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The Negative Impact Of Ambulatory Acquisitions On The Cost Of Business Health Insurance, Elizabeth Thomas Koss
The Negative Impact Of Ambulatory Acquisitions On The Cost Of Business Health Insurance, Elizabeth Thomas Koss
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation research study was designed to contribute to the growing body of academic knowledge regarding the increase in acquisition activity (Capps, Dranove, & Ody, 2018) and the annual increase in the cost of health insurance premiums for small to middle size businesses (Camilleri, 2018; Cowley, 2004; D’Arrigo, 2019; Guo & Tao, 2015). This research specifically addressed the HCPCS billing rates of procedures before and after acquisition. Further, it examined the annual increase in percentage of ambulatory physicians compared to the increase percentage in health insurance premiums. Finally, the increase in health insurance premiums was evaluated based on age, type …
Effective Leadership Practices Of Blue-Collar Workers In Manufacturing Organizations, Graham Wesley Howard
Effective Leadership Practices Of Blue-Collar Workers In Manufacturing Organizations, Graham Wesley Howard
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study investigated and analyzed leadership’s impact on the frontline, blue-collar workers in manufacturing industries in the Southeastern United States that were non-union companies. This study is a qualitative, multiple case study that investigated leadership practices at three different manufacturing facilities. The specific effects of leadership that this study focused on was how leaders affected employee outcomes such as turnover, satisfaction, and motivation. The results of this study identified a need for leadership training in blue-collar, manufacturing industries as well as the need to develop stronger leader-follower relations in order to improve employee turnover, satisfaction, and motivation within manufacturing industries.
From The Battlefield To The Civilian Labor Force: What Are The Obstacles Facing Military Veterans In Successful Reintegration To The Civilian Workforce?, Frank Hernandez Jr
From The Battlefield To The Civilian Labor Force: What Are The Obstacles Facing Military Veterans In Successful Reintegration To The Civilian Workforce?, Frank Hernandez Jr
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research study was to explore and understand the difficulties and challenges that thousands of combat veterans have encountered in their reintegration into society and the civilian workforce. The research study was guided by the four research questions: What were the lived experiences of combat veterans as they transitioned from military service to civilian employment? What were the challenges and difficulties that combat veterans experienced when seeking civilian employment? What are the successes that combat veterans have experienced in transitioning to the civilian workforce? What perceptions do human resource managers have about combat veterans and …
Thematic Atmospherics Within Small Coffee Shops: A Study, Brittany Dobill
Thematic Atmospherics Within Small Coffee Shops: A Study, Brittany Dobill
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Coffee shops represent a popular form of business in today’s economy. Atmospherics represent a tool used within all types of businesses including coffee shops. Customer loyalty represents a key goal in marketing and business. Within this study, the researcher combined the topics of coffee shops, atmospherics, and customer loyalty. This study consisted of a qualitative case study exploring the impact of atmospherics within coffee shops and customer loyalty. The researcher conducted several interviews and observations during the field study. The main themes that emerged from the field study are comfortable, unique not a franchise, and reoccurring customers. Within this writing, …
Mentoring Relationships Among Women Leaders, Gayle Fauber Elliott
Mentoring Relationships Among Women Leaders, Gayle Fauber Elliott
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative research collective case study explored the mentoring relationships among veteran women leaders and novice women leaders in the nuclear vendor industry in Central Virginia. The general problem addressed in this study was the potential lack of mentoring relationships among women leaders despite the many advantages of mentoring. The purpose of this qualitative collective case study was to add to the body of knowledge of the lack of mentoring relationships among women leaders in a technical industry by exploring the mentoring experiences, or lack thereof, and the perception of women on mentoring who are or have been in leadership …
Cpas As Data Analysts: How Louisiana Accountants Respond To Data-Driven Business Paradigms, Janis C. Weber
Cpas As Data Analysts: How Louisiana Accountants Respond To Data-Driven Business Paradigms, Janis C. Weber
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study considered challenges confronting Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, relating to technological changes to accounting information systems, which necessitated the use of advanced analytical tools. The research emphasized the problem of accountants’ lack of preparedness to use big data analytics in accounting work. The project focused on practicing accountants in Louisiana, to gain their perspectives about big data analytics in accounting, the competitive impact technology shifts have on accounting practice, and preparedness to use accounting analytics in accounting work. The research methodology chosen was a qualitative case study design, which allowed consideration of opinions and perceptions of the individuals experiencing …
A Qualitative Study On The Detrimental Impacts Of Attrition In Mid-Level Managers In The Marine Corps, Richard Lee Diddams Jr
A Qualitative Study On The Detrimental Impacts Of Attrition In Mid-Level Managers In The Marine Corps, Richard Lee Diddams Jr
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of the qualitative, case study research was to explore leadership and retention factors associated with Marine Corps officers the Marine Corps desired to retain until retirement eligible. The objective was to explore the views of Command and Staff students who were at the mid-point of their career and faced with retention decisions. The study incorporated a comprehensive document review focused on leadership and retention, Marine Corps precepts involving promotion and retention policies, Marine Corps leadership and retention archival documents, and participant interviews using semi-structured questions to obtain insight into the research questions. The study involved the dynamic relationship …
Improving Accountants' Ability To Identify, Manage, And Prevent Fraud In Not-For-Profit Organizations, Gabrielle Pauline Fish
Improving Accountants' Ability To Identify, Manage, And Prevent Fraud In Not-For-Profit Organizations, Gabrielle Pauline Fish
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Fraud is a growing problem in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector; this problem increases because of the lack of fraud-prevention preparation had by NFP financial professionals. Furthermore, asset misappropriation is the most commonly perpetrated occupational fraud in NFPs. Although approximately 90% of all reported frauds are asset misappropriation, a gap in existing research results in limited data regarding asset misappropriation in NFPs. This study contains an extensive examination of peer-reviewed research regarding fraud topics, with an emphasis on asset misappropriation. The conceptual framework incorporated the Fraud Management Lifecycle Theory, the Fraud Triangle Theory, the Theory of White-Collar Crime, and the Routine …
Authentic Leadership's Ethical Influence On Retail Telecom Performance Management Systems, Arin S. Crandall
Authentic Leadership's Ethical Influence On Retail Telecom Performance Management Systems, Arin S. Crandall
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative study of retail telecommunication salespeople and their employers supported the existing literature about authentic leadership’s positive influence on organizational citizenship behavior, affective commitment, ethical climate, and employee motivation in balancing performance management systems. Through salesperson self-regulation, this study also supported goal setting and other task-based motivation theories. The study added to the paucity of research on the relationship of pressure to unethical behavior and found the time dimension of goals was less important than threatening pressure. Both ethical codes and personal values were found to motivate ethical behavior more than either one by itself. Also, the study found …
An Examination Of The Relationship Between The Capital Asset Pricing Model's Systematic Risk Indicator And Stock Returns, Kacy Edward Crowe
An Examination Of The Relationship Between The Capital Asset Pricing Model's Systematic Risk Indicator And Stock Returns, Kacy Edward Crowe
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between the Capital Asset Pricing Model’s risk indicator beta and the average monthly returns for stocks in the S&P 100. The problem addressed was that low beta stocks produced higher returns than high beta stocks. The study was conducted using the S&P 100 constituents. The study expanded the research literature regarding the beta anomaly and found a statistically significant result for an association between beta and average monthly returns for stocks in the S&P 100. The study has implications for investors and financial practitioners as to whether beta can …