Learning Styles, Robert M. Ballenger, Dennis M. Garvis

Journal of the North American Management Society

Management education has rapidly adapted to recent technological advances with initiatives ranging from Web-based degrees conferred by online schools to hybrid courses offered on traditional campuses. Despite the substantial growth in these programs, however, the field’s understanding of the effects of these initiatives is rela- tively limited as only a few management education researchers have empirically investigated the actual use of in- structional technologies. The present study adds to the developing empirical literature by examining Web log server data generated by undergraduate students enrolled in a Management Information Systems course where an online Learning Management System (LMS) was used to …

The Influence Of Situational And Transformational Leadership On Successful Crisis Management, Kenneth M. Baylor

Journal of the North American Management Society

This qualitative study engages the narrative method and concerns the interplay of Situational and Transformational Leadership and its influence on successful crisis management. The subjects are two distinguished former World War II Fighter Squadron commanders who participated in lead roles during the invasion of Europe. It includes a review of applicable literature on the theories and a discussion of research that applies to actual crisis situations in a variety of settings. The results demonstrate that Situational and Transformational Leadership have an influence on successful crisis outcomes in terms of both preparation and response. Further, their application is equally appropriate in …

Guanxi And Ethical Decision Making, Russ Urness, Perry Hahn

Journal of the North American Management Society

Guanxi or gift giving in an international business context can mean the difference between continuing a working relationship versus prematurely discontinuing the working relationship. The analysis of gift giving indicates significant economic, cultural, judicial, and ethical differences exist between the United States and China. These differences can be mitigated through the use of a commonly accepted and frequently cited ethical decision making models proposed by Trevino (1986) which take into account cognitive development, individual, and situational moderators. The expected outcome in terms of ethical behavior should be consistent with the established company protocol and at the same time honor the …

The Shifting Paradigm Of Baby Boomer Retirement Planning, David M. Savino

Journal of the North American Management Society

The Baby Boomer generation has done it again. As with other phases of their lives where they pioneered new lifestyles and choices, they now have succeeded in redefining retirement. While many workers before have gone the traditional route of retiring at age 62 with Social Security, Baby Boomers are forgoing the typical retirement scenario to stay on the job to satisfy both economic and workplace quality of life issues. While for years the predominant assumption was that there would be a significant labor shortage created as the Baby Boomers hit Social Security age, the opposite seems to be true. Findings …

From Micro To Meso: Overuse Of Strengths – A Framework For Assessing And Improving Organizational Effectiveness, Mary K. Foster

Journal of the North American Management Society

This exploratory theoretical paper adapts an individual level concept from executive coaching – the overuse of strengths – to explore its potential at the organizational level as a framework for assessing and improving organizational effectiveness. This study posits a multilevel homologous relationship between overuse of strengths and performance at the individual and organizational levels. Specifically, the framework is used to explore the potential effects of overuse of strengths given a scientific management and high performance work system (HPWS) organization. This exploratory conceptualization suggests that the overuse of strengths framework and a curvilinear “amount” scale may indeed provide fruitful direction for …

Identifying Pre-Retirees For Bridge Employment: Factors That Influence Post-Retirement Employment Decisions, Sharon Kendrick, Melody L. Wollan

Journal of the North American Management Society

In a field study of 387 pre-retirees, four factors are demonstrated to be important as tools to aid Human Resource Managers and managers in predicting and influencing employees to consider participation in bridge employment: education levels of pre-retirees, training opportunities offered, role support from others (of particular importance supervisors and coworkers), and work family balance issues. Additionally, our findings draw attention to the importance of employment status (part-time versus full-time) and the number of years to retirement in predicting pre-retirees’ intentions to work in bridge employment.

Editor's Preface, Edward Heler

Journal of the North American Management Society

No abstract provided.

Doing Right In A Shrinking World: How Corporate America Can Balance Ethics & Profit In A Changing Economy (2006), Robyn W. Hulsart

Journal of the North American Management Society

No abstract provided.

Franchising: A New Twist With Old Roots, Martin Luytjes

Journal of the North American Management Society

In the relatively short time since its post-World War II emergence, franchising has become a significant factor in the global economy, representing one of the fastest growing methods of both expanding a business (as a franchiser) and starting a business (as a franchisee). U.S. franchise revenues account for more than 40% of all retail sales and total more than a trillion dollars in revenues annually (International Franchise Association, 2004a). Within the franchise industry, the fast food segment contributes a significant portion of revenues, over $120 billion, with the trend expected to increase due to global expansion (Nation’s Restaurant News, 2006). …

Cultural Literacy And Sound Due Diligence: Two Imperatives For Business Success In China, Redmond Humphrey

Journal of the North American Management Society

Doing business in China can be very complex and costly. However, businesses can reduce their risk by being patient, and improving their cultural literacy and the quality of their due diligence. Understanding China’s culture and its ethical and legal system is a necessity for those businesses considering establishing operations in China. Partner selection has received very little attention even though it is one of the major causes of alliance failure. This paper focuses on the importance of these issues and explains why businesses should exercise due care when deciding to invest directly in China.

Strategic And Visionary Leadership: Individual Differences In Cognitive Styles For Creating Mental Images And Strategic Visions, Tobias Huning, Coy A. Jones

Journal of the North American Management Society

This paper provides a new way of thinking about visionary leadership and executive decision making. First, the literature on visionary leadership is reviewed; then a discussion of cognitive styles that draws on the psychology literature is presented. We found differences between the “visualizer” and the “verbalizer” cognitive styles. The paper proposes a research methodology to explore the effect that these cognitive styles have on established characteristics of strategic managerial decisions.

Charles E. Merrill: The Father Of Main Street Brokerage, John D. Farlin

Journal of the North American Management Society

A millionaire by the time he was thirty-one, Charles E. Merrill more than any other individual is responsible for the innovations and concepts that allowed the average American after World War II to participate in the stock market. He was also the first prominent Wall Streeter to predict the Great Crash of 1929. By February 1929, Merrill was so convinced the market top was near that he liquidated his firm's stock portfolio. He shared this conviction with his clients. His advice allowed many Merrill Lynch customers to escape the resulting Crash of 1929. His reentry into the brokerage business in …

Service-Learning And Volunteering: Does The Course Matter?, Paul L. Govekar, Michele A. Govekar

Journal of the North American Management Society

One of the greatest challenges facing third-sector organizations is attracting and retaining sufficient, qualified volunteers to develop and deliver their programs. Often, college-educated individuals are uniquely suited for this volunteer role. Many colleges and universities are using Service-Learning (S-L) as a vehicle to educate students on the importance of social and community issues. In 2006, Campus Compact member university students contributed $7.1 billion, using the Independent Sector’s annual value of $18.77 per hour, with 91% of Campus Compact member universities offering some Service-Learning courses Some nonprofit scholars argue that Service- Learning at the collegiate level will increase the extent of …

Editor's Preface, Edward Heler

Journal of the North American Management Society

No abstract provided.

Research Talks And What It Means To Be A Woman In Environmental Science, April Watson, Cassandra S. Korte, Deborah Williams, Marchéta Wright, Maria Gabriella Almeida

Women in Science Conference

Dr. April Watson, Archaeologist Everglades National Park
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/="/">Ms. Maria De Almeida, Lynn Graduate Student, M.S. Biological Sciences

2022-23 Women In Environmental Science Conference Schedule (Pdf), Lynn University

Women in Science Conference

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Chronic Hypercarbia On Morphological And Ventilatory Development In Crayfish, Cassandra Poeppelman, Josh Hivner, Lynn K. Hartzler

Festival of Research

Instances of abnormally high CO2 levels are becoming increasingly common in freshwater ecosystems undergoing eutrophication. Chronic hypercarbia (long-term elevation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco2)) is pervasive in these eutrophic ecosystems. Elevated Pco2 increases the ventilation and metabolism of some tadpoles and aquatic frogs and hinders their morphological development23. We expect that chronic hypercarbia will affect most aquatic organisms in the same way, but it remains to be verified that chronic hypercarbic conditions also alter aquatic organisms similarly to intermittent and acute hypercarbic challenges.

The Influence Of Als-Associated Matr3 Toxicity On Cell Size In The Yeast Model, Rahul Shah, Fawaz Ghouse, Widad El-Zein, Quan Zhong, Shulin Ju

Festival of Research

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease1. The pathology of ALS is described as the progressive degeneration of motor neurons that initially leads to atrophy of the voluntary muscles followed by the involuntary muscles1,2. Ultimately, the cause of death is pulmonary distress due to loss of function of the diaphragm2. Life expectancy after diagnosis is usually one year, and there are currently no cures or effective treatments for this fatal disease3. Approximately 90% of all ALS cases are sporadic meaning that the disease is developed randomly, while around 10% of the cases are familial meaning that the disease …

Choral Showcase #Inspired! University Singers And Guest High School Choirs, John J. Cali School Of Music

2022-2023

#Inspired! showcases the choral artistry of two guest HS choirs, the University Singers, and three combined choirs (SSAA, TTB, SATB) comprising HS and Collegiate singers, this concert celebrates the unique and powerful artistic community that is created through choral singing

In Vitro Dissolution And Permeability Testing Of Inhalation Products: Challenges And Advances., Ali Nokhodchi, Salonee Chavan, Taravat Ghafourian

HPD Articles

In vitro dissolution and permeability testing aid the simulation of the in vivo behavior of inhalation drug products. Although the regulatory bodies have specific guidelines for the dissolution of orally administered dosage forms (e.g., tablets and capsules), this is not the case for orally inhaled formulations, as there is no commonly accepted test for assessing their dissolution pattern. Up until a few years ago, there was no consensus that assessing the dissolution of orally inhaled drugs is a key factor in the assessment of orally inhaled products. With the advancement of research in the field of dissolution methods for orally …

Evaluation Of Peroxyacetic Acid, Liquid Buffered Vinegar, And Cultured Dextrose Fermentate As Potential Antimicrobial Interventions For Raw Chicken Livers, Leslie Pearl M. Cancio, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Gary Sullivan, Byron D. Chaves

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

This study aimed to evaluate the use of peroxyacetic acid (PAA), buffered vinegar (BV), and cultured dextrose fermentate (CDF) to reduce Salmonella on artificially inoculated raw chicken livers, one of the most consumed offal around the world. Samples were inoculated with a 5-strain cocktail of poultry-borne Salmonella to obtain 10⁶ CFU/g and immersed for 90 s with agitation in one of the following treatments: distilled water (control), 450 ppm PAA, 2.0% (w/v) BV, or 1.5% (w/v) CDF, prior to storing at 4^oC. Salmonella was enumerated on XLD agar and monitored for 14 days. Data were analyzed using …